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Best Emergency Dentists in Novato, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Dentistry By Design of Marin, ranked #1 of 50 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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50 Novato clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 4 open Saturdays and 6 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Novato at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Novato at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dentistry By Design of Marin73
2Myron L. Donesky, D.D.S73
3Andriy Kulyk67
4Bongiovanni Carol T DDS67
5Brian Hollander, D.D.S, M.S.67
6Comprehensive Dentistry For67
7DentalNatale67
8Dr. McKell Perry67
9Dr. Nader M. Vafaie, DMD67
10Dr. Odette M. Quintanilla, DDS67

The 50 best emergency care dentists in Novato, 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.

  22. #22 Clayton J. Perry, DDS

    7460 Redwood Blvd, Novato, CA 94945

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for emergency dental care in Novato: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 7 AM–1 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Clayton J. Perry, DDSFull profile(415) 897-3914

  23. #23 Mahr Elder DDS, MD

    1805 Novato Blvd #1, Novato, CA 94947

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for emergency dental care in Novato: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mahr Elder DDS, MDFull profile(415) 892-1190
    In their words

    A board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Mahr Elder, DDS, MD, completed his residency at the University of Detroit/Henry Ford Hospital and offers expertise in facial trauma, TMJ disorders, dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, and oral pathology. He holds his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific and a Medical Doctorate from Wayne State University. As a part of the Novato Oral Surgery team, Dr. Elder provides his services to the Novato,…

    From Mahr Elder DDS, MD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Neal Patel, DDS

    1701 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in Novato: Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Neal Patel, DDSFull profile(415) 897-7777

All 50 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Dr. Michael L. Rosenthal DDS47Evenings
27Jennifer I Dole, DDS47Evenings
28Vintage Oaks Dental Group47Evenings
29Marin Community Clinics43Evenings
30Dr. Eric Tyler43Evenings
31EZ Smile Family Dental Group - Novato37
32Jessica Dehnert DDS37
33Steven McConnell DDS37
34Novato Pediatric Dentistry37
35Novato Oral Surgery & Implantology37
36Novato Smiles Dentistry37
37Novato Children's Dentistry37
38Dr. Alan G. Chui, DDS37
39David W. Epstein, DDS, Inc.37
40Mark A. Hansen DDS37
41Poppy Kids Pediatric Dentistry37
42Thomas J. Poksay, DMD, Inc.37
43Valeria Lawrence, DDS37
44Huffman Leahn J DDS37
45North Bay Modern Dentistry37
46Daryl Dudum DDS-Marin Endodontics-Root Canal Therapy33
47Bales Orthodontics33
48Rist Theodore DDS33
49Menasco Matthew DMD33
50Pacific Dental28

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Novato

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.

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 Novato?

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

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

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

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
FactTypically
Typical visits1 urgent visit; often a follow-up for definitive treatment
Chair timeAbout 30–90 minutes depending on the problem
RecoveryDepends on the treatment given; pain often eases within a day or two
When to see a specialistWhen the tooth needs a complex root canal or surgical extraction, or after facial trauma

How we ranked Novato emergency care dentists

We scored 50 Novato 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
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Novato data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Emergency dental care in Novato: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Novato?

Dentistry By Design of Marin ranks #1 of 50 Novato clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Myron L. Donesky, D.D.S ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in Novato, CA?

Emergency dental care in Novato 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 Novato emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

4 of 50 Novato clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Clayton J. Perry, DDS, Mahr Elder DDS, MD and Paul Schafer, DDS. 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 Novato?

50 Novato clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 4 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Novato

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 50 clinics.

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