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Best General Dentists in Chula Vista, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Barry J Slipock DDS, ranked #1 of 126 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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126 Chula Vista clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 20 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 39 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Chula Vista at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Chula Vista at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Barry J Slipock DDS73——
2Chula Vista Dental Arts73——
3Family dentistry735.0★ (11)Yes
41800 Emergency Dentist Chula Vista 24 Hour683.0★ (4)—
5Otay Lakes Dental Care675.0★ (53)—
6Chula Vista Dental office67——
7Chula Vista Family Clinic67——
8Delilah Genido Dental Office67——
9Dental67——
10Duhaylungsod Mariflor DDS67——

The 126 best general dentistry dentists in Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista

    #1 Barry J Slipock DDS

    750 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91911, United States

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Chula Vista 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 Barry J Slipock DDSFull profile(619) 421-5711

  2. #2 Chula Vista Dental Arts

    340 4th Ave Suite 15, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for general dentistry in Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista Dental ArtsFull profile(619) 422-6121
    In their words

    We are proud to provide a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality dental care available. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. We are always welcoming new patients and we would love to have you as part of our dental family.

    From Chula Vista Dental Arts's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Happy Smiles Dental Center

    1750 E Palomar St #3, Chula Vista, CA 91913

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for general dentistry in Chula Vista: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Happy Smiles Dental CenterFull profile(619) 216-8668

  24. #24 Smiles Of East Lake

    2127 Olympic Pkwy #1003, Chula Vista, CA 91915, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for general dentistry in Chula Vista: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smiles Of East LakeFull profile(619) 482-1962

All 126 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #126, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Family First Dental Care57Evenings · Sat
27Tanaka Dental Corporation573.8★ (4)
28Kunugi Jim H DDS565.0★ (2)
29Cajulis Pediatric Dentistry565.0★ (88)
30Otay Lakes Dental Group555.0★ (8)
31Center for Beautiful Smiles554.8★ (98)
32Omar Manuel Arreola555.0★ (1)
33South Bay Pediatric Dental Group554.8★ (55)
34Salt Creek Dental554.8★ (55)
35Dr. Mark J. Olson, DDS554.0★ (2)
36Paul A. Martin, DDS, Inc.545.0★ (22)
37Bercoon Joan H DDS541.0★ (1)
38San Ysidro Dental Care544.4★ (20)Evenings
39Dr. Carlos A. Dongo, DDS544.8★ (20)
40Truong, Chau T DDS545.0★ (12)Sat
41Premier Dental Care of Palomar543.3★ (14)Sat
42My Kid's Dentist544.5★ (50)
43Kum S. Hong D.D.S. Inc535.0★ (23)
44California Smiles Chula Vista53Evenings · Sat
45The Super Dentists53Evenings · Sat
46San Diego Bay Dental535.0★ (5)
47Guzman Dental524.5★ (37)
48Chula Vista Smiles514.0★ (87)
49Dr. Carmen Denise503.8★ (40)
50Dr. Irene M. Ting, DMD503.8★ (6)
51Dr. Miguel A. Estrella, DDS502.3★ (6)Evenings
52Tulenko Suzanne B DDS503.9★ (11)
53Vales Maria Luisa DDS503.5★ (8)
54Florencio Burquez, DDS493.5★ (19)
55Mora Family Dental Group493.2★ (23)
56Katherine Tanaka, DDS484.0★ (4)
57Gentle Dental Chula Vista47Sat
58Dental Arts of South Bay Practice of Hooman Fakhrai DMD, Sara Azad DMD47Evenings
59Terra Nova Family Dentistry47Sat
60Village Dental Group and Orthodontics47Evenings
61Gia Dental47Sat
62Elite Dental Care47Sat
63Great Dental Group - Safoura Massoumi D.D.S.47Sat
64AM DENTAL47Sat
65Sam J. Halabo, DMD - Chula Vista Dentist47Evenings
66Melrose Dental Care47Evenings
67Saldana Dental Office47Sat
68Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
69Naples Dental43Sat
70Town Centre Dental Group37
71Chula Vista Dental Care37
72Naples Dental Chula Vista37
73San Diego Healthy Smiles37
74Arshdeep Kaur DDS37
75Bonita Del Rey Dental Care37
76Perfect Smiles California37
77613 Dentistry Chula Vista37
78Pacific Dental Group37
79HKS Dental office37
80Dr. Parmar Family Dentist37
81Woodside Dental | Dentist in Chula Vista37
82Aye Dental37
83Eduardo Diaz, DDS37
84Elite Dental Care (Parizad Seraj DDS)37
85South Bay Dental Arts37
86Dr. Carli Katz, DMD37
87Real Dental Care37
88Dental Expressions Of Eastlake37
89Gentle Care Family Dentistry: Elvie Nathanson, DMD37
90Village Walk Dental37
91AD Dental Chula Vista37
92Family Dental Care37
93Perfecta Dental Group37
94Goldman Bruce DDS: Town Centre Dental Group33
95Beyond Dentistry33
96Lopez & Noyes Dental Corporation33
97My Smile San Diego Dental Center33
98Guzman Dental DDS33
99Otay Lakes Medical & Dental Center28
100Canyon Vista Dental Group17
101Meigs Family Dental17
102Sonrisa Dental17
103AW Emergency Dentistry15
104Casco Dental Care15
105Dentist15
106Dentist Mplants15
107Dentista General15
108Dr. David Gonzalez-Mendez15
109Dr. Natasha E. Brambila, DDS15
110Dr. Payam Hooshmand15
111Elite Dental Center Chula Vista15
112Grubb & Hoss Dental15
113Johnathan Tran15
114Just Dental15
115Landers dental15
116Lopez Graciela DDS15
117Moreno IBAN R DDS15
118Oliveria Rexie DDS15
119Renée Dupont Dental15
120RI Marron dental group15
121Rivera Jose w DDS15
122Shahin Safarian15
123Urgent Dentist15
124Anderson Denise8
125Lavarias Manuel L DDS8
126Premier Dental Chula Vista7

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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 Chula Vista?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Chula Vista?
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 Chula Vista

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 Chula Vista general dentistry dentists

We scored 126 Chula Vista clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 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 Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Chula Vista?

Barry J Slipock DDS ranks #1 of 126 Chula Vista clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. Chula Vista Dental Arts ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Chula Vista, CA?

General dentistry in Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

20 of 126 Chula Vista clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Family dentistry, Otay Lakes Dental Care and Pebble & Pearl Pediatric Dentistry. 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 Chula Vista?

126 Chula Vista clinics list general dentistry in our data. 20 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 39 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Chula Vista

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 175 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.

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