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Best Dentists in Imperial Beach, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Imperial Beach: Imperial Beach Pet Hospital, DR Score 67/100, open 7 days until 7 PM and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Imperial Beach Pet Hospital, open 7 days until 7 PM; ranked #1 of 12.

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12 Imperial Beach clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 has a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Imperial Beach at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Imperial Beach at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Imperial Beach Pet Hospital67—Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Evenings & weekends
2Chris Patton67———
3Dr. Manimanjari Mallempalli67———
4Imperial Beach Cosmetic and Family Dentistry53—Evenings · Sat—
5Imperial Beach Dental Group53—Evenings · Sat—
6Arnel R Mariano DDS503.0★ (17)Evenings—
7Dr. Steven Y. Luo, DDS37———
8Best Choice Denture Implants and Repair33———
9Contreras Luis a DDS33———
10Imperial Beach Health Center: Gonzalez Denise R MD28———

The 12 best dentists in Imperial Beach, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Imperial Beach

    #1 Imperial Beach Pet Hospital

    538 12th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

    67/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 1 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #4 Imperial Beach Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

    1340 Imperial Beach Blvd # 201, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 9 PM and Saturdays until 9 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #5 Imperial Beach Dental Group

    1340 Imperial Beach Blvd # 201, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #5 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 9 PM and Saturdays until 9 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Imperial Beach by need

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

Best for emergency in Imperial Beach

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

Best for kids in Imperial Beach

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

Best for implants in Imperial Beach

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Imperial Beach Pet Hospital

Highest-ranked of 10 Imperial Beach clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Chris Patton (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Imperial Beach

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Imperial Beach Pet Hospital

Highest-ranked of 8 Imperial Beach clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Chris Patton (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Imperial Beach

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Imperial Beach Pet Hospital

Highest-ranked of 8 Imperial Beach clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Chris Patton (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Imperial Beach

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Imperial Beach Pet Hospital

Highest-ranked of 10 Imperial Beach clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Chris Patton (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Imperial Beach

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Imperial Beach Pet Hospital

Highest-ranked of 8 Imperial Beach clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Chris Patton (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Imperial Beach

No Imperial Beach clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Imperial Beach?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Imperial Beach?
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 Imperial Beach

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 Imperial Beach dentists

We scored 12 Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Imperial Beach?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Imperial Beach, CA is Imperial Beach Pet Hospital (DR Score 67/100). It is open 7 days until 7 PM. Chris Patton (#2) and Dr. Manimanjari Mallempalli (#3) follow. We ranked 12 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Imperial Beach are open on Saturday?

3 of 12 Imperial Beach dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Imperial Beach Pet Hospital (until 5 PM), Imperial Beach Cosmetic and Family Dentistry (until 9 PM) and Imperial Beach Dental Group (until 9 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 Imperial Beach?

No Imperial Beach clinic lists emergency care, but 4 are open after 6 PM, led by Imperial Beach Pet Hospital (#1) and Imperial Beach Cosmetic and Family Dentistry (#4). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Imperial Beach?

A dental cleaning in Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach?

DentistsRanked lists 12 dental clinics in Imperial Beach, CA, and 12 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 12 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Imperial Beach

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 12 clinics.

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