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Best Dentists in Palm Springs, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Palm Springs: American Academy-Pediatric, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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46 Palm Springs clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 2 are open Saturdays and 1 on Sundays, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Palm Springs at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Palm Springs at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1American Academy-Pediatric67Overall, Implants
2Babao Lilibeth L DDS67—
3Charlene Narita67—
4Daniel R Keller Inc: Keller Daniel R DDS67—
5Dr. Fadi Bitar, DDS67—
6Dr. Lauren Gutenberg67—
7Dr. Marcelo Toledo67—
8Dr. Peter Abude67—
9Dr. Ramon Sumabat, DDS67—
10Dr. Robert L. Bass, DDS67—

The 46 best dentists in Palm Springs, ranked

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

  23. #23 Gentle Dental Desert Dental

    1111 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 210, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Dental Desert DentalFull profile(760) 513-6032
    In their words

    For high-quality and affordable dental care, turn to Gentle Dental Desert Dental in Palm Springs, CA. Our dentist is equipped to handle personalized family services. When you visit our office, you'll be greeted by a friendly, helpful staff. To set your mind at ease, our professionals will go over your treatment in detail so that there are no surprises later. We believe in open communication and treating each patient with respect and compassion.

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

  24. #24 Dr. Bassette A. Cayasso DDS

    225 S Civic Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Sundays until 5 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Bassette A. Cayasso DDSFull profile(760) 325-2878

  25. #25 Dr. William Juarez, DDS

    1717 E Vista Chino A5, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. William Juarez, DDSFull profile(760) 416-0833

All 46 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Affinity Dentistry Inc37
27Tahquitz Dental Group37
28Palm Springs Family & Cosmetic Dentistry37
29SoCal Dentistry37
30Steven J. Niethamer37
31The Pediatric Dentists37
32Harmony Dental Practice37
33Jay Jorgensen, DDS37
34Dr. Dennis J. Norheim DDS37
35Joseph B. Godinez DDS Inc37
36Palm Springs Community Health Center33
37Dr. Craig Lake33
38John H Lake DDS33
39Dr. Armound Mahmoudi33
40Clapper Michael J DDS33
41Dental Implant Treatment Center17
42Palm Springs Modern Dentistry17
43Palm Canyon Dental Office17
44Palm Springs Dentistry17
45Harmony Dental Practice: Richard D. Ko DDS17
46Lake Dental Plaza14

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Best dentists in Palm Springs 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 Springs

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

Best for kids in Palm Springs

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

Best for implants in Palm Springs

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American Academy-Pediatric

Highest-ranked of 46 Palm Springs clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Babao Lilibeth L DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Palm Springs

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American Academy-Pediatric

Highest-ranked of 40 Palm Springs clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Babao Lilibeth L DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Palm Springs

1

American Academy-Pediatric

Highest-ranked of 40 Palm Springs clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Babao Lilibeth L DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Palm Springs

1

American Academy-Pediatric

Highest-ranked of 46 Palm Springs clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Babao Lilibeth L DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Palm Springs

1

American Academy-Pediatric

Highest-ranked of 40 Palm Springs clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Babao Lilibeth L DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Palm Springs

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

How much does a dentist cost in Palm Springs?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Palm Springs?
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 Springs

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 Springs dentists

We scored 46 Palm Springs clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 6 were excluded (6 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 Springs 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 Springs: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Palm Springs?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Palm Springs, CA is American Academy-Pediatric (DR Score 67/100). Babao Lilibeth L DDS (#2) and Charlene Narita (#3) follow. We ranked 46 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Palm Springs are open on Saturday?

2 of 46 Palm Springs dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Gentle Dental Desert Dental (until 1 PM) and Dr. William Juarez, DDS (until 3 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

How much is a dental cleaning in Palm Springs?

A dental cleaning in Palm Springs 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 Springs?

DentistsRanked lists 46 dental clinics in Palm Springs, CA, and 46 are ranked by DR Score. 2 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 46 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Palm Springs

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 46 clinics.
  2. : 6 duplicate listings merged.

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