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Best overall
Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry
Best for General Dentistry.
Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted
Highest review signal
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian, DDS
Positive reviews across online portals, backed by 1205 reviews.
Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.
Best nearby alternative
Legacy Dental Pasadena
Strong option in Pasadena if you are willing to travel for fit.
Outside Los Angeles, so compare convenience before booking.
Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.
Los Angeles has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had general dentists work done across the Los Angeles metro area.
This is the short list. Ten providers in Los Angeles, California that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for general dentists in Los Angeles, start here.
Medically reviewed by
Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS — BDS
Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan
Price ranges reflect typical Los Angeles, California pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.
Prices verified Apr 3, 2026
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A strong all-around pick if you want a reliable local choice for general dentistry.
Useful if you want the option with the deepest visible review signal before narrowing further.
A better place to start if your first question is whether coverage fit is documented clearly enough to reduce booking friction.
A cleaner first stop if weekday time is tight and you need a clinic that documents weekend availability.
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745 reviews
202, 523, West 6th Street, Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California • 1.2 km from Los Angeles Downtown
“Quality dental care in Los Angeles”
Top-rated dental practice in Los Angeles, California.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 745 reviews, its 76.2 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around General Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and insurance details.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
745 reviews
Los Angeles, California
1.2 km from Los Angeles Downtown
“Quality dental care in Los Angeles”
Top-rated dental practice in Los Angeles, California.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 745 reviews, its 76.2 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around General Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and insurance details.
Last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
474 reviews
8540 S Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 918
Los Angeles, California
“Quality dental care in Los Angeles”
Top-rated dental practice in Los Angeles, California.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 474 reviews, its 72.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around General Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and insurance details.
Tradeoff
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474 reviews
Los Angeles, California
“Quality dental care in Los Angeles”
Top-rated dental practice in Los Angeles, California.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 474 reviews, its 72.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around General Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and insurance details.
Last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Tradeoff
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1.2k reviews
443, North Larchmont Boulevard, Larchmont
Los Angeles, California • 8.0 km from Los Angeles Downtown
“Quality dental care in Los Angeles”
Top-rated dental practice in Los Angeles, California.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 1,205 reviews, its 77.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around General Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry.
What stands out
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Tradeoff
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1.2k reviews
Los Angeles, California
8.0 km from Los Angeles Downtown
“Quality dental care in Los Angeles”
Top-rated dental practice in Los Angeles, California.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 1,205 reviews, its 77.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around General Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and insurance details.
Last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Tradeoff
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250 reviews
UNIT 403, 6360, Wilshire Boulevard, Central LA
Los Angeles, California • 12 km from Los Angeles Downtown
“Specialized oral surgery practice with 20+ years of experience in implants, extractions, and jaw surgery”
Best for
Oral Surgery
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 250 reviews, its 70.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around Oral Surgery, Dental Implants, and Wisdom Teeth Removal.
What stands out
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Tradeoff
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250 reviews
Los Angeles, California
12 km from Los Angeles Downtown
“Specialized oral surgery practice with 20+ years of experience in implants, extractions, and jaw surgery”
Best for
Oral Surgery
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 250 reviews, its 70.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around Oral Surgery, Dental Implants, and Wisdom Teeth Removal.
Proof signals
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Last verified Apr 14, 2026.
Tradeoff
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141 reviews
9201, Sunset Boulevard, Sunset Strip
Los Angeles, California • 14 km from Los Angeles Downtown
“Renowned celebrity dentist with 45+ years of experience in full-mouth reconstruction and implants”
Best for
Full-Mouth Reconstruction
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 141 reviews, its 78.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around Full-Mouth Reconstruction, Dental Implants, and Porcelain Veneers.
What stands out
Proof Signals
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Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
141 reviews
Los Angeles, California
14 km from Los Angeles Downtown
“Renowned celebrity dentist with 45+ years of experience in full-mouth reconstruction and implants”
Best for
Full-Mouth Reconstruction
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 141 reviews, its 78.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around Full-Mouth Reconstruction, Dental Implants, and Porcelain Veneers.
Proof signals
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Last verified Apr 4, 2026.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
Excellent clinics, but outside Los Angeles.
398 reviews
1213, North Lake Avenue, North Central
Pasadena, California • 16 km from Los Angeles Downtown
“Over 1,000 implants placed — guided surgery and All-on-X full-arch specialists in Pasadena”
Best for
Dental Implants
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 398 reviews, its 79.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around Dental Implants, All-on-X Implants, and Guided Implant Surgery.
What stands out
Proof Signals
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Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
398 reviews
Pasadena, California
16 km from Los Angeles Downtown
“Over 1,000 implants placed — guided surgery and All-on-X full-arch specialists in Pasadena”
Best for
Dental Implants
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 398 reviews, its 79.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around Dental Implants, All-on-X Implants, and Guided Implant Surgery.
Proof signals
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Last verified Apr 13, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
309 reviews
600, South Euclid Street, Southwest Anaheim
Anaheim, California • 38 km from Los Angeles Downtown
We are a unique, hi-tech dental office that provides the type of care that keep our patients happy, healthy and coming back year after year. Our dentist Dr. Naushil Desai and his entire staff have been servicing the families of Anaheim for over 20 years and know the value of a great smile. If you are looking for a family dentist or perhaps an implant dentist, or maybe a cosmetic dentist for veneers or short term braces or simply a dentist that does general work such as teeth cleanings, exams and
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 309 reviews, its 81.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
What stands out
Proof Signals
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Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
309 reviews
Anaheim, California
38 km from Los Angeles Downtown
We are a unique, hi-tech dental office that provides the type of care that keep our patients happy, healthy and coming back year after year. Our dentist Dr. Naushil Desai and his entire staff have been servicing the families of Anaheim for over 20 years and know the value of a great smile. If you are looking for a family dentist or perhaps an implant dentist, or maybe a cosmetic dentist for veneers or short term braces or simply a dentist that does general work such as teeth cleanings, exams and
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 309 reviews, its 81.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 22, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
294 reviews
1249, West Glenoaks Boulevard, Grandview
Glendale, California • 13 km from Los Angeles Downtown
“Award-winning implant and cosmetic practice serving Glendale, Burbank, and Pasadena”
Best for
Dental Implants
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 294 reviews, its 77.8 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Wisdom Teeth Removal.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and insurance details.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
294 reviews
Glendale, California
13 km from Los Angeles Downtown
“Award-winning implant and cosmetic practice serving Glendale, Burbank, and Pasadena”
Best for
Dental Implants
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 294 reviews, its 77.8 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Wisdom Teeth Removal.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and insurance details.
Last verified Apr 13, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
138 reviews
823, Atlantic Avenue, Downtown
Long Beach, California • 31 km from Los Angeles Downtown
At Salem Dentistry in Long Beach, California, Roxana Salem MD and the highly qualified staff specialize in high-quality, minimally invasive dentistry. The team focuses on dentistry that gives patients excellent dental health and appearance. The clinic offers services to all ages, making Salem Dentistry a one-stop shop for the entire family’s dental needs. Compassionate, expert pediatric dentistry is offered for children. Salem Dentistry aims to address the concerns of all patients and thoroughly
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 138 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 78.8 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
138 reviews
Long Beach, California
31 km from Los Angeles Downtown
At Salem Dentistry in Long Beach, California, Roxana Salem MD and the highly qualified staff specialize in high-quality, minimally invasive dentistry. The team focuses on dentistry that gives patients excellent dental health and appearance. The clinic offers services to all ages, making Salem Dentistry a one-stop shop for the entire family’s dental needs. Compassionate, expert pediatric dentistry is offered for children. Salem Dentistry aims to address the concerns of all patients and thoroughly
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 138 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 78.8 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 24, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
61 reviews
Suite 209 2nd Floor, 416, North Bedford Drive
Beverly Hills, California • 15 km from Los Angeles Downtown
“Board-certified periodontist offering same-day implants and zirconia restorations in Beverly Hills”
Best for
Dental Implants
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 61 reviews, its 75.3 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around Dental Implants, Same-Day Implants, and Zirconia Implants.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
61 reviews
Beverly Hills, California
15 km from Los Angeles Downtown
“Board-certified periodontist offering same-day implants and zirconia restorations in Beverly Hills”
Best for
Dental Implants
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 61 reviews, its 75.3 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and its profile is clearly positioned around Dental Implants, Same-Day Implants, and Zirconia Implants.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Apr 4, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside Los Angeles proper
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| Clinic | City | Smyleee Rating | Reviews | Weekends | Insurance | Financing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry | Los Angeles | 76.2 | 745 | Not shown | Yes | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Los Angeles Dental Arts | Los Angeles | 72.6 | 474 | Yes | Yes | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Dr. Arthur A. Kezian, DDS | Los Angeles | 77.0 | 1205 | Yes | Yes | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Oral Surgery Center | Los Angeles | 70.6 | 250 | Yes | Yes | Not highlighted | Oral Surgery |
| Dr. Anthony Mobasser — Celebrity Dentist | Los Angeles | 78.0 | 141 | Not shown | Yes | Not highlighted | Full-Mouth Reconstruction |
| Legacy Dental Pasadena | Pasadena | 79.0 | 398 | Not shown | Yes | Not highlighted | Dental Implants |
| Smile Brite Dental | Anaheim | 81.0 | 309 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Elite Dental Group | Glendale | 77.8 | 294 | Yes | Yes | Not highlighted | Dental Implants |
| Salem Dentistry: Roxana Salem, DDS | Long Beach | 78.8 | 138 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Beverly Hills Periodontics & Dental Implant Center | Beverly Hills | 75.3 | 61 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | Dental Implants |
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