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Best Dentists in San Diego, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in San Diego: Nimmi Shine Dental of San Diego, 4.9★ from 321 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 5 PM and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 68

    Best for same-day emergencies: Western Dental Center: Gonzalez Alberto DDS, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #68 of 113.

  3. 29

    Best for kids and families: Carmel Mountain Dental Care, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #29 of 113.

  4. 16

    Best for evenings and weekends: Carmel Valley Dentist Office, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 5 PM; ranked #16 of 113.

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113 San Diego clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 19 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 10 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 1 list emergency care and 1 say they accept new patients. 75 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in San Diego at a glance

Top 10 dentists in San Diego at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsNew patientsBest for
1Nimmi Shine Dental of San Diego764.9★ (321)Sat—Overall, Cosmetic
2Brighton Dental744.9★ (565)—YesBudget & insurance
3Blue Wave Dental Care73————
4Chula Vista Dental Arts73————
5Complete Dental Health73————
6Comprehensive Health Center: Evangelista Melanie DDS73————
7Comprehensive Health Center: Mallempalli Manimanjari DDS73————
8Coronado Family Dental - Dr. Stephen Dao, DDS73————
9Dental Office73————
10DentCo Dental Clinic73————

The 113 best dentists in San Diego, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in San Diego

    #1 Nimmi Shine Dental of San Diego

    9888 Carroll Centre Rd Suite #112, San Diego, CA 92126

    76/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 321 Google reviews, 321 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 321 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Nimmi Shine Dental of San DiegoFull profile(858) 999-8550
    In their words

    Our goal is to accomplish the smile that our patients desire. We work with our patients so they can achieve and maintain a beautiful smile and healthy gums! We specialize in general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry and use the latest technology and techniques to give our patients outstanding results. Our patients leave our office with life changing results. We believe in Life Changing Dentistry and will always provide the services you want for your optimal health, wellness…

    From Nimmi Shine Dental of San Diego's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Brighton Dental

    10450 Friars Rd. Suite G, San Diego, CA 92120

    74/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 565 Google reviews, 565 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 565 Google reviews
    • Speaks English
    • Accepting new patients
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Brighton DentalFull profile(619) 831-8559
    In their words

    At Brighton Dental in San Diego, CA, your smile is in expert hands with Dr. Paige Woods. With a comprehensive skill set that includes Crowns & Bridges, Implants, Extractions, Safe Amalgam Removal, and Veneers, Dr. Woods is a dentist you can trust for exceptional results. Her dedication to staying at the forefront of dental technology and techniques guarantees that you will receive the most advanced and effective treatments available. Dr. Woods' warm and compassionate…

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

  3. #3 Blue Wave Dental Care

    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

    Book appointment at Blue Wave Dental CareFull profile
    In their words

    Voted Best Dentist by San Diego Reader's Best of 2022! Welcome to Dr. S. Lee Fleming Dentistry, your trusted Ocean Beach dentists. We have been proudly providing our patients with beautiful smiles for over 30 years! Our patients can expect honest providers, exceptional service, superior results, and an outstanding quality of care when they visit our office. We look forward to helping you achieve your most confident smile! Call our office at (619) 224-3391 to schedule your…

    From Blue Wave Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Chula Vista Dental Arts

    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

    Book appointment at Chula Vista Dental ArtsFull profile
    In their words

    We are proud to provide a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality dental care available. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. We are always welcoming new patients and we would love to have you as part of our dental family.

    From Chula Vista Dental Arts's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  11. #11 East Village Dental Group

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 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

    Book appointment at East Village Dental GroupFull profile
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to East Village 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 San Diego dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery, Wisdom…

    From East Village Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  14. #14 Holistic Biological Dentistry Odontomedik

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 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

    Book appointment at Holistic Biological Dentistry OdontomedikFull profile
    In their words

    At Odontomedik, we are proud to offer holistic and biological dentistry in Tijuana Mexico. Among the many benefits that our patients enjoy when getting dental treatments done with us, is being treated with the Huggins protocol, use of the latest holistic dental techniques, bio-compatible materials, top quality service and a the amazing care of our expert dental team who is always looking out for the well-being of our patients.

    From Holistic Biological Dentistry Odontomedik's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  16. #16 Carmel Valley Dentist Office

    5550 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 101, San Diego, CA 92130

    73/100

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 253 Google reviews, 253 Google reviews.

    • 4.4from 253 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue–Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Carmel Valley Dentist OfficeFull profile(858) 251-1407
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Carmel Valley Dentist Office 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 San Diego dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening,…

    From Carmel Valley Dentist Office's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  17. #17 Mission Valley Dental

    2333 Camino del Rio S #140, San Diego, CA 92108, United States

    72/100

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 497 Google reviews, 497 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 497 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–3 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mission Valley DentalFull profile(619) 805-4248
    In their words

    Looking to find a dentist in San Diego? When looking for a San Diego dentist, we hope that you will consider scheduling an appointment with us. At Mission Valley Dental Arts, patients can count on having expert dental care from a team that is compassionate, listens, and works to create a comfortable and relaxing environment. Dr. Khodapanah and staff educate patients, and provide detailed information about their diagnosis and treatment options. Dr. Khodapanah believes that an…

    From Mission Valley Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  20. #20 Mission Valley Dentists

    5638 Mission Center Rd Ste 107, San Diego, CA 92108

    71/100

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 470 Google reviews, 470 Google reviews.

    • 4.4from 470 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mission Valley DentistsFull profile(619) 220-0159
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Mission Valley Dentists! 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 San Diego dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery, Wisdom…

    From Mission Valley Dentists's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Balboa Dental Care

    4340 Genesee Ave Ste 202, San Diego, CA 92117

    69/100

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews, 188 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 188 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Balboa Dental CareFull profile(858) 541-1844
    In their words

    Balboa Dental Care in San Diego is led by Daniel E. Stragier, DDS. Our dentist offers general, cosmetic, and restorative dental procedures including veneers, dental crowns, dental implants and more. Welcome to Balboa Dental Care—a small but state-of-the-art dental office located in San Diego, CA! As your dentist, Dr. Stragier wants to care for you as a patient and as a person. Thanks to the small size of our practice, Dr. Stragier and his skilled dental team are able to…

    From Balboa Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Pearls of Dentistry

    15717 Bernardo Heights Parkway

    69/100

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 239 Google reviews, 239 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 239 Google reviews
    • Speaks English
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–3:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Pearls of DentistryFull profile(858) 451-4413
    In their words

    At Pearls of Dentistry, located in San Diego, CA, we specialize in Comprehensive & Implant Dentistry, offering a personalized approach to dental care. Led by the highly skilled Dr. Juergen Langenbach and Dr. Lynne D. Thomas, our practice combines German precision with American innovation to deliver exceptional results. We offer a wide range of services, including Dental Implants, Full Mouth Rehabilitation, TMJ Treatment, Smile Design, and Bite Stabilization. Our philosophy…

    From Pearls of Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Hurst Dental Care

    4690 Genesee Ave Suite A, San Diego, CA 92117

    69/100

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 209 Google reviews, 209 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 209 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Hurst Dental CareFull profile(858) 560-9696
    In their words

    If you are looking for a highly trained and experienced dentist in San Diego, you have come to the right place. At our practice, you will receive the highest quality dental care. Our dental office uses the latest state-of-the-art equipment and cutting edge technology and we uphold the strictest sterilization techniques. We know that many people may feel anxious about coming to the dentist, so it is our goal to make your visit with us as pain and anxiety free as possible.

    From Hurst Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Dr. Bajars & Bajars - Cosmetic Dentistry San Diego

    2930 Coronado Ave, San Diego, CA 92154, United States

    69/100

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 180 Google reviews, 180 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 180 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Bajars & Bajars - Cosmetic Dentistry San DiegoFull profile(619) 423-3602
    In their words

    At Bajars & Bajars San Diego Cosmetic dentistry, our talented dentists and staff are dedicated to delivering unique and personalized oral treatment based on your needs and goals. We deliver professional dental services in San Diego, such as teeth whitening, teeth extraction, dental implants and dental hygienist services, and much more. We use top-of-the-range equipment and the latest industry-leading techniques. We surround our patients with high-quality care right from the…

    From Dr. Bajars & Bajars - Cosmetic Dentistry San Diego's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 113 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #113, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Lake Murray Medical & Dental Centre693.7★ (3)
27Coastal Dental Arts694.8★ (356)
28Center Point Dental Group694.9★ (67)Sat
29Carmel Mountain Dental Care684.8★ (985)
30Rancho Dental Care684.3★ (267)
31Dentist in Rancho Bernardo & 4S Ranch | Hekmat Dental Care685.0★ (166)
32The Dental Express Hillcrest - Dentist in Hillcrest, CA684.3★ (116)Sat
33Scripps West Dental685.0★ (440)
34The Dental Express Point Loma684.4★ (397)Sat
35Scripps Poway Dental Care - Sorrento Valley684.8★ (194)
36Cabrillo Dental674.9★ (376)
37Rancho Penasquitos Dental Center674.9★ (168)
38Mission Hills Dental Group674.1★ (324)
39Chung K Peter DDS67
40David Warren DDS Family and Cosmetic Dentistry67
41Dr. Marey E. Stone, DDS67
42Dr. William E. Lin, DDS67
43Imperial Beach Community Clinic67
44MCRD Dental Clinic67
45National Dental Care, Barangaroo67
46Nova Emergency Dental67
47Seacoast Pet Clinic67
48SmileCare67
49Swrmc branch dentAl clinic67
50Sorrento Dental Care, Dr Mojdeh Abbasian674.8★ (177)
51Rancho Bernardo Cosmetic & Family Dental Care664.6★ (27)Sat
52Smile Mission Valley Dental Center664.8★ (277)
53Downtown SD Modern Dentistry664.1★ (316)Evenings
54Park Dental Arts664.8★ (129)
55Dr. Frederick Hammond665.0★ (3)
56San Diego Dental Studio665.0★ (591)
57Rancho Penasquitos Dentistry654.6★ (279)
58The Dental Express Downtown654.4★ (209)Sat
59The Super Dentists654.7★ (1,026)Sat
60Joy Dental655.0★ (2)
61Rosecrans Dental Office655.0★ (2)
62Center for Dental Health, La Jolla654.6★ (185)
63Dental Care of Rancho Bernardo653.5★ (2)
64Bernardo Dental Care - Dr Sandhya Ramanujam644.5★ (35)
65San City Dental Clinic644.2★ (5)Evenings · Sat
66San Diego Family Care (Dental Clinic)644.2★ (29)
67American Dental Clinic: Emmanuel Aguilar, DMD644.8★ (99)
68Western Dental Center: Gonzalez Alberto DDS631.7★ (24)Evenings · Sat · Sun
69Orange Family Dental634.6★ (134)
70Rio Vista Family Dentistry634.9★ (704)
71Clairemont Mesa Dental Center634.9★ (273)
72Dental Arts of Coronado Avenue634.6★ (138)
73Urban Dental625.0★ (92)
74RB Dental Excellence624.7★ (91)
75La Mesa Dental Services625.0★ (9)Sat
76Southland Plaza Dental Group, Office of Dr. Claudia Le DMD625.0★ (9)Sat
77North Park Dental Office624.6★ (19)Sat
78Sunshine Dental Office613.7★ (37)
79Boulevard Dental Center614.0★ (24)
80Sabre Springs Dentistry614.2★ (46)
81Uptown Dental Office614.6★ (10)
82Dr. Lilian Z. Dominguez, DDS613.0★ (4)Evenings
83Michael G. McMahon, DDS605.0★ (177)
84Logan Heights Dental593.3★ (12)Sat
85Branch Dental Annex NMAWC593.3★ (7)
86New Smile Dental Center584.8★ (79)
87Nestor Community Health Center583.0★ (61)Evenings
88La Maestra Dental - University Ave582.6★ (28)Sat
89Western Dental & Orthodontics573.9★ (470)Sat
90San Ysidro Health - King Chavez Health Center573.0★ (109)Sat
91Ordaz Dental57Evenings · Sat
92Dental Arts of Palm Avenue - Dr. Jaime Acuna, San Diego Dentist57Evenings · Sat
93iSmile Dental563.1★ (25)
94Apple Dental563.1★ (34)
95Mission Boulevard Dental Group555.0★ (33)
96Terri T. Nguyen, DDS555.0★ (1)
97Downtown Dental Speciality541.0★ (1)
98North Air Station North Island - Branch Dental Clinic542.1★ (22)
99NAB Dental & Medical Clinic545.0★ (1)
100Town Center Dentistry502.6★ (181)
101John Geis DDS Dental Clinic at Veterans Village504.3★ (4)
102Dental Clinic37
103James P. Tasto, DDS37
104Nina Mojaver, DMD37
105Mira Mesa Dental & Orthodontic Office37
106City Heights Dental Clinic33
107North Park Dental Clinic33
108Bernardo Center Dentistry33
109Dental Group San Diego33
110Elm Street Family Health Center33
111Sdwickedbeauty27Sun
112Children's Dental Health Center17
113Dentist14

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Best dentists in San Diego by need

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Best for emergency in San Diego

68

Western Dental Center: Gonzalez Alberto DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 San Diego clinic offering emergency or same-day care: #31 for emergency care, #68 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

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Best for kids in San Diego

29

Carmel Mountain Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 9 San Diego clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #29 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

Runner-up: Dentist in Rancho Bernardo & 4S Ranch | Hekmat Dental Care (#31 overall)

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Best for implants in San Diego

16

Carmel Valley Dentist Office

Highest-ranked of 113 San Diego clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #16 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Mission Valley Dentists (#20 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in San Diego

21

Mesa Dental

Highest-ranked of 100 San Diego clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #21 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Coastal Dental Arts (#27 overall)

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Best for root canal in San Diego

30

Rancho Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 100 San Diego clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #30 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Downtown Dental Speciality (#97 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in San Diego

1

Nimmi Shine Dental of San Diego

Highest-ranked of 113 San Diego clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brighton Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in San Diego

1

Nimmi Shine Dental of San Diego

Highest-ranked of 99 San Diego clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Brighton Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in San Diego

2

Brighton Dental

Highest-ranked of 1 San Diego clinic offering Medicaid or insurance: #2 overall by DR Score and lists insurance.

How much does a dentist cost in San Diego?

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

How much does a dentist cost in San Diego?
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 San Diego

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 San Diego dentists

We scored 113 San Diego clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 36 were excluded (4 closed and 32 duplicate listings). 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 San Diego 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 San Diego: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in San Diego?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in San Diego, CA is Nimmi Shine Dental of San Diego (DR Score 76/100). It has a 4.9★ rating from 321 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Brighton Dental (#2) and Blue Wave Dental Care (#3) follow. We ranked 113 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in San Diego are open on Saturday?

19 of 113 San Diego dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Nimmi Shine Dental of San Diego (until 5 PM), Carmel Valley Dentist Office (until 5 PM) and Center Point Dental Group (until 1 PM). 2 are also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Which San Diego dentists accept new patients?

1 San Diego clinic says it accepts new patients. It is Brighton Dental (#2). This comes from what each clinic publishes on its profile or website. Other clinics may also take new patients but have not said so, so it is worth calling.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in San Diego?

1 San Diego clinic lists emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked is Western Dental Center: Gonzalez Alberto DDS (#68). 10 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 San Diego?

A dental cleaning in San Diego 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 San Diego?

Carmel Mountain Dental Care is the highest-ranked San Diego clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #29 of 113 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 9 San Diego clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in San Diego?

DentistsRanked lists 113 dental clinics in San Diego, CA, and 113 are ranked by DR Score. 19 post Saturday hours and 10 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 113 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for San Diego

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 113 clinics.
  2. : 32 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 4 closed clinics removed.

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