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Best Root Canal Dentists in San Rafael, CA (2026)

44 clinics offering root canals, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for root canals: Dental Medicine Providers, ranked #1 of 44 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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44 San Rafael clinics list root canals and are ranked here by service score. 7 open Saturdays and 9 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 San Rafael at a glance

Top 10 root canal dentists in San Rafael at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Dental Medicine Providers73
2Dr. Kimberly S. Haas, DDS, PC73
3EZ Smile Family Dental Group- San Rafael73
4Kirby M. Yee DDS73
5Marin Pediatric Dentistry73
6Pacific Dental Group73
7Sunnyside Pediatric Dentistry73
8Suzie Yang, DDS73
9Aaronson Michael P DDS67
10Boero-Pieri Dental - Dr. Rita Lanphier67

The 44 best root canal dentists in San Rafael, 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 San Rafael

    #1 Dental Medicine Providers

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for root canals in San Rafael 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 Dental Medicine ProvidersFull profile
    In their words

    Dental Medicine Providers San Rafael is on the corner of Las Gallinas Ave and Northgate Drive in Suite 110. Remember if you hate your CPAP machine, you’re not alone. Over 70% of our patients are former CPAP users. Our treatment is recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. We are the leading provider of Oral Appliance Therapy in Northern California. We provide treatment of TMJ, snoring and sleep apnea. Oral Appliances (not CPAP) are recommended as first-line…

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

  3. #3 EZ Smile Family Dental Group- San Rafael

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 for root canals in San Rafael 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 EZ Smile Family Dental Group- San RafaelFull profile
    In their words

    EZ Smile Family Dental Group is a group practice with offices located in beautiful Benne valley , the heart of Santa Rosa, Montecito Plaza in San Rafael, a very convent location and in down town Napa Valley and South of San Francisco We provide all aspects of dental treatment for adults and children. EZ Smile Family Dental Group accepts most PPO and HMO insurance plans and we also offer our own in-house discount coverage plan for patients without insurance coverage or…

    From EZ Smile Family Dental Group- San Rafael's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Marin Pediatric Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 for root canals in San Rafael 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 Marin Pediatric DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    Welcome to the pediatric dental office of Drs. Aghi and Rayman. A pediatric dental practice built on experience - constantly progressing through innovation and enthusiasm. Your child's smile can last a lifetime, and it is our goal to provide thorough and gentle dental care that can make this a reality. Serving infants, children, and teens in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding cities of Marin, Petaluma, and San Francisco.

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

  7. #7 Sunnyside Pediatric Dentistry

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for root canals in San Rafael 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 Sunnyside Pediatric DentistryFull profile
    In their words

    Sunnyside Pediatric Dentistry is a boutique dental office for infants, kids, and teens in San Rafael, CA. We believe that a trip to the dentist should be fun and good for your health. Our goal is to prepare all our patients for a lifetime of strong, healthy and happy smiles. We offer highly customized, and adaptive services using top of the line technologies and materials combined with a compassionate patient centered care approach.

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

  8. #8 Suzie Yang, DDS

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for root canals in San Rafael 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 Suzie Yang, DDSFull profile
    In their words

    Welcome to Suzie Yang, DDS! We can provide you with informative options of dental care so that you may make informed decisions on your oral health needs. Our caring dentist provides dental care in San Rafael, California, and to those in surrounding areas like Terra Linda, San Anselmo, Kentfield, Larkspur, Ross, Greenbrae, and Fairfax, California.

    From Suzie Yang, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  19. #19 Marin Dental Care

    4050 Redwood Hwy #A, San Rafael, CA 94903

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Marin Dental CareFull profile(415) 499-7700
    In their words

    The San Rafael Dental Practice of Steven Chase, DDS & Jacqueline Kotula, DDS. At Marin Dental Care we pride ourselves in offering our patients the most comprehensive and sophisticated options for dental care in a comfortable and friendly environment. Our caring and talented dental family’s first priority is the wellbeing of our patients. We strive to help our patients achieve optimum dental health by providing personalized and compassionate dental care.

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

  20. #20 Dr. Ana Rajkovic, DDS

    4050 Redwood Hwy Suite A, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for root canals in San Rafael: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 11 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Ana Rajkovic, DDSFull profile(415) 453-1927

  21. #21 Dr. Darya G. Ghafourpour, DDS Inc

    4340 Redwood Hwy Ste B-52, San Rafael, CA 94903

    57/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 10:30 AM–6:30 PM · Wed–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Darya G. Ghafourpour, DDS IncFull profile(415) 526-2020

  23. #23 Dr. Steven S. Chase, DDS

    4050 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael, CA 94903

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 for root canals in San Rafael: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed 11 AM–7:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Steven S. Chase, DDSFull profile(415) 499-7700

  24. #24 Marin Dental Care: Celis Jose A DDS

    4050 Redwood Hwy # A, San Rafael, CA 94903

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 for root canals in San Rafael: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 11 AM–7:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Marin Dental Care: Celis Jose A DDSFull profile(415) 499-7700

All 44 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Thomas D. Varin, DDS47Evenings
27Kimball C. Kaufman DDS47Evenings
28Caring Dentistry Of San Rafael43Evenings
29Aparna Aghi, DMD37
30Eric B. Wong, DDS37
31Marin Contemporary Perio and Dental Implant Concepts : Michael Seda, DMD, MS37
32Alex Frade, DDS - Marin Center for Aesthetic Dentistry37
33iO Dental37
34Dr. Aparna Subramanian37
35Richard F Creaghe D.D.S.37
36Northgate Dental37
37Dipa Cappelen DMD37
38Jerry S. Mah D.D.S37
39Lanphier Family Dental33
40Antoine Saleh Inc33
41Eriksson Eva C DDS33
42Holistic’s Dental33
43RONI DAWN DOUGLAS, DDS33
44North Marin Dental, Arlyn Heidi Donesa, DDS33

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Emergency and weekend dentists in San Rafael

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 San Rafael's 44 clinics offering root canals list an endodontist on staff in our data yet. See endodontists in San Rafael

How much does a root canal cost in San Rafael?

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

How much does a root canal cost in San Rafael?
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 San Rafael

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 San Rafael root canal dentists

We scored 44 San Rafael 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). 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 San Rafael 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 San Rafael: frequently asked questions

Who is the best root canal dentist in San Rafael?

Dental Medicine Providers ranks #1 of 44 San Rafael clinics offering root canals by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. Kimberly S. Haas, DDS, PC 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 San Rafael, CA?

A root canal in San Rafael 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 San Rafael do root canals?

Yes. None of the 44 San Rafael 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 San Rafael root canal dentists are open on Saturday?

7 of 44 San Rafael clinics offering root canals list Saturday hours, including Marin Dental Care, Dr. Ana Rajkovic, DDS and Dr. Darya G. Ghafourpour, DDS Inc. 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 San Rafael?

44 San Rafael clinics list root canals in our data. 0 of them list an endodontist on staff. 7 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for San Rafael

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 66 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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