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Best Dentists in Cathedral City, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cathedral City: Palm Canyon Dental Office, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 6

    Best for evenings and weekends: Urgent Care Dentistry, open 7 days until 9 PM; ranked #6 of 38.

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38 Cathedral City clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 6 are open Saturdays, 3 on Sundays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Cathedral City at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Cathedral City at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Palm Canyon Dental Office73—Overall, Implants
2Sobero Ana M DDS73——
3SouthWest Dental73——
4Stonewall Medical Center73——
5Walter Snow, DDS73——
6Urgent Care Dentistry67Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends
7avaa dental67——
8Dental Arts Bldg.67——
9Dr. Ayman K. El Raheb, DDS67——
10Dr. Carl A. Pizzuti, DDS67——

The 38 best dentists in Cathedral City, ranked

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

  1. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    SouthWest Dental has been providing families in Cathedral City with friendly, comprehensive dental care since 1990. We specialize in dentistry including Invisalign, dentures and denture repair, crowns, fillings, conventional implants, mini implants, etc.

    From SouthWest Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Stonewall Medical Center provides quality and compassionate healthcare to the LGBTQ+ community and general patient population in the Coachella Valley. Our infectious disease specialists focus on patients with HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, and STIs. In addition, most of our specialists are able to provide transgender healthcare. We also provide PrEP and PEP as prevention to HIV, behavioral health, and dental services to the LGBTQ+ population. Stonewall Medical Center is part…

    From Stonewall Medical Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #20 M&I DENTAL LAB

    34400 Date Palm Dr suite q, Cathedral City, CA 92234, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days a week.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–12 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    M&I Dental Lab is based in Cathedral City, CA. We are a family owned dental laboratory providing you with removable full and partial dentures. We are known for our consistent and uncompromising standards, and that applies to every single case that comes through our door. No matter the complexity or the scope of the restoration, our highly trained team of experts is available to help you make the right choice in creating the greatest quality of work. Our lab provides a…

    From M&I DENTAL LAB's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #21 Cathedral Medical Clinic

    31755 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #22 Low Cost Health Clinics

    31755 Date Palm Dr STE M, Cathedral City, CA 92234, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #24 Cathedral City Family Medical

    34131 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #25 Desert Dental Alternatives

    69450 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Led by Cathedral City dentist Bruno Lemay, DDS, Desert Dental Alternatives offers comprehensive dentistry including smile makeovers, mini dental implants, dentures, & more! When you visit our office, your smile is our top priority. We strive to provide you with the most comprehensive treatment planning and modern dental care available in hopes of making certain that your smile gives you the comfort that total oral health demands. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!

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

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Best dentists in Cathedral City by need

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Best for emergency in Cathedral City

No Cathedral City clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Cathedral City

No Cathedral City clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Cathedral City

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Palm Canyon Dental Office

Highest-ranked of 38 Cathedral City clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sobero Ana M DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Cathedral City

1

Palm Canyon Dental Office

Highest-ranked of 33 Cathedral City clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sobero Ana M DDS (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Cathedral City →

Best for root canal in Cathedral City

1

Palm Canyon Dental Office

Highest-ranked of 33 Cathedral City clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sobero Ana M DDS (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Cathedral City →

Best for cosmetic in Cathedral City

1

Palm Canyon Dental Office

Highest-ranked of 38 Cathedral City clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sobero Ana M DDS (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Cathedral City →

Best for dentures & seniors in Cathedral City

1

Palm Canyon Dental Office

Highest-ranked of 33 Cathedral City clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sobero Ana M DDS (#2 overall)

Dentures in Cathedral City →

Best for budget & insurance in Cathedral City

No Cathedral City clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Cathedral City?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

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

Emergency and weekend dentists in Cathedral City

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.

How we ranked Cathedral City dentists

We scored 38 Cathedral City clinics 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 Cathedral City 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

Dentists in Cathedral City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Cathedral City?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Cathedral City, CA is Palm Canyon Dental Office (DR Score 73/100). Sobero Ana M DDS (#2) and SouthWest Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 38 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Cathedral City are open on Saturday?

6 of 38 Cathedral City dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Urgent Care Dentistry (until 9 PM), M&I DENTAL LAB (until 12 PM) and Cathedral Medical Clinic (until 2 PM). 3 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 Cathedral City?

No Cathedral City clinic lists emergency care, but 4 are open after 6 PM, led by Urgent Care Dentistry (#6) and Cathedral Medical Clinic (#21). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Cathedral City?

A dental cleaning in Cathedral City 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.

How many dentists are there in Cathedral City?

DentistsRanked lists 38 dental clinics in Cathedral City, CA, and 38 are ranked by DR Score. 6 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 38 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Cathedral City

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 38 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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