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Best Dentists in Hercules, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Hercules: Dr. Brisbain Pucan, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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15 Hercules clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 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 Hercules at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Hercules at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Brisbain Pucan67—Overall, Implants
2Elmer De Leon67——
3PARK LAKE DENTAL PRACTICE Maria Carpio DDS67——
4Smile Dental: Masanzkay Mencie D DDS67——
5My Dentist- Ashley Huong Ho, DMD47Sat—
6Smile Dental47Sat—
7Park Lake Dental47Evenings—
8North Shore Dental47Sat—
9Hercules Dental Care43Sat—
10Vincent T. Chen, DDS37——

The 15 best dentists in Hercules, ranked

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

  1. #5 My Dentist- Ashley Huong Ho, DMD

    500 Alfred Nobel Dr Suite 165, Hercules, CA 94547, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 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–5:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #6 Smile Dental

    500 Alfred Nobel Dr STE 145, Hercules, CA 94547

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 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 closed · Tue–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Smile Dental has always enjoyed providing our patients with quality care. We believe in building personal & professional relationships with our patients so that they feel valued and comfortable. New patients and existing patients alike can be confident that our service will never fail to reach their expectations.

    From Smile Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #7 Park Lake Dental

    1572 Sycamore Ave Suite G, Hercules, CA 94547, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 9:30 AM–6:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–1 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As your dentist in Hercules, our mission is to create and preserve healthy smiles that last a lifetime for our patients and their families. By combining state-of-the-art technology with the most effective and proven methods of treatment, our experienced professional team will help you to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile! Our treatment plans are tailored to achieve optimal oral health and to fulfill the cosmetic smile goals of every patient. Providing precise dental…

    From Park Lake Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #8 North Shore Dental

    500 Alfred Nobel Dr #240, Hercules, CA 94547, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–3 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–3 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #13 Gretchen Gadwood, DDS

    500 Alfred Nobel Dr STE 155, Hercules, CA 94547, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    I am a General Dentist who cares for the total family from 2 years old to 100+ years old with compassion and integrity. Your safety and comfort are a top priority in our dental practice while providing you with quality dental care. My team and I look forward to hearing from you!

    From Gretchen Gadwood, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #14 The Dental Center of Hercules: Lovely Manlapaz Teodoro, DDS

    844 Willow Ave Suite #A6, Hercules, CA 94547

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Highly experienced dentist, Lovely Manlapaz Teodoro, DDS, and her staff provides excellent dental care. "Improving our patients' oral health is our number one priority". We focus on a comprehensive dental care using state of the art dental technology. "As a fee for service dental practice, we are a non-contracted dental practice, free from various restrictions and mandates imposed by dental insurances focused only on improving their loss ratio and not patient care".

    From The Dental Center of Hercules: Lovely Manlapaz Teodoro, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Hercules by need

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

Best for emergency in Hercules

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

Best for kids in Hercules

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

Best for implants in Hercules

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Dr. Brisbain Pucan

Highest-ranked of 15 Hercules clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Elmer De Leon (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Hercules

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Dr. Brisbain Pucan

Highest-ranked of 15 Hercules clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Elmer De Leon (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Hercules →

Best for root canal in Hercules

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Dr. Brisbain Pucan

Highest-ranked of 15 Hercules clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Elmer De Leon (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Hercules →

Best for cosmetic in Hercules

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Dr. Brisbain Pucan

Highest-ranked of 15 Hercules clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Elmer De Leon (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Hercules →

Best for dentures & seniors in Hercules

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Dr. Brisbain Pucan

Highest-ranked of 15 Hercules clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Elmer De Leon (#2 overall)

Dentures in Hercules →

Best for budget & insurance in Hercules

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

How much does a dentist cost in Hercules?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Hercules?
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 Hercules

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 Hercules dentists

We scored 15 Hercules 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 Hercules 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 Hercules: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Hercules?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Hercules, CA is Dr. Brisbain Pucan (DR Score 67/100). Elmer De Leon (#2) and PARK LAKE DENTAL PRACTICE Maria Carpio DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 15 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Hercules are open on Saturday?

4 of 15 Hercules dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are My Dentist- Ashley Huong Ho, DMD (until 4:30 PM), Smile Dental (until 4:30 PM) and North Shore Dental (until 2 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 Hercules?

No Hercules clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Park Lake Dental (#7). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Hercules?

A dental cleaning in Hercules 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 Hercules?

DentistsRanked lists 15 dental clinics in Hercules, CA, and 15 are ranked by DR Score. 4 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 15 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Hercules

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 15 clinics.