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Best General Dentists in Oakland, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, ranked #1 of 137 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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137 Oakland clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 8 offer same-day or emergency visits and 37 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 55 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Oakland at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Oakland at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)Same-day
1Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland77—Yes
2Dragon Dental73——
3Elegant Smiles Dental Center73——
4Franklin Dental Care - Oakland73——
5Lake Merritt Dental73——
6Oakland Eco Dental73——
7Urgent Dental Help675.0★ (5)—
8Asian Health Services - Dental67——
9Bay Area Dental Specialty Group67——
10Dentistry 2000 & Beyond67——

The 137 best general dentistry dentists in Oakland, 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 Oakland

    #1 Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Oakland: 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 Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital OaklandFull profile(510) 428-3316

  4. #4 Franklin Dental Care - Oakland

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for general dentistry in Oakland 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 Franklin Dental Care - OaklandFull profile
    In their words

    Are you looking for a dentist in Oakland, CA, or a dentist near you in surrounding locations, including Berkeley, Emeryville & Alameda? Franklin Dental Care, the dentist office near you is renowned for offering top-notch general and cosmetic dentistry services. Each dentist practicing here is a trained professional who uses the latest technology, equipment, and techniques to offer quality services to all patients.

    From Franklin Dental Care - Oakland's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 137 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #137, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Dr. Draak Davis Family Dental.624.9★ (8)Evenings · Sat · Sun
27Neshat Nina Rezai DDS614.5★ (17)Evenings · Sat · Sun
28Dr. Brian Trinh DDS614.6★ (10)
29Western Dental Center: Jamsandekar Priyadarshi DDS601.4★ (9)Evenings · Sat · Sun
30Rockridge Dental Studio, Lindsey Koida, DDS605.0★ (34)Sat
31Sharon L. Albright, D.D.S., Inc.604.9★ (295)
32Highland Hospital603.2★ (594)Evenings · Sat · Sun
33Eastlake Family Dentistry595.0★ (61)Sat
34Advanced Dental Concepts of Oakland584.6★ (390)
35Little Gold Fish Children’s Dentistry584.9★ (152)
36Amores Arlene DDS585.0★ (7)
37Dr. Rong D. Lu, DMD584.6★ (10)Sat
38Dr. Timothy H. Han, DDS574.8★ (165)
39Ahmed Zahid H DDS: Braces Center575.0★ (4)
40The Dental Touch Oakland57Evenings · Sat
41Oakland Green Dental57Evenings · Sat
42Montclair Dental Care57Evenings · Sat
43Ciao Smiles565.0★ (1)
44Jose Patino Inc565.0★ (3)
45Enhance Oral Surgery561.0★ (2)
46T. Booth Haley DDS565.0★ (23)
47Joanne V. Lagos, DDS, MSPH554.8★ (49)
48John T. Noble, DDS554.9★ (8)Sat
49Dentistry For Children553.5★ (2)
50Dr. Huey Pierce Madison,II, D.D.S.,P.C.544.8★ (49)
51Adult Day Services Network-Alameda: Naik Deepa M DDS545.0★ (1)
52Jones III Earl DDS545.0★ (1)
53Oakland Dental Group545.0★ (6)Sat
54Dr. Rosa R. Huie, DDS53Evenings
55Total Health Dental Care53Sat · Sun
56Leslie Hata, DDS535.0★ (4)
57Fung Harold DDS534.3★ (6)Sat
58Wong Gordon DDS534.3★ (6)Sat
59Kaiser Permanente Medical Center: Nelson Elizabeth DDS535.0★ (1)
60Dr. Harry Lin, DDS534.0★ (8)Sat
61Union Dental524.2★ (30)
62Geraldine Lim, DDS & Eric Yabu, DDS, Inc.514.8★ (17)
63Carol A. Wada, DDS514.6★ (11)
64Dr. Elisa L. Kuo, DDS504.3★ (3)Sat
65Dr. James Sweeney III, DDS504.7★ (12)
66Sherin M Yuan DDS504.6★ (11)
67Dennis Guest D.D.S505.0★ (8)
68Wainwright Clifford DDS493.7★ (28)
69West Oakland Health Center: Smith Merritt DDS495.0★ (1)Evenings
70Peterson Caroline A DDS494.3★ (6)
71Apostolou Vasiliki DDS485.0★ (3)
72Laurel Dental Tooth47Evenings · Sat · Sun
73These hands47Evenings · Sat · Sun
74Golden Robert C DDS474.0★ (3)
75Unica Dental47Sat
76Uptown Dental - Christopher Thomas D.D.S.47Sat
77TLC Dental47Evenings
78H P Dental47Sat
79Oakland CT Dental47Sat
80Aquino Romeo R DDS465.0★ (1)
81Clinica Alta Vista-Teen Clinic: Dutton Franziska K DDS464.0★ (1)
82Laurel Smile Dentistry43Sat
83Summit Dental Care37Evenings · Sat
84East Bay Family Dentistry37
85East Oakland Health Center37
86Newbury Dental37
87Oakland Smile Dentistry37
88Daniel Nam, DDS & Associates37
89NextGen Dentistry37
90Oakland Orthodontic Specialty Center37
91Eso Dental, Allen Hoang, DDS37
92Willie Woo, DDS37
93Montclair Dental Group37
94TDL Dental Group33
95Oakland Dental Care - Danesh Bastani, DDS & Associates33
96Pacific Dental Group33
97Rockridge Dental33
98Oakland Dental Associates33
99USCG Dental33
100iSmile Dental33
101Healthy Smile Dental Care33
102Unlimited Smiles, Moheb DMD INC33
103Breeze Smile Dental | Dentist Solutions27Sat · Sun
104CuroSmile Dental Care27Sat · Sun
105Novus Care Dental Clinic27Sat · Sun
106Downing Virginia27Sat · Sun
107La Clinica Fruitvale Dental27Sat
108Western Dental & Orthodontics24Sat
109Welcome Kids Dental17Sat
110Mills Neighborhood Dental17Sat
111Homero A. Mak DDS, Inc.17Evenings
112ASEAN Health15
113Auyoung Kelvin DDS15
114Beacon Valley Dental15
115Carlos Garcia Dental15
116Children's Hospital & Research: Le Mary C DDS15
117Cosmetic Dentist SF15
118Dr. John W. Gaines, DDS15
119Dr. Nga L. Do, DDS15
120Dr. Robert H. Hay, DDS15
121Dr.Lu dental office Oakland15
122Eastmont wellness center15
123El Rasheed Khalifa15
124Family Dentists: Gueco Maria V DDS15
125Gary A Goldman DDS MD AMC15
126Gordon Newton C DDS15
127House Call Dentist15
128Pacific dental15
129Serena M. Allen, NPF15
130Skyline Dental Care15
131Szeto K Sam DDS15
132Tinloy Douglas B DDS15
133Westlake Dentistry15
134Cynthia L. Cox, DDS, Inc.14
135Elvoria Dental Oakland8
136Golden Gate Dental Oakland8
137Pill Hill Dental Group8

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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 Oakland?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Oakland?
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 Oakland

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 Oakland general dentistry dentists

We scored 137 Oakland clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Oakland 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 Oakland: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Oakland?

Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland ranks #1 of 137 Oakland clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Dragon Dental ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Oakland, CA?

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

37 of 137 Oakland clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Redwood Pediatric Dentistry of Oakland and Uptown 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 Oakland?

137 Oakland clinics list general dentistry in our data. 37 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 55 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Oakland

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 178 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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