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Best General Dentists in Citrus Heights, CA (2026)

52 clinics offering general dentistry, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Urgent Dental Care, ranked #1 of 52 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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52 Citrus Heights clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 4 offer same-day or emergency visits and 8 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Citrus Heights at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Citrus Heights at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Urgent Dental Care77Yes
2Choose the Right Dentist67—
3Coventry Square67—
4Dr. Emmanuel Osorio67—
5Dr. Nathalie Selvanathan67—
6Dr. Silvia Deju, DDS67—
7First Dental67—
8Gary P. Clusserath, DMD67—
9Kaur Ramindarjit DDS67—
10Noriega David DDS67—

The 52 best general dentistry dentists in Citrus Heights, 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 Citrus Heights

    #1 Urgent Dental Care

    6117 Hilltree Ave, Citrus Heights, CA 95621

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Citrus Heights: emergency visits and evening hours.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Urgent Dental CareFull profile(775) 218-1695

  17. #17 Almond Orchard Dental Care

    8089 Madison Ave #2, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for general dentistry in Citrus Heights: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–6 PM · Tue 7 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Almond Orchard Dental CareFull profile(916) 966-1473
    In their words

    Here at Almond Orchard Dental Care, your Citrus Heights dentist, we are committed to making sure your dental experience is comfortable, personalized & affordable. We are part of a local tradition of clinical excellence, offering state-of-the-art services. We are conveniently located in Citrus Heights, CA & are here for all your dental needs. With a focus on family & cosmetic dentistry, we are happy to help you achieve a beautiful smile in our comfortable, safe & friendly…

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

  18. #18 Almond Orchard Dental Care: Tanner Kevin R DDS

    8089 Madison Ave #2, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for general dentistry in Citrus Heights: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–6 PM · Tue 7 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Almond Orchard Dental Care: Tanner Kevin R DDSFull profile(916) 966-1473

  21. #21 Dr. Prabhpreet Kaila

    5925 Birdcage Centre Ln Ste D105, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for general dentistry in Citrus Heights: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Prabhpreet KailaFull profile(916) 246-1502
    In their words

    If you're looking for a dentist near me that is a Smile Generation Trusted dentist Dr. Prabhpreet Kaila in Citrus Heights, CA can ease your dental concerns. Stop by Citrus Heights Modern Dentistry to get anything from a dental cleaning, cosmetic dentistry, to a root canal, or a dental emergency.

    From Dr. Prabhpreet Kaila's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Auburn Dental

    7628 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Citrus Heights: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Auburn DentalFull profile(916) 723-6330

  23. #23 Happy Tooth Dental Care

    6458 Tupelo Dr A, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for general dentistry in Citrus Heights: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 9 AM–4:30 PM · Thu closed · Fri–Sat 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Happy Tooth Dental CareFull profile(916) 722-2273
    In their words

    Happy Tooth Dental Care is a Family Dental Office serving local communities Citrus Heights, Antelope, Sacramento, Foothill Farms and Roseville. We provide General and Cosmetic Dentistry, a long with Dental Implant and Dental Emergency. We offer you a healthy and beautiful smiles with our: - Professional, Compassion, efficient and cheerful dental team - State of art equipment - Wide range of communication channels : phone call, email, real-time texting, auto reminder and more…

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

  24. #24 Dr. Olga Pikalova, DDS

    7628 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for general dentistry in Citrus Heights: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Olga Pikalova, DDSFull profile(916) 723-6330

All 52 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #52, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Justin Winger DDS Inc37
27NOVA DENTAL Maryna Kozyryev DDS37
28Reliant Dental Center37
29Weideman Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics37
30Caton State, DDS, MS37
31Madison Square Dental Care37
32Osorio Dental Care37
33CREEKSIDE DENTAL CARE37
34Dental Magic, Dr. Michelle C. Bartolome, DMD37
35Everlast Dental37
36Man Family Dental: Dr. Alister Man, DMD37
37New Vision Dentistry - Citrus Heights37
38Sacramento Natural Dentistry - Citrus Heights37
39Serenity Dental - Citrus Heights37
40Sierra Sunrise Dental37
41Pristine Family Dentistry37
42Robert Hays DDS37
43Bright Smile Dental37
44Dentist Citrus Heights CA - Auburn Oaks Family Dentistry37
45Lyudmila Kravchuk Dental Corporation33
46Make A Smile - Children's Dental, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery33
47Aspen Dental33
48Dr. Maryam S. Hoang, DMD33
49Lorence Thomas, DDS33
50Snow White Dental33
51Dr. Henry H. Kim, DDS28
52Smile Time Dental14

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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 Citrus Heights?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Citrus Heights?
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 Citrus Heights

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 Citrus Heights general dentistry dentists

We scored 52 Citrus Heights 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 Citrus Heights 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 Citrus Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Citrus Heights?

Urgent Dental Care ranks #1 of 52 Citrus Heights clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Choose the Right Dentist ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Citrus Heights, CA?

General dentistry in Citrus Heights 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 Citrus Heights general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

8 of 52 Citrus Heights clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Urgent Dental Care, 1800 Emergency Dentist Citrus Heights Sacramento 24 Hour and Aura Dental Care. 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 Citrus Heights?

52 Citrus Heights clinics list general dentistry in our data. 8 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 1 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Citrus Heights

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 55 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.

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