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Best overall
Highland Dental of Hayward
Best for General Dentistry.
Tradeoff: Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
Highest review signal
Highland Dental of Hayward
Positive reviews across online portals, backed by 554 reviews.
Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.
Best nearby alternative
Robert P. Choi, DDS
Strong option in San Mateo if you are willing to travel for fit.
Outside Hayward, 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.
San Jose 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 sedation dentist work done across the San Jose metro area.
This is the short list. Ten providers in San Jose, 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 sedation dentist in San Jose, start here.
Medically reviewed by
Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS — BDS
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Price ranges reflect typical San Jose, 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 cleaner first stop if weekday time is tight and you need a clinic that documents weekend availability.
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554 reviews
1372, A Street, Upper B Street
Hayward, California • 41 km from San Jose - California Downtown
We provide quality dental care, conveniently in your neighborhood and catered to your schedule, offering convenient evening hours, early mornings, and Saturday appointments. Keeping your comfort in mind, we also offer all our services in updated treatment rooms where you may enjoy blankets, stereo headphones and other luxuries that ensure you’re relaxed and calm. Whatever your dental needs, come visit us for the kind of quality, convenient care that means healthy teeth and gums and beautiful smi
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 554 reviews, its 80.6 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
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
554 reviews
Hayward, California
41 km from San Jose - California Downtown
We provide quality dental care, conveniently in your neighborhood and catered to your schedule, offering convenient evening hours, early mornings, and Saturday appointments. Keeping your comfort in mind, we also offer all our services in updated treatment rooms where you may enjoy blankets, stereo headphones and other luxuries that ensure you’re relaxed and calm. Whatever your dental needs, come visit us for the kind of quality, convenient care that means healthy teeth and gums and beautiful smi
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 554 reviews, its 80.6 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 Apr 17, 2026.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
207 reviews
771, Southland Drive, Southgate
Hayward, California • 40 km from San Jose - California Downtown
At Southland Dental Care, we provide a source for superior dentistry at an affordable price.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 207 reviews, its 76.6 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
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
207 reviews
Hayward, California
40 km from San Jose - California Downtown
At Southland Dental Care, we provide a source for superior dentistry at an affordable price.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 207 reviews, its 76.6 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
Weekend hours are not highlighted
92 reviews
SUITE E, 21471, Foothill Boulevard, North Hayward
Hayward, California • 43 km from San Jose - California Downtown
We are high tech dentistry, as we have a fully equipped state-of-the-art facility, most advanced technology for all of our treatments. We use digital radiographs with less radiation exposure so that the risk of side effects are extremely minimal, and patients spend less time in the chair. Innovative dental technology and gentle care will take care of you more effectively and painlessly. You will have a truly comfortable and relaxing experience while we focus on you and your health and wellbeing.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 92 reviews, its 78.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
92 reviews
Hayward, California
43 km from San Jose - California Downtown
We are high tech dentistry, as we have a fully equipped state-of-the-art facility, most advanced technology for all of our treatments. We use digital radiographs with less radiation exposure so that the risk of side effects are extremely minimal, and patients spend less time in the chair. Innovative dental technology and gentle care will take care of you more effectively and painlessly. You will have a truly comfortable and relaxing experience while we focus on you and your health and wellbeing.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 92 reviews, its 78.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 22, 2026.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
33 reviews
713, A Street
Hayward, California • 41 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Welcome to A Street Dental, where smiles are created daily! If you are looking for a truly wonderful caring dentist and friendly helpful team, we can help you at A Street Dental. Please feel free to browse through our website to get to know Dr. Quynh Tonnu and her staff. We are currently accepting new patients so feel free
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 33 reviews, its 72.0 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
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
33 reviews
Hayward, California
41 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Welcome to A Street Dental, where smiles are created daily! If you are looking for a truly wonderful caring dentist and friendly helpful team, we can help you at A Street Dental. Please feel free to browse through our website to get to know Dr. Quynh Tonnu and her staff. We are currently accepting new patients so feel free
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 33 reviews, its 72.0 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
Weekend hours are not highlighted
25 reviews
STE 4, 1191, West Tennyson Road, Harder-Tennyson
Hayward, California • 37 km from San Jose - California Downtown
When you visit our dental offices, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 25 reviews, its 68.0 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
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
25 reviews
Hayward, California
37 km from San Jose - California Downtown
When you visit our dental offices, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 25 reviews, its 68.0 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
Weekend hours are not highlighted
Excellent clinics, but outside Hayward.
304 reviews
STE 101, 675, Mariners Island Boulevard, East San Mateo
San Mateo, California • 43 km from San Jose - California Downtown
What to Expect Please be prepared to discuss your dental health concerns and goals with Dr. Robert Choi. He will perform a periodontal screening, oral cancer screening, occlusal analysis, head and neck exam. Your oral health status is explained and illustrated clearly with digital x-rays and an intra-oral camera. Our patients always remark on how thorough and comprehensive our examination is. We will review your treatment plan and address any questions you may have. Our office can also coordin
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 304 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
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
304 reviews
San Mateo, California
43 km from San Jose - California Downtown
What to Expect Please be prepared to discuss your dental health concerns and goals with Dr. Robert Choi. He will perform a periodontal screening, oral cancer screening, occlusal analysis, head and neck exam. Your oral health status is explained and illustrated clearly with digital x-rays and an intra-oral camera. Our patients always remark on how thorough and comprehensive our examination is. We will review your treatment plan and address any questions you may have. Our office can also coordin
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 304 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 23, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
295 reviews
150, North San Mateo Drive, North Central
San Mateo, California • 47 km from San Jose - California Downtown
As your choice for professional cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, dental therapy or ongoing professional dental care, we work hard to ensure your dental experience is exceptional. That means providing you with the best in dental professionals and the latest in equipment, materials and techniques. The San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry specializes in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, and general oral health care. We can also help with painless laser dentistry, cl
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 295 reviews, its 80.6 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
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
295 reviews
San Mateo, California
47 km from San Jose - California Downtown
As your choice for professional cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, dental therapy or ongoing professional dental care, we work hard to ensure your dental experience is exceptional. That means providing you with the best in dental professionals and the latest in equipment, materials and techniques. The San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry specializes in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, and general oral health care. We can also help with painless laser dentistry, cl
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 295 reviews, its 80.6 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 23, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
211 reviews
#103, 1098, Foster City Boulevard
Foster City, California • 40 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Dr. Xuyu Zhang is a graduate of UCSF School of Dentistry, one of the top dental institutions in the world. Dr. Zhang believes that a healthy mouth is a cornerstone to not only a beautiful smile but good health overall. Under Dr. Zhang's care, everyone is given special attention and allowed to address individual concerns, no two patients are alike. We treat adults, kids, seniors, and people afraid of dentists. We treat the whole family! Our entire team at Bay Star Dental is dedicated to helping p
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 211 reviews, its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
211 reviews
Foster City, California
40 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Dr. Xuyu Zhang is a graduate of UCSF School of Dentistry, one of the top dental institutions in the world. Dr. Zhang believes that a healthy mouth is a cornerstone to not only a beautiful smile but good health overall. Under Dr. Zhang's care, everyone is given special attention and allowed to address individual concerns, no two patients are alike. We treat adults, kids, seniors, and people afraid of dentists. We treat the whole family! Our entire team at Bay Star Dental is dedicated to helping p
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 211 reviews, its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 22, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
219 reviews
110, 841, Blossom Hill Road, South San Jose
San Jose, California • 10 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Our office is committed to providing you with the highest quality of care. We always take the time to provide personal attention to your questions and concerns and we will make every effort to ensure that each visit is a comfortable and informative experience to you and your family. Thank you and see you soon!
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 219 reviews, its 76.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
219 reviews
San Jose, California
10 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Our office is committed to providing you with the highest quality of care. We always take the time to provide personal attention to your questions and concerns and we will make every effort to ensure that each visit is a comfortable and informative experience to you and your family. Thank you and see you soon!
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 219 reviews, its 76.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 23, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
45 reviews
3124, Senter Road, Lone Bluff
San Jose, California • 6.8 km from San Jose - California Downtown
We’d like to welcome you to Capitol Dental Group located in San Jose, California. It is our utmost desire to help our patients maintain optimal oral health through education and preventative dental care and we strive to develop long-lasting and trusting relationships with all our dental patients. We’re pleased that you would take the time to browse this site. We believe our patients should have as much knowledge as possible in order to make informed decisions regarding their oral health and trea
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because its 74.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 45 reviews, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
45 reviews
San Jose, California
6.8 km from San Jose - California Downtown
We’d like to welcome you to Capitol Dental Group located in San Jose, California. It is our utmost desire to help our patients maintain optimal oral health through education and preventative dental care and we strive to develop long-lasting and trusting relationships with all our dental patients. We’re pleased that you would take the time to browse this site. We believe our patients should have as much knowledge as possible in order to make informed decisions regarding their oral health and trea
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because its 74.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 45 reviews, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 23, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside Hayward proper
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| Clinic | City | Smyleee Rating | Reviews | Weekends | Insurance | Financing | Best for |
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| Highland Dental of Hayward | Hayward | 80.6 | 554 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Southland Dental Care | Hayward | 76.6 | 207 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Grovehill Family Dental | Hayward | 78.0 | 92 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| A Street Dental | Hayward | 72.0 | 33 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Uppal Dental Care | Hayward | 68.0 | 25 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Robert P. Choi, DDS | San Mateo | 81.0 | 304 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Dental Arts San Mateo | San Mateo | 80.6 | 295 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Bay Star Dental | Foster City | 80.6 | 211 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Blossom Family Dentistry | San Jose | 76.6 | 219 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Capitol Dental Group | San Jose | 74.4 | 45 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
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