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Best General Dentists in Artesia, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: True Care Dental, ranked #1 of 36 by service score; 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.

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36 Artesia clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 11 open Saturdays and 1 opens after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Artesia at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Artesia at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1True Care Dental685.0★ (72)
2Bernardo Michael DDS67—
3DBA Happy Family Dental67—
4Dental Office67—
5Dentist67—
6Dr. Chiu Dental Office67—
7Dr. David Pham67—
8Dr. Iljoon Kim, DMD67—
9Dr. Yerevan Karagyozyan, D.D.S.67—
10Dr. Yungming Chiu67—

The 36 best general dentistry dentists in Artesia, 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.

  15. #15 Dr. Youhanna Refaat, DMD

    11635 South St, Artesia, CA 90701, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for general dentistry in Artesia: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Youhanna Refaat, DMDFull profile(562) 924-4401
    In their words

    Dr. Youhanna Refaat is the lead dentist in Children's Dental Building where he provides dental care to both kids and adults. He is an alumnus of University of Pennsylvania where he received Doctor of Dental Surgery. He has been practicing dentistry since 1994 and continues to hone his skills by taking extensive continuing education courses and keeps current with latest research and advancements in all disciplines of dental care. These include Laser Dentistry, Cosmetic…

    From Dr. Youhanna Refaat, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  16. #16 Optimal Dental Care

    11828 Artesia Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for general dentistry in Artesia: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Optimal Dental CareFull profile(562) 860-1805
    In their words

    Optimal Dental Care is located in Artesia, CA. We are equipped to handle all your Orange County dental needs. Our services include preventive dentistry, family dentistry, periodontics, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, teeth whitening, and much much more. As a practice, our goal is to provide high quality dental care with amazing service using the latest advancements in dentistry. At Optimal Dental Care, we want your visit to be a very pleasant and a memorable one.

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

  19. #19 Michelle C. Chu, DDS

    11821 Artesia Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for general dentistry in Artesia: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Michelle C. Chu, DDSFull profile(562) 809-7030

  20. #20 Kids Smile Pediatric Dentistry

    11700 South St # 202, Artesia, CA 90701

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for general dentistry in Artesia: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kids Smile Pediatric DentistryFull profile(562) 924-5437

  21. #21 Faith Dental Care

    12228 Artesia Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for general dentistry in Artesia: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Faith Dental CareFull profile(562) 210-5151

  22. #22 Children's Dental Building

    11635 South St, Artesia, CA 90701

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Artesia: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Children's Dental BuildingFull profile(562) 924-4401
    In their words

    Se habla Espanol. At Children's Dental Building in Artesia/Cerritos, we believe that a visit to the dentist should be as pleasant and stress-free as possible. Thats why our dental office was designed to keep patient comfort in mind. Whether you need to schedule a general checkup or require more extensive dental work, we will address any concerns you might have prior to treatment and answer all of your questions in a relaxed, pressure-free setting.

    From Children's Dental Building's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 SJ SUMMIT DENTAL (Navoa-Del Rosario, May Jacqueline C. DDS

    17808 Pioneer Blvd suite #110, Artesia, CA 90701, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for general dentistry in Artesia: Sunday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–2 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at SJ SUMMIT DENTAL (Navoa-Del Rosario, May Jacqueline C. DDSFull profile(562) 809-5988

  25. #25 Eastern Dental Family Care Dr. Jeff Yoo

    11660 South St #108, Artesia, CA 90701, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for general dentistry in Artesia: Saturday hours.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Eastern Dental Family Care Dr. Jeff YooFull profile(562) 402-8166

All 36 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Dr. Anna Belle A. Cuyong, DMD Inc37
27Los Cerritos Dental Practice37
28ReDefine Dentistry37
29UDream Dental Implant Center37
30Dental Spa of Artesia37
31Aarti Shah DDS Inc37
32Eco dental37
33Welcome Dentistry & Braces33
34Dentistry28
35Family Dentistry17Sat
36Dr. Ching-Cheng Liu's Dental Office15

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What is general dentistry?

General dentistry covers routine care: checkups, cleanings, x-rays, fillings and basic treatment of gum disease. A general dentist is usually the first stop for any dental problem and refers patients to specialists when a case needs it.

General dentistry: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists (DDS or DMD) provide this care themselves. There is no specialist for general dentistry; a general dentist may refer you to an endodontist, periodontist, orthodontist or oral surgeon for complex work.

How much does general dentistry cost in Artesia?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Artesia?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Checkup exam$80–$230DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Exam, cleaning and x-rays$230–$540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full general dentistry cost guide for Artesia

What to expect from general dentistry

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

General dentistry: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a checkup; follow-up visits if treatment is needed
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes for an exam and cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine checkup
When to see a specialistWhen your dentist finds a problem outside routine care, such as a complex root canal, advanced gum disease or bite problems

How we ranked Artesia general dentistry dentists

We scored 36 Artesia clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 duplicate listings). 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 Artesia 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

General dentistry in Artesia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Artesia?

True Care Dental ranks #1 of 36 Artesia clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews. Bernardo Michael DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Artesia, CA?

General dentistry in Artesia typically costs $140–$420 USD. By type: checkup exam $80–$230; exam, cleaning and x-rays $230–$540. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Most dental insurance plans cover preventive checkups and cleanings, often twice a year, with little or no cost share. Medicaid covers dental care for children in every state; adult dental benefits vary by state. Confirm your benefits before booking.

Does a dental checkup hurt?

A routine checkup is usually not painful. Most patients feel only mild pressure or scraping during the cleaning. People with sensitive teeth or gum inflammation may feel some discomfort, and dentists can often use numbing gel or adjust their technique if you tell them.

Which Artesia general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

11 of 36 Artesia clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Dr. Youhanna Refaat, DMD, Optimal Dental Care and Oh Kim's Dental. 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 general dentistry in Artesia?

36 Artesia clinics list general dentistry in our data. 11 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Artesia

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 38 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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