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Best Dentists in Encinitas, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Encinitas: Dental Solutions of Encinitas: Dr. Sherry Vakilian, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 6

    Best for kids and families: Coastalview Family Dental Clinic, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #6 of 63.

  3. 26

    Best for evenings and weekends: Emergency Dental, open 7 days until 10 PM; ranked #26 of 63.

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63 Encinitas clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 6 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 6 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 10 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Encinitas at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Encinitas at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dental Solutions of Encinitas: Dr. Sherry Vakilian, DDS73——Overall, Invisalign & braces
2Dental Specialty Associates73———
3Dr. Mark T. Galli, DDS73———
4Encinitas Dental Group: Dr John C. Davis73———
5Encinitas Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics73———
6Coastalview Family Dental Clinic705.0★ (60)SatKids, Implants
7Maricela M. Simmons, D.D.S.684.9★ (149)——
832 Art of Dentistry67———
9Dr. Jeffery Schaefer67———
10Dr. Michael Chan67———

The 63 best dentists in Encinitas, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Encinitas

    #1 Dental Solutions of Encinitas: Dr. Sherry Vakilian, DDS

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 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

    Book appointment at Dental Solutions of Encinitas: Dr. Sherry Vakilian, DDSFull profile
    In their words

    We are a dental office located in Encinitas. We believe that discovering causes provides longer lasting solutions. Dentistry is our passion and we treat our patients like family. Our practice is devoted to comprehensive and preventative patient care through routine maintenance and check-ups.

    From Dental Solutions of Encinitas: Dr. Sherry Vakilian, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Encinitas Dental Group: Dr John C. Davis

    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

    Book appointment at Encinitas Dental Group: Dr John C. DavisFull profile
    In their words

    Encinitas Dental Group is an independent, locally owned, dental practice- specializing in preventative, restorative and cosmetic dental care in Encinitas, CA. Dr John C Davis grew up in Encinitas and returned home after obtaining his DDS and serving in the United States Navy.

    From Encinitas Dental Group: Dr John C. Davis's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 63 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #63, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Emergency Dental47Evenings · Sat · Sun
27Carlos Chong Dentistry: Chong Carlos DDS47Sat
28Steve B. Horne, DDS - Encinitas, CA47Evenings
29Willes Dental47Sat
30Dr. Dena - San Diego Premier Dental Group47Sat
31AllNew Dental47Sat
32Purely Dental Encinitas: Marisela Sinclair, DDS, James D. Salazar DDS.43Evenings
33Edward B. Coffey, DDS MS - Encinitas Dental Art43Evenings
34Encinitas Dental Implant Institute43Evenings
35McElroy Smiles By Design37
36Camino Dental Group37
37Dr. Nicole Vane, DMD37
38Encinitas Dental Designs37
39Encinitas Dental Center37
40Dr. Kent Lau DDS37
41Dr. Omer Anisso, DDS37
42La Costa Dental Group37
43Encinitas Cosmetic Dentistry37
44Moonlight Beach Dental37
45All Smiles Dental Studio37
46Encinitas Dental Wellness37
47Encinitas Periodontics & Dental Implants37
48Breeze Family Dental Encinitas37
49Cliffside Family Dentistry of Encinitas - Dr. Justin Smith37
50Purely Dental - Encinitas37
51Sinclair Smiles - Encinitas37
52Greg Skeens D.D.S.37
53Millennium Dental Implants Encinitas. Emergency Dentistry CA. Dr.Baha37
54Christina Thompson, DMD37
55Ablantis Dental37
56Integrative Dentistry of San Diego37
57Phuong K Tran DDS Inc, New Leaf Dentistry37
58San Dieguito Dental Center37
59Michael L. Myers, DDS33
60Trang T. Chesler, DDS33
61Pacific Dental Center27Evenings
62Encinitas Ranch Dentistry17
63La Jolla Pacific15

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Best dentists in Encinitas by need

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Best for emergency in Encinitas

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

Best for kids in Encinitas

6

Coastalview Family Dental Clinic

Highest-ranked of 1 Encinitas clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #6 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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Best for implants in Encinitas

6

Coastalview Family Dental Clinic

Highest-ranked of 56 Encinitas clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #6 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Encinitas Oral Surgery (#21 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Encinitas

1

Dental Solutions of Encinitas: Dr. Sherry Vakilian, DDS

Highest-ranked of 49 Encinitas clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Specialty Associates (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Encinitas

23

Dental Solutions of Encinitas

Highest-ranked of 50 Encinitas clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #6 for root canal and #23 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Solutions of Encinitas: Dr. Sherry Vakilian, DDS (#1 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Encinitas

1

Dental Solutions of Encinitas: Dr. Sherry Vakilian, DDS

Highest-ranked of 55 Encinitas clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Specialty Associates (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Encinitas

1

Dental Solutions of Encinitas: Dr. Sherry Vakilian, DDS

Highest-ranked of 49 Encinitas clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dental Specialty Associates (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Encinitas

No Encinitas clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Encinitas?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Encinitas?
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 Encinitas

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 Encinitas dentists

We scored 63 Encinitas clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Encinitas 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 Encinitas: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Encinitas?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Encinitas, CA is Dental Solutions of Encinitas: Dr. Sherry Vakilian, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Dental Specialty Associates (#2) and Dr. Mark T. Galli, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 63 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Encinitas are open on Saturday?

6 of 63 Encinitas dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Coastalview Family Dental Clinic (until 2 PM), Emergency Dental (until 10 PM) and Carlos Chong Dentistry: Chong Carlos DDS (until 2 PM). 1 is 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 Encinitas?

No Encinitas clinic lists emergency care, but 6 are open after 6 PM, led by Emergency Dental (#26) and Steve B. Horne, DDS - Encinitas, CA (#28). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Encinitas?

A dental cleaning in Encinitas 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 Encinitas?

Coastalview Family Dental Clinic is the highest-ranked Encinitas clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #6 of 63 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. 1 Encinitas clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Encinitas?

DentistsRanked lists 63 dental clinics in Encinitas, CA, and 63 are ranked by DR Score. 6 post Saturday hours and 6 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is dental implants, at 56 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Encinitas

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 63 clinics.

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