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Best Dentists in El Centro, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in El Centro: Berenji Golnar S DDS, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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31 El Centro clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays and 1 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 El Centro at a glance

Top 10 dentists in El Centro at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Berenji Golnar S DDS67Overall, Implants
2Clock Tower Dental Care67—
3Dr. D. Brooks Hatori67—
4Dr. David Park67—
5Dr. Jerry M. Chalupnik, DDS67—
6Dr. Juan I. Vigil, DDS67—
7Dr. Pranab K. Dutt67—
8Dr. Richard Gutierrez67—
9Gisela Mora67—
10Innercare - El Centro67—

The 31 best dentists in El Centro, ranked

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

  1. 67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo has officially changed its name to Innercare. Innercare is a name that defines our model of care, putting patients at the forefront and building stronger relationships between patients and their clinical care teams. While our name has changed, our commitment to the communities in which we serve remains dedicated to providing excellent health care to all.

    From Innercare - El Centro's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #18 Nasrin Jahangiri Haghighi DDS

    444 S 8th St F, El Centro, CA 92243

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 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 10 AM–4 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #19 Western Dental & Orthodontics

    1450 N Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 4:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We make high quality dental care convenient and affordable at our Western Dental office located near you. Our friendly and experienced dental professionals provide a wide range of family dental services including orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dental care. Our general dentists, specialists and hygienists are all under one roof. Which means that treatment for implants, braces, or periodontal care can take place in the same office. Here, we gladly treat…

    From Western Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #21 Khorsand Dental Group

    2026 N Imperial Ave B, El Centro, CA 92243

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 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

    The Khorsand Dental Group standard is to always exceed all expectations with a guarantee on all workmanship and patient satisfaction. All work done under one roof with the absolute state of the art and latest technological breakthroughs in Dentistry. We have been voted the best dentist in the Imperial Valley by the readers of IV-Press, 5star google and Yelp reviewed. Our mission is to be the best at what we do and to provide the absolute best maxillofacial and dental care…

    From Khorsand Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #25 Innercare - El Centro Dental

    852 E Danenberg Dr, El Centro, CA 92243

    33/10030% 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 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo has officially changed its name to Innercare. Innercare is a name that defines our model of care, putting patients at the forefront and building stronger relationships between patients and their clinical care teams. While our name has changed, our commitment to the communities in which we serve remains dedicated to providing excellent health care to all.

    From Innercare - El Centro Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 31 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Best dentists in El Centro by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in El Centro

No El Centro clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in El Centro

No El Centro clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in El Centro

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Berenji Golnar S DDS

Highest-ranked of 31 El Centro clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Clock Tower Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in El Centro

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Berenji Golnar S DDS

Highest-ranked of 29 El Centro clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Clock Tower Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in El Centro

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Berenji Golnar S DDS

Highest-ranked of 29 El Centro clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Clock Tower Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in El Centro

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Berenji Golnar S DDS

Highest-ranked of 31 El Centro clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Clock Tower Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in El Centro

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Berenji Golnar S DDS

Highest-ranked of 29 El Centro clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Clock Tower Dental Care (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in El Centro

No El Centro clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in El Centro?

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

How much does a dentist cost in El Centro?
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 El Centro

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 El Centro dentists

We scored 31 El Centro clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 El Centro 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 El Centro: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in El Centro?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in El Centro, CA is Berenji Golnar S DDS (DR Score 67/100). Clock Tower Dental Care (#2) and Dr. D. Brooks Hatori (#3) follow. We ranked 31 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in El Centro are open on Saturday?

2 of 31 El Centro dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Nasrin Jahangiri Haghighi DDS (until 1 PM) and Western Dental & Orthodontics (until 4:30 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in El Centro?

No El Centro clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Imperial Dental Specialties (#30). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in El Centro?

A dental cleaning in El Centro 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 El Centro?

DentistsRanked lists 31 dental clinics in El Centro, CA, and 31 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 31 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for El Centro

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 31 clinics.