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Best Dentists in Lincoln, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Lincoln: Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy, DR Score 77/100, open 7 days until 12 AM and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 39.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 39.

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39 Lincoln clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Lincoln at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Lincoln at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy77Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Gugale Monika DDS73——
3Placer Smiles Pediatric Dentistry73——
4Behniwal Amandeep DDS67——
5Chelsea Glissman67——
6Coffelt Douglas DDS67——
7Dental Specialists67——
8Dentist67——
9Dr. Binh Tran67——
10Dr. Irene Hermo67——

The 39 best dentists in Lincoln, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Lincoln

    #1 Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy

    825 Twelve Bridges Dr Suite 55, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States

    77/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy prepares graduates to work as a well-trained dental assistant in as little as 10 weeks. Students learn in a real dental office, with real dentists, real dental equipment, and real patients. It is truly a hands-on learning experience.

    From Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #3 Placer Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

    620 Twelve Bridges Dr Suite 120, Lincoln, CA 95648

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We are a Pediatric Dental office offering comprehensive dental care to children from the 0 to 18 years. We provide check-ups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, space maintainers, and laughing gas in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. We are establishing in Spring 2023. Dr. Gonzalez has been providing dental care to children in the Greater Sacramento area for several years and is excited to be starting his private dental practice in Lincoln. Scheduling will be available…

    From Placer Smiles Pediatric Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #23 Tooth Spa Dentistry

    831 Sterling Pkwy #130, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #24 Caring Tree Children's Dentistry

    150 Gateway Dr, Lincoln, CA 95648, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 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–Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Caring Tree Children’s Dentistry provides comprehensive dental services for toddlers, children and adolescents in Lincoln and Grass Valley, CA. Our goal is to improve the oral health of your children and help instill healthy habits to carry with them for life. From regular cleanings and exams to general and restorative services, our skill, technology, and gentle approach helps kids feel more relaxed at the dentist.

    From Caring Tree Children's Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #25 Crawford Orthodontics

    2295 Fieldstone Dr #260, Lincoln, CA 95648

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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Best dentists in Lincoln by need

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Best for emergency in Lincoln

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Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy

Highest-ranked of 1 Lincoln clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #1 for emergency care, #1 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in Lincoln

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

Best for implants in Lincoln

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Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy

Highest-ranked of 39 Lincoln clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gugale Monika DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Lincoln

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Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy

Highest-ranked of 37 Lincoln clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gugale Monika DDS (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Lincoln →

Best for root canal in Lincoln

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Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy

Highest-ranked of 37 Lincoln clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gugale Monika DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Lincoln

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Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy

Highest-ranked of 39 Lincoln clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gugale Monika DDS (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Lincoln →

Best for dentures & seniors in Lincoln

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Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy

Highest-ranked of 37 Lincoln clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Gugale Monika DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Lincoln

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lincoln?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Lincoln?
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 Lincoln

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 Lincoln dentists

We scored 39 Lincoln clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Lincoln?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Lincoln, CA is Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy (DR Score 77/100). It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Gugale Monika DDS (#2) and Placer Smiles Pediatric Dentistry (#3) follow. We ranked 39 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Lincoln are open on Saturday?

4 of 39 Lincoln dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy (until 12 AM), Citadel Dental (until 5 PM) and Tooth Spa Dentistry (until 2:30 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 Lincoln?

1 Lincoln clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Lincoln Dental Assisting Academy (#1). 1 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Lincoln?

A dental cleaning in Lincoln 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 Lincoln?

DentistsRanked lists 39 dental clinics in Lincoln, CA, and 39 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 39 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Lincoln

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 39 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.