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Best General Dentists in Sacramento, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for general dentistry: Emergency Dental of Sacramento, ranked #1 of 312 by service score; 4.9★ from 1,176 Google reviews.

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312 Sacramento clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 7 offer same-day or emergency visits and 55 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 210 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Sacramento at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Sacramento at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Emergency Dental of Sacramento764.9★ (1,176)
2Lush Dental Studio744.9★ (1,336)
3D2O Dental735.0★ (683)
4Baker Laila S DDS73—
5Brentwood Dentist – Parkway Dental Care73—
6Briteway Dental Office73—
7Calvine Family Dental73—
8Country Club Dental73—
9Dan w Fong PC73—
10DDS-Sacramento Dental Complex73—

The 312 best general dentistry dentists in Sacramento, 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. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for general dentistry in Sacramento 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

    In their words

    Welcome to Parkway Dental Care! As leading dentists in Brentwood, CA, Dr. Fawaz Habibi and Dr. Imran Rizvi provide a full scope of high quality general and cosmetic dental services within a relaxing environment. Since 2005, Parkway Dental Care has been serving the dental needs of residents in Brentwood and the surrounding communities of Sand Hill, Oakley, Byron, and Antioch, CA. Our dental team combines advanced dental technology and techniques with a caring, friendly style…

    From Brentwood Dentist – Parkway Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for general dentistry in Sacramento 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

    In their words

    When you need a dentist in Elk Grove, CA, call on Calvine Family Dental. We offer a wide range of general dentistry services including crowns, dental implants, root canals, and much more. We have many years of experience so you can rest assured knowing you are in good hands. We strive to make your smile the brightest it has been. For a great service in Elk Grove, CA, call on Calvine Family Dental.

    From Calvine Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for general dentistry in Sacramento 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

    In their words

    We are a dentist in Sacramento, CA. We provide family dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and everything in between. Our primary goal is to help our patients achieve optimal dental health and a radiant smile to last a lifetime. Our warm, friendly team strives for excellence in dental treatment by providing the compassionate dental care our patients deserve. With over 60 years in combined team experience in dentistry you can be assured that our experienced…

    From Greenhaven Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for general dentistry in Sacramento 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

    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Park West Dental Group and Orthodontics! With state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. We provide comprehensive specialty services with advanced, proven technology and offer customized financial solutions for you. We are proud to be your complete Stockton dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral…

    From Park West Dental Group and Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 312 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #312, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Parkway Smiles Dental73
27Smile Restoration73
28West Florin Dental73
29Urgent Care Dentistry735.0★ (1)Evenings · Sat · Sun
30Dental Excellence of Greenhaven734.9★ (636)Evenings · Sat
31Arden Oaks Dental Care734.8★ (592)
32Rootcanalman734.6★ (105)
33Redford Smiles724.6★ (1,150)
34Natomas Crossing Dental Care724.8★ (2,437)
35Scordakis Peter G DDS715.0★ (227)
36Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics - Greenback714.4★ (288)Evenings · Sat
37The Smile Doctor704.8★ (398)Evenings
38East Sac Dental704.9★ (783)
39Arden Modern Dentistry704.2★ (219)
40US Dental Care704.8★ (321)Sat
41U Smile Family Dentistry705.0★ (220)
42Miyasaki Dental705.0★ (397)
43Dynamic Dental704.9★ (299)
44Dr. Khoi Tran702.0★ (4)
45Midtown Dental704.9★ (289)
46Land Park Dental704.9★ (330)
47Dr. Amy Woo Dental Care695.0★ (294)
48J Street Dental Group694.9★ (627)
49Sac Dentist695.0★ (416)
50Emergеncy Dеntist Sacramеnto694.2★ (5)Evenings · Sat · Sun
51Promenade Dental Group694.5★ (334)Sun
52Perfect Smile Dental - Sacramento694.8★ (390)
53Club Center Dental & Orthodontics694.8★ (85)Sat
54Howe Dental Care694.9★ (52)
55Sierra Oaks Dental684.7★ (337)Evenings
56Natomas Dental684.9★ (114)Sat
57Florin Family Dental684.9★ (222)Evenings
58Fulton Family Dental685.0★ (174)
59Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics - Calvine684.4★ (224)Sat
60Eric Grove, DDS and Kendall Homer, DMD685.0★ (198)
61Serenity Dental684.8★ (169)Sat
62Arden Dental Care684.9★ (178)Evenings
63Sacramento Wellness Dentistry684.8★ (390)
64Downtown Plaza Dental Offices685.0★ (71)
65Dentists of Campus Commons684.6★ (271)Sat
66Western Dental & Orthodontics683.9★ (1,255)Sat
67Sacramento Community Clinic - Dental682.7★ (33)Evenings · Sat · Sun
68Confident Smiles674.9★ (374)
69Children's Choice Dental Care674.1★ (776)Sat
70Santa Cruz Dental Office674.9★ (18)Sat
71Children's Choice Dental Care674.1★ (473)Sat
72Dr. Monica Crooks, DDS674.8★ (357)
73ABC Dental Emergency67Evenings · Sat · Sun
74Amin Gaurang G DDS67
75Annie Barnes67
76Bryan Randolph67
77Charles C Tran & Associates67
78Dr Lam's Dental Office67
79Dr. Charles C. Tran, DDS67
80Dr. Denisse Montalvo67
81Dr. Jeron Winslow67
82Dr. Sirak Workneh67
83Dr. Thu D. Nguyen, DDS67
84Dr. Trevor Chen67
85Dr. Uriel Carranza, DDS67
86Family Dentistry67
87Haitham Sami67
88Iyad Altwal67
89Jennifer Cromeyer67
90Kwan Arthur S DDS67
91Martha De Los Rios67
92Medical OB-GYN & Dental67
93Pacific Dental Service67
94Ponce De Leon Pro Dental Corporation: Dalayoan Aurie P DDS67
95Sacramento comunity Clinic-Dental67
96Shieh Dental Care67
97Smile Time Dental Practise67
98Smiles Dental Studio67
99The Dentist Marketer67
100Tran Dental, SACRAMENTO - NGA KIM TRAN DDS67
101Western Dental Center: Huhnh My DDS67
102Phan Vinh D DDS673.1★ (22)Evenings · Sat · Sun
103Kingsley Dental Group - Tex Mabalon, DDS674.9★ (141)
104Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics674.1★ (277)Evenings · Sat
105Urgent Dental Help665.0★ (6)
106Truxel Dental664.9★ (55)Sat
1071800 Emergency Dentist Sacramento 24 Hour663.0★ (4)
108Western Dental Center: Archie Thaddous DDS662.3★ (6)
109Exceldent Dentistry - Miguel Guerra DDS664.9★ (243)
110Samuel S Choi Dental Office663.8★ (6)
111Sacramento Dentistry Group664.5★ (465)
112Pacific Dental664.0★ (138)Sat
113New Essence Dentistry654.8★ (329)
114Stanley Huang Dental Office654.0★ (4)
115CLINIC DENTAL CARE655.0★ (1)Evenings · Sat · Sun
116Greenhaven Modern Dentistry654.4★ (159)
117Cadilac drive Elica655.0★ (1)
118Dental655.0★ (1)
119Arden Park Dental Care654.7★ (278)
120Reliance Dental Care654.2★ (28)Sat
121Adams Dental Associates654.8★ (124)
122Arden Dentistry654.6★ (87)Sat
123Cho, Schmidt & Bautista Dental Care - Cameron Cho, DDS, Pamela Schmidt, DDS & Reymond Bautista DMD654.9★ (119)
124Dr. Bandani’s Dental Office (Living Teethfully)654.9★ (45)
125Dr. Alberto Poncedeleon, DMD655.0★ (2)
126Dentists of Arden654.5★ (181)
127Arden Smile Family Dentistry - Dr. Teresa Hoang, DDS644.1★ (17)Sat
128Scripps Oral Surgery642.8★ (18)
129Smile Art Dental644.9★ (130)
130Good Tooth Kids Dental645.0★ (136)
131Land Park Modern Dentistry644.3★ (342)
132Majestic Dental Practice644.6★ (69)Evenings
133Dr. Chang Nghiem, DDS643.0★ (2)
134Albert S. Lee, D.D.S., Inc645.0★ (13)Sat
135Stacey A. Peters-Nelson, DDS, APC644.9★ (79)
136Divine Dental Solutions644.7★ (70)
137Dr. Marilou C. Tan, DDS645.0★ (1)
138Secret River Dental644.4★ (544)
139Midtown Modern Dental Group644.4★ (157)
140LP Dental Care634.6★ (10)Evenings · Sat
141Sacramento Oral Surgery South634.6★ (71)
142Dr. Sung-Yu Wong, DDS631.0★ (1)
143Complete Comfort Dental Care634.6★ (163)
144Alhambra Dental Plaza634.8★ (95)
145Elkhorn Family Dental634.8★ (91)
146Sac Kids Dental - Dr. John Birch635.0★ (181)Sat
147Make A Smile - Children's Dental, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery634.3★ (258)
148Folsom Dental Specialties634.6★ (93)
149Brenda L Boyte DDS634.8★ (88)
150Mark Kujiraoka, DDS635.0★ (56)
151Ivory Dental625.0★ (40)
152Santa Cruz Dental Group624.2★ (38)Sat
153Charles Landis621.0★ (7)
154The Effort South Valley Children's Dental Clinic621.7★ (12)
155Dr. Kenneth F. Fat, DDS625.0★ (44)Evenings · Sat · Sun
156Pioneer Family Dental623.8★ (12)Sat
157Access Dental621.0★ (1)
158Dr. Daniel Jun621.0★ (1)
159Western Dental & Orthodontics624.1★ (680)Sat
160Rho Family Dentistry - Jeffrey J. Rho, DDS625.0★ (224)
161Valley Dental624.8★ (4)Sat
162Siu Kayee DMD624.8★ (24)
163Nuova Dental Office625.0★ (66)Evenings
164Gateway Oaks Dental, Hoang Truong DDS614.7★ (162)Evenings
165Dentistry of East Sacramento614.9★ (329)Sat
166Curtis Dental Group613.7★ (13)Evenings
167Workneh Sirak DDS614.2★ (44)
168Vineyard Oaks Dental614.3★ (17)Sat
169Arden Town Dental614.4★ (560)
170Meadowbrook Family Dental614.9★ (803)
171Andrea Joy Smith614.9★ (736)
172Dr. Arthur J. Tanimoto, DDS615.0★ (6)
173Sacramento Kids Dentistry - Dr. Maha Almusawi604.8★ (1,015)
174DENTALSource of California - North Sacramento603.9★ (20)Sat
175Creekside Specialty - Sacramento604.9★ (516)
176Sacramento Smile Designs604.9★ (165)
177A Plus Dental604.8★ (22)
178Dentist Hispano Sacramento Urgente604.2★ (5)
179Western Dental Center: Huchoi Key Soon DDS602.0★ (6)Evenings · Sat
180Dr. Jordan Gaddis604.2★ (23)
181Lai Mark w DDS604.9★ (8)
182Freeport Family Dentistry604.9★ (15)
183Santa Cruz Dental Care604.8★ (80)
184Dr. Denise Y. Mar, DDS595.0★ (12)
185More Smiles Dental594.0★ (20)
186Dr Garrett Pediatric Dentistry594.8★ (153)
187Artisan Dentistry595.0★ (425)
188Sacramento Family Dentistry594.0★ (4)Evenings · Sat · Sun
189Cusp Dental | Dr. Arundeep Sidhu | Sacramento Dentist595.0★ (101)
190Amini Hanan DDS593.7★ (6)Sat
191El Camino Family Dental Practice593.5★ (39)
192DENTALSource of California - South Sacramento595.0★ (7)
193Ivy Dental Group593.9★ (56)
194Diaz Friz J DDS593.6★ (62)
195PrimeDentalGroup583.1★ (64)Evenings · Sat · Sun
196Professional Smile Studio585.0★ (7)
197Dr. Judith J. Vue, DDS584.8★ (710)
198Smile Time Dental583.9★ (93)
199Mann & Mann Dental Care584.1★ (23)
200Daesoon Kim DDS584.9★ (11)
201WellSpace Health Hiram Johnson Community Health Center583.3★ (15)
202Dr. Fred Mann584.2★ (5)
203Fine Touch Dental583.7★ (31)
204Smile Time Dental583.4★ (9)
205Natomas Dental Care584.8★ (125)
206Bethel Kids Dental and Orthodontics585.0★ (21)
207Fong Thomas W DDS and Fong Grant R DDS575.0★ (98)
208Dr. Jeffrey P. Schultz574.7★ (9)
209Fox Dental575.0★ (7)
210Diamond Dental of Sacramento574.8★ (38)
211Zinfandel Dental Practice573.8★ (29)
212Jonathan Hayes, D.D.S.575.0★ (158)
213Dr. Luzminda Corpuz DMD572.7★ (26)Sat
214Tate Stimpson, D.M.D.575.0★ (102)
215Prosthodontic dental group574.5★ (8)
216Surfside Kids Dental and Orthodontics Land Park564.6★ (140)
217Martin Jeff DDS565.0★ (4)
218Access Dental Corporation Headquarters561.9★ (9)
219Dr. Hwa Youn Kim, DDS564.3★ (4)
220Dental Medicine Providers555.0★ (1)
221Digiorno Dental Fitness555.0★ (2)
222Oliver Bao Vu555.0★ (3)
223Del Paso Dental Cinic552.9★ (7)
224Elder Creek Dental Group552.7★ (23)
225Sy Kim, DDS, Inc.554.7★ (74)
226Star Dental Practice552.7★ (30)
227Dr. Mohamed I. Elhassanin, DDS543.0★ (6)
228Brent J Varshawsky Inc542.9★ (9)
229Western Dental & Orthodontics543.5★ (509)Sat
230Reliant Dental Care541.0★ (2)
231Dr. Brian Hull DDS545.0★ (50)
232Favero Dental544.5★ (8)Sat
233Emergency Dentist53Evenings · Sat
234Park Place53Evenings · Sat
235Access Dental Center: Abordo Brenda DDS53Evenings · Sat
236Christopher P. Chae DDS532.0★ (12)Evenings
237Carrington College Dental Hygiene Clinic Sacramento533.8★ (9)
238Children's Smile Dental523.8★ (10)Sat
239Wilgus Ryan R DDS525.0★ (33)
240Aboelala Aiman a DDS522.5★ (2)
241Smile Dental of Southern Sacramento521.4★ (14)
242Western Dental & Orthodontics523.3★ (625)Sat
243Sutter Terrace Dental Group524.6★ (14)
244Jasmine L. Dermawan, DMD & Y. Matthew Shang, DMD524.7★ (21)
245Shen Cindy Y DDS524.5★ (13)
246Pacific Health Care Collaborative524.4★ (14)
247Lowry Dental515.0★ (2)
248Daniel L Mar, DDS515.0★ (11)
249Rose Dental Corporation: Jeffrey Rose, DDS515.0★ (8)
250Community Health Centers of America503.2★ (19)
251Lydia B. Cam, DDS505.0★ (3)
252Griffin Gary D DDS504.2★ (5)Evenings
253Royal Dental Group502.5★ (215)
254Y. Samantha Lee, DDS504.9★ (8)
255Boyd Damon W DDS505.0★ (12)
256Sacramento City College Dental Clinic493.5★ (4)
257Shaari Said DDS491.8★ (31)
258Campus Commons Periodontics484.6★ (9)
259Florin Dental Center482.0★ (58)
260Marconi Dental474.3★ (6)
261Dr. Gregory A. Senter, DDS475.0★ (4)
262Southgate Dental, Office of Arash Aghakhani DDS472.7★ (81)
263Dr. Bobby C. Kennedy, DDS473.5★ (28)
264Dr. Carl Herrera, D.M.D.474.2★ (5)
265A Miracle Smile473.1★ (31)
266Park Place Dental Group47Sat
267Greenhaven Dental Practice47Sat
268Dr. Loan K. Nguyen, DDS47Sat
269Pacific Dental Center Inc47Sat
270Arden Executive Dental47Sat
271Dr. Marcus Mann455.0★ (1)
272Smith Dental43Evenings
273Crystal Dental43Sun
274Shieh Dental Care: Shieh Paul DDS43Sat
275PACIFIC DENTAL CENTER INC. Victoria Ramos-Mallari DDS43Sat
276Star Dental Practice422.1★ (79)
277Samuel Dental Care40
278Kids Dentist Plus37
279Kids Dentist Plus37
280Market West Dental Group37
281Wasileski Dina DMD37
282Dr. Ray Benitez - Florin Dental Care - Kaur Family37
283Dr. Smita Khandwala, DDS37
284Cromeyer Dental Care37
285Arena Family Dental Care37
286Samuel Dental Care37
287Shahnaz L. Formoli, DDS37
288Global Smiles Inc. (formerly Craftsman Dental Care)37
289Castro Family Dental37
290Dr. Joshua Connolly34
291Elica Health Centers - Arden Arcade33
292Elica Health Centers - Marysville33
293Orchid Dental Group33
294Premier Dental Group33
295Sacramento Community Clinic33
296Sacramento Community Clinic33
297Sacramento Community Clinics33
298Sacramento Community Medical Clinic & Sacramento Community Dental Clinic33
299Strawberry Creek Dental Group: Min Grace H DDS33
300Asma Sajid, DDS33
301Valley Hi Dental33
302ScrippsFamily Dentistry33
303Access Dental Center: Luque Angela M DDS28
304Dental Office28
305Dental Office@ 6966 Ste B28
306Dr. James Mucci28
307Carranza Dental17
308Dentistry15
309Dr. Sameena Ahmed15
310Emergency Dentist 24/7 Sacramento15
311Priority Emergency Dental Care15
312Su Charles Y C DDS4

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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 Sacramento?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Sacramento?
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—

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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 Sacramento general dentistry dentists

We scored 312 Sacramento clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 82 were excluded (5 closed and 77 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Sacramento?

Emergency Dental of Sacramento ranks #1 of 312 Sacramento clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has 4.9★ from 1,176 Google reviews. Lush Dental Studio ranks #2 (4.9★ from 1,336 Google reviews). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Sacramento, CA?

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

55 of 312 Sacramento clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Lush Dental Studio, Urgent Care Dentistry and Dental Excellence of Greenhaven. 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 Sacramento?

312 Sacramento clinics list general dentistry in our data. 55 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 210 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Sacramento

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 362 clinics.
  2. : 77 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 5 closed clinics removed.