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Best Root Canal Dentists in Port Hueneme, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for root canals: Island Plaza Dental, ranked #1 of 63 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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63 Port Hueneme clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 11 open Saturdays and 18 open after 6pm. None list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 root canal dentists in Port Hueneme at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in Port Hueneme at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Island Plaza Dental73
2Oxnard Smiles Dentistry73
3RIVERPARK DENTISTRY - DR. SHELBY P. LAPIAD, DDS73
4Rose Dental Group73
5Smile Dental Care73
6South Coast Dental73
75 Points Dental Office67
8Dr. Darryl W. Priest, DDS67
9Dr. Leroy K. Carson, DDS67
10Dr. Richard Yoon67

The 63 best root canal dentists in Port Hueneme, 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 Port Hueneme

    #1 Island Plaza Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for root canals in Port Hueneme 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 Island Plaza DentalFull profile
    In their words

    Somos una oficina dental con más de 30 años de experiencia atendiendo en la ciudad de OXNARD y sus alrededores. Nos dedicamos a ayudar a pacientes con su salud dental ofreciendo procedimientos económicos y tecnología americana avanzada. ¡Nosotros le ayudaremos a obtener la sonrisa que siempre soñó! Nuestra oficina cumple totalmente con la ley estatal y está actualizada para proteger a los pacientes con el Coronavirus.

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

  2. #2 Oxnard Smiles Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 for root canals in Port Hueneme 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

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    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Oxnard Smiles Dentistry! 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 Oxnard dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery, Wisdom…

    From Oxnard Smiles Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Smile Dental Care

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for root canals in Port Hueneme 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

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    In their words

    We are a small office with a big personality. We know everyone of our patients by name. Our mission is to grow with our patients. We do not pour money into marketing we simply pass those saving to our patients and they in turn send us all their family and friends.

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

  18. #18 Puri Dentistry

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for root canals in Port Hueneme: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Puri DentistryFull profile(805) 483-9537
    In their words

    About us Puri Dentistry in Oxnard, California, has become the preeminent dentist in Southern California. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Puri has helped tens of thousands of patients relieve their dental pain, enhance their smile, and improve their lives. In the summer of 1986, Dr. Puri became the youngest certified dentist to pass the California Board Exam. Since then, he has been living his passion through his work and his practice. Dr.

    From Puri Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Safe Dental Care

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Safe Dental CareFull profile(805) 973-1407
    In their words

    At Safe Dental Care, we understand the importance of professionalism, expertise, and excellence. That is why our staff is committed to serving each and every patient with respect, attentive care, and thorough dental work. As a patient, you deserve nothing less. Our practice provides general dentistry procedures including the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide variety of conditions and diseases that affect your teeth, gums, and oral health.

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

  20. #20 Easy Dental Group and Orthodontics

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for root canals in Port Hueneme: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Easy Dental Group and OrthodonticsFull profile(805) 485-8587

  21. #21 Dentists - California Dental Group - Port Hueneme - CA

    305 E Port Hueneme Rd, Port Hueneme, CA 93041

    53/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dentists - California Dental Group - Port Hueneme - CAFull profile(805) 430-3742

  22. #22 Kane and Kerper Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 for root canals in Port Hueneme: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 7 AM–7 PM · Wed 7 AM–6 PM · Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kane and Kerper Family and Cosmetic DentistryFull profile(805) 983-0245
    In their words

    If you are looking for a dentist in Oxnard, come see Kane & Kerper Family & Cosmetic Dentistry where your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Along with all of the general dental needs you and your family require to maintain healthy beautiful smiles, our office can also provide an extremely wide range of the most advanced dental services.

    From Kane and Kerper Family and Cosmetic Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Latinoamericana Dental

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for root canals in Port Hueneme: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Latinoamericana DentalFull profile(805) 535-8876
    In their words

    En Latino Americana Dental, nuestro objetivo es capacitar a los pacientes para que cuiden sus sonrisas a través de nuestro servicio dental. Cada paciente recibe atención dental personalizada y de alta calidad, junto con conocimientos sobre su salud dental y sobre cómo lograr y mantener su mejor sonrisa de por vida. Para obtener más información o para programar una cita, llame a Latino Americana Dental en Oxnard, California, hoy al (805) 535-8876. También atendemos con…

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

All 63 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #63, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Oxnard Dental Group: Dr. Claudia I. Posso, DDS47Evenings
27Downtown Smile Center47Evenings
28Andres Dental47Evenings
29Oxnard Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics47Evenings
30Port Hueneme Dentist Landmark Family Dental47Evenings
31Pacifica Dental Oxnard47Sat
32Dentistry of Oxnard47Evenings
33LIFETIME DENTAL CARE43Sat
34Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
35Sky Dental43Evenings
36Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc.43Evenings
37Al Sharif DDS43Evenings
38Oxnard Dentist | Dentist in Oxnard43Evenings
39Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics43Evenings
40Dr. Oscar H. Cortes, DDS43Sat
41Diana Folmsbee, DMD, Inc.43Sat
42Duong Tri Duc DDS43Evenings
43All Care Dental by the Sea - Port Hueneme37
44Vista Pacific Dental Care37
45American Dental Office37
46Bella Dental37
47Channel Islands Family Dental Office - Oxnard Dentist37
48Channel Islands Family Dental Office- Port Hueneme37
49Omni Dental Specialty37
50Oxnard Dental37
51The Dental Office37
52Marc Rojtman, DDS, Inc.37
53Marina Dental37
54Dr. Richard A. Gagne, Dentist37
55Dental Care of Oxnard37
56Beach Cities Dental Group: Georgia Haddad, DDS37
57John W Chung DDS37
58Vineyard Dental Office37
59Sugar Family Dental37
60Anacapa Dental Art Institute33
61Oxnard Dental Office33
62NBVC Dental Clinic33
63Esthetic Smiles33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in Port Hueneme

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.

None of Port Hueneme's 63 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in Port Hueneme

How much does a root canal cost in Port Hueneme?

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

How much does a root canal cost in Port Hueneme?
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 Port Hueneme

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 Port Hueneme root canal dentists

We scored 63 Port Hueneme clinics offering root canals on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). 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 Port Hueneme 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

Root canals in Port Hueneme: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in Port Hueneme?

Island Plaza Dental ranks #1 of 63 Port Hueneme clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. Oxnard Smiles Dentistry ranks #2. 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 Port Hueneme, CA?

A root canal in Port Hueneme 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 Port Hueneme do root canals?

Yes. None of the 63 Port Hueneme clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. Typical reasons to see an endodontist: molars, retreatment of an earlier root canal, calcified or curved canals, or when your dentist refers you.

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 Port Hueneme root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

11 of 63 Port Hueneme clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Puri Dentistry, Safe Dental Care and Easy Dental Group and Orthodontics. 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 Port Hueneme?

63 Port Hueneme clinics list root canals in our data. 0 of them list an endodontist on staff. 11 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Port Hueneme

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 65 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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