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Best General Dentists in Hayward, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Emergency Dental Repair 🚨 - 24 Hr. Emergency Dentist & Center | Emergencia Dentista, ranked #1 of 97 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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97 Hayward clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 4 offer same-day or emergency visits and 33 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 57 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Hayward at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Hayward at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Emergency Dental Repair 🚨 - 24 Hr. Emergency Dentist & Center | Emergencia Dentista77—Yes
2Highland Dental of Hayward764.9★ (571)—
3Dr. Gurminder Sidhu73——
4Dr. Haritha Tirupathi DDS73——
5Dr. Quinn Yu, DDS73——
6Fab Dental - Hayward Emergency Dentist & Implant Center73——
7Family Dentistry - Angelito Kwek DDS73——
8Foothill Dental Group - Dr. Sohail M. Ebrahimi Implant Specialist73——
9Galvan-Guerrero Dental Office73——
10Huynh Quang N DDS73——

The 97 best general dentistry dentists in Hayward, 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 Hayward

    #1 Emergency Dental Repair 🚨 - 24 Hr. Emergency Dentist & Center | Emergencia Dentista

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Hayward: 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 Emergency Dental Repair 🚨 - 24 Hr. Emergency Dentist & Center | Emergencia DentistaFull profile(844) 851-8301
    In their words

    We are a 24 hour emergency dentist and dental repair service in Fremont Ca. Emergency Dental Repair is open 24 hours 7 days a week including Sundays. We are here to help you with any pain that needs an emergency dentist or urgent dental clinic. Our offices are located throughout the United States including Los Angeles, Portland, New York, San Diego and more. Emergency situation oral troubles such as toothaches or injuries to the teeth or periodontist, can be significant and…

    From Emergency Dental Repair 🚨 - 24 Hr. Emergency Dentist & Center | Emergencia Dentista's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Fab Dental - Hayward Emergency Dentist & Implant Center

    31133 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for general dentistry in Hayward 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 Fab Dental - Hayward Emergency Dentist & Implant CenterFull profile(510) 342-3908
    In their words

    Fab Dental specializes in providing state of the art dental treatment that suites your individual needs, be it dental implants, dentures, dental braces, root canals treatment, Invisalign treatment, veneers, or wisdom teeth removal. All of this at affordable prices. Located in Hayward, we service all of East Bay Area, including Oakland, Alameda, Hayward, Union City, Newark, Castro Valley and Fremont.

    From Fab Dental - Hayward Emergency Dentist & Implant Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  7. #7 Family Dentistry - Angelito Kwek DDS

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for general dentistry in Hayward 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 Family Dentistry - Angelito Kwek DDSFull profile
    In their words

    We are a General Dentistry Practice located steps from BayFair Mall and Chase. Our dentist is proud to be part of the Filipino Dental Association. Our services include dental cavities, treating gum disease, root canals, general cleaning, deep cleaning, and dentures. We accept most insurance from employers. If you are in need of a Dentist or are new to the city, do not hesitate to contact us.

    From Family Dentistry - Angelito Kwek DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 San Lorenzo Family Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for general dentistry in Hayward 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 San Lorenzo Family DentalFull profile
    In their words

    At San Lorenzo Family Dental, we have more than 100 years of expertise in different types of dental services and have well-trained doctors and staff to provide you with personalized dental care. Our core services include a comprehensive dental health exam, including bridges, crowns, arestin, dental implants, dental sealants, root canal treatment, laser gum therapy, teeth whitening, extraction of wisdom teeth, sedation dentistry, veneers, and many more. We also accept PPO…

    From San Lorenzo Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Serenity Sedation Dental Network

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for general dentistry in Hayward 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 Serenity Sedation Dental NetworkFull profile
    In their words

    SSDN was created out of the need for a personal point of contact between patients, dentists, and anesthesiologists. As someone who has spent years dealing with all aspects of delivering exceptional anesthesiology services, it was only natural for Janine to want to streamline the process for everyone involved. Janine’s strength lies in understanding the needs of the patients as well as those of the dental offices and doctors of anesthesiology.

    From Serenity Sedation Dental Network's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 Eden Dental Center

    1680 B St, Hayward, CA 94541, United States

    73/100

    Ranked #20 for general dentistry in Hayward: 4.7★ from 244 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    • 4.7from 244 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Eden Dental CenterFull profile(510) 581-8366
    In their words

    Hayward Dentist Serving Castro Valley, San Leandro, Union City and Surrounding Dr. Tanya Vilderman welcome you to Eden Dental Center, where we offer compassionate, comfortable and comprehensive dental care for you and every member of your family. With a reputation for providing the best in Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, our patients travel from far and wide to see us. We are conveniently located on the border between Hayward and Castro Valley and easily accessible…

    From Eden Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Leung Dental - Wilson W. Leung D.D.S. & Katherine Leung D.D.S.

    22610 6th St #1, Hayward, CA 94541

    72/100

    Ranked #22 for general dentistry in Hayward: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews; evening hours.

    • 5.0from 166 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Leung Dental - Wilson W. Leung D.D.S. & Katherine Leung D.D.S.Full profile(510) 886-8899
    In their words

    At Leung Dental, each member of our dental team is hand-selected by Wilson W. Leung, D.D.S., based upon his or her credentials, chair-side demeanor, and passion for providing the very best in personalized dental care. From our front desk staff to our dental assistants and dental professionals, every member of our Hayward dentistry team is dedicated to ensuring the total comfort and satisfaction of each of our patients.

    From Leung Dental - Wilson W. Leung D.D.S. & Katherine Leung D.D.S.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Eden Shores Dental Care

    28553 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545

    71/100

    Ranked #25 for general dentistry in Hayward: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews; Saturday and Sunday hours.

    • 4.8from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 8 AM–1 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Eden Shores Dental CareFull profile(510) 876-8094

All 97 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #97, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26SMYLE essentials715.0★ (76)Sat
27Cosmetic Dentistry of Hayward714.7★ (247)Evenings
28East Bay Dental Surgery704.9★ (436)
29Bayside Dental Care704.0★ (8)Evenings · Sat · Sun
30East Bay Family Dental704.8★ (157)Sat
31NORCAL DENTAL GROUP704.9★ (518)
32Bay Care Dental694.5★ (35)Evenings · Sat
33Hooray 4 Teeth695.0★ (10)Evenings · Sat · Sun
34Del Rio Dental Studio | General, Family and Cosmetic Dentistry684.7★ (124)Sat
35Grovehill Family Dental684.8★ (103)Sat
36Kevin D. Fong, DDS685.0★ (74)Evenings
37Dr. Ha T. Thai684.8★ (96)
38Gary G. Fong, DDS - Advanced Dentistry of the East Bay684.9★ (107)
39E Z Dental674.0★ (12)
40A Street Dental675.0★ (42)
41Big Smile Dental674.0★ (18)Evenings · Sat
42Southland Dental Care674.9★ (208)
43Advanta Family Dental: Justin Le, D.D.S.675.0★ (64)
44Abd Dental Group67
45Ali Zadeh67
46Bartsch Marianne67
47Chabot Dental Center67
48Dental Health Services67
49Dental Hygiene Clinic67
50Dr. Nga Hoang67
51Eden Dental Building67
52Family Dentistry67
53Forever Fun Children's Dentistry67
54Gan Daniel L DDS67
55Hemanes Glenn J DDS67
56Hu Nancy H DDS67
57Image Dental67
58Mecua Richard R DDS67
59Hayward Family Dental Amuer M. Blanco DMD664.8★ (61)Sat
60Brian R. Fong D.D.S., Inc.664.9★ (17)Evenings · Sat
61Dr. Han C. Lin, DDS653.4★ (5)
62Tiny Teeth of the Bay Pediatric Dentistry654.8★ (84)
63Western Dental & Orthodontics653.5★ (755)Sat
64Richard L. Plasch, DDS, FAGD, Inc.644.8★ (34)Evenings
65Dental Clinic of Hayward645.0★ (2)Evenings · Sat · Sun
66Children's Dental Place634.7★ (13)Sat
67Wow Kids Dental634.8★ (209)
68Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics634.3★ (428)Sat
69The Dental Health Center613.0★ (4)Evenings · Sat
70Ultra Dental Care614.1★ (14)Sat
71Mary Debbie Carag-Francisco, DDS.604.8★ (6)Evenings · Sat · Sun
72Nguyen Khaie DDS603.5★ (22)Evenings · Sat · Sun
73Healthy Teeth, Happy Smile Dentistry605.0★ (1)Evenings · Sat
74Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center - Silva Pediatric Clinic603.3★ (20)Sat
75Foothill Dental Group - Family Dentistry604.9★ (138)Sat
76ESDL DE LEON, DDS INC594.9★ (8)
77Uppal Dental Care594.2★ (25)
78Gresel Dental Hayward594.9★ (156)
79Western Dental Center: Mosur Victoria S DDS591.6★ (14)Evenings · Sat
80Allegro Dental Group594.1★ (19)
81Dr. Rupal N. Shah, DDS584.0★ (2)Sat
82Crockett David S DDS585.0★ (7)
83South Hayward Dental office of Kai Ming Cai D.D.S.573.4★ (10)
84Heritage Dental: Jacob Ming, DDS562.4★ (18)
85Emergency Dental Center of Hayward553.7★ (3)
86Mercado Dolly DDS554.4★ (12)Evenings · Sat
87Tanya Vilderman, DDS545.0★ (1)Evenings · Sat
88Punjabi Dental Society535.0★ (1)
89Unido Dental534.8★ (14)
90Hayward Dental Group505.0★ (5)
91Castillo Dentistry, Inc.47Sat
92Luxoral Dental37Evenings · Sat · Sun
93Dr. Charles Giang, DMD37
94Rodriguez Dental Group33
95Fairway Park Dental Center Inc.33
96Highland Dental Hayward8
97DRT Dental & Wellness7

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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 Hayward?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Hayward?
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 Hayward

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 Hayward general dentistry dentists

We scored 97 Hayward clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 25 were excluded (4 closed and 21 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 Hayward 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 Hayward: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Hayward?

Emergency Dental Repair 🚨 - 24 Hr. Emergency Dentist & Center | Emergencia Dentista ranks #1 of 97 Hayward clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Highland Dental of Hayward ranks #2 (4.9★ from 571 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Hayward, CA?

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

33 of 97 Hayward clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Emergency Dental Repair 🚨 - 24 Hr. Emergency Dentist & Center | Emergencia Dentista, Highland Dental of Hayward and Eden Dental Center. 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 Hayward?

97 Hayward clinics list general dentistry in our data. 33 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 57 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Hayward

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 105 clinics.
  2. : 21 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 4 closed clinics removed.

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