Best Dentists in Bakersfield, CA (2026)

194 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated October 21, 20260 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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Best overall in Bakersfield: Dr. Allen Tsai, DDS, 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews, open 7 days until 11 PM and 17 of 17 services.
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Best for same-day emergencies: Emergency Dental of Bakersfield, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #9 of 194.
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Best for kids and families: Purdy Pediatric Dentistry, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #26 of 194.
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Best for evenings and weekends: Dr. Allen Tsai, DDS, open 7 days until 11 PM; ranked #1 of 194.

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194 Bakersfield clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 31 are open Saturdays, 9 on Sundays and 24 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 4 list emergency care. 120 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Bakersfield at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Bakersfield at a glance
Rank	Clinic	DR Score	Rating (reviews)	Evenings / weekends	Best for
1	Dr. Allen Tsai, DDS	80	5.0★ (350)	Evenings · Sat · Sun	Overall, Evenings & weekends
2	De Souza Dental	76	5.0★ (1)	—	—
3	Dr. Lam Trinh, DDS	76	5.0★ (1)	—	—
4	Phillips and Jue Dental	75	4.8★ (276)	Evenings	—
5	CaliDental	74	4.5★ (649)	Sat	Invisalign & braces
6	Dentistry	74	5.0★ (3)	—	—
7	Thomas Frank, DDS	74	4.9★ (525)	—	—
8	Gateway Family Dentistry	73	5.0★ (343)	—	—
9	Emergency Dental of Bakersfield	73	—	Evenings · Sat · Sun	Emergencies
10	Adept Dental Group	73	—	—	—

The 194 best dentists in Bakersfield, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

Ranked #1 in Bakersfield
#1 Dr. Allen Tsai, DDS
1400 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312
80/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews, 350 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 350 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Sun 6 AM–11 PM
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#2 De Souza Dental
3600 De Souza Pl, Bakersfield, CA 93309, United States
76/10085% of factors measured
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and recent reviews: 5.0★ from 1 Google review, 1 review in the last 12 months.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
- 5.0from 1 Google reviews
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#3 Dr. Lam Trinh, DDS
3400 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312
76/10085% of factors measured
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and recent reviews: 5.0★ from 1 Google review, 1 review in the last 12 months.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
- 5.0from 1 Google reviews
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#4 Phillips and Jue Dental
5101 Commerce Dr Suite 102, Bakersfield, CA 93309, United States
75/100
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 276 Google reviews, 276 Google reviews.
- 4.8from 276 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
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#5 CaliDental
4221 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
74/100
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 649 Google reviews, 649 Google reviews.
- 4.5from 649 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
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In their words
Patients seeking beautiful smiles they can feel confident about can turn to CaliDental for premium, warm, friendly care. The dental team puts even the most anxious patients at ease. Services include professional cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, dental implants, dentures, Invisalign® clear aligners, veneers, teeth whitening, and orthodontic treatments for patients suffering from gum disease, tooth decay, crooked or missing teeth, and other oral health issues.
From CaliDental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#6 Dentistry
1023 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
74/10085% of factors measured
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and services: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on reputation, review volume, recency, services and profile completeness.
- 5.0from 3 Google reviews
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#7 Thomas Frank, DDS
4101 Empire Dr #100, Bakersfield, CA 93309
74/100
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 525 Google reviews, 525 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 525 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
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In their words
Dr. Thomas Frank is passionate about your oral health care and overall well-being. We use the finest materials, the most advanced techniques, and the latest proven technologies to deliver exceptional dental care in a very personalized and comfortable manner. Our wide range of comprehensive and cosmetic dental services include veneers, smile rejuvenation, dental implants, gum recontouring, composites,and extensive preventative care. Tired of feeling tired? Not getting enough…
From Thomas Frank, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#8 Gateway Family Dentistry
13029 Stockdale Hwy #100, Bakersfield, CA 93314
73/100
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 343 Google reviews, 343 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 343 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
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In their words
If you and your family are in search of a great dentist in Bakersfield, CA, Dr. Padmaja Mutyala is here for you! Since opening our practice in 2012, Dr. Mutyala has used her skill, experience, and passion for dentistry to help patients of all ages enjoy healthy, confident smiles. Using a gentle touch and a personalized approach, she knows how to help patients feel relaxed and to help them understand their dental care needs.
From Gateway Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#9 Emergency Dental of Bakersfield
10209 Marco Polo Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93312, United States
73/10030% of factors measured
Ranked #9 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
- Emergency care
Hours
Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
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#10 Adept Dental Group
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #10 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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#11 Atalla Family Dentistry
3805 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #11 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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Book appointment at Atalla Family Dentistry Full profile (661) 324-1238
#12 California Dental Center: Carren Wilson MD
3400 Wible Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #12 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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#13 Clinica Sierra Vista - Lamont Children's Behavioral Health Center
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #13 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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#14 David Rudolph DDS MS PhD
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #14 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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#15 Dr. Glenn K. Berger, DDS
9901 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93312
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #15 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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#16 Dr. Sayeh Massoumi
1010 Calloway Dr Ste 200B, Bakersfield, CA 93312
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #16 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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#17 Foundation for Dental Care
5701 Truxtun Ave STE 100, Bakersfield, CA 93309
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #17 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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#18 Gentle Dental Panama
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #18 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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In their words
Are you looking for a Bakersfield dentist who can service your entire family? The Panama Wible Dedicated Dental location provides personalized family dentistry including: General dentistry Baby dentistry Children's dentistry Teen dentistry Orthodontics Root canals Endodontics Oral surgery Periodontics Emergency dentistry
From Gentle Dental Panama's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#19 Lai Felicia L DDS
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #19 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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#20 Lukens Terrance M DDS
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #20 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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In their words
Gentle Dentistry for the Whole Family! General Dentistry * Family Dentistry * Teeth Whitening *Cosmetic Dentistry * Full Digital X-rays * Dentures * Dental Veneers * Dental Implants * Composite Bonding: Chipped, broken, discolored or decayed teeth * Smile Makeovers * Full mouth reconstruction.
From Lukens Terrance M DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#21 Meril S. Modi, DDS
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #21 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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#22 O H Saekyu Dental Corporation
3232 Rio Mirada Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #22 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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#23 Rosedale Family Dentistry: Richardson Mark DDS
9600 Rosedale Hwy #A, Bakersfield, CA 93312
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #23 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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#24 Skilby La M
5208 Swaps Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93312
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #24 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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#25 Urfrig Gregory R DDS
9600 Rosedale Hwy #A, Bakersfield, CA 93312, United States
73/10015% of factors measured
Ranked #25 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.
Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
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All 194 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #194, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

Rank	Clinic	DR Score	Rating (reviews)	Evenings / weekends
26	Purdy Pediatric Dentistry	73	4.6★ (305)
27	Southwest Family Dentistry	72	4.8★ (838)	Sat
28	Kids' First Dentistry	72	4.8★ (277)
29	Laser Dental Bakersfield	72	4.9★ (160)	Sat
30	JUST FOR KIDS	71	4.8★ (355)	Sat
31	Apollonia Dental Center	71	4.7★ (605)	Evenings
32	River Lakes Dental Group and Orthodontics	71	4.5★ (587)	Evenings
33	Dr. Kenneth K. Khuu, DDS	71	5.0★ (17)
34	Mercy Plaza Dental Group	70	4.8★ (259)
35	Nineteenth St Dental Practice	70	5.0★ (13)
36	Smile Studios	70	4.8★ (577)
37	Admire Dental Bakersfield	70	5.0★ (114)	Sat
38	Crown Dental	70	4.7★ (294)	Evenings
39	Cosmetic Dentist, Dental Implants & Dentures by Bakersfield Smile Design \| Dr. Kenneth W Krauss DDS	69	4.8★ (589)
40	Precision Oral Surgeon & Dental Implants Bakersfield	69	4.8★ (453)
41	Rosedale Dental Studio	69	4.8★ (177)	Sat
42	1800 Dentist Bakersfield	69	5.0★ (2)	Evenings · Sat · Sun
43	Kern Kids Dental	68	4.8★ (161)
44	Ivan Medina-Martinez DDS	68	4.7★ (491)
45	Auburn Dental Center	68	4.9★ (314)
46	Micaehl Delia DDS	68	4.8★ (6)
47	Rodrigo Ayala DDS Inc.	67	4.5★ (458)
48	Kinder Pediatric Dental Bakersfield	67	4.6★ (439)
49	Bright Dental Care	67	4.8★ (180)
50	CaliDental Niles	67	4.4★ (598)
51	Riverwalk Dental Professionals	67	5.0★ (4)
52	Dentava	67		Evenings · Sat · Sun
53	Capital Dental Group	67		Evenings · Sat · Sun
54	Affordable Dental Care	67
55	Bakersfield Oral Surgery	67
56	California Dental Association	67
57	California dental Center	67
58	Clinica Sierra Vista East Bakersfield	67
59	Dentist	67
60	Dentistry Children Clinica Serria Vista	67
61	Dr. Sreelatha Yasalapu	67
62	Dr. Truong T. Nguyen, DDS	67
63	First Dental	67
64	Home Care Dental	67
65	Kaiser Arthur G DDS	67
66	Kern Dental Specialties	67
67	Kern Valley Dental: Lim Jhang H DDS	67
68	Muradyan Liana DDS	67
69	Queiroz Dental Inc	67
70	Saekyu Oh	67
71	Samir Shah	67
72	San Dimas Family Dentistry	67
73	Smile Dental: Tran Phuoc T L DDS	67
74	Sturz & Abby Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics	67
75	Verne Serge V DDS	67
76	Yong Eon Park	67
77	My Kids Happy Teeth	67	4.9★ (1,055)
78	Logan Family Dentistry	67	5.0★ (187)
79	San Dimas Dental Care	67	4.4★ (158)
80	Tanada-Lee Family Dental Care	67	4.8★ (264)
81	Gentle Dental Rosedale	66	4.3★ (323)
82	Western Dental & Orthodontics	66	4.1★ (670)	Sat
83	Altavas Dental Group: Dr. Myrna Altavas, D.D.S.	66	5.0★ (100)
84	Smyle Dental Bakersfield	66	4.9★ (850)
85	Forest Dental group	66	4.9★ (57)	Sat
86	Magic Smiles Dental & Orthodontics	66	4.9★ (36)	Sat
87	Trunkey Dental	66	4.9★ (493)
88	Dentist Finder Now	66	5.0★ (1)
89	Emergency Dentist Bakersfield Solutions	66	5.0★ (1)
90	Urgent Dentist Near You	66	5.0★ (1)
91	Bella Risa Dental	66	4.4★ (31)	Evenings
92	First Choice Dentistry - Dental Implants & Cosmetic Dentist Bakersfield	65	4.9★ (747)
93	Dr. Benjamin J. Lin, DMD	65	3.7★ (3)
94	Hacienda Kidz Dental	65	5.0★ (670)
95	Millenium Dental Center	65	4.3★ (664)
96	Premier Family Dentistry	65	4.5★ (32)	Evenings
97	Kids Dental Park	65	4.6★ (195)
98	Clinica Sierra Vista - Dental Clinic	64	4.1★ (35)	Evenings
99	Smile Dental	64	4.4★ (63)	Evenings
100	Dr. Le T. Nguyen, DDS	64	5.0★ (1)
101	William Sally S DDS	64	5.0★ (1)
102	All Smiles Dental, Peter M. Kim, DMD	64	4.7★ (86)
103	Bakersfield Dental Care	64	1.0★ (2)
104	Delgado's Dental Office	64	1.0★ (2)
105	Truxtun Family Dentistry	64	5.0★ (179)
106	Carlson Dentistry of Bakersfield	64	5.0★ (280)
107	Mt Vernon Dentistry	63	4.8★ (565)	Sat
108	Capital Dental Group - Chip Casteen, DDS	63		Evenings · Sat · Sun
109	Sunny Dental Bakersfield	63	4.8★ (261)
110	Western Dental & Orthodontics	63	4.3★ (1,048)	Sat
111	Bakersfield Kids' Dentistry and Orthodontics	63	4.3★ (157)
112	Rock Doc Dentistry	63	4.8★ (289)
113	Dr. Mazi Ghalambor New Image Dentistry	62	4.8★ (147)	Sat
114	Excel Dental Family Dentist	62	4.9★ (338)
115	Dr. Jay Patel DDS (Previously Dr. Bhaskar Joshi DDS)	62	4.6★ (36)
116	San Dimas Oral Surgery Center	62	4.4★ (352)	Sat
117	Norris Oral and Facial Surgery	62	4.9★ (373)
118	Omni Family Health \| California Avenue Health Center	62	4.2★ (114)
119	Toothworks of Bakersfield, Dentist and Orthodontist	62	4.8★ (385)
120	Sagepointe Dental	62	4.0★ (8)
121	Brimhall Dental Group	61	4.8★ (270)
122	North Bakersfield Dental	61	4.8★ (5)
123	Bakersfield Endodontics	61	4.3★ (32)
124	Great Smile Family Dentistry	61	4.3★ (27)
125	North Bakersfield Dental Office of Ching L. Lim, DMD & Wei-Chang Yeh DDS, Orthodontist	60	4.4★ (37)
126	Oildale Community Health Center: Priftakis Stephen L DDS	60	3.9★ (201)
127	Dental Depot	60	4.1★ (46)
128	James C. Ma DDS - Cosmetic & Orthodontics	60	4.9★ (251)
129	White Lane Family Dentistry	60	4.0★ (20)
130	Custom Dental	60	3.6★ (16)	Sat
131	Dentists of Bakersfield	59	4.4★ (309)
132	Apollonia Dental	59	4.6★ (80)
133	South H Dental	59	3.7★ (61)
134	Dr. Choon S. Park, DMD	59	4.7★ (35)
135	Midtown Family Dentistry	58	4.4★ (94)
136	Advanced Oral Surgery, Bakersfield	58	4.4★ (331)
137	Dr Jay Patel DDS	57	4.9★ (201)
138	Mary Janet Castillo Roldan, DDS	57	5.0★ (5)
139	Thomas D. Hall DDS	57	4.3★ (6)
140	Huang Arthur DDS - Valley Grace Dental	57		Evenings · Sat
141	Valley Grace Dental	57		Evenings · Sat
142	Ricks Family Orthodontics	57	5.0★ (102)
143	East Town Family Dentistry	57	3.2★ (18)
144	Gill Michael L DDS	56	5.0★ (3)
145	Clinica Sierra Vista - East Bakersfield Dental Center	55	3.2★ (64)
146	Comfort Dental Orthodontics	55	3.8★ (46)	Sat
147	Hometown Dental Care	55	4.3★ (53)	Evenings
148	Northwest Dental Arts	55	4.7★ (23)
149	Comfort Dental Family	55	5.0★ (1)
150	Pacific Dental Group	55	5.0★ (1)
151	Bakersfield Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics	54	4.5★ (93)
152	Wilson John C DDS	53	5.0★ (19)
153	Javier Central Valley Dental Clinic	53	4.0★ (24)
154	Dental Implants of Bakersfield	52	5.0★ (33)
155	Jim Peyton, DDS	52	5.0★ (15)
156	Dr.John Alexander DDS	52	4.6★ (9)
157	Breaux Aaron K DDS - The Smile Lounge	52	4.4★ (19)
158	Dr. James N. Clark, DDS	51	4.8★ (18)
159	Richard L Gapper, DDS	51	4.5★ (8)
160	Joseph M. Nunez, DDS, Inc.	51	5.0★ (8)
161	Dr. Michael A. Banducci, DDS	50	5.0★ (6)
162	All Kids Dental Surgery Center	50	3.6★ (108)
163	Richardson Mark DMD	50	4.9★ (9)
164	Rodriguez P Hiram DDS	48	4.3★ (6)
165	Maple Dental Clinic Bakersfield	47		Evenings · Sat · Sun
166	Marovia Smile Dentistry Bakersfield	47		Evenings · Sat · Sun
167	Mobile Dental Care, Smile Makers, Dr. Michelle Juanatas Bowens	47		Evenings · Sat · Sun
168	Stockdale Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics	47		Evenings
169	Five Star Dentistry: Abdul R. Alas, D.D.S.	47		Evenings
170	Bakersfield Dental Group and Orthodontics	47		Evenings
171	New Horizon Dental	47		Sat
172	Gosford Village Dental Group and Orthodontics	47		Evenings
173	THS Dentistry	46	5.0★ (1)
174	Smileland Dental	37
175	Gentle Dental Stockdale	37
176	Hacienda Dental	37
177	Royal Dental Care	37
178	Second Smile Denture Care	37
179	Salin Dentistry - Bakersfield Dentist	37
180	Dr. Dimitri Salin	37
181	Westchester Dental Arts	37
182	Dream Dental Care	33
183	STAR DENTAL GROUP	33
184	Nicole Chen	28
185	Western Dental & Orthodontics	27		Sat
186	Western Dental & Orthodontics	24		Sat
187	Dr. Ranjan Rajbanshi, DDS MS	24		Sat
188	Columbus Family Dentistry	24		Sat
189	Stephen M. Klein, DDS	17
190	Kern Valley Dental	17
191	Bellissima Dental	17
192	Blue Valley Dental	15
193	Bakersfield Digital Dentistry	8
194	Bakersfield Dentures and Implants	7

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Emergency Dental of Bakersfield

Highest-ranked of 4 Bakersfield clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #2 for emergency care, #9 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: 1800 Dentist Bakersfield (#42 overall)

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Purdy Pediatric Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 22 Bakersfield clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #26 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

Runner-up: Laser Dental Bakersfield (#29 overall)

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Southwest Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 159 Bakersfield clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #27 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Laser Dental Bakersfield (#29 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Bakersfield

CaliDental

Highest-ranked of 130 Bakersfield clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Southwest Family Dentistry (#27 overall)

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Southwest Family Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 124 Bakersfield clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #27 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Smile Studios (#36 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Bakersfield

Dr. Allen Tsai, DDS

Highest-ranked of 154 Bakersfield clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: De Souza Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Bakersfield

Dr. Allen Tsai, DDS

Highest-ranked of 124 Bakersfield clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: De Souza Dental (#2 overall)

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Service	Typical price (USD)	Basis
General Dentistry	$140–$420	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Teeth Cleaning	$105–$280	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Emergency Care	$140–$700	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Root Canal	$980–$1,960	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Tooth Extraction	$280–$980	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Wisdom Teeth Removal	$280–$980	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Dental Implants	$2,100–$8,400	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Invisalign	$4,900–$10,500	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Braces	$4,200–$9,800	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Dental Crowns	$1,120–$2,520	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Dentures	$1,400–$4,200	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Veneers	$1,260–$3,500	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Teeth Whitening	$280–$840	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Dental Bonding	$420–$840	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Cosmetic Fillings	$420–$840	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Cosmetic Dentistry	$700–$7,000	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California
Full Restoration	$21,000–$70,000	DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California

Emergency and weekend dentists in Bakersfield

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.

Emergency Dental of Bakersfield#9
Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
Emergency care · Evenings · Saturday · Sunday
1800 Dentist Bakersfield#42
Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
Emergency care · Evenings · Saturday · Sunday
Maple Dental Clinic Bakersfield#165
Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
Emergency care · Evenings · Saturday · Sunday
Marovia Smile Dentistry Bakersfield#166
Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
Emergency care · Evenings · Saturday · Sunday
Dr. Allen Tsai, DDS#1
Mon–Sun 6 AM–11 PM
Evenings · Saturday · Sunday
Call (661) 588-9499
Phillips and Jue Dental#4
Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Evenings
Call (661) 323-1500

How we ranked Bakersfield dentists

We scored 194 Bakersfield clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 68 were excluded (1 closed and 67 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
Factor	Weight	Computed from	In Bakersfield data
Reputation	45%	Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating	Measured
Review volume	15%	log10(review count) against the city maximum	Measured
Recency	10%	Share of reviews in the last 12 months	Measured
Access	15%	Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients	Measured
Services	10%	Services offered out of 17	Measured
Profile completeness	5%	Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos	Measured

Dentists in Bakersfield: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Bakersfield?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Bakersfield, CA is Dr. Allen Tsai, DDS (DR Score 80/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 350 Google reviews. It is open 7 days until 11 PM. De Souza Dental (#2) and Dr. Lam Trinh, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 194 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Bakersfield are open on Saturday?

31 of 194 Bakersfield dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dr. Allen Tsai, DDS (until 11 PM), CaliDental (until 3 PM) and Emergency Dental of Bakersfield (until 12 AM). 9 are also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Bakersfield?

4 Bakersfield clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Emergency Dental of Bakersfield (#9), 1800 Dentist Bakersfield (#42) and Maple Dental Clinic Bakersfield (#165). 24 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Bakersfield?

A dental cleaning in Bakersfield typically costs $105–$280 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Bakersfield?

Purdy Pediatric Dentistry is the highest-ranked Bakersfield clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #26 of 194 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 22 Bakersfield clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Bakersfield?

DentistsRanked lists 194 dental clinics in Bakersfield, CA, and 194 are ranked by DR Score. 31 post Saturday hours and 24 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 177 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Bakersfield

October 2026: DR Scores recalculated for 194 clinics.
October 2026: 67 duplicate listings merged.
October 2026: 1 closed clinic removed.

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Top 10 dentists in Bakersfield at a glance

The 194 best dentists in Bakersfield, ranked

#1 Dr. Allen Tsai, DDS

#2 De Souza Dental

#3 Dr. Lam Trinh, DDS

#4 Phillips and Jue Dental

#5 CaliDental

#6 Dentistry

#7 Thomas Frank, DDS

#8 Gateway Family Dentistry

#9 Emergency Dental of Bakersfield

#10 Adept Dental Group

#11 Atalla Family Dentistry

#12 California Dental Center: Carren Wilson MD

#13 Clinica Sierra Vista - Lamont Children's Behavioral Health Center

#14 David Rudolph DDS MS PhD

#15 Dr. Glenn K. Berger, DDS

#16 Dr. Sayeh Massoumi

#17 Foundation for Dental Care

#18 Gentle Dental Panama

#19 Lai Felicia L DDS

#20 Lukens Terrance M DDS

#21 Meril S. Modi, DDS

#22 O H Saekyu Dental Corporation

#23 Rosedale Family Dentistry: Richardson Mark DDS

#24 Skilby La M

#25 Urfrig Gregory R DDS