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Best Dentists in El Cerrito, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in El Cerrito: Dentist in El Cerrito, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 4

    Best for evenings and weekends: 3D Smiles, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM; ranked #4 of 40.

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40 El Cerrito clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 6 are open Saturdays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 3 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in El Cerrito at a glance

Top 10 dentists in El Cerrito at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dentist in El Cerrito73——Overall, Implants
2Endospecialists- Root Canal Specialist73———
3Rosita Law, D.D.S.73———
43D Smiles685.0★ (5)Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
5Access Dental Care67———
6Access Dental: Lazassani Frioozeh DDS67———
7Alan Liu67———
8Ansari Nelofer DDS67———
9Chen Thomas H DDS67———
10Dr. Beomsong Suh, DDS67———

The 40 best dentists in El Cerrito, ranked

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

  24. #24 El Cerrito Dental Care

    10321 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at El Cerrito Dental CareFull profile(510) 527-5944

  25. #25 Yu Raymond DDS

    10321 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Yu Raymond DDSFull profile(510) 527-5944

All 40 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Ford Dental47Sat
27Dr Bahrami’sDental Care47Sat
28Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
29Jennifer D Lee Inc43Evenings
30El Cerrito Dentistry, Ian Iwane DDS37
31Children's Dentistry - Nicholas Ching, D.D.S.,Inc.37
32Crown Dental Care37
33Linh Cao-Chan, D.D.S.37
34Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics33
35Dentists of El Cerrito Plaza33
36Lavassani Firoozeh DDS33
37Dukes Dawn M DDS28
38DENTISTRY15
39Dr. James Y. Tanaka, DDS15
40National Wellness Foundation: Hwang Victor K DDS15

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Best dentists in El Cerrito by need

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Best for emergency in El Cerrito

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

Best for kids in El Cerrito

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

Best for implants in El Cerrito

1

Dentist in El Cerrito

Highest-ranked of 34 El Cerrito clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Endospecialists- Root Canal Specialist (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in El Cerrito

22

Aubrey Barrett Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 35 El Cerrito clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #22 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: 3D Smiles (#4 overall)

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Best for root canal in El Cerrito

1

Dentist in El Cerrito

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

Runner-up: Endospecialists- Root Canal Specialist (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in El Cerrito

1

Dentist in El Cerrito

Highest-ranked of 34 El Cerrito clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Endospecialists- Root Canal Specialist (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in El Cerrito

1

Dentist in El Cerrito

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

Runner-up: Endospecialists- Root Canal Specialist (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in El Cerrito

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

How much does a dentist cost in El Cerrito?

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

How much does a dentist cost in El Cerrito?
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 Cerrito

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 Cerrito dentists

We scored 40 El Cerrito clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 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 El Cerrito 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

Dentists in El Cerrito: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in El Cerrito?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in El Cerrito, CA is Dentist in El Cerrito (DR Score 73/100). Endospecialists- Root Canal Specialist (#2) and Rosita Law, D.D.S. (#3) follow. We ranked 40 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in El Cerrito are open on Saturday?

6 of 40 El Cerrito dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are 3D Smiles (until 4 PM), El Cerrito Dental Care (until 7 PM) and Yu Raymond DDS (until 7 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 Cerrito?

No El Cerrito clinic lists emergency care, but 4 are open after 6 PM, led by 3D Smiles (#4) and El Cerrito Dental Care (#24). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in El Cerrito?

A dental cleaning in El Cerrito 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 Cerrito?

DentistsRanked lists 40 dental clinics in El Cerrito, CA, and 40 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 El Cerrito

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 40 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.

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