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Best Dentists in Lemon Grove, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Lemon Grove: Cregg Cathy, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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19 Lemon Grove clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Lemon Grove at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Lemon Grove at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Cregg Cathy67—Overall, Implants
2Jean Emile Piansay67——
3Masheil Zakariya67——
4Smile Burst Dentistry: Toma David DDS67——
5Iris Dental47Sat—
6Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat—
7Lemon Grove Dental Care: Randall J. Sulzer, DDS37——
8Lemon Grove Family Health Center37——
9Smile Burst Dentistry37——
10Wong Ham Sang DDS37——

The 19 best dentists in Lemon Grove, ranked

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

  6. #6 Western Dental & Orthodontics

    7046 Broadway Ln, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

    43/10030% 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–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Western Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(619) 419-1298
    In their words

    We make high quality dental care convenient and affordable at our Western Dental office located near you. Our friendly and experienced dental professionals provide a wide range of family dental services including orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dental care. Our general dentists, specialists and hygienists are all under one roof. Which means that treatment for implants, braces, or periodontal care can take place in the same office. Here, we gladly treat…

    From Western Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Lemon Grove by need

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

Best for emergency in Lemon Grove

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

Best for kids in Lemon Grove

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

Best for implants in Lemon Grove

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Cregg Cathy

Highest-ranked of 17 Lemon Grove clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Jean Emile Piansay (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Lemon Grove

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Cregg Cathy

Highest-ranked of 17 Lemon Grove clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Jean Emile Piansay (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Lemon Grove

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Cregg Cathy

Highest-ranked of 17 Lemon Grove clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Jean Emile Piansay (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Lemon Grove

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Cregg Cathy

Highest-ranked of 17 Lemon Grove clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Jean Emile Piansay (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Lemon Grove

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Cregg Cathy

Highest-ranked of 17 Lemon Grove clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Jean Emile Piansay (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Lemon Grove

No Lemon Grove clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Lemon Grove?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lemon Grove?
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 Lemon Grove

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 Lemon Grove dentists

We scored 19 Lemon Grove clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 duplicate listings). 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 Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Lemon Grove?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Lemon Grove, CA is Cregg Cathy (DR Score 67/100). Jean Emile Piansay (#2) and Masheil Zakariya (#3) follow. We ranked 19 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Lemon Grove are open on Saturday?

2 of 19 Lemon Grove dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Iris Dental (until 3 PM) and Western Dental & Orthodontics (until 4:30 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.

How much is a dental cleaning in Lemon Grove?

A dental cleaning in Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove?

DentistsRanked lists 19 dental clinics in Lemon Grove, CA, and 19 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 19 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Lemon Grove

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 19 clinics.
  2. : 3 duplicate listings merged.

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