# Which dentists does AI recommend in Los Angeles, CA?

AI Visibility Index, week of Friday, July 17, 2026.

Across the 24 questions Los Angeles, CA customers ask AI about Dentists, Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry is named most. 4 of 4 assistants recommend it, for a 4.5% share of voice, the week of Friday, July 17, 2026.

## Visibility: who AI recommends most

1. Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry: 4.5% share of voice, recommended by 4 of 4, depth 63/100
2. City of Angels Dentistry: 4.3% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, not depth-scored
3. Union Dental Center: 2.9% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, depth 55/100
4. Mindfulness Dental LA: 2.3% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, not depth-scored
5. Samaritan Dental Arts: 2.1% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, not depth-scored
6. Dr. Kourosh Yousefzadeh Emergency Dentist Lincoln Heights 24/7: 2.0% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, not depth-scored
7. Westside Aesthetic Dentistry: 1.9% share of voice, recommended by 1 of 4, depth 51/100
8. Nader Yermian, D.D.S. Inc: 1.9% share of voice, recommended by 1 of 4, depth 61/100
9. Smile Recreation Dentistry by Dr. Baseri: 1.7% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, not depth-scored
10. Dr. Arthur A. Kezian, DDS: 1.7% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, depth 55/100
11. Vision Dental: 1.6% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, not depth-scored
12. Larchmont Dental Associates: 1.5% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, depth 40/100
13. Dental Design of Brentwood: 1.5% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, depth 51/100
14. Blue Pearl Dentistry: 1.1% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, depth 68/100
15. BLVD Dental Aesthetics: 1.1% share of voice, recommended by 1 of 4, depth 48/100
16. New Smile Dental- West LA: 0.9% share of voice, recommended by 1 of 4, not depth-scored
17. Crystal Dental: 0.9% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, not depth-scored
18. Restore Dental: 0.9% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, not depth-scored
19. Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS: 0.8% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, depth 56/100
20. Personal Dental Office: 0.8% share of voice, recommended by 3 of 4, not depth-scored
21. Dental Community Clinic: 0.7% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, not depth-scored
22. Cal Dental Group: 0.7% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, not depth-scored
23. Happy Smiles: 0.6% share of voice, recommended by 1 of 4, not depth-scored
24. Gentle Care Dental: 0.6% share of voice, recommended by 1 of 4, not depth-scored
25. PhD Dental: 0.6% share of voice, recommended by 2 of 4, not depth-scored

## Depth: who AI understands best

Recommended ≠ understood. Union Dental Center ranks #3 for visibility but #6 on depth. AI's weakest link for it is pricing. High visibility with low depth is the riskiest combination for a business: customers arrive, then get the wrong expectations.

1. Blue Pearl Dentistry: depth 68/100 (visibility #14) · weak point: Pricing
2. Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry: depth 63/100 (visibility #1) · weak point: Pricing
3. Nader Yermian, D.D.S. Inc: depth 61/100 (visibility #8) · weak point: Availability
4. Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS: depth 56/100 (visibility #19) · weak point: Pricing
5. Dr. Arthur A. Kezian, DDS: depth 55/100 (visibility #10) · weak point: Pricing
6. Union Dental Center: depth 55/100 (visibility #3) · weak point: Pricing
7. Westside Aesthetic Dentistry: depth 51/100 (visibility #7) · weak point: Pricing
8. Dental Design of Brentwood: depth 51/100 (visibility #13) · weak point: Pricing
9. Brentwood Dental Care: depth 49/100 (visibility #31) · weak point: Pricing
10. BLVD Dental Aesthetics: depth 48/100 (visibility #15) · weak point: Pricing
11. Larchmont Dental Associates: depth 40/100 (visibility #12) · weak point: Pricing

## Questions AI answers about Dentists in Los Angeles, CA

## Frequently asked questions

### Which dentist does AI recommend most in Los Angeles, CA?

Smile L.A. Downtown Modern Dentistry, named by 4 of the four assistants, for a 4.5% share of voice across the 24 prompts. Next are City of Angels Dentistry and Union Dental Center.

### Which dentist in Los Angeles, CA does AI understand best?

Blue Pearl Dentistry scores highest on depth (68/100): assistants can accurately describe what it offers and help a customer toward a booking.

### Which dentists in Los Angeles, CA is AI getting wrong?

Union Dental Center ranks #3 by visibility but only #6 on depth. AI's weakest link for it is pricing. Customers who arrive through AI may get the wrong expectations.

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Rankings reflect the output of third-party AI assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode) on the dates measured. They are an observed, sourced measurement of how those assistants describe and rank each business, not an endorsement, certification, or rating by Courtyard. AI output changes over time and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Business names and descriptions are taken from the AI responses themselves.

Measured across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode. Snapshot captured Fri Jul 17, 2026. An index by Courtyard.