Best Emergency Dentists in Foster City, CA (2026)

24 clinics offering emergency dental care, rankedUpdated October 21, 20260 paid placementsHow we rank →

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Best overall for emergency dental care: Dr. April Chun, DDS, ranked #1 of 24 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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24 Foster City clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 1 opens Saturdays and 1 opens after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Foster City at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Foster City at a glance
Rank	Clinic	Service score
1	Dr. April Chun, DDS	73
2	Ghafourpour Jamshid DDS	67
3	IDEA Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy	67
4	Kwok Kanson Lau, DDS	67
5	Metro Center Dental Office	67
6	Michael Chung	67
7	Michelle Dean	67
8	Novinsky Laurie DDS	67
9	Richard Kinsel	67
10	Shahrzad Dehdari	67

The 24 best emergency care dentists in Foster City, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

Ranked #1 for emergency care in Foster City
#1 Dr. April Chun, DDS
1098 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Dr. April Chun, DDS Full profile (408) 445-3400
#2 Ghafourpour Jamshid DDS
1291 E Hillsdale Blvd STE 110, Foster City, CA 94404
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #2 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Ghafourpour Jamshid DDS Full profile (650) 574-3611
#3 IDEA Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy
1291 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at IDEA Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy Full profile (650) 578-9495
#4 Kwok Kanson Lau, DDS
1291 E Hillsdale Blvd #115, Foster City, CA 94404
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #4 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Kwok Kanson Lau, DDS Full profile (650) 522-8889
#5 Metro Center Dental Office
963 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Metro Center Dental Office Full profile (650) 377-0281
#6 Michael Chung
581 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 944041695, United States
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #6 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Michael Chung Full profile (650) 286-9999
#7 Michelle Dean
581 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #7 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Michelle Dean Full profile (650) 286-9999
#8 Novinsky Laurie DDS
1289 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #8 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Novinsky Laurie DDS Full profile (650) 341-3296
#9 Richard Kinsel
1291 E Hillsdale Blvd #143, Foster City, CA 944041220
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #9 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Richard Kinsel Full profile (650) 573-8262
#10 Shahrzad Dehdari
1098 Foster City Blvd STE 103, Foster City, CA 944042302
67/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #10 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Shahrzad Dehdari Full profile (650) 573-1336
#11 Quon Stephen A DDS
951 Edgewater Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
47/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #11 for emergency dental care in Foster City: evening hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Quon Stephen A DDS Full profile (650) 345-3183
#12 Beach Park Family Dental Practice
1289 E Hillsdale Blvd STE 7, Foster City, CA 94404
47/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #12 for emergency dental care in Foster City: Saturday hours.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Beach Park Family Dental Practice Full profile (650) 341-3189
In their words
Beach Park Family Dental Practice has been serving the community for over 30 years by three generations of reputable dentists. Our goal is to deliver the best service possible in a warm and caring environment. We encourage any questions and comments you may have about how we may help you with your dental care.
From Beach Park Family Dental Practice's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#13 Foster City Medical Center - Primary Care Urgent Care & Allergy
1241 E Hillsdale Blvd #270, Foster City, CA 94404
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #13 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Foster City Medical Center - Primary Care Urgent Care & Allergy Full profile (650) 918-5080
#14 Bobby Shemirani, DDS MS
1289 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #14 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Bobby Shemirani, DDS MS Full profile (650) 349-6835
#15 Bay Star Dental - Foster City
1098 Foster City Blvd Suite 103, Foster City, CA 94404
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #15 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Bay Star Dental - Foster City Full profile (650) 573-1336
In their words
Dr. Xuyu Zhang at Bay Star Dental recently opened a new location in Foster City, CA dedicated to providing the best oral care. We specialize in treating the entire family including General dentistry, Cosmetic dental care, teeth whitening services, Orthodontics, Gum disease treatment, among many other care solutions. If you are looking for a dentist in Foster City, contact Bay Star Dental. We'll give you a reason to smile!
From Bay Star Dental - Foster City's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#16 Laura Miller, DDS
1098 Foster City Blvd #103, Foster City, CA 94404
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #16 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Laura Miller, DDS Full profile (650) 573-1336
#17 Linda H. Lee, DMD, MD
1261 E Hillsdale Blvd #1, Foster City, CA 94404
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #17 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Linda H. Lee, DMD, MD Full profile (650) 525-1033
In their words
Dr. Lee attended Wellesley College in Boston to complete her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences. She earned her DMD from the Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine before attending the University of California, San Francisco for medical school. She also completed her residency as a Fellow in Head and Neck Oncology at UCSF.
From Linda H. Lee, DMD, MD's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#18 Stephen R. Henry, DDS
1098 Foster Blvd #101, Foster City, CA 94404, United States
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #18 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon–Thu 8:10 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Stephen R. Henry, DDS Full profile (650) 341-5656
In their words
Welcome to the dental practice of Dr. Stephen Henry DDS! Our team is proud to offer comprehensive dentistry to both you and your family. We are committed to providing excellent dental care, and we look forward to helping you reach your oral health goals! At our practice, we focus on you, and we have made your health and happiness our top priority for more than 31 years.
From Stephen R. Henry, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#19 Jing-Jing Qian DDS INC.
1289 E Hillsdale Blvd STE 3, Foster City, CA 94404, United States
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #19 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon 10 AM–3 PM · Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 10 AM–3 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Jing-Jing Qian DDS INC.Full profile (650) 572-8518
#20 Martin Phandl DMD
1291 E Hillsdale Blvd STE 110, Foster City, CA 94404, United States
37/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #20 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon–Thu 7 AM–3:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Martin Phandl DMD Full profile (650) 574-3611
In their words
Welcome to Martin Phandl DMD. Martin Phandl, DMD, practices a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. Dr. Phandl, seeks to provide the highest level of care in all aspects of general, cosmetic, and family dentistry and can literally redesign your smile. Call us today to schedule your appointment.
From Martin Phandl DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#21 Lee Jonathon DDS
1291 E Hillsdale Blvd #100, Foster City, CA 94404, United States
33/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Lee Jonathon DDS Full profile (650) 574-4447
#22 Tawfik Myriam M DDS
1289 E Hillsdale Blvd STE 7, Foster City, CA 94404, United States
33/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
Hours
Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Tawfik Myriam M DDS Full profile (650) 341-3189
#23 Dr. Maria Chui, DDS
963 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States
28/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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Book appointment at Dr. Maria Chui, DDS Full profile (650) 377-0281
#24 Yee Christian DDS
1291 E Hillsdale Blvd STE 100, Foster City, CA 94404, United States
28/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in Foster City on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
General dentistry Emergency care Implants Crowns Bonding Cosmetic Full restoration
Book appointment at Yee Christian DDS Full profile (650) 574-4447

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Foster City

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

Quon Stephen A DDS#11
Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Evenings
Call (650) 345-3183
Beach Park Family Dental Practice#12
Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
Saturday
Call (650) 341-3189

What is emergency dental care?

Emergency dental care treats urgent problems such as severe toothache, a knocked-out or broken tooth, swelling, or bleeding that will not stop. The first goal is to relieve pain and control infection; full treatment may follow at a later visit.

Emergency dental care: specialist or general dentist?

Most dental emergencies are handled by general dentists who keep same-day or after-hours slots. You may be referred to an endodontist or oral surgeon afterward. Facial swelling with fever, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a jaw injury needs a hospital emergency department.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Foster City?

Typical ranges in USD for Foster City, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Foster City?
Type	Typical range (USD)	Basis	As of
Emergency exam and x-ray	$170–$420	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California	—
After-hours or weekend visit	$250–$670	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California	—
Emergency extraction	$250–$670	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California	—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full emergency dental care cost guide for Foster City

What to expect from emergency dental care

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Emergency dental care: visits, chair time and recovery
Fact	Typically
Typical visits	1 urgent visit; often a follow-up for definitive treatment
Chair time	About 30–90 minutes depending on the problem
Recovery	Depends on the treatment given; pain often eases within a day or two
When to see a specialist	When the tooth needs a complex root canal or surgical extraction, or after facial trauma

How we ranked Foster City emergency care dentists

We scored 24 Foster City clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
Factor	Weight	Computed from	In Foster City data
Reputation	45%	Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating	Not yet collected
Review volume	15%	log10(review count) against the city maximum	Not yet collected
Recency	10%	Share of reviews in the last 12 months	Not yet collected
Access	15%	Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients	Measured
Services	10%	Services offered out of 17	Measured
Profile completeness	5%	Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos	Measured

Emergency dental care in Foster City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Foster City?

Dr. April Chun, DDS ranks #1 of 24 Foster City clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Ghafourpour Jamshid DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Foster City, CA?

Emergency dental care in Foster City typically costs $140–$700 USD. By type: emergency exam and x-ray $170–$420; after-hours or weekend visit $250–$670; emergency extraction $250–$670. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is emergency dental care covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Many dental insurance plans cover emergency exams and palliative treatment, though the follow-up work is covered at its own rate. Medicaid often covers emergency dental care for adults even in states with limited adult benefits. Check your plan.

Does emergency dental treatment hurt?

The problem that brings you in usually hurts more than the treatment. Dentists typically numb the area with local anesthetic before any procedure. Some soreness afterward is common and is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief, but follow your dentist's advice.

Which Foster City emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

1 of 24 Foster City clinics offering emergency dental care lists Saturday hours, including Beach Park Family Dental Practice. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer emergency dental care in Foster City?

24 Foster City clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Foster City at a glance

The 24 best emergency care dentists in Foster City, ranked

#1 Dr. April Chun, DDS

#2 Ghafourpour Jamshid DDS

#3 IDEA Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy

#4 Kwok Kanson Lau, DDS

#5 Metro Center Dental Office

#6 Michael Chung

#7 Michelle Dean

#8 Novinsky Laurie DDS

#9 Richard Kinsel

#10 Shahrzad Dehdari

#11 Quon Stephen A DDS

#12 Beach Park Family Dental Practice

#13 Foster City Medical Center - Primary Care Urgent Care & Allergy

#14 Bobby Shemirani, DDS MS

#15 Bay Star Dental - Foster City

#16 Laura Miller, DDS

#17 Linda H. Lee, DMD, MD

#18 Stephen R. Henry, DDS

#19 Jing-Jing Qian DDS INC.

#20 Martin Phandl DMD

#21 Lee Jonathon DDS

#22 Tawfik Myriam M DDS

#23 Dr. Maria Chui, DDS

#24 Yee Christian DDS