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Best General Dentists in Berkeley, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Berkeley Free Clinic: Dental Section, ranked #1 of 77 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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77 Berkeley clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 12 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 23 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Berkeley at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Berkeley at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Berkeley Free Clinic: Dental Section73—
2Dr. Vivian Lopez, DDS73—
3Dr. William Tennant, DDS73—
4Mission Dental73—
5Sligner73—
6Solano Sleep Martin L. Goldman, DDS73—
7Emergency Dental Line675.0★ (1)
8Dr. Allan Sio DDS67—
9Dr. Llanell Vararaj67—
10Dr. Manpreet Sidhu67—

The 77 best general dentistry dentists in Berkeley, 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 general dentistry in Berkeley

    #1 Berkeley Free Clinic: Dental Section

    2339 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Berkeley 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 Berkeley Free Clinic: Dental SectionFull profile(510) 548-2745

All 77 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #77, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Dr. Bill T. Cavalli, DDS564.1★ (25)Evenings
27Nealon Matthew J DDS564.3★ (18)
28Go Smile565.0★ (1)
29Madelyn L. Ballard, DDS554.4★ (35)
30Dr. Igor B. Yudin, DDS554.5★ (8)Sat
31Dr. Brian Assael DDS545.0★ (13)
32Total Health Dental Care Welcome Center53Sat · Sun
33Michael F. Grisanti III, DDS525.0★ (9)
34Culver Jeffrey F DDS525.0★ (8)
35Dr. Helen Thai, DMD513.7★ (19)
36Alex Rangchi DDS503.6★ (11)
37Excellence Dental Studio Berkeley47Evenings · Sat · Sun
38North Berkeley Dental Arts47Sat
39Berkeley Dentistry - Ricky Singh, DMD47Sat
40Drs. Terlet, Aziz & Levi47Sat
41Berkeley Smiles47Sat
42Campus Dental Care47Evenings
43Aloha Pediatric Dentistry43Sat
44Wolfgang Boeck DDS37
45Berkeley Endodontics37
46Channing Dental37
47Jun Park, DDS37
48Lauren Yasuda Rainey, DDS - Berkeley Dentist37
49Your Dental Story - Dentists in Berkeley CA37
50Dr. Erwin Yeh DDS37
51Ashby Dental in Elmwood37
52Dr. Sandor Hites, DDS37
53Dr. Sonja K. Garden, DDS37
54Berkeley Hills Dentistry37
55Eric S. Citron, D.D.S.37
56Transcendentist37
57Berkeley Dental Group37
58Refresh Dental37
59Phillip H. Saddler DDS37
60Berkeley Dental Studio37
61Total Health Dental Care34Sat · Sun
62Berkeley Hills Dental Care33
63Dr. Barry R. Liu, DDS33
64LifeLong Dental Care33
65Dr. Simarjit Singh33
66James T. White, DDS33
67Katherine Quist, DDS33
68Dr. Amy K. Lee, DDS28
69Dr. Hosein S. Bavafa, DDS28
70Honda Blaine I DDS28
71Western Dental & Orthodontics24Sat
72Consulting Residential Design15
73Eco Dentistry Association15
74Livingston Shirley A DDS15
75Dr. Barry G. Kami, DDS14
76Smithers Thomas E DDS14
77Dr. Veronica Chang, DDS7

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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 Berkeley?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Berkeley?
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 Berkeley

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 Berkeley general dentistry dentists

We scored 77 Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Berkeley?

Berkeley Free Clinic: Dental Section ranks #1 of 77 Berkeley clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. Vivian Lopez, DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Berkeley, CA?

General dentistry in Berkeley 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 Berkeley general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

12 of 77 Berkeley clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Berkeley Dental & Lab, Dr. Allen H. Dare, DDS and Dr. Igor B. Yudin, 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 general dentistry in Berkeley?

77 Berkeley clinics list general dentistry in our data. 12 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 23 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Berkeley

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 95 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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