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Best Emergency Dentists in San Rafael, CA (2026)

50 clinics offering emergency dental care, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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

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50 San Rafael clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. 7 open Saturdays and 10 open after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in San Rafael at a glance

Top 10 emergency care dentists in San Rafael at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dental Medicine Providers73
2Dr. Kimberly S. Haas, DDS, PC73
3EZ Smile Family Dental Group- San Rafael73
4Kirby M. Yee DDS73
5Marin Pediatric Dentistry73
6Pacific Dental Group73
7Sunnyside Pediatric Dentistry73
8Suzie Yang, DDS73
9Aaronson Michael P DDS67
10Boero-Pieri Dental - Dr. Rita Lanphier67

The 50 best emergency care dentists in San Rafael, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 for emergency care in San Rafael

    #1 Dental Medicine Providers

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for emergency dental care in San Rafael on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dental Medicine ProvidersFull profile
    In their words

    Dental Medicine Providers San Rafael is on the corner of Las Gallinas Ave and Northgate Drive in Suite 110. Remember if you hate your CPAP machine, you’re not alone. Over 70% of our patients are former CPAP users. Our treatment is recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. We are the leading provider of Oral Appliance Therapy in Northern California. We provide treatment of TMJ, snoring and sleep apnea. Oral Appliances (not CPAP) are recommended as first-line…

    From Dental Medicine Providers's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 EZ Smile Family Dental Group- San Rafael

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for emergency dental care in San Rafael on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at EZ Smile Family Dental Group- San RafaelFull profile
    In their words

    EZ Smile Family Dental Group is a group practice with offices located in beautiful Benne valley , the heart of Santa Rosa, Montecito Plaza in San Rafael, a very convent location and in down town Napa Valley and South of San Francisco We provide all aspects of dental treatment for adults and children. EZ Smile Family Dental Group accepts most PPO and HMO insurance plans and we also offer our own in-house discount coverage plan for patients without insurance coverage or…

    From EZ Smile Family Dental Group- San Rafael's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Marin Pediatric Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for emergency dental care in San Rafael on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Marin Pediatric DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    Welcome to the pediatric dental office of Drs. Aghi and Rayman. A pediatric dental practice built on experience - constantly progressing through innovation and enthusiasm. Your child's smile can last a lifetime, and it is our goal to provide thorough and gentle dental care that can make this a reality. Serving infants, children, and teens in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding cities of Marin, Petaluma, and San Francisco.

    From Marin Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  7. #7 Sunnyside Pediatric Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for emergency dental care in San Rafael on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Sunnyside Pediatric DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    Sunnyside Pediatric Dentistry is a boutique dental office for infants, kids, and teens in San Rafael, CA. We believe that a trip to the dentist should be fun and good for your health. Our goal is to prepare all our patients for a lifetime of strong, healthy and happy smiles. We offer highly customized, and adaptive services using top of the line technologies and materials combined with a compassionate patient centered care approach.

    From Sunnyside Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  8. #8 Suzie Yang, DDS

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for emergency dental care in San Rafael on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Suzie Yang, DDSFull profile
    In their words

    Welcome to Suzie Yang, DDS! We can provide you with informative options of dental care so that you may make informed decisions on your oral health needs. Our caring dentist provides dental care in San Rafael, California, and to those in surrounding areas like Terra Linda, San Anselmo, Kentfield, Larkspur, Ross, Greenbrae, and Fairfax, California.

    From Suzie Yang, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 Marin Dental Care

    4050 Redwood Hwy #A, San Rafael, CA 94903

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for emergency dental care in San Rafael: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–7 PM · Wed–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Marin Dental CareFull profile(415) 499-7700
    In their words

    The San Rafael Dental Practice of Steven Chase, DDS & Jacqueline Kotula, DDS. At Marin Dental Care we pride ourselves in offering our patients the most comprehensive and sophisticated options for dental care in a comfortable and friendly environment. Our caring and talented dental family’s first priority is the wellbeing of our patients. We strive to help our patients achieve optimum dental health by providing personalized and compassionate dental care.

    From Marin Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Dr. Ana Rajkovic, DDS

    4050 Redwood Hwy Suite A, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for emergency dental care in San Rafael: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 11 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Ana Rajkovic, DDSFull profile(415) 453-1927

  22. #22 Dr. Darya G. Ghafourpour, DDS Inc

    4340 Redwood Hwy Ste B-52, San Rafael, CA 94903

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 10:30 AM–6:30 PM · Wed–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Darya G. Ghafourpour, DDS IncFull profile(415) 526-2020

  24. #24 Dr. Steven S. Chase, DDS

    4050 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael, CA 94903

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for emergency dental care in San Rafael: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed 11 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Steven S. Chase, DDSFull profile(415) 499-7700

  25. #25 Marin Dental Care: Celis Jose A DDS

    4050 Redwood Hwy # A, San Rafael, CA 94903

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for emergency dental care in San Rafael: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 11 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Marin Dental Care: Celis Jose A DDSFull profile(415) 499-7700

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 ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Uelk Thomas DDS485.0★ (2)
27Dr Melissa Rinck47Sat
28Thomas D. Varin, DDS47Evenings
29Kimball C. Kaufman DDS47Evenings
30Caring Dentistry Of San Rafael43Evenings
31Aparna Aghi, DMD37
32Eric B. Wong, DDS37
33Marin Contemporary Perio and Dental Implant Concepts : Michael Seda, DMD, MS37
34Alex Frade, DDS - Marin Center for Aesthetic Dentistry37
35iO Dental37
36Dr. Aparna Subramanian37
37Richard F Creaghe D.D.S.37
38Northgate Dental37
39Dipa Cappelen DMD37
40Jerry S. Mah D.D.S37
41Tamal Vista Family Dentistry34
42Lanphier Family Dental33
43Antoine Saleh Inc33
44Eriksson Eva C DDS33
45Holistic’s Dental33
46RONI DAWN DOUGLAS, DDS33
47North Marin Dental, Arlyn Heidi Donesa, DDS33
48Dr. Peter Zahedi28
49Northgate Oral & Facial Surgery28
50Thomas S. Jarvis, DDS17

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Emergency and weekend dentists in San Rafael

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 San Rafael?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in San Rafael?
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 San Rafael

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 San Rafael emergency care dentists

We scored 50 San Rafael clinics offering emergency dental care on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 San Rafael data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 San Rafael: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in San Rafael?

Dental Medicine Providers ranks #1 of 50 San Rafael clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. Kimberly S. Haas, DDS, PC ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does emergency dental care cost in San Rafael, CA?

Emergency dental care in San Rafael 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 San Rafael emergency dental care dentists are open on Saturday?

7 of 50 San Rafael clinics offering emergency dental care list Saturday hours, including Marin Dental Care, Dr. Ana Rajkovic, DDS and Dr. Darya G. Ghafourpour, DDS Inc. 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 San Rafael?

50 San Rafael clinics list emergency dental care in our data. 7 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for San Rafael

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 66 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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