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Best Dentists in Gardena, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gardena: California Smile Dental Studio, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 27

    Best for kids and families: Dentist of Gardena, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #27 of 70.

  3. 29

    Best for evenings and weekends: Carson Dental Office, open evenings until 6:30 PM and Sundays until 6 PM; ranked #29 of 70.

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70 Gardena clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 21 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 7 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 8 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Gardena at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Gardena at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1California Smile Dental Studio73Overall, Implants
2Organika Dental73—
3A Best Care of Dentistry67—
4Alexander Lee67—
5Crenshaw Dental Clinic67—
6Dentistry67—
7Dr. Arvin R. Tounian, DDS67—
8Dr. Joseph Azizi, DMD67—
9Dr. L. Presley Buddenhagen67—
10Dr. Omid Barkhordar67—

The 70 best dentists in Gardena, ranked

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

Scores below: based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Gardena

    #1 California Smile Dental Studio

    73/100

    Ranked #1 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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    In their words

    California Smile Dental Studio has been serving leading esthetic clinicians and patients in California and abroad for 30+ years. Our dental studio provides the highest quality services and restorations. We utilize cutting-edge techniques and materials to guarantee our products meet and exceed our patients' esthetic demands and expectations. We aim to give our patients the California Smile: unique, artistic, natural. For more information, visit our website californiasmile.us!

    From California Smile Dental Studio's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 70 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #70, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Cornerstone Dental Art623.0★ (1)
27Dentist of Gardena604.2★ (474)Sat
28A Miracle Dental Group - Dr. Sara Shirazi, DDS585.0★ (82)
29Carson Dental Office57Evenings · Sun
30Brite Dental - David T. Dang, D.D.S. Inc57Evenings · Sat
31Gardena Dental Group57Evenings · Sat
32Dr. Teresa M. Avendano-Galvez, DMD53Evenings · Sat
33Family Dentist - Luke B. Lee, D.M.D.53Evenings · Sat
34Craig H Yamamoto DDS515.0★ (1)
35Orthodontics in Gardena515.0★ (8)Evenings
36Yamashiro Jeffrey DDS515.0★ (13)
37Wayne M Park, D.D.S.505.0★ (2)Evenings · Sat
38Dr. Michael K. Dote, DDS495.0★ (5)Sat
39Gardena Dental Care47Sat
40Gardena Orthodontics47Sat
41Brite Kids Dental47Sat
42Victor Negrete DDS47Sat
43Rosedale Dental47Sat
44Gardena Dental office47Sat
45Gardena PARK Dental Care47Sat
46Dr. Jaechan Park, DDS47Sat
47Gerger Dentistry47Sat
48Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
49California Dental Group Gardena43Sat
50GOOD NEIGHBOR DENTISTRY43Sat
51Healthy Smiles 4 Ever - Dr. Afshin Doostan37
52Plaza Dental Specialty Group37
53Healthy Smiles Premier Dental37
54Guadalupana Dental37
55Harry Kim DDS INC.37
56Peng Dental Care: W. Felix Peng, DDS37
57Dr. Chia Huang Fu, DDS34Sat · Sun
58Redondo Oral & Maxillofacial33
59City Dental Center33
60Torrance Dentist DDS33
61Beket Sol17Sat
62Crystal Ridge Dental15
63Dr. John Yoo15
64Hedayati Shahram DDS15
65Kawazoe Neal DDS15
66Union Dental Gardena15
67Uyeda Gary DDS15
68김재찬치과의원15
69Simply Smiles Dental Care14
70Calismiles5

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Best dentists in Gardena by need

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Best for emergency in Gardena

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

Best for kids in Gardena

27

Dentist of Gardena

Highest-ranked of 1 Gardena clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #27 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 4 PM.

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Best for implants in Gardena

1

California Smile Dental Studio

Highest-ranked of 54 Gardena clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Organika Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Gardena

27

Dentist of Gardena

Highest-ranked of 53 Gardena clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #3 for invisalign and #27 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Orthodontics in Gardena (#35 overall)

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Best for root canal in Gardena

1

California Smile Dental Studio

Highest-ranked of 51 Gardena clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Organika Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Gardena

1

California Smile Dental Studio

Highest-ranked of 53 Gardena clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Organika Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Gardena

1

California Smile Dental Studio

Highest-ranked of 51 Gardena clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Organika Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Gardena

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

How much does a dentist cost in Gardena?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Gardena?
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 Gardena

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 Gardena dentists

We scored 70 Gardena clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 4 were excluded (4 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 Gardena 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 Gardena: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Gardena?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Gardena, CA is California Smile Dental Studio (DR Score 73/100). Organika Dental (#2) and A Best Care of Dentistry (#3) follow. We ranked 70 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Gardena are open on Saturday?

21 of 70 Gardena dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dentist of Gardena (until 4 PM), Brite Dental - David T. Dang, D.D.S. Inc (until 3 PM) and Gardena Dental Group (until 3 PM). 2 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 Gardena?

No Gardena clinic lists emergency care, but 7 are open after 6 PM, led by Carson Dental Office (#29) and Brite Dental - David T. Dang, D.D.S. Inc (#30). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Gardena?

A dental cleaning in Gardena 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 Gardena?

Dentist of Gardena is the highest-ranked Gardena clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #27 of 70 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. 1 Gardena clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Gardena?

DentistsRanked lists 70 dental clinics in Gardena, CA, and 70 are ranked by DR Score. 21 post Saturday hours and 7 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 67 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Gardena

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 70 clinics.
  2. : 4 duplicate listings merged.

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