5 Best Dentists in Hayward (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 8 min read

We compared 19 dentists in Hayward on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A toothache or a cracked crown doesn't wait for a convenient week, and the dentists in Hayward on this page have collected more than 2,000 Google reviews between them. Every one is rated 4.8 or higher, so the stars barely separate them. What does is the kind of care each office is set up for: sedation and special-needs visits, evening and Saturday slots, or a family practice built around one dentist.

Short answer: Highland Dental is the top pick at 4.9 stars from more than 560 Google reviews, a family and cosmetic office with evening and Saturday hours. NORCAL DENTAL GROUP - Dental Implants & Emergencies and Hayward Dental Arts also sit at 4.9. Treatment costs vary with the work and your insurance, so ask each office for a written estimate before you book.

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1. Highland Dental
2. NORCAL DENTAL GROUP
3. Hayward Dental Arts
4. Premier Family Dental
5. Bliss Family Dental
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Hayward's Dental Offices, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Highland Dental	4.9 ★	570	Evening and Saturday visits	View ›
2	NORCAL DENTAL GROUP - Dental Implants & Emergencies	4.9 ★	517	Sedation and special needs	View ›
3	Hayward Dental Arts	4.9 ★	407	Steady family cleanings	View ›
4	Premier Family Dental	4.9 ★	357	Whole-family and orthodontics	View ›
5	Bliss Family Dental	4.8 ★	249	Same-day and flexible scheduling	View ›

The offices, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Highland Dental

4.9570 Google reviews

Highland Dental is a family and cosmetic dental office on A Street in Hayward. Its site lists implants, Invisalign, a soft tissue laser, routine checkups and cosmetic work, and says the office sits a short distance from Stonebrae, Hayward Hills, Castro Valley and San Leandro. The site also mentions evening, early morning and Saturday appointments, and Google lists weekday hours until 7 PM plus a Saturday morning.

What people praise

Reviewers describe a spotless, welcoming office
Dr. Tran is praised as gentle with nervous patients
Treatment options and costs are explained before work starts
Flexible scheduling, including evenings and Saturdays

Worth knowing

Not open Fridays, based on listed hours

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume570 · 92nd

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It leads this page on review volume with a 4.9, and the evening and Saturday availability suits working families. A good first call for routine care, cleanings and cosmetic work.

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1372 A St, Hayward, CA 94541

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

NORCAL DENTAL GROUP - Dental Implants & Emergencies

4.9517 Google reviews

NORCAL DENTAL GROUP - Dental Implants & Emergencies is a dental office on West Jackson Street in Hayward, and its site says it serves Fremont and Hayward. The site puts sedation dentistry, special-needs dentistry, implants, cosmetic work and preventive care front and center, including IV, oral, nitrous and general anesthesia options. Reviewers mention root canals, crowns and extractions done in the same visit.

What people praise

Patients describe being listened to after years of unresolved tooth pain
Staff are praised for helping a wheelchair user into the chair for X-rays
A parent of a non-verbal son calls the team accommodating
Payment plans were worked out in the chair, according to one reviewer

Worth knowing

Listed hours are weekday daytime only

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume517 · 87th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest fit here for anxious patients, special-needs care and urgent problems, backed by a 4.9 across a large review base. Ask about sedation options when you book.

Website +1510-244-1335 Directions

100 W Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Hayward Dental Arts

4.9407 Google reviews

Hayward Dental Arts is a general dental office on Santa Clara Street. It has no website text on file, so this write-up rests on its Google listing and what patients say: regular cleanings, care for children, and fitting in emergencies. One long-time patient says Dr. Tsai is the only dentist at the practice.

What people praise

Patients return every six months for cleanings
Friendly staff who explain each step
Gentle with children, according to a parent reviewer
One reviewer says the office finds time for emergencies

Worth knowing

One reviewer calls the office busy, though the wait was short

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume407 · 82nd

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable pick for a long-term family dentist, with a 4.9 built on a large number of reviews. Without a website to read, call to confirm services and insurance.

Website +1510-887-6835 Directions

24901 Santa Clara St #2, Hayward, CA 94544

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Premier Family Dental

4.9357 Google reviews

Premier Family Dental is a Hayward office on Southland Drive. Its site lists cosmetic dentistry (veneers, whitening, crowns), general care, root canals, dentures, Invisalign and traditional braces, plus dental implants and LANAP gum treatment. Listed hours run Tuesday through Saturday.

What people praise

A relaxed, spa-like atmosphere, in one reviewer's words
Patients with dental fear say the team put them at ease
Emergency visits squeezed in quickly, per one reviewer
Invisalign and dentures handled under one roof

Worth knowing

Not open Mondays, based on listed hours

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume357 · 76th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good match for families who want braces or Invisalign, implants and checkups handled by the same team. Its 4.9 rests on a solid review base.

Website +1510-785-3900 Directions

24307 Southland Dr, Hayward, CA 94545

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Bliss Family Dental

4.8249 Google reviews

Bliss Family Dental is a Hayward office on Mission Boulevard led by Dr. Abhishek Ranjan, according to its site. The site describes family, cosmetic and emergency dentistry. Reviewers mention checkups, cleanings and braces, and listed hours run weekdays from 10 AM to 7 PM.

What people praise

A same-day checkup squeezed in before a trip, per one reviewer
Late-afternoon slots work for parents and commuters
Billing and fees explained on a first visit
A braces patient calls pricing fair with flexible payment plans

Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume249 · 71st

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Sits at 4.8 on a smaller review base than the offices above it, which is why it ranks where it does. Strong on scheduling flexibility for busy households.

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26953 Mission Blvd Ste j, Hayward, CA 94544

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How the scorecard works

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated the office, compared with other Hayward dentists we looked at. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of patients counts for more than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives dental costs in Hayward (2026)

We don’t publish fee ranges here because the page’s own data doesn’t carry any, and dental pricing swings with the procedure, the materials and your insurance. A cleaning, a root canal and an implant sit in very different brackets. Ask for a written treatment plan and an itemized estimate, and ask what your plan will cover before you commit.

Dentists near you in Hayward

These offices are spread across Hayward, from A Street and Mission Boulevard to Southland Drive, Santa Clara Street and West Jackson Street. Highland Dental’s site mentions patients from Stonebrae, Hayward Hills, Castro Valley and San Leandro, and NORCAL DENTAL GROUP serves Fremont as well. Looking for a dentist near me? Each listing shows a live phone number and directions.

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Questions to ask before you book a Hayward dentist

Do you take my insurance, and what will my plan cover for this treatment?
Can you give me a written, itemized estimate before any work starts?
What are your evening or Saturday hours, and how fast can you see a dental emergency?
Do you offer sedation if I’m anxious about treatment?
Who will treat me, and is it the same dentist at every visit?

Frequently asked questions

Which Hayward dentists have evening or Saturday appointments?

Highland Dental lists weekday hours until 7 PM and a Saturday morning, and its site mentions evening and Saturday appointments. Bliss Family Dental is open weekdays until 7 PM. Premier Family Dental lists a Saturday morning. NORCAL DENTAL GROUP and Hayward Dental Arts both list weekday daytime hours only.

Is there a Hayward dentist for patients with special needs or dental anxiety?

NORCAL DENTAL GROUP lists sedation dentistry and special-needs dentistry on its site, and reviewers describe care for a wheelchair user and a non-verbal child. Patients at Highland Dental, Hayward Dental Arts and Premier Family Dental also say nervous visits went smoothly. Mention your concerns when you call.

Can I get braces or Invisalign from a general dentist in Hayward?

Premier Family Dental lists Invisalign and traditional braces on its site, and Highland Dental’s site lists Invisalign. A reviewer at Bliss Family Dental describes getting braces there. For complex cases, ask whether the dentist refers to an orthodontist.

Does a Hayward dentist handle same-day emergencies?

One reviewer says Bliss Family Dental squeezed in a same-day checkup, and patients of Premier Family Dental and Hayward Dental Arts describe being seen quickly for urgent problems. NORCAL DENTAL GROUP has emergencies in its Google name. Call early in the day and describe the problem so the office can triage it.

Where to start

Highland Dental is the safe default for most Hayward households, with the largest review base and evening and Saturday hours. Choose NORCAL DENTAL GROUP if sedation or special-needs care is on your list. Whoever you call, ask for the estimate in writing.

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