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Best Teeth Cleaning Dentists in Berkeley, CA (2026)

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    Best overall for teeth cleanings: Berkeley Free Clinic: Dental Section, ranked #1 of 67 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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67 Berkeley clinics list teeth cleanings and are ranked here by service score. 1 offers same-day or emergency visits and 10 open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 20 of them.

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Berkeley at a glance

Top 10 cleaning dentists in Berkeley at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Berkeley Free Clinic: Dental Section73
2Dr. Vivian Lopez, DDS73
3Dr. William Tennant, DDS73
4Mission Dental73
5Sligner73
6Solano Sleep Martin L. Goldman, DDS73
7Dr. Allan Sio DDS67
8Dr. Llanell Vararaj67
9Dr. Manpreet Sidhu67
10Dr. Mi Hyun Kim67

The 67 best cleaning dentists in Berkeley, 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 cleaning in Berkeley

    #1 Berkeley Free Clinic: Dental Section

    2339 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 for teeth cleanings in Berkeley 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 Berkeley Free Clinic: Dental SectionFull profile(510) 548-2745

All 67 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #67, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Madelyn L. Ballard, DDS554.4★ (35)
27Dr. Igor B. Yudin, DDS554.5★ (8)Sat
28Dr. Brian Assael DDS545.0★ (13)
29Total Health Dental Care Welcome Center53Sat · Sun
30Michael F. Grisanti III, DDS525.0★ (9)
31Culver Jeffrey F DDS525.0★ (8)
32Dr. Helen Thai, DMD513.7★ (19)
33Alex Rangchi DDS503.6★ (11)
34Excellence Dental Studio Berkeley47Evenings · Sat · Sun
35North Berkeley Dental Arts47Sat
36Berkeley Dentistry - Ricky Singh, DMD47Sat
37Drs. Terlet, Aziz & Levi47Sat
38Berkeley Smiles47Sat
39Campus Dental Care47Evenings
40Aloha Pediatric Dentistry43Sat
41Wolfgang Boeck DDS37
42Berkeley Endodontics37
43Channing Dental37
44Jun Park, DDS37
45Lauren Yasuda Rainey, DDS - Berkeley Dentist37
46Your Dental Story - Dentists in Berkeley CA37
47Dr. Erwin Yeh DDS37
48Ashby Dental in Elmwood37
49Dr. Sandor Hites, DDS37
50Dr. Sonja K. Garden, DDS37
51Berkeley Hills Dentistry37
52Eric S. Citron, D.D.S.37
53Transcendentist37
54Berkeley Dental Group37
55Refresh Dental37
56Phillip H. Saddler DDS37
57Berkeley Dental Studio37
58Berkeley Hills Dental Care33
59Dr. Barry R. Liu, DDS33
60LifeLong Dental Care33
61Dr. Simarjit Singh33
62James T. White, DDS33
63Katherine Quist, DDS33
64Consulting Residential Design15
65Eco Dentistry Association15
66Livingston Shirley A DDS15
67Dr. Veronica Chang, DDS7

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What is a teeth cleaning?

A professional teeth cleaning removes plaque and hardened tartar that brushing and flossing miss. A routine cleaning works above the gumline. A deep cleaning, called scaling and root planing, treats gum disease below the gumline.

Teeth cleaning: specialist or general dentist?

Dental hygienists and general dentists do routine cleanings. A periodontist (gum specialist) may be recommended when gum disease is advanced or keeps coming back after deep cleanings.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Berkeley?

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

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Berkeley?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Routine adult cleaning$110–$280DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Cleaning with exam and x-rays$230–$460DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant$230–$540DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full teeth cleaning cost guide for Berkeley

What to expect from a teeth cleaning

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

A teeth cleaning: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a routine cleaning; deep cleanings are often split over 2 visits
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes routine; 1–2 hours for a deep cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine cleaning; gums can feel tender for a few days after a deep cleaning
When to see a specialistWhen gum pockets are deep, bone loss shows on x-rays, or gum disease persists after treatment

How we ranked Berkeley cleaning dentists

We scored 67 Berkeley clinics offering teeth cleanings on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 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 Berkeley 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

Teeth cleanings in Berkeley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best teeth cleaning dentist in Berkeley?

Berkeley Free Clinic: Dental Section ranks #1 of 67 Berkeley clinics offering teeth cleanings by DentistsRanked service score. Dr. Vivian Lopez, DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does a teeth cleaning cost in Berkeley, CA?

A teeth cleaning in Berkeley typically costs $105–$280 USD. By type: routine adult cleaning $110–$280; cleaning with exam and x-rays $230–$460; deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), per quadrant $230–$540. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is a teeth cleaning covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Most dental insurance plans cover routine cleanings, usually twice a year. Deep cleanings are often covered at a lower rate as basic care. Medicaid covers cleanings for children; adult coverage varies by state.

Does a teeth cleaning hurt?

A routine cleaning is usually not painful. Most patients feel pressure and scraping, and sensitive spots can twinge. A deep cleaning is typically done with local anesthetic, so the treated area is numb. Gums may feel tender for a few days afterward.

Which Berkeley teeth cleaning dentists are open on Saturday?

10 of 67 Berkeley clinics offering teeth cleanings list Saturday hours, including Berkeley Dental & Lab, Dr. Allen H. Dare, DDS and Dr. Igor B. Yudin, DDS. 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 teeth cleanings in Berkeley?

67 Berkeley clinics list teeth cleanings in our data. 10 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 20 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Berkeley

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 95 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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