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Best Dentists in Santee, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Santee: Drexl Walter, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Emergency Dentistry, open 7 days until 8 PM; ranked #2 of 37.

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37 Santee clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 5 are open Saturdays, 2 on Sundays and 2 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 Santee at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Santee at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Drexl Walter73—Overall, Implants
2Emergency Dentistry67Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends
3Douglas Fossett67——
4Dr. Brandon Gire67——
5Dr. Hope Ann Nguyen67——
6Dr. Katayoun Afshar, DDS67——
7Dr. Kristine-Gail Fernando67——
8Dr. Liliane Shepard67——
9Dr. Rebecca Ortega67——
10Dr. Vinh Tran67——

The 37 best dentists in Santee, ranked

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

  21. #21 Santee Family Dental Practice

    9225 Carlton Hills Blvd UNIT 9, Santee, CA 92071

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Santee Family Dental PracticeFull profile(619) 448-6396
    In their words

    We are a family owned, husband and wife team located next to the library in beautiful Santee. Dr. Michael Brown received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Dr. Devani Brown received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the University of California Los Angeles. We have been providing dental care since 2002. During your visit, we take the time to listen and give you the opportunity to tell us your goals and…

    From Santee Family Dental Practice's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 The Dental Express Santee - Dentist in Santee, CA

    9480 Cuyamaca St, Santee, CA 92071

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at The Dental Express Santee - Dentist in Santee, CAFull profile(619) 701-6623
    In their words

    At Dental Express in Santee, CA, Dr. Pooja Patel and Dr. Martin Weinstein are skilled and professional dentists with many years of experience in cosmetic, functional, restorative, and pediatric dentistry. Our professional dentists and helpful staff strive to ensure patients have a wonderful and relaxing dental experience by providing high-quality care. To help patients with their oral health, we can perform a variety of procedures, such as dental implants, cleanings and…

    From The Dental Express Santee - Dentist in Santee, CA's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Riverview MD Spa: Dorin Shirin DDS

    280 Riverview Pkwy #602, Santee, CA 92071

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 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–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Riverview MD Spa: Dorin Shirin DDSFull profile(619) 456-4555

  24. #24 Santee Town Center Dental Group

    246 Town Center Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071, 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 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Santee Town Center Dental GroupFull profile(619) 312-6006
    In their words

    We welcome you at Santee Town Center 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 Santee dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery, Wisdom Teeth Extraction, Root Canals,…

    From Santee Town Center Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 37 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Santee Dental Care37
27Santee Children's Dentistry37
28Dr. Homayoun Ardjmand, DDS37
29Gechoff Greggory P DDS37
30Santee Signature Dental37
31Albert Klitzke DDS37
32Santee Dental Team37
33James C. Byrne, D.M.D.37
34Mission Creek Family Dentistry37
35Michael and Devani Brown, D.D.S.33
36Anthony R Cardoza, DDS17
37Brick Dental17

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Best dentists in Santee by need

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

Best for emergency in Santee

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

Best for kids in Santee

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

Best for implants in Santee

1

Drexl Walter

Highest-ranked of 37 Santee clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Emergency Dentistry (#2 overall)

Dental Implants in Santee →

Best for invisalign & braces in Santee

1

Drexl Walter

Highest-ranked of 34 Santee clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Emergency Dentistry (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Santee →

Best for root canal in Santee

1

Drexl Walter

Highest-ranked of 34 Santee clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Emergency Dentistry (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Santee →

Best for cosmetic in Santee

1

Drexl Walter

Highest-ranked of 37 Santee clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Emergency Dentistry (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Santee →

Best for dentures & seniors in Santee

1

Drexl Walter

Highest-ranked of 34 Santee clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Emergency Dentistry (#2 overall)

Dentures in Santee →

Best for budget & insurance in Santee

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

How much does a dentist cost in Santee?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Santee?
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 Santee

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 Santee dentists

We scored 37 Santee clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 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 Santee 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 Santee: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Santee?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Santee, CA is Drexl Walter (DR Score 73/100). Emergency Dentistry (#2) and Douglas Fossett (#3) follow. We ranked 37 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Santee are open on Saturday?

5 of 37 Santee dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Emergency Dentistry (until 8 PM), Emergency Dentistry (until 10 PM) and Santee Family Dental Practice (until 2 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 Santee?

No Santee clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Emergency Dentistry (#2) and Emergency Dentistry (#20). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Santee?

A dental cleaning in Santee 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 Santee?

DentistsRanked lists 37 dental clinics in Santee, CA, and 37 are ranked by DR Score. 5 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 37 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Santee

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 37 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.

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