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Best General Dentists in Irvine, CA (2026)

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

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Dr. Michael Anderson, Dentist, ranked #1 of 133 by service score; 1.0★ from 1 Google reviews, emergency visits and evening hours.

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133 Irvine clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 2 offer same-day or emergency visits and 39 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 69 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Irvine at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Irvine at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Dr. Michael Anderson, Dentist691.0★ (1)Yes
2Los Angeles Dental Sedation Specialists685.0★ (40)—
3Campus Dentist67——
4Odyssey Dental Center67——
5Orange County Dental67——
6Parsian Dental67——
7St Joseph Dental Center67——
8Tiny Teeth Children's Dentistry664.5★ (57)—
9Areum Dental Studio655.0★ (40)—
10Azin's Premier Dental645.0★ (35)—

The 133 best general dentistry dentists in Irvine, 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.

All 133 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #133, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Culver Smiles Dentistry604.7★ (247)
27Dental Care Of Irvine604.3★ (6)
28Tooth Works Pediatric Dentistry605.0★ (39)
29Dr. John Kim, DDS595.0★ (165)
30Sarah Jebreil D.D.S. Dental Esthetics594.9★ (95)
31Natural Health Dentistry595.0★ (3)Evenings
32Tower Dental585.0★ (7)Sat
33Yeh Wu-Ming DDS585.0★ (3)
34My Dentist Joe - Dr. Joseph Passamano584.9★ (31)Evenings
35Colin Suzman, BDS, DDS | Stonecreek Dentistry585.0★ (117)
36Evolve Dental Technologies584.0★ (4)
37Culver Family Dentistry - Robert S Yuan, DMD Inc.584.8★ (23)Sat
38BDL Prosthetics573.5★ (4)
39Uchizono Dental Office574.8★ (21)Sat
40Jiang & Chen Dentistry 久久牙科574.6★ (20)
41IVY DENTAL - Elaine Kim, DDS.,P.C.574.9★ (56)
42Jo Philip D DDS575.0★ (2)
43Joseph Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
44Los Olivos Dentistry57Evenings · Sat
45Irvine Lake Dental574.9★ (15)Sat
46Melinda Beck, DDS565.0★ (6)Evenings · Sat
47THOMAS GONZALES DENTAL CORP563.0★ (2)
48Vickie Y. Ge, D.D.S.565.0★ (1)
49Chern Jane DDS563.7★ (3)
50True Smile Dentistry - Dr. Elise M. Pham565.0★ (57)
51Dr. David L. Tassey555.0★ (54)
52Sean H. Yu DDS Inc.554.7★ (35)
53Cox William J DDS551.0★ (1)
54Winter Robert R DDS551.0★ (1)
55Mario Tai554.0★ (4)Evenings · Sat
56Orange Pro Dentist554.3★ (72)
57Dr. Park's Dentistry (박동석 치과)544.2★ (11)Sat
58Dr. Roxanna Baghai, DDS543.8★ (16)Sat
59Tommy Meng DDS: TM Dental Care543.9★ (14)Sat
60Irvine Dental: Dr. Quan Tran, DMD.544.8★ (23)
61Northwood Dental545.0★ (22)
62Melissa B. Ota, D.D.S.545.0★ (7)
63Irvine Dental Studio- Dr. Michael Diep534.7★ (31)
64Jenny Ip Irvine Family Dentistry534.8★ (26)
65Russell Cannon, DDS534.9★ (21)
66KMC Dental Group533.2★ (17)
67Otsu Darrell DDS525.0★ (3)Sat
68Timothy Chao, D.D.S523.9★ (11)
69SangDuk Oh, D.D.S524.3★ (4)
70ABC KIDS DENTAL514.3★ (18)
71A Best Dental Care514.0★ (8)
72Great Park Dental504.4★ (7)
73Louis Moon Dental Group503.2★ (39)
74Wong Will M DDS505.0★ (4)
75Von Karman Dental485.0★ (1)
764smile47Evenings · Sat · Sun
77Advanced Airway Health471.0★ (1)
78Irvine Dentistry47Sat
79SC Dental Center47Sat
80MMSI Dental Center | Emmanuel Kandkhorov D.D.S.47Sat
81BON DENTAL (본치과)47Sat
82Sand Canyon Dental47Evenings
83Blue Brush Dental47Sat
84Dental Arts of Irvine47Sat
85Alton Implant & Dentistry47Sat
86Dentists of Irvine Dental Group47Evenings
87Sato Family Dental47Sat
88Dental Pacifica47Sat
89O.C. Lakes Dental: Aaron M. Takigawa, DDS47Sat
90Dr. Le Dental Office47Sat
91MacArthur Dental Arts47Evenings
92University Park Dental47Sat
93Doctor2th Dental Office47Sat
94Irvine Dental Center43Sat
95The Arbor Dental Group43Sat
96O.C. Smile Dental43Sat
97Light Breeze Dental37
98Gentle Dental Irvine37
99Irvine Endodontics37
100Nuvo Dental of Irvine37
101Premium Dental - Irvine37
102Preservation Dentistry37
103Westpark Dental - Dr. Keith S. Tang, DDS37
104Irvine Smiles Dental37
105Irvine Spectrum Dental37
106mend dental37
107Irvine Family & Implant Dentistry37
108Irvine Modern Dentistry37
109Jeffrey C. Robertson, DDS37
110Crossroads Dental37
111Elite Dental Irvine37
112Irvine Family Dental Care33
113UCI Dental Clinic33
114Parkview Dental Group33
115Green Dental33
116sober tooth dental27Sat · Sun
117The Dental Office on Red Hill27Evenings
118UNIVERSAL DENTAL27Sat
119QH Dental - Leo Man DDS, FAGD17
120Heritage Family Dental - Irvine17
121Dentists For Veterans15
122Elite Dental Group15
123Family dental care15
124Gagan Uppal15
125Holistic Health Careers15
126Le Kathryn DDS15
127Smile Design Dental Irvine15
128The Dentist's Choice15
129Newport Center Orthotropic Orthodontics14Sat
130Dental in Irvine8
131Dr. Alex R. Sharifian, DDS8
132USC Dental Group8
133FULLER SMILES Inc7

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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 Irvine?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Irvine?
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 Irvine

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 Irvine general dentistry dentists

We scored 133 Irvine clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Irvine 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 Irvine: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Irvine?

Dr. Michael Anderson, Dentist ranks #1 of 133 Irvine clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has 1.0★ from 1 Google reviews and emergency visits and evening hours. Los Angeles Dental Sedation Specialists ranks #2 (5.0★ from 40 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Irvine, CA?

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

39 of 133 Irvine clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Dr. Michael Anderson, Dentist, Los Angeles Dental Sedation Specialists and Tiny Teeth Children's 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 Irvine?

133 Irvine clinics list general dentistry in our data. 39 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 69 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Irvine

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 237 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.