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Best Dentists in Palm Desert, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Palm Desert: Dr. Cutts Adult Dentistry, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 5

    Best for evenings and weekends: Emergency Dental Care, open 7 days until 9 PM; ranked #5 of 53.

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53 Palm Desert clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 5 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Palm Desert at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Palm Desert at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. Cutts Adult Dentistry73—Overall, Implants
2Dr.Tadha73——
3Lilibeth Babao DDS73——
4Valley View Dental: Bianchin John T DDS73——
5Emergency Dental Care67Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends
6Dr. Hamid Nadi, DDS67——
7Dr. Michael Kim67——
8Dr. Robert Reed67——
9Ernesto C Abadilla Jr. DDS Family Dentistry67——
10Morning Star Dental Group67——

The 53 best dentists in Palm Desert, ranked

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

  1. #11 Im2dental Implants & Cosmetics, Palm Desert

    72925 Fred Waring Dr #102, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 6:30 PM and Saturdays until 6 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–6:30 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #12 Palm Desert Dental Care

    74120 El Paseo Suite -1, Palm Desert, CA 92260

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 6 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #13 Shadow Hills Dental Care

    39620 Washington St C, Palm Desert, CA 92211

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 5 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #14 Town Center Dentistry

    44421 Town Center Way Suite # C, Palm Desert, CA 92260

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 9 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #15 Aspen Dental

    44100 Town Center Way Ste A 3, Palm Desert, CA 92260

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Palm Desert,CA offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #17 Desert Crossing Dental Group and Orthodontics

    72-333 CA-111 Ste B, Palm Desert, CA 92260

    37/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Desert Crossing Dental Group and Orthodontics! With state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. We provide comprehensive specialty services with advanced, proven technology and offer customized financial solutions for you. We are proud to be your complete Palm Desert dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost…

    From Desert Crossing Dental Group and Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #20 Palm Desert Center for Advanced General & Specialty Dentistry

    73929 Larrea St Suite 2, Palm Desert, CA 92260

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We are pleased to offer you high-quality dental care using state-of-the-art equipment and technology. We strive to make your experience as pleasant, enjoyable, and fun as possible! Our painless dentistry techniques ensure that you receive first-class treatment in comfort. We care about you and your smile and look forward to serving you! Call today!

    From Palm Desert Center for Advanced General & Specialty Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  8. #24 Tellissi Family Dentistry

    72695 CA-111 suite a-8, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    If you’d like to work with a dedicated dentist and support staff, come to Tellissi Family Dentistry in Palm Desert, CA. We’re committed to patient satisfaction, and our goal is to provide some of the best care possible. We want you to be proud of your smile, and we’ll do everything we can to correct imperfections such as stained or crooked teeth. As our name suggests, you can bring your whole family to receive care at our comfortable office. We strive to stay updated on new…

    From Tellissi Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  9. #25 Desert Gateway Dental Group

    34-460 Monterey Ave Ste 100, Palm Desert, CA 92211, United States

    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–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Desert Gateway Dental Group! With state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. We provide comprehensive specialty services with advanced, proven technology and offer customized financial solutions for you. We are proud to be your complete Palm Desert dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery,…

    From Desert Gateway Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Palm Desert by need

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

Best for emergency in Palm Desert

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

Best for kids in Palm Desert

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

Best for implants in Palm Desert

1

Dr. Cutts Adult Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 53 Palm Desert clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr.Tadha (#2 overall)

Dental Implants in Palm Desert →

Best for invisalign & braces in Palm Desert

1

Dr. Cutts Adult Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 49 Palm Desert clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr.Tadha (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Palm Desert →

Best for root canal in Palm Desert

1

Dr. Cutts Adult Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 49 Palm Desert clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr.Tadha (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Palm Desert →

Best for cosmetic in Palm Desert

1

Dr. Cutts Adult Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 53 Palm Desert clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr.Tadha (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Palm Desert →

Best for dentures & seniors in Palm Desert

1

Dr. Cutts Adult Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 49 Palm Desert clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr.Tadha (#2 overall)

Dentures in Palm Desert →

Best for budget & insurance in Palm Desert

No Palm Desert clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Palm Desert?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Palm Desert?
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 Palm Desert

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 Palm Desert dentists

We scored 53 Palm Desert clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 7 were excluded (7 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Palm Desert?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Palm Desert, CA is Dr. Cutts Adult Dentistry (DR Score 73/100). Dr.Tadha (#2) and Lilibeth Babao DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 53 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Palm Desert are open on Saturday?

5 of 53 Palm Desert dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Emergency Dental Care (until 9 PM), Im2dental Implants & Cosmetics, Palm Desert (until 6 PM) and Palm Desert Dental Care (until 6 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 Palm Desert?

No Palm Desert clinic lists emergency care, but 4 are open after 6 PM, led by Emergency Dental Care (#5) and Im2dental Implants & Cosmetics, Palm Desert (#11). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Palm Desert?

A dental cleaning in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert?

DentistsRanked lists 53 dental clinics in Palm Desert, CA, and 53 are ranked by DR Score. 5 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 53 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Palm Desert

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 53 clinics.
  2. : 7 duplicate listings merged.

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