Top 10 Dental Implants in San Francisco California

Top 10 Dental Implants in San Francisco California

Compare San Francisco-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed August 18, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 202610 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Zen Dental Studio is the strongest overall starting point in San Francisco if you want a dependable option for orthodontics.
  • Young Dental SF Group has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • All Smiles Dental is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

10 clinics scored on this page

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Dental Implants Costs in San Francisco, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Implant consultation + 3D CBCT scan$150 – $500
Single dental implant (post + abutment + crown)$5,000 – $7,500
Bone grafting (socket preservation)$400 – $1,200
Sinus lift (lateral)$2,500 – $5,000
Implant-supported bridge (3-unit)$8,000 – $15,000
Snap-in overdenture (2 implants, lower)$6,000 – $12,000
All-on-4 / full-arch fixed bridge (per arch)$20,000 – $30,000
IV sedation (per hour)$500 – $1,000
Simple extraction (prior to implant)$200 – $450
Temporary crown / healing abutment$300 – $700

Prices sourced from hughsondentalimplants.com, realdentalcosts.com, bonitadelrey.com, mainstreetdentalnewark.com, wcfamilydentist.com (Walnut Creek, CA), marosedental.com, sfeastbayminis.com, and goodrx.com. Ranges reflect San Francisco, California pricing as of 2026 in USD. San Francisco is identified as the most expensive submarket in California, with single implants commonly running $5,000–$7,500. Procedures without direct SF-specific data (consultation, bone graft, IV sedation, extraction, temporary crown/healing abutment) are estimated using California regional averages and national benchmarks adjusted for SF's premium market positioning. Dental insurance typically does not cover implants in full; financing options and dental savings plans may help reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Prices verified Aug 18, 2026

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Top Clinics in San Francisco Proper

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1

Zen Dental Studio

4.9(330)·845 m from San Francisco Downtown
95Smyleee

254, 5th Street, SoMa, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Documented for orthodontics in San Francisco, with dental implants on the service list and 17 procedures on file.

More about dental implants at this clinic

Dental implants, crown and bridge restorations, and gum disease treatment complete the restorative scope.

Services:Dental ImplantsComprehensive Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+13 more
Offers Dental ImplantsSmyleee 95/1004.9★ · 330 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.9★ Google rating across 330 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 95/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · Smyleee 95/100 · 4.9★ · 330 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published17 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Sep 3, 2026
2

Young Dental SF Group

4.8(904)·203 m from San Francisco Downtown
84Smyleee

Suite 830, 490, Post Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Dental Implants focus in San Francisco, with dental implants listed among 8 documented services.

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Based on Post Street in the Union Square area of San Francisco, California, Young Dental SF Group is a dental practice serving the area. Sedation dentistry uses inhaled, oral, or intravenous options to help patients relax through treatment, ranging from nitrous oxide for mild anxiety through to deeper sedation for longer or more involved procedures. It is commonly used for patients who have avoided the dentist for years due to fear.

Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent.

Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.

Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave.

Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.

A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward. Use this page to find contact information for Young Dental SF Group and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Dental ImplantsDental CrownsDenturesEmergency Dentistry+4 more
Offers Dental Implants4.8★ · 904 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.8★ Google rating across 904 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 84/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · 4.8★ · 904 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website8 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
3

Green Dentistry - Dr. Namrata Patel

4.8(782)·64 m from San Francisco Downtown
84Smyleee

Ste 704, 360, Post Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

San Francisco clinic with a dental implants specialty — Dental Implants is on file among 8 procedures.

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Based on Post Street in the Union Square area of San Francisco, California, Green Dentistry - Dr. Namrata Patel is a dental practice serving the area. Holistic, or biological, dentistry applies standard dental diagnosis and treatment within an approach that emphasises material choice and conservative treatment, considering oral health as connected to the body more broadly rather than treating the mouth in isolation.

Continuity matters in dental care — seeing the same practice over time means your history, X-rays, and any patterns in your oral health are already on file, rather than starting from scratch at each visit. That familiarity is part of what a regular dental home offers beyond any single appointment.

Dental anxiety is common, and most practices are used to working with nervous patients — through clear explanations of what is about to happen, a slower pace where needed, and sedation options for patients who want them. Avoiding the dentist out of anxiety tends to make eventual treatment more involved, not less.

Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent.

Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.

Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave. Use this page to find contact information for Green Dentistry - Dr. Namrata Patel and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Dental ImplantsDental CrownsDenturesEmergency Dentistry+4 more
Offers Dental Implants4.8★ · 782 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.8★ Google rating across 782 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 84/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · 4.8★ · 782 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website8 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
4

Washington Square Park Dental

4.9(415)·1.4 km from San Francisco Downtown
93Smyleee

1719, Powell Street, Russian Hill, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Orthodontics is the documented focus in San Francisco; Dental Implants sits within 17 services on profile.

More about dental implants at this clinic

Implants and crown and bridge restorations complete the restorative range.

Services:Dental ImplantsCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsCosmetic DentistryCrowns & Bridges+13 more
Offers Dental ImplantsSmyleee 93/1004.9★ · 415 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.9★ Google rating across 415 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 93/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · Smyleee 93/100 · 4.9★ · 415 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published17 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Sep 3, 2026
5

All Smiles Dental

4.9(217)·7.6 km from San Francisco Downtown
90Smyleee

156, West Portal Avenue, West of Twin Peaks, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Profile in San Francisco flags orthodontics; lists Dental Implants alongside 25 other documented services.

More about dental implants at this clinic

Orthodontics including braces and Invisalign, bone grafting for implant site preparation, and a comprehensive restorative menu round out the clinical scope.

Services:Dental ImplantsBone GraftingBracesCosmetic Dentistry+22 more
Offers Dental ImplantsSmyleee 90/1004.9★ · 217 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.9★ Google rating across 217 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · Smyleee 90/100 · 4.9★ · 217 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published26 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
6

Itani Dental San Francisco: Dentistry to Your Door®

5.0(487)·198 m from San Francisco Downtown
85Smyleee

Suite 2318 Floor 23, 450 Sutter Building, 450, Sutter Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

San Francisco practice known for dental implants, with Dental Implants among 5 documented procedures.

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Itani Dental San Francisco: Dentistry to Your Door® provides dental care on Sutter Street in the Union Square area of San Francisco, California. Sedation dentistry uses inhaled, oral, or intravenous options to help patients relax through treatment, ranging from nitrous oxide for mild anxiety through to deeper sedation for longer or more involved procedures. It is commonly used for patients who have avoided the dentist for years due to fear.

Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not.

Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.

Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost.

Continuity matters in dental care — seeing the same practice over time means your history, X-rays, and any patterns in your oral health are already on file, rather than starting from scratch at each visit. That familiarity is part of what a regular dental home offers beyond any single appointment. Contact details for Itani Dental San Francisco: Dentistry to Your Door® are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.

Services:Dental ImplantsEmergency DentistryInvisalignSedation Dentistry+1 more
Offers Dental ImplantsSmyleee 85/1005.0★ · 487 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 5.0★ Google rating across 487 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · Smyleee 85/100 · 5.0★ · 487 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website5 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
7

Serenity Dental Spa

4.6(652)·830 m from San Francisco Downtown
80Smyleee

170, 345, California Street, Financial District, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Documented for dental implants in San Francisco, with dental implants on the service list and 8 procedures on file.

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Based on California Street in the Financial District area of San Francisco, California, Serenity Dental Spa is a dental practice serving the area. Sedation dentistry uses inhaled, oral, or intravenous options to help patients relax through treatment, ranging from nitrous oxide for mild anxiety through to deeper sedation for longer or more involved procedures. It is commonly used for patients who have avoided the dentist for years due to fear.

A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward.

Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not.

Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.

Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost. Use this page to find contact information for Serenity Dental Spa and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Dental ImplantsDental CrownsDenturesEmergency Dentistry+4 more
Offers Dental Implants4.6★ · 652 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants and 4.6★ Google rating across 652 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · 4.6★ · 652 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website8 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
8

Uno Dental San Francisco

4.7(270)·1.0 km from San Francisco Downtown
87Smyleee

498, Jackson Street, North Beach, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8:30 AM

Dental Implants focus in San Francisco, with dental implants listed among 16 documented services.

More about dental implants at this clinic

Dental implants, dentures, and crown and bridge restorations cover the prosthetic and restorative range.

Services:Dental ImplantsCosmetic DentistryDental BridgesDental Crowns+12 more
Offers Dental ImplantsSmyleee 87/1004.7★ · 270 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.7★ Google rating across 270 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · Smyleee 87/100 · 4.7★ · 270 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published16 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
9

Grace Dental Group

4.9(333)·3.1 km from San Francisco Downtown
84Smyleee

350, Divisadero Street, Lower Haight, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

San Francisco clinic with a dental implants specialty — Dental Implants is on file among 5 procedures.

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Based on Divisadero Street in the Lower Haight area of San Francisco, California, Grace Dental Group is a dental practice serving the area. Gum disease treatment ranges from a deeper professional cleaning for early inflammation through to more involved periodontal care once bone around the teeth has started to be affected. Bleeding gums are usually the earliest sign, and the early stage is reversible with proper cleaning and better daily plaque control.

A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward.

Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not.

Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.

Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost. Contact details for Grace Dental Group are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.

Services:Dental ImplantsGum Disease TreatmentInvisalignRoot Canal Treatment+1 more
Offers Dental Implants4.9★ · 333 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.9★ Google rating across 333 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 84/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · 4.9★ · 333 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website5 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
10

Post Street Dental Group

4.9(321)·199 m from San Francisco Downtown
84Smyleee

520, 490, Post Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Dental Implants is the documented focus in San Francisco; Dental Implants sits within 7 services on profile.

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Post Street Dental Group is a dental practice on Post Street in the Union Square area of San Francisco, California. Sedation dentistry uses inhaled, oral, or intravenous options to help patients relax through treatment, ranging from nitrous oxide for mild anxiety through to deeper sedation for longer or more involved procedures. It is commonly used for patients who have avoided the dentist for years due to fear.

A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward.

Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not.

Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.

Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost. This page has the practice's contact details and full service list. Get in touch through it to ask questions or book a visit.

Services:Dental ImplantsDental CrownsEmergency DentistryInvisalign+3 more
Offers Dental Implants4.9★ · 321 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.9★ Google rating across 321 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 84/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · 4.9★ · 321 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website7 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every dental implants provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Dental Implants
1Zen Dental Studio954.9(330)
2Young Dental SF Group844.8(904)
3Green Dentistry - Dr. Namrata Patel844.8(782)
4Washington Square Park Dental934.9(415)
5All Smiles Dental904.9(217)
6Itani Dental San Francisco: Dentistry to Your Door®855.0(487)
7Serenity Dental Spa804.6(652)
8Uno Dental San Francisco874.7(270)
9Grace Dental Group844.9(333)
10Post Street Dental Group844.9(321)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

Other Top Dental Implants Clinics in San Francisco - California

22 additional providers ranked below the Top 10 using the same algorithm. Updated monthly.

#ClinicCitySmyleeeGoogleReviewsAction
#11SF Cosmetic Dental GroupSan Francisco82.15.0★210View →
#12My Dentist San FranciscoSan Francisco80.85.0★216View →
#13ME Dental, San FranciscoSan Francisco91.34.9★124View →
#14SF Dental Implants CenterSan Francisco79.94.9★248View →
#15SF Perio & Implants Pasquinelli & OlivaresSan Francisco79.84.9★366View →
#16Ho David T DDS, Inc.San Francisco88.84.9★132View →
#17Yerba Buena DentistrySan Francisco89.84.8★182View →
#18Soothing DentalSan Francisco89.54.5★163View →
#19Implants Pro Center San FranciscoSan Francisco77.34.9★113View →
#20San Francisco Dental ArtsSan Francisco78.64.8★166View →
#21Caroline M. Le, DDSSan Francisco87.04.9★50View →
#22Franklin Dental GroupSan Francisco86.04.9★57View →
#23Mohamed Ali, DDSSan Francisco75.84.8★109View →
#24San Francisco Center for OsseointegrationSan Francisco74.44.9★108View →
#25Afshin Rahimi, DMDSan Francisco85.64.8★50View →
#26San Francisco Dental WellnessSan Francisco74.64.5★173View →
#27Mission Dental Group SFSan Francisco83.44.5★59View →
#28Gasper Periodontics & Implant SurgerySan Francisco73.95.0★61View →
#29Edward L. Loev, DMDSan Francisco72.25.0★1View →
#30Integrative Dentistry - Dr. Svetlana S. Yesin, DDSSan Francisco67.94.5★22View →
#317x7 Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Specialists of San FranciscoSan Francisco82.25.0★579View →
#32Anchor DentalSan Francisco42.0View →

How to Choose a Dentist in San Francisco - California

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 18, 2026Independently reviewed

Dental implants in San Francisco benefit from the UCSF School of Dentistry's graduate oral surgery and periodontology and prosthodontic programmes — some of the most competitive implant training residencies in the United States, whose research-active faculty maintain the evidence base for implant biomaterials, guided surgery protocols, and peri-implant tissue management that the San Francisco private specialist community applies in daily clinical practice. The UCSF oral surgery and implant training clinic provides reduced-fee implant placement access for eligible patients, and the private ABOMS and AAP Diplomate practices in the Marina, Hayes Valley, and Pacific Heights corridors serve the commercially insured and private-pay patient whose tech-sector income supports the implant investment at San Francisco's premium market fees. The Chinese-American elder community's implant access — whose Cantonese-language specialist consultation is the prerequisite for the informed consent conversation that the complex prosthetic treatment plan requires — is served by the Cantonese-speaking implant specialist practices in the Chinatown, Richmond, and Sunset district corridors.

Smyleee evaluated San Francisco dental implant providers on ABOMS or AAP Diplomate or UCSF residency training, CBCT guided surgical planning as the standard protocol, implant system quality, Cantonese-language consultation for the Chinese-American elder patient community, Spanish-language capability for the Mission District Latino patient, Denti-Cal billing for covered prosthetic services, UCSF training clinic network connectivity, and clinical outcome consistency at three and five-year implant survival and prosthetic function. These ten San Francisco practices are the implant providers the data confirmed as most reliably delivering UCSF-quality-standard implant care to the full economic and demographic range of San Francisco's complex patient community.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In San Francisco, a single dental implant typically costs $5,000 – $7,500, based on Smyleee's September 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A simple extraction (prior to implant) in San Francisco typically ranges $200 – $450 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A bone grafting (socket preservation) in San Francisco typically ranges $400 – $1,200 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A sinus lift (lateral) in San Francisco typically ranges $2,500 – $5,000 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks San Francisco dental implants clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in September 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers dental implants before booking.
Many clinics in San Francisco accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active California dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the San Francisco metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Dental Implants expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: August 18, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: August 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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