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Best Dentists in Indio, CA (2026)

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

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52 Indio clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 3 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Indio at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Indio at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Urgent Dentist73Overall, Implants
2Angelou Nikola DDS67—
3Anthony T. Velasquez DDS67—
4Complete Family Dentistry67—
5Dason Sam DDS67—
6Davidowitz Morris DDS67—
7Dental Plus Office67—
8Djavan Wharton-Lake67—
9Dr. Hadi Youssef67—
10Dr. Lawrence L. Tran, DDS67—

The 52 best dentists in Indio, 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.

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Best dentists in Indio by need

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

Best for emergency in Indio

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

Best for kids in Indio

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

Best for implants in Indio

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Urgent Dentist

Highest-ranked of 44 Indio clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Angelou Nikola DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Indio

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Dr. Frank Hernandez

Highest-ranked of 43 Indio clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #26 for invisalign and #27 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Urgent Dentist (#1 overall)

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Best for root canal in Indio

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Urgent Dentist

Highest-ranked of 42 Indio clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Angelou Nikola DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Indio

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Urgent Dentist

Highest-ranked of 44 Indio clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Angelou Nikola DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Indio

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Urgent Dentist

Highest-ranked of 42 Indio clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Angelou Nikola DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Indio

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

How much does a dentist cost in Indio?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Indio?
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 Indio

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 Indio dentists

We scored 52 Indio clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 Indio 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 Indio: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Indio?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Indio, CA is Urgent Dentist (DR Score 73/100). Angelou Nikola DDS (#2) and Anthony T. Velasquez DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 52 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Indio are open on Saturday?

3 of 52 Indio dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Gentle Dental Indio (until 3 PM), Western Dental & Orthodontics (until 4:30 PM) and Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics (until 4 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 Indio?

No Indio clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Super Smiles - Michael A. Meraz DDS, Randolph R. Meraz, DDS (#29). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Indio?

A dental cleaning in Indio 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 Indio?

DentistsRanked lists 52 dental clinics in Indio, CA, and 52 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 51 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Indio

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 52 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.