5 Best Dentists in Merced (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 20 dentists in Merced on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A toothache rarely waits for a good referral. The dentists in Merced on this page hold more than 3,400 Google reviews between them, all rated 4.8 or 4.9, so the choice comes down to who treats adults versus children, what each office offers beyond cleanings, and which address is easiest to reach.

Short answer: Precision Family Dentistry of Merced leads with 4.9 stars from more than 1,000 Google reviews, followed by El Portal Dental Group (4.8, more than 700 reviews) and Children's Dentistry of Merced (4.9, more than 500 reviews, children only). None of the reviews we read for this page quote a firm price list, so ask any office for a written estimate before treatment starts.

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Merced Dental Offices, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Precision Family Dentistry of Merced - Nathan Miller DDS, Jeremy Skinner DDS	4.9 ★	1,045	Family care, adults and kids	View ›
2	El Portal Dental Group	4.8 ★	712	General, implants and emergency care	View ›
3	Children's Dentistry of Merced	4.9 ★	571	Children only	View ›
4	Pearl Family Dentistry	4.8 ★	591	Cosmetic and implant dentistry	View ›
5	Precision Family Dentistry of North Merced : Tanner Banks, DDS	4.9 ★	504	North Merced family care	View ›

Dental offices reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Precision Family Dentistry of Merced - Nathan Miller DDS, Jeremy Skinner DDS

4.91,045 Google reviews

Precision Family Dentistry of Merced is a family dental office on West 26th Street, with Dr. Nathan Miller and Dr. Jeremy Skinner named in its Google listing. Google tags it as a general dentist with cosmetic and pediatric services, and reviewers describe bringing spouses, teens and young children to the same office. It shares a brand with a second Merced office, Precision Family Dentistry of North Merced, which is listed separately below.

What people praise

Reviewers describe Dr. Skinner as patient and gentle with both adults and a young daughter
One parent says staff text updates on a teenager's treatment progress
Patients say the team explains what is happening and teaches them how to care for their teeth at home
One reviewer who had bad dental experiences says she now looks forward to her visits

Worth knowing

Friday hours end at noon

Reputation scorecardrank in Merced

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,045 · 93rd

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It earns the top spot on a deep review base, with more than 1,000 reviews at 4.9, and it suits families who want adults and children seen at one office. Call early in the week if you need a Friday afternoon slot.

Website +1209-723-5405 Directions

560 W 26th St, Merced, CA 95340

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

El Portal Dental Group

4.8712 Google reviews

El Portal Dental Group is a general dental office on G Street. Its website lists general, cosmetic, implant and emergency dentistry for adults and children in Merced. Reviewers name Dr. Khang Nguyen, and the practice's replies show it handles implant treatment from planning through completion.

What people praise

A reviewer completed a multi-year implant treatment here and praised Dr. Nguyen and the team
Reviewers call the staff friendly and the office clean and well run
Paperwork is sent electronically ahead of the visit, which one patient says cuts waiting
Saturday appointments are available

Worth knowing

One reviewer notes a fee applies if you miss an appointment without giving notice
No Friday hours are listed

Reputation scorecardrank in Merced

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume712 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid pick when you want everyday dentistry and bigger restorative work such as implants under one roof. It ranks behind the Precision office on review volume, not on quality of feedback.

Website +1209-385-1479 Directions

3393 G St Ste b, Merced, CA 95340

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

Children's Dentistry of Merced

4.9571 Google reviews

Children's Dentistry of Merced is a pediatric dental office on Park Avenue and one location of a Central Valley group that also has offices in Fresno, Bakersfield, Madera and Visalia, according to its website. The site says it takes Medi-Cal, accepts most insurances, offers Spanish-speaking staff and welcomes parents in the room. It treats children, so adults will need one of the family practices on this page.

What people praise

Parents say staff calmed frightened children and explained each step of treatment
Families praise the kid-friendly touches, from stickers to the Dalmatians
A parent reports three children were seen quickly and the dentist answered every concern
Reviewers name Dr. Gao as warm and ready to answer questions

Worth knowing

Children only, so parents need a separate dentist for themselves

Reputation scorecardrank in Merced

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume571 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The rating is 4.9 on more than 500 reviews, matching the leaders, and it is the clear fit for nervous kids. It ranks lower only because adults cannot use it.

Website +1209-580-4008 Directions

140 Park Ave, Merced, CA 95348

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

Pearl Family Dentistry

4.8591 Google reviews

Pearl Family Dentistry is a family practice on Loughborough Drive where reviewers name Dr. Badwalz. The site lists cleanings, sealants, extractions and wisdom teeth removal, cosmetic work such as ClearCorrect aligners and whitening, root canals, and a full range of implants including full-arch options. It also lists 3D cone beam imaging and digital scanning.

What people praise

Reviewers say the dentists explain the cause of a problem instead of only listing the fix
A UC Merced student describes next-day booking for tooth pain and a clear plan
Staff walked one patient through her bill and insurance
A patient with gum disease says she has been put at ease and has a plan

Reputation scorecardrank in Merced

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume591 · 83rd

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice if you want a dentist who explains things and offers implants and aligners at the same office. It holds a 4.8 across more than 500 reviews.

Website +1209-383-6133 Directions

676 Loughborough Dr, Merced, CA 95348

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Precision Family Dentistry of North Merced : Tanner Banks, DDS

4.9504 Google reviews

Precision Family Dentistry of North Merced, listed under Dr. Tanner Banks, DDS, is a general dental office on Olivewood Drive that shares a brand with the Precision office on West 26th Street. Google tags it as a general and cosmetic dentist. It has no website text we could read, so this write-up rests on its reviews.

What people praise

A new patient says she was booked the next day and found everyone informative and kind
Reviewers describe Dr. Banks as gentle and clear about what he is doing
A patient with an aching tooth was examined right away
Long-term patients praise the hygienist and say they never feel rushed

Worth knowing

One reviewer was referred elsewhere for a root canal, so expect referrals for specialist work

Reputation scorecardrank in Merced

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume504 · 73rd

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Same brand and the same 4.9 rating as the main Precision office, with a smaller review base of more than 500. A good fit if you live or work in the northern part of town.

Website +1209-722-3961 Directions

1132 Olivewood Dr, Merced, CA 95348

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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.

What the scorecard measures

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is each office’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated it, compared with other Merced dentists. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so 4.9 from hundreds of people counts for more than 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently patients still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives dental costs in Merced? (2026)

Dental prices in Merced depend on the treatment, whether insurance or Medi-Cal applies, and whether a specialist is involved. A cleaning and exam, a crown and an implant are priced very differently, and the reviews we read for this page do not publish fees. Ask each office for an itemized written estimate and a statement of what your plan covers before you agree to treatment.

Where these dentists are in Merced

The offices on this page sit along West 26th Street, G Street, Park Avenue, Loughborough Drive and Olivewood Drive in Merced. Searching for a dentist near me? Each card shows a phone number and directions so you can call the closest office and ask about same-week appointments.

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What to ask before booking a dentist

Do you see both adults and children, or one age group only?
Which insurance plans or Medi-Cal do you accept, and what is not covered?
Can I get an itemized written estimate before treatment?
Do you place implants and do root canals in the office, or refer them out?
What is your policy and fee for missed or late-cancelled appointments?

Frequently asked questions

Can adults see Children’s Dentistry of Merced?

Its Google category is pediatric dentist and its website describes dentistry for children, so adults are better served by a family practice such as Pearl Family Dentistry, El Portal Dental Group or one of the Precision Family Dentistry offices.

Are the two Precision Family Dentistry offices the same practice?

They share a brand name but have separate Google listings and addresses, 560 W 26th St and 1132 Olivewood Dr. The first names Dr. Nathan Miller and Dr. Jeremy Skinner, and the second is listed under Dr. Tanner Banks, so book with the office you want.

Which Merced dentists on this page offer dental implants?

Pearl Family Dentistry’s website lists single-tooth, multi-tooth and full-arch implants, and El Portal Dental Group’s site lists implant dentistry, with a reviewer describing a finished implant case. Google also tags Precision Family Dentistry of North Merced as a dental implants periodontist.

Is there a dentist on this page that welcomes UC Merced students?

Pearl Family Dentistry’s reply to a UC Merced student says it is honored to welcome students from the campus, and that student describes being booked the next day for tooth pain.

The short version

Precision Family Dentistry of Merced is the safe default for most families on sheer review depth, while Children’s Dentistry of Merced is the clear choice for kids. Whichever office you pick, get the estimate in writing first.

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