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Best Dentists in South Pasadena, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Pasadena: Adrian Sanchez, D.D.S, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 22

    Best for kids and families: Little Crown Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics | South Pasadena, Fair Oaks St, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #22 of 50.

  3. 24

    Best for evenings and weekends: City Dental, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 6 PM; ranked #24 of 50.

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50 South Pasadena clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 11 are open Saturdays and 6 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 7 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in South Pasadena at a glance

Top 10 dentists in South Pasadena at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Adrian Sanchez, D.D.S73——Overall, Cosmetic
2Arroyo Parkway Dental73———
3Little Crown Pediatric Dentistry73———
4Santoro Dentistry73———
5SUPERB DENTAL CARE73———
6Tso, Vincent J. DMD FACP73———
7SmileHaus Orthodontics684.8★ (96)Evenings—
8Silverlake Smiles - South Pasadena685.0★ (36)—Implants
9Wu Orthodontics | South Pasadena674.9★ (86)EveningsInvisalign & braces
10Aaron Tran67———

The 50 best dentists in South Pasadena, ranked

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

  2. #2 Arroyo Parkway Dental

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 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

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    In their words

    We opened our location in 2020. Fully renovated and ready to serve our community! At Arroyo Parkway Dental, our care and compassion for our patients will shine through. Comfort, honesty, and dentistry built to last, are not just words for us, they are our goals.

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

  4. #4 Santoro Dentistry

    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

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    In their words

    At Santoro Dentistry, your dentist in Pasadena, we are committed to giving you a beautiful and healthy smile. Our expert skills and compassionate care coupled with utilizing the latest advances in dental technology make every visit to our practice a positive, comfortable, and stress-free experience. Proudly serving the Pasadena community and the surrounding areas of South Pasadena, Altadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Glendale, Eagle Rock and San Marino for over 40 years, our…

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

  22. #22 Little Crown Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics | South Pasadena, Fair Oaks St

    1525 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

    58/100

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, 24 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4:30 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–2 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    InvisalignBraces

    Book appointment at Little Crown Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics | South Pasadena, Fair Oaks StFull profile(626) 631-7699

  24. #24 City Dental

    711 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030, United States

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 6 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at City DentalFull profile(626) 799-9909

  25. #25 City Dental: Cadaoas Josephine D DDS

    711 Fair Oaks Ave # B, South Pasadena, CA 91030

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 6 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at City Dental: Cadaoas Josephine D DDSFull profile(626) 799-9909

All 50 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Huntington Dental Excellence47Evenings
27Jacqueline C Aguillon DDS47Sat
28Chu John W DMD47Sat
29Dr. Hala Al-Tarifi, DDS47Sat
30Jennifer Cha, DMD, MS47Sat
31Sinai Dental Practice47Sat
32Pallares Bernard J DDS47Evenings
33Dr. Kenneth K. Chan, DDS43Sat
34Healthy Smile Family Dentistry43Sat
35Mission Dental43Sat
36Katow Vincent DDS43Sat
37Dentists of South Pasadena37
38Huntington Oral Surgery and Implant Center37
39Jennifer Chen DDS37
40South Pasadena Dental Group37
41South Pasadena Oral & MaxillofacialSurgery37
42Kent Wilson DDS, Inc & Harringer Dental37
43Dr. Peter Pappas33
44South Pasadena Dental: Schar Iriena DDS33
45Elements Dental Office33
46South Pasadena Smiles33
47Chu & Lin28
48Kenneth Yamanaka Inc28
49Mr. Craig Cheung28
50General Dentistry15

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Best dentists in South Pasadena by need

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Best for emergency in South Pasadena

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

Best for kids in South Pasadena

22

Little Crown Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics | South Pasadena, Fair Oaks St

Highest-ranked of 1 South Pasadena clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #22 overall by DR Score and open 5 days a week.

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Best for implants in South Pasadena

8

Silverlake Smiles - South Pasadena

Highest-ranked of 43 South Pasadena clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #8 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Adrian Sanchez, D.D.S (#1 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in South Pasadena

9

Wu Orthodontics | South Pasadena

Highest-ranked of 42 South Pasadena clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #9 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: SmileHaus Orthodontics (#7 overall)

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Best for root canal in South Pasadena

20

South Pasadena Endodontics

Highest-ranked of 40 South Pasadena clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #1 for root canal and #20 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Adrian Sanchez, D.D.S (#1 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in South Pasadena

1

Adrian Sanchez, D.D.S

Highest-ranked of 42 South Pasadena clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Arroyo Parkway Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in South Pasadena

1

Adrian Sanchez, D.D.S

Highest-ranked of 39 South Pasadena clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Arroyo Parkway Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in South Pasadena

No South Pasadena clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in South Pasadena?

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

How much does a dentist cost in South Pasadena?
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 South Pasadena

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 South Pasadena dentists

We scored 50 South Pasadena clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). 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 South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in South Pasadena?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in South Pasadena, CA is Adrian Sanchez, D.D.S (DR Score 73/100). Arroyo Parkway Dental (#2) and Little Crown Pediatric Dentistry (#3) follow. We ranked 50 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in South Pasadena are open on Saturday?

11 of 50 South Pasadena dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are City Dental (until 6 PM), City Dental: Cadaoas Josephine D DDS (until 6 PM) and Jacqueline C Aguillon DDS (until 6 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in South Pasadena?

No South Pasadena clinic lists emergency care, but 6 are open after 6 PM, led by SmileHaus Orthodontics (#7) and Wu Orthodontics | South Pasadena (#9). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in South Pasadena?

A dental cleaning in South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena?

Little Crown Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics | South Pasadena, Fair Oaks St is the highest-ranked South Pasadena clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #22 of 50 by DR Score. It is open 5 days a week. 1 South Pasadena clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in South Pasadena?

DentistsRanked lists 50 dental clinics in South Pasadena, CA, and 50 are ranked by DR Score. 11 post Saturday hours and 6 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 45 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for South Pasadena

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 50 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.

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