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Best Emergency Dentists in Shafter, CA (2026)

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

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    Best overall for emergency dental care: Dentist cilinic, ranked #1 of 14 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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14 Shafter clinics list emergency dental care and are ranked here by service score. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 emergency care dentists in Shafter at a glance

The 14 best emergency care dentists in Shafter, 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. #6 National Institutes of Health: Mutyala Padmaja DDS

    659 Central Valley Hwy, Shafter, CA 93263

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for emergency dental care in Shafter 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

  2. #10 Adept Dental Shafter

    1110 E Lerdo Hwy #200, Shafter, CA 93263, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for emergency dental care in Shafter 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 dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Adept Dental Shafter! Dr. Olivia Park and Dr. Thomas A. Gordon are pleased to provide comprehensive dentistry with a personal touch. Our dentists and team love getting to know our patients, and you can rest assured that you will always receive the personalized care and attention you need. With a multilingual team, we are also pleased to accommodate you with staff members who speak English, Spanish, and Korean.

    From Adept Dental Shafter's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #11 Adventist Health Community Care

    406 James St, Shafter, CA 93263

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for emergency dental care in Shafter 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 dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #12 Omni Family Health | Shafter Women's Health

    320 James St, Shafter, CA 93263, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for emergency dental care in Shafter 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–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Omni Family Health is a growing network of state of the art health centers located throughout Kern, Kings, Tulare, and Fresno counties. Since 1978, Omni has provided high-quality primary and preventative healthcare to individuals and families throughout our communities, including comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health services. As a mission-driven organization, Omni team of committed providers and staff promote regular and continuous care regardless of a patient…

    From Omni Family Health | Shafter Women's Health's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #13 Omni Family Health | Shafter Walk-in Clinic

    659 S Central Valley Hwy, Shafter, CA 93263, United States

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for emergency dental care in Shafter 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 closed · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Omni Family Health is a growing network of state of the art health centers located throughout Kern, Kings, Tulare, and Fresno counties. Since 1978, Omni has provided high-quality primary and preventative healthcare to individuals and families throughout our communities, including comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral health services. As a mission-driven organization, Omni team of committed providers and staff promote regular and continuous care regardless of a patient…

    From Omni Family Health | Shafter Walk-in Clinic's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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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 Shafter?

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

How much does emergency dental care cost in Shafter?
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 Shafter

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 Shafter emergency care dentists

We scored 14 Shafter 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 Shafter 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 Shafter: frequently asked questions

Who is the best emergency dental care dentist in Shafter?

Dentist cilinic ranks #1 of 14 Shafter clinics offering emergency dental care by DentistsRanked service score. Divelbiss Joshua DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

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

Emergency dental care in Shafter 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.

How many dentists offer emergency dental care in Shafter?

14 Shafter clinics list emergency dental care in our data. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Shafter

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 14 clinics.