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Best overall
Manyak Dental Group
Best for General Dentistry.
Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not 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
Highland Dental of Hayward
Strong option in Hayward if you are willing to travel for fit.
Outside San Mateo, 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 pediatric dentists 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 pediatric dentists in San Jose, start here.
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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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270 reviews
#601, 100, South Ellsworth Avenue, Downtown
San Mateo, California • 46 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Manyak Dental San Mateo is a dental care provider based in San Mateo, California, offering a wide range of services to cater to your dental needs. The clinic is located at 100 S Ellsworth Ave #601, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA Services Offered Manyak Dental Group provides various dental care services, including: Dental Implants: Dental implants are a popular choice for replacing missing teeth, offering a permanent and comfortable solution for patients who have lost one or more teeth. Dentures: Dentu
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 270 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
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Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
270 reviews
San Mateo, California
46 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Manyak Dental San Mateo is a dental care provider based in San Mateo, California, offering a wide range of services to cater to your dental needs. The clinic is located at 100 S Ellsworth Ave #601, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA Services Offered Manyak Dental Group provides various dental care services, including: Dental Implants: Dental implants are a popular choice for replacing missing teeth, offering a permanent and comfortable solution for patients who have lost one or more teeth. Dentures: Dentu
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 270 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
Weekend hours are not highlighted
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
Weekend hours are not highlighted
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
Weekend hours are not highlighted
338 reviews
1, 341, North San Mateo Drive, North Central
San Mateo, California • 47 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Welcome to the website of Drs. Anthony and Jane Ferrera, your local San Mateo dentists. We have the skills needed to provide a wide variety of procedures such as teeth whitening, crowns, bridges, Invisalign ® , ClearCorrect™ and treatment for sleep apnea. If you are searching for any of these in San Mateo, CA, or the surrounding areas, there is no better choice than Drs. Anthony and Jane Ferrera. We will carefully analyze your situation to find the procedure that best fits your needs. We are exc
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 338 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
Weekend hours are not highlighted
338 reviews
San Mateo, California
47 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Welcome to the website of Drs. Anthony and Jane Ferrera, your local San Mateo dentists. We have the skills needed to provide a wide variety of procedures such as teeth whitening, crowns, bridges, Invisalign ® , ClearCorrect™ and treatment for sleep apnea. If you are searching for any of these in San Mateo, CA, or the surrounding areas, there is no better choice than Drs. Anthony and Jane Ferrera. We will carefully analyze your situation to find the procedure that best fits your needs. We are exc
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 338 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
Weekend hours are not highlighted
270 reviews
30, 1100, Park Place, South San Mateo
San Mateo, California • 42 km from San Jose - California Downtown
San Mateo Dental Care for 20+ Years Provide friends, families and fellow San Mateans with personalized, preventative dental care through a holistic approach to dental hygiene. WHAT WE DO? What makes us San Mateo's first choice in dental care? Preventative Care Stopping problems, before they start. Our San Mateo dental team works with you to tailor a dental hygiene roadmap for life. State-of-the-Art Equipment Our staff and doctors embrace modern approaches if they can provide our customers with a
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 270 reviews, its 74.6 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
270 reviews
San Mateo, California
42 km from San Jose - California Downtown
San Mateo Dental Care for 20+ Years Provide friends, families and fellow San Mateans with personalized, preventative dental care through a holistic approach to dental hygiene. WHAT WE DO? What makes us San Mateo's first choice in dental care? Preventative Care Stopping problems, before they start. Our San Mateo dental team works with you to tailor a dental hygiene roadmap for life. State-of-the-Art Equipment Our staff and doctors embrace modern approaches if they can provide our customers with a
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 270 reviews, its 74.6 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
Weekend hours are not highlighted
184 reviews
# 4, 256, North San Mateo Drive, North Central
San Mateo, California • 47 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Michael Wakasa and Annaliese Carlsmith practice a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. Dr. Wakasa and Dr. Carlsmith, seek to provide the highest level of care in all aspects and can literally redesign your smile.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 184 reviews, its 76.4 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
184 reviews
San Mateo, California
47 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Michael Wakasa and Annaliese Carlsmith practice a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. Dr. Wakasa and Dr. Carlsmith, seek to provide the highest level of care in all aspects and can literally redesign your smile.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 184 reviews, its 76.4 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
Weekend hours are not highlighted
Excellent clinics, but outside San Mateo.
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
Outside San Mateo proper
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
Outside San Mateo 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 it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, its 74.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 45 reviews.
What stands out
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Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside San Mateo 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 it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, its 74.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 45 reviews.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 23, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside San Mateo proper
279 reviews
90, East Taylor Street, Central San Jose
San Jose, California • 1.6 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Imagine a world where are only bright big smiles! That’s the picture dentists in Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS in San Jose work hard on. Their facilities range from cleanings and to full mouth transformations. Professional in Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS will check your mouth cavity, tell you about determined problems and concoct therapy. If it will be important the professional may offer you surgical procedure. Price on services in this clinic depends on: initial health condi
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 279 reviews, its 80.2 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 San Mateo proper
279 reviews
San Jose, California
1.6 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Imagine a world where are only bright big smiles! That’s the picture dentists in Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS in San Jose work hard on. Their facilities range from cleanings and to full mouth transformations. Professional in Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS will check your mouth cavity, tell you about determined problems and concoct therapy. If it will be important the professional may offer you surgical procedure. Price on services in this clinic depends on: initial health condi
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 279 reviews, its 80.2 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 San Mateo proper
232 reviews
A, 1680, B Street, Upper B Street
Hayward, California • 41 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Dr. Mark Sylvester and Dr. Tanya Vilderman welcome you to , where we offer compassionate, comfortable and comprehensive dental care for you and every member of your family. With a reputation for providing the best in Family , Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry , our patients travel from far and wide to see us. We are conveniently located on the border between Hayward and Castro Valley and easily accessible from San Leandro, Union City, Foster City and beyond. From regular exams and teeth cleaning to
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 232 reviews, its 79.8 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 San Mateo proper
232 reviews
Hayward, California
41 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Dr. Mark Sylvester and Dr. Tanya Vilderman welcome you to , where we offer compassionate, comfortable and comprehensive dental care for you and every member of your family. With a reputation for providing the best in Family , Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry , our patients travel from far and wide to see us. We are conveniently located on the border between Hayward and Castro Valley and easily accessible from San Leandro, Union City, Foster City and beyond. From regular exams and teeth cleaning to
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 232 reviews, its 79.8 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 18, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside San Mateo proper
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
Outside San Mateo proper
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
Outside San Mateo proper
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| Clinic | City | Smyleee Rating | Reviews | Weekends | Insurance | Financing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manyak Dental Group | San Mateo | 80.6 | 270 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Dental Arts San Mateo | San Mateo | 80.6 | 295 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Fiori Dental San Mateo | San Mateo | 80.6 | 338 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Park Place Dental | San Mateo | 74.6 | 270 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Dr.'s Wakasa & Carlsmith | San Mateo | 76.4 | 184 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Highland Dental of Hayward | Hayward | 80.6 | 554 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Capitol Dental Group | San Jose | 74.4 | 45 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS | San Jose | 80.2 | 279 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Eden Dental Center | Hayward | 79.8 | 232 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Southland Dental Care | Hayward | 76.6 | 207 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
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