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Best General Dentists in Porterville, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Porterville Developmental Center, ranked #1 of 49 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

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49 Porterville clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 7 open Saturdays. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Porterville at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Porterville at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSame-day
1Porterville Developmental Center73Yes
2Herrera Rene DDS73—
3Live Oak Dental Group73—
4M. Gouda, D.D.S.73—
5Sandhu Kiran DDS73—
6Sequoia Family Medical Center73—
7Buckton John w DDS67—
8Dr. Cleon Plummer, DDS67—
9Dr. Elwin Hutchins67—
10Dr. Enoth Kim67—

The 49 best general dentistry dentists in Porterville, 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 Porterville

    #1 Porterville Developmental Center

    26501 Ave 140, Porterville, CA 93257

    73/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Porterville: 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 Porterville Developmental CenterFull profile(559) 782-2222

All 49 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Todd M. Yost, D.D.S.67
27Wise Linda67
28Yacoub Nada S DDS67
29Family HealthCare Network - Downtown Porterville63Evenings · Sat · Sun
30Family HealthCare Network - Porterville (Medical Only)53Evenings · Sat
31Family Healthcare Network - Porterville Dental (Dental Only)53Evenings · Sat
32Lara Sandra P DDS53Evenings · Sat
33Sweet Smiles Dental Center47Sat
34Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
35Living Water Clinic37
36Timothy J. Bunnell, DDS37
37Galaxy Dental37
38George M Wilson Inc37
39Kim Sungho DDS37
40Tule River Indian Health Center33
41Aria Community Health Center33
42Family HealthCare Network33
43Porterville Orthodontics33
44Dr. Cameron Torabi, DDS33
45Pen-Dent Dental Laboratory33
46People Dental33
47Wall Trina33
48Dr. Irene Mokriy, DDS28
49Dr. Hardt D.D.S.17

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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 Porterville?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Porterville?
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 Porterville

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 Porterville general dentistry dentists

We scored 49 Porterville clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Porterville data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Porterville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Porterville?

Porterville Developmental Center ranks #1 of 49 Porterville clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Herrera Rene DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Porterville, CA?

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

7 of 49 Porterville clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Porterville Developmental Center, Family HealthCare Network - Downtown Porterville and Family HealthCare Network - Porterville (Medical Only). 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 Porterville?

49 Porterville clinics list general dentistry in our data. 7 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Porterville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 49 clinics.

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