72/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and access: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM.
- 5.0from 10 Google reviews
- Emergency care
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
Emergency Dentists in San Diego, CA (2026)
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The short answer
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Top DR Score among emergency dentists: Westcoast Dentistry, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM.
- 2
Best for Sunday emergencies: Dr. Sonny Aryan Emergency Dentist San Diego 24 Hours, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM.
- 3
Best for late-evening emergencies: USA Dentist Directory, 2.0★ from 1 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM.
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19 of San Diego’s 586 clinics list emergency or same-day care, as of October 2026. 18 of them open on Sundays, 17 on Saturdays and 18 after 6pm. They offer 3 of our 17 tracked services on average.
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Emergency dentist hours in San Diego
Posted hours for the highest-ranked clinics that list emergency or same-day care. Call first: same-day slots depend on that day’s bookings.
- Call (866) 228-4181
- Call (858) 878-2009
Dr. Sonny Aryan Emergency Dentist San Diego 24 Hours#2
Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
Emergency care · Evenings · Saturday · Sunday
- Call (858) 333-8950
- Call (619) 275-2750
- Call (619) 461-9499
Western Dental Center: Gonzalez Alberto DDS#7
Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
Emergency care · Evenings · Saturday · Sunday
- Call (619) 295-5228
Top 10 emergency dentists in San Diego at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westcoast Dentistry | 72 | 5.0★ (10) | Evenings · Sat · Sun | Top DR Score among emergency dentists |
| 2 | Dr. Sonny Aryan Emergency Dentist San Diego 24 Hours | 70 | 3.7★ (3) | Evenings · Sat · Sun | Best for Sunday emergencies |
| 3 | USA Dentist Directory | 68 | 2.0★ (1) | Evenings · Sat · Sun | Best for late-evening emergencies |
| 4 | Royal Dental US | 68 | 5.0★ (1) | Evenings · Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Mission Bay Dental | 67 | 4.8★ (227) | Sun | — |
| 6 | Dr. Alexander J. Corondoni, DDS | 66 | 4.7★ (55) | Evenings · Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Western Dental Center: Gonzalez Alberto DDS | 64 | 1.7★ (24) | Evenings · Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | MercadoRichardJDDS | 64 | 5.0★ (6) | Evenings · Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Universal Smiles | 63 | 4.5★ (20) | Evenings · Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | ALFA DENTAL PC | 47 | — | Evenings · Sat · Sun | — |
The 19 emergency dentists in San Diego, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Dr. Sonny Aryan Emergency Dentist San Diego 24 Hours
1916 Kettner Blvd #12, San Diego, CA 92101
70/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and access: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM.
- 3.7from 3 Google reviews
- Emergency care
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
#3 USA Dentist Directory
3954 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
68/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and access: 2.0★ from 1 Google review, open 7 days until 12 AM.
- 2.0from 1 Google reviews
- Emergency care
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
#4 Royal Dental US
1620 Emerald St, San Diego, CA 92109
68/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and access: 5.0★ from 1 Google review, open 7 days until 12 AM.
- 5.0from 1 Google reviews
- Emergency care
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
#5 Mission Bay Dental
1324 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
67/100Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 227 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in San Diego (227).
- 4.8from 227 Google reviews
- Emergency care
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat closed · Sun 12 AM–12 AM
#6 Dr. Alexander J. Corondoni, DDS
7424 Jackson Dr #2, San Diego, CA 92119
66/100Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and access: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM.
- 4.7from 55 Google reviews
- Emergency care
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
#7 Western Dental Center: Gonzalez Alberto DDS
4123 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105, United States
64/100Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and access: 1.7★ from 24 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM.
- 1.7from 24 Google reviews
- Emergency care
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
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#8 MercadoRichardJDDS
Walnut Professional Building, 306 Walnut Ave #32, San Diego, CA 92103
64/100Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and access: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM.
- 5.0from 6 Google reviews
- Emergency care
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
#9 Universal Smiles
1835 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
63/100Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and access: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM.
- 4.5from 20 Google reviews
- Emergency care
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
#10 ALFA DENTAL PC
754 La Huerta Way, San Diego, CA 92154
47/10030% of factors measuredRanked #10 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 2 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
#11 The Preventive Dental Health Association
1068 Alexandria Dr, San Diego, CA 92107
47/10030% of factors measuredRanked #11 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 2 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
#12 Vital Ridge Dental
4660 Viewridge Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
47/10030% of factors measuredRanked #12 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 2 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
#13 Family Dentistry & Orthodontics
2138 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
47/10030% of factors measuredRanked #13 because of access and services: open evenings until 12 AM, Saturdays until 12 AM and Sundays until 12 AM, with emergency care, 2 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
- Emergency care
- Hours
- Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
#14 Fresh Smile Dental
8590 Rio San Diego Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
44/10030% of factors measuredRanked #14 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 2 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
#15 Healthy Teeth Clinic
450 W A St, San Diego, CA 92101
44/10030% of factors measuredRanked #15 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 2 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
#16 Pure Dental Center
701 W B St, San Diego, CA 92101
44/10030% of factors measuredRanked #16 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 2 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
#17 PureSmile Dental
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
44/10030% of factors measuredRanked #17 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 2 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
#18 Royal Pearl Dental Care Clinic
501 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
44/10030% of factors measuredRanked #18 because of access and services: open 7 days until 12 AM, 2 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
#19 Lieu Nguyen Dentistry
5296 University Ave # I, San Diego, CA 92105
27/10030% of factors measuredRanked #19 because of access and services: open evenings until 12 AM, with emergency care, 2 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
- Emergency care
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 12 AM–12 AM · Sat–Sun closed
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How we ranked San Diego dentists
This list covers the 19 San Diego clinics that list emergency or same-day care. We scored 19 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.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In San Diego data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |
Emergency Dentists in San Diego, CA: frequently asked questions
Where can I find an emergency dentist in San Diego?
19 San Diego clinics list emergency or same-day care in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Westcoast Dentistry, Dr. Sonny Aryan Emergency Dentist San Diego 24 Hours and USA Dentist Directory. Call before you go, because same-day slots depend on that day’s bookings.
Which of these San Diego clinics are open on Saturday?
17 of the 19 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Westcoast Dentistry, Dr. Sonny Aryan Emergency Dentist San Diego 24 Hours and USA Dentist Directory, and Westcoast Dentistry opens 12 AM–12 AM.
Which of these San Diego clinics are open on Sunday?
18 of the 19 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are Westcoast Dentistry, Dr. Sonny Aryan Emergency Dentist San Diego 24 Hours and USA Dentist Directory, and Westcoast Dentistry opens 12 AM–12 AM.
Which San Diego clinics on this page are open late?
18 of the 19 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Westcoast Dentistry has the latest weekday hours, until 12 AM on Mondays. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
How are emergency dentists in San Diego ranked?
Each clinic has one DR Score from 0 to 100, built from 6 published factors: reputation, review volume, recency, access, services and profile completeness. This page lists the 19 San Diego clinics that list emergency or same-day care, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for San Diego
- : DR Scores recalculated for 586 clinics.
- : 32 duplicate listings merged.
- : 4 closed clinics removed.