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Best Root Canal Dentists in Oakland, CA (2026)

47 clinics offering root canals, rankedUpdated 3 endodontists0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall for root canals: Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, ranked #1 of 47 by service score; emergency visits and evening hours.

  2. 2

    Best specialist (endodontist): Oakland - Alameda Endodontics, an endodontist on staff, 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, 12 of 20 collected reviews mention root canals.

  3. 18

    Best for same-day pain relief: Dr. Rosa R. Huie, DDS, emergency visits.

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47 Oakland clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 3 list an endodontist, 2 offer same-day or emergency visits and 12 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 of them.

Top 10 root canal dentists in Oakland at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Oakland at a glance
RankClinicService scoreSpecialist on staffRating (reviews)Reviews mentioning root canalSame-day
1Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland82———Yes
2Oakland - Alameda Endodontics80Yes (endodontist)5.0★ (177)12—
3EndoCare Group79Yes (endodontist)4.7★ (219)5—
4Endospecialists- Root Canal Specialist76Yes (endodontist)4.9★ (213)1—
5Dragon Dental73————
6Elegant Smiles Dental Center73————
7Franklin Dental Care - Oakland73————
8Lake Merritt Dental73————
9Oakland Eco Dental73————
10Asian Health Services - Dental67————

The 47 best root canal 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 root canal in Oakland

    #1 Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    82/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for root canals 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

  7. #7 Franklin Dental Care - Oakland

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for root canals 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.

  19. #19 The Dental Touch Oakland

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for root canals in Oakland: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at The Dental Touch OaklandFull profile(510) 285-2876
    In their words

    The Dental Touch is a full-service dental office that combines the latest technology with a family-friendly atmosphere that makes every patient feel welcome. The staff, which is led by Dr. Dennis Prat and Dr. Luis Romero, is fully trained to provide individualized care in their state-of-the-art office. Using the latest dental technology, the staff provides every member of the family with the safest and most evolved procedures available.

    From The Dental Touch Oakland's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 Montclair Dental Care

    6116 Merced Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for root canals in Oakland: evening hours and Saturday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 7 AM–3:30 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Montclair Dental CareFull profile(510) 339-2792

  22. #22 Total Health Dental Care

    6201 Antioch St #102, Oakland, CA 94611

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for root canals in Oakland: Saturday and Sunday hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Total Health Dental CareFull profile(510) 390-8833
    In their words

    Our dental offices are 100% Covid prepared! Best Bay Area dentistry 7 days a week for a healthy smile! Our team of dental hygienists, dentists and dental specialists (orthodontists, endodontists, oral surgeons and periodontists) use the latest state-of-the-art technology for premium dental care: dental cleanings, orthodontics, Invisalign, oral surgery, periodontics, teeth whitening, holistic dental care, emergency and urgent dental care, dental implants, same-day crowns and…

    From Total Health Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 TLC Dental

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 for root canals in Oakland: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 1 PM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at TLC DentalFull profile(028) 599-7107
    In their words

    Your dental health and appearance should last a lifetime. If your teeth need work to restore or create a brilliant smile and healthy structure, find out about Dr. Hoffenberg's personally tailored solutions from a range of general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants and other dental services. At TLC Dental, located in the heart of Sydney, our aim is to provide you with the highest quality dental care in a comfortable environment. Call our office today to schedule…

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

All 47 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26H P Dental47Sat
27Oakland CT Dental47Sat
28Laurel Smile Dentistry43Sat
29East Bay Family Dentistry37
30East Oakland Health Center37
31Newbury Dental37
32Oakland Smile Dentistry37
33Daniel Nam, DDS & Associates37
34NextGen Dentistry37
35Oakland Orthodontic Specialty Center37
36Eso Dental, Allen Hoang, DDS37
37Willie Woo, DDS37
38Montclair Dental Group37
39TDL Dental Group33
40Oakland Dental Care - Danesh Bastani, DDS & Associates33
41Pacific Dental Group33
42Rockridge Dental33
43Oakland Dental Associates33
44USCG Dental33
45iSmile Dental33
46Healthy Smile Dental Care33
47Unlimited Smiles, Moheb DMD INC33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Oakland

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

What is a root canal?

A root canal removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, then cleans, disinfects and seals the canals. It is done to save a natural tooth that would otherwise need to come out. Most back teeth need a crown afterward.

Root canal: specialist or general dentist?

Many general dentists perform root canals, especially on front teeth and premolars. Endodontists are root canal specialists with 2–3 extra years of training. They are often recommended for molars with curved or hidden canals, retreatments, and teeth with unusual anatomy.

3 of Oakland's 47 clinics offering root canals have an endodontist on staff. See endodontists in Oakland

How much does a root canal cost in Oakland?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Oakland?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Front tooth (anterior)$980–$1,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Premolar (bicuspid)$1,100–$1,700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Molar$1,400–$1,950DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Retreatment of a previous root canal$1,550–$2,350DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full root canal cost guide for Oakland

What to expect from a root canal

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

A root canal: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1–2 visits, plus a later visit for a crown on most back teeth
Chair timeAbout 60–90 minutes per visit
RecoveryMost patients return to normal activity the next day; tenderness for a few days is common
When to see a specialistMolars, retreatment of an earlier root canal, calcified or curved canals, or when your dentist refers you

How we ranked Oakland root canal dentists

We scored 47 Oakland clinics offering root canals 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

Root canals in Oakland: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Oakland?

Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland ranks #1 of 47 Oakland clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. It has emergency visits and evening hours. Oakland - Alameda Endodontics ranks #2 (an endodontist on staff). The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an endodontist on staff.

How much does a root canal cost in Oakland, CA?

A root canal in Oakland typically costs $980–$1,960 USD. By type: front tooth (anterior) $980–$1,450; premolar (bicuspid) $1,100–$1,700; molar $1,400–$1,950. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Oakland do root canals?

Yes. 44 of the 47 Oakland clinics offering root canals do not list an endodontist, so general dentists there typically provide it. 3 list an endodontist on staff. Typical reasons to see an endodontist: molars, retreatment of an earlier root canal, calcified or curved canals, or when your dentist refers you.

Which Oakland clinics offer same-day root canals?

2 of 47 Oakland clinics offering root canals list same-day or emergency appointments, led by Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland and Dr. Rosa R. Huie, DDS. Same-day treatment depends on the diagnosis and the schedule, so call ahead to confirm before you go.

Is a root canal covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Many dental insurance plans cover root canals as basic or major care, often at 50–80% after the deductible, up to the annual maximum. The crown is usually billed separately. Medicaid coverage for adults varies by state.

Does a root canal hurt?

Most patients say a root canal feels similar to getting a filling, because the tooth is numbed with local anesthetic. The infection beforehand is often more painful than the procedure. Mild soreness for a few days afterward is common and usually eases with over-the-counter pain relief.

Which Oakland root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

12 of 47 Oakland clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, EndoCare Group and Endospecialists- Root Canal Specialist. 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 root canals in Oakland?

47 Oakland clinics list root canals in our data. 3 of them list an endodontist on staff. They include Oakland - Alameda Endodontics and EndoCare Group. 12 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 3 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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