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Best Dentists in Oakland, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Oakland: Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, DR Score 77/100, open 7 days until 12 AM and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 1

    Best for same-day emergencies: Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 178.

  3. 18

    Best for kids and families: Redwood Pediatric Dentistry of Oakland, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #18 of 178.

  4. 1

    Best for evenings and weekends: Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 178.

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178 Oakland clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 48 are open Saturdays, 15 on Sundays and 20 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 10 list emergency care. 94 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Oakland at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Oakland at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland77—Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Dragon Dental73———
3Elegant Smiles Dental Center73———
4Franklin Dental Care - Oakland73———
5Lake Merritt Dental73———
6Oakland Eco Dental73———
7Oakland Dental Implant Center684.8★ (282)Evenings · SatImplants
8Urgent Dental Help675.0★ (5)——
9Asian Health Services - Dental67———
10Bay Area Dental Specialty Group67———

The 178 best dentists in Oakland, ranked

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

  1. 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

  2. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 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

    Are you looking for a dentist in Oakland, CA, or a dentist near you in surrounding locations, including Berkeley, Emeryville & Alameda? Franklin Dental Care, the dentist office near you is renowned for offering top-notch general and cosmetic dentistry services. Each dentist practicing here is a trained professional who uses the latest technology, equipment, and techniques to offer quality services to all patients.

    From Franklin Dental Care - Oakland's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 178 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #178, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Gregory A. Young, DDS634.8★ (78)
27Total Health Dental Care - Rotunda Specialty Center634.6★ (334)
28Trevor M Fujinaka, DDS, MSD635.0★ (618)
29Bossett Charles E DDS634.9★ (404)
30Endospecialists- Root Canal Specialist634.9★ (213)Sat
31Image Orthodontics - Oakland624.9★ (751)
32EndoCare Group624.7★ (219)Sat
33Dr. Draak Davis Family Dental.624.9★ (8)Evenings · Sat · Sun
34Bay Area Dental624.9★ (341)
35Neshat Nina Rezai DDS614.5★ (17)Evenings · Sat · Sun
36Dr. Brian Trinh DDS614.6★ (10)
37Harmony Whole Person Oral Healthcare614.6★ (91)
38Lavorini Dental Care614.8★ (92)Sat
39Western Dental Center: Jamsandekar Priyadarshi DDS601.4★ (9)Evenings · Sat · Sun
40Rockridge Dental Studio, Lindsey Koida, DDS605.0★ (34)Sat
41Sharon L. Albright, D.D.S., Inc.604.9★ (295)
42Lakeshore Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialist605.0★ (134)
43Oakland - Alameda Endodontics605.0★ (177)
44Highland Hospital603.2★ (594)Evenings · Sat · Sun
45Welcome Orthodontics604.8★ (41)Sat
46Montclair Orthodontics594.9★ (38)
47Alameda Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics - Oakland594.9★ (254)
48Dale M Jeong DMD594.5★ (8)
49Eastlake Family Dentistry595.0★ (61)Sat
50Contemporary Periodontics & Dental Implants584.9★ (119)
51Pacific Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Center584.9★ (178)
52Advanced Dental Concepts of Oakland584.6★ (390)
53Little Gold Fish Children’s Dentistry584.9★ (152)
54The Orthodontic Center584.8★ (156)
55Amores Arlene DDS585.0★ (7)
56Dr. Rong D. Lu, DMD584.6★ (10)Sat
57Dr. Timothy H. Han, DDS574.8★ (165)
58Montclair Smile Design574.8★ (200)
59All New Smiles • Joshua B. Bernstein, DDS • Cosmetic Dentist Oakland • Sedation Dentistry • Invisalign Clear Braces574.9★ (39)
60Total Health Dental Care - Piedmont, CA574.6★ (269)
61Ahmed Zahid H DDS: Braces Center575.0★ (4)
62The Dental Touch Oakland57Evenings · Sat
63Oakland Green Dental57Evenings · Sat
64Montclair Dental Care57Evenings · Sat
65Total Health Dental Care - Temescal Office, Oakland574.6★ (118)
66East Bay Periodontics and Implant Dentistry in Oakland565.0★ (60)
67Smart Start Dental564.3★ (155)Sat
68Ciao Smiles565.0★ (1)
69Jose Patino Inc565.0★ (3)
70Enhance Oral Surgery561.0★ (2)
71Lakeshore Family Dentistry564.4★ (27)
72T. Booth Haley DDS565.0★ (23)
73Joanne V. Lagos, DDS, MSPH554.8★ (49)
74Eric Lim555.0★ (12)Sat
75John T. Noble, DDS554.9★ (8)Sat
76Oakland City Dental: Dahab Gaime, DDS554.7★ (63)
77Total Health Dental Care - Grand Avenue, Oakland554.5★ (115)
78Dentistry For Children553.5★ (2)
79Hillside View Orthodontics by Ikeda + Righellis554.8★ (23)
80Affordable Dentures Solutions545.0★ (2)Sat
81Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics - Oakland, CA544.1★ (332)
82Dr. Huey Pierce Madison,II, D.D.S.,P.C.544.8★ (49)
83Adult Day Services Network-Alameda: Naik Deepa M DDS545.0★ (1)
84Jones III Earl DDS545.0★ (1)
85Oakland Dental Group545.0★ (6)Sat
86Dr. Rosa R. Huie, DDS53Evenings
87Total Health Dental Care53Sat · Sun
88Leslie Hata, DDS535.0★ (4)
89Total Health Dental Care in Oakland CA534.6★ (57)
90Fung Harold DDS534.3★ (6)Sat
91Wong Gordon DDS534.3★ (6)Sat
92Kaiser Permanente Medical Center: Nelson Elizabeth DDS535.0★ (1)
93Dr. Harry Lin, DDS534.0★ (8)Sat
94Alex McDonald, PhD, DDS, Inc.524.5★ (22)
95Union Dental524.2★ (30)
96Geraldine Lim, DDS & Eric Yabu, DDS, Inc.514.8★ (17)
97Carol A. Wada, DDS514.6★ (11)
98Dr. Elisa L. Kuo, DDS504.3★ (3)Sat
99Sam Y. Wong, DDS504.9★ (13)
100Dr. James Sweeney III, DDS504.7★ (12)
101Sherin M Yuan DDS504.6★ (11)
102Dennis Guest D.D.S505.0★ (8)
103Kenneth G. Louie, DDS505.0★ (6)
104Wainwright Clifford DDS493.7★ (28)
105West Oakland Health Center: Smith Merritt DDS495.0★ (1)Evenings
106Nice Dental: Wang Shiyu DDS495.0★ (5)
107Peterson Caroline A DDS494.3★ (6)
108City Dental484.3★ (6)
109Apostolou Vasiliki DDS485.0★ (3)
110Laurel Dental Tooth47Evenings · Sat · Sun
111These hands47Evenings · Sat · Sun
112Golden Robert C DDS474.0★ (3)
113Unica Dental47Sat
114Uptown Dental - Christopher Thomas D.D.S.47Sat
115TLC Dental47Evenings
116H P Dental47Sat
117Oakland CT Dental47Sat
118Bruce Gretchen J DDS474.0★ (3)
119Aquino Romeo R DDS465.0★ (1)
120Clinica Alta Vista-Teen Clinic: Dutton Franziska K DDS464.0★ (1)
121Laurel Smile Dentistry43Sat
122LuxuryGloSmiles39Evenings · Sat · Sun
123Summit Dental Care37Evenings · Sat
124East Bay Family Dentistry37
125East Oakland Health Center37
126Newbury Dental37
127Oakland Smile Dentistry37
128Daniel Nam, DDS & Associates37
129NextGen Dentistry37
130Oakland Orthodontic Specialty Center37
131Eso Dental, Allen Hoang, DDS37
132Willie Woo, DDS37
133Montclair Dental Group37
134Denture Care Services35Evenings · Sat · Sun
135TDL Dental Group33
136Oakland Dental Care - Danesh Bastani, DDS & Associates33
137Pacific Dental Group33
138Rockridge Dental33
139Oakland Dental Associates33
140USCG Dental33
141iSmile Dental33
142Healthy Smile Dental Care33
143Unlimited Smiles, Moheb DMD INC33
144Breeze Smile Dental | Dentist Solutions27Sat · Sun
145CuroSmile Dental Care27Sat · Sun
146Novus Care Dental Clinic27Sat · Sun
147Downing Virginia27Sat · Sun
148La Clinica Fruitvale Dental27Sat
149Western Dental & Orthodontics24Sat
150Welcome Kids Dental17Sat
151Mills Neighborhood Dental17Sat
152Homero A. Mak DDS, Inc.17Evenings
153ASEAN Health15
154Auyoung Kelvin DDS15
155Beacon Valley Dental15
156Carlos Garcia Dental15
157Children's Hospital & Research: Le Mary C DDS15
158Cosmetic Dentist SF15
159Dr. John W. Gaines, DDS15
160Dr. Nga L. Do, DDS15
161Dr. Robert H. Hay, DDS15
162Dr.Lu dental office Oakland15
163Eastmont wellness center15
164El Rasheed Khalifa15
165Family Dentists: Gueco Maria V DDS15
166Gary A Goldman DDS MD AMC15
167Gordon Newton C DDS15
168House Call Dentist15
169Pacific dental15
170Serena M. Allen, NPF15
171Skyline Dental Care15
172Szeto K Sam DDS15
173Tinloy Douglas B DDS15
174Westlake Dentistry15
175Cynthia L. Cox, DDS, Inc.14
176Elvoria Dental Oakland8
177Golden Gate Dental Oakland8
178Pill Hill Dental Group8

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Best dentists in Oakland by need

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Best for emergency in Oakland

1

Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Highest-ranked of 10 Oakland clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #1 for emergency care, #1 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Dr. Rosa R. Huie, DDS (#86 overall)

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Best for kids in Oakland

18

Redwood Pediatric Dentistry of Oakland

Highest-ranked of 16 Oakland clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #18 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 1 PM.

Runner-up: Uptown Pediatric Dentistry (#22 overall)

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Best for implants in Oakland

7

Oakland Dental Implant Center

Highest-ranked of 64 Oakland clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #7 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brandon Kang, DDS (#17 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Oakland

54

The Orthodontic Center

Highest-ranked of 57 Oakland clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #2 for invisalign and #54 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Montclair Orthodontics (#46 overall)

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Best for root canal in Oakland

43

Oakland - Alameda Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 47 Oakland clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #2 for root canal and #43 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: EndoCare Group (#32 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Oakland

1

Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Highest-ranked of 54 Oakland clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dragon Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Oakland

1

Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Highest-ranked of 47 Oakland clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dragon Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Oakland

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

How much does a dentist cost in Oakland?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Oakland?
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 Oakland

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 Oakland dentists

We scored 178 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Oakland?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Oakland, CA is Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland (DR Score 77/100). It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Dragon Dental (#2) and Elegant Smiles Dental Center (#3) follow. We ranked 178 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Oakland are open on Saturday?

48 of 178 Oakland dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland (until 12 AM), Oakland Dental Implant Center (until 7 PM) and Brandon Kang, DDS (until 12 AM). 15 are 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 Oakland?

10 Oakland clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Dentistry: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland (#1), Brandon Kang, DDS (#17) and Dr. Dung Q. Pham, DDS. (#23). 20 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 Oakland?

A dental cleaning in Oakland 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.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Oakland?

Redwood Pediatric Dentistry of Oakland is the highest-ranked Oakland clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #18 of 178 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. 16 Oakland clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Oakland?

DentistsRanked lists 178 dental clinics in Oakland, CA, and 178 are ranked by DR Score. 48 post Saturday hours and 20 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 137 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Oakland

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 178 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.