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Best Dentists in Porterville, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Porterville: Porterville Developmental Center, DR Score 73/100, open 7 days until 12 AM and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for same-day emergencies: Porterville Developmental Center, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 49.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Porterville Developmental Center, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #1 of 49.

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49 Porterville clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 7 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 5 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 Porterville at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Porterville at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Porterville Developmental Center73Evenings · Sat · SunOverall, Emergencies
2Herrera Rene DDS73——
3Live Oak Dental Group73——
4M. Gouda, D.D.S.73——
5Sandhu Kiran DDS73——
6Sequoia Family Medical Center73——
7Buckton John w DDS67——
8Dr. Cleon Plummer, DDS67——
9Dr. Elwin Hutchins67——
10Dr. Enoth Kim67——

The 49 best dentists in Porterville, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Porterville

    #1 Porterville Developmental Center

    26501 Ave 140, Porterville, CA 93257

    73/10030% 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

    Book appointment at Porterville Developmental CenterFull profile(559) 782-2222

All 49 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Todd M. Yost, D.D.S.67
27Wise Linda67
28Yacoub Nada S DDS67
29Family HealthCare Network - Downtown Porterville63Evenings · Sat · Sun
30Family HealthCare Network - Porterville (Medical Only)53Evenings · Sat
31Family Healthcare Network - Porterville Dental (Dental Only)53Evenings · Sat
32Lara Sandra P DDS53Evenings · Sat
33Sweet Smiles Dental Center47Sat
34Western Dental & Orthodontics43Sat
35Living Water Clinic37
36Timothy J. Bunnell, DDS37
37Galaxy Dental37
38George M Wilson Inc37
39Kim Sungho DDS37
40Tule River Indian Health Center33
41Aria Community Health Center33
42Family HealthCare Network33
43Porterville Orthodontics33
44Dr. Cameron Torabi, DDS33
45Pen-Dent Dental Laboratory33
46People Dental33
47Wall Trina33
48Dr. Irene Mokriy, DDS28
49Dr. Hardt D.D.S.17

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Best dentists in Porterville by need

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

Best for emergency in Porterville

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Porterville Developmental Center

Highest-ranked of 1 Porterville 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 Porterville

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

Best for implants in Porterville

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Porterville Developmental Center

Highest-ranked of 49 Porterville clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Herrera Rene DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Porterville

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Porterville Developmental Center

Highest-ranked of 47 Porterville clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Herrera Rene DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Porterville

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Porterville Developmental Center

Highest-ranked of 47 Porterville clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Herrera Rene DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Porterville

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Porterville Developmental Center

Highest-ranked of 49 Porterville clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Herrera Rene DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Porterville

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Porterville Developmental Center

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

Runner-up: Herrera Rene DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Porterville

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

How much does a dentist cost in Porterville?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Porterville?
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 Porterville

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 Porterville dentists

We scored 49 Porterville clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Porterville 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 Porterville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Porterville?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Porterville, CA is Porterville Developmental Center (DR Score 73/100). It is open 7 days until 12 AM. Herrera Rene DDS (#2) and Live Oak Dental Group (#3) follow. We ranked 49 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Porterville are open on Saturday?

7 of 49 Porterville dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Porterville Developmental Center (until 12 AM), Family HealthCare Network - Downtown Porterville (until 6 PM) and Family HealthCare Network - Porterville (Medical Only) (until 5:30 PM). 2 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 Porterville?

1 Porterville clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Porterville Developmental Center (#1). 5 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 Porterville?

A dental cleaning in Porterville 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 Porterville?

DentistsRanked lists 49 dental clinics in Porterville, CA, and 49 are ranked by DR Score. 7 post Saturday hours and 5 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 49 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Porterville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 49 clinics.

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