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Best Dentists in Yucca Valley, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Yucca Valley: Niethamer Steven J DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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28 Yucca Valley clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Yucca Valley at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Yucca Valley at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Niethamer Steven J DDS73Overall, Implants
2Bruce Jones67—
3Dr. Elena G. Grove, DDS67—
4Dr. Jeong Kim67—
5Dr. John Hough67—
6Dr. Matthew De La Rionda67—
7Dr. Robert Lombardo67—
8Duff Janeen DDS67—
9Eric Grove67—
10Felsts Lynanne DDS67—

The 28 best dentists in Yucca Valley, ranked

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

  1. #17 High Desert Family Medical Clinic

    7350 Church St, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 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 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  2. #18 B & B Family Medicine Clinics - Yucca Valley, CA

    57370 Twentynine Palms Highway STE 203, Yucca Valley, CA 92284

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #20 Hart Family Dental

    56728 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 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 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Hart Family Dental! When you visit our dentist, you can rely on us to take the time to help you feel comfortable while providing you with high-quality dental care. We will work one-on-one with you to create an individualized treatment plan that meet your needs. Give us a call today to make your appointment with Dr. Harry Hart!

    From Hart Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #21 Joshua Lane Dental

    7255 Joshua Ln ste b, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Chun graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. As one of the top of the class dentists in patient care and clinic performance, he received a best clinician award presented by attending faculties upon graduation. The school was so impressed with the extent of his knowledge and skills, they invited Dr. Chun to become a clinic professor at the University Dental School. He had been teaching and preparing dental students to become skilled and caring dentists.…

    From Joshua Lane Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #24 Family Health Center of Joshua Tree, Inc.

    57445 Twentynine Palms Highway Ste 302, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, United States

    33/10030% 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

All 28 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

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Best dentists in Yucca Valley by need

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

Best for emergency in Yucca Valley

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

Best for kids in Yucca Valley

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

Best for implants in Yucca Valley

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Niethamer Steven J DDS

Highest-ranked of 28 Yucca Valley clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bruce Jones (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Yucca Valley

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Niethamer Steven J DDS

Highest-ranked of 26 Yucca Valley clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bruce Jones (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Yucca Valley

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Niethamer Steven J DDS

Highest-ranked of 26 Yucca Valley clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bruce Jones (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Yucca Valley

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Niethamer Steven J DDS

Highest-ranked of 28 Yucca Valley clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bruce Jones (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Yucca Valley

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Niethamer Steven J DDS

Highest-ranked of 26 Yucca Valley clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Bruce Jones (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Yucca Valley

No Yucca Valley clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Yucca Valley?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Yucca Valley?
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 Yucca Valley

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 Yucca Valley dentists

We scored 28 Yucca Valley 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 Yucca Valley 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 Yucca Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Yucca Valley?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Yucca Valley, CA is Niethamer Steven J DDS (DR Score 73/100). Bruce Jones (#2) and Dr. Elena G. Grove, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 28 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Yucca Valley are open on Saturday?

1 of 28 Yucca Valley dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are High Desert Family Medical Clinic (until 1 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.

How much is a dental cleaning in Yucca Valley?

A dental cleaning in Yucca Valley 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 Yucca Valley?

DentistsRanked lists 28 dental clinics in Yucca Valley, CA, and 28 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 28 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Yucca Valley

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 28 clinics.

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