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Best Oral surgeons in La Mesa, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among oral surgeons: Rancho San Diego Dentists, 4.8★ from 655 Google reviews, open 5 days a week.

  2. 3

    Best for weekend appointments: Gentle Dental Grossmont, 4.3★ from 523 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

  3. 5

    Best for evenings: Peter Do DDS INC, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM.

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6 of La Mesa’s 102 clinics have an oral surgeon on staff, as of October 2026. 2 of them open Saturdays and 2 stay open after 6pm. They offer 13 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 6 oral surgeons in La Mesa at a glance

Top 6 oral surgeons in La Mesa at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Rancho San Diego Dentists764.8★ (655)—Top DR Score among oral surgeons
2Dentists of Grossmont754.7★ (195)Evenings—
3Gentle Dental Grossmont744.3★ (523)SatBest for weekend appointments
4Summit Dental of La Mesa724.8★ (116)——
5Peter Do DDS INC693.7★ (3)Evenings · Sat · SunBest for evenings
6Cardinal Dental593.9★ (139)——

The 6 oral surgeons in La Mesa, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in La Mesa

    #1 Rancho San Diego Dentists

    3767 Avocado Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941, United States

    76/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 655 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in La Mesa (655).

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.8from 655 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rancho San Diego DentistsFull profile(619) 729-2323
    In their words

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

    From Rancho San Diego Dentists's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Dentists of Grossmont

    8400 Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

    75/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 195 Google reviews, 195 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.7from 195 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dentists of GrossmontFull profile(619) 433-6960
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Dentists of Grossmont. 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 La Mesa dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery, Wisdom Teeth…

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

  3. #3 Gentle Dental Grossmont

    5565 Grossmont Center Drive Suite 459 & 354, 5565 Grossmont Center Dr #459-354, La Mesa, CA 91942

    74/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 523 Google reviews, 523 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.3from 523 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Dental GrossmontFull profile(619) 202-4749
    In their words

    If you're searching for an affordable dentist, come to the Gentle Dental office in your La Mesa, CA neighborhood. We provide comprehensive dental care for your whole family, and we aim to make our services and scheduling as convenient as possible. Visit today!

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

  4. #4 Summit Dental of La Mesa

    8530 La Mesa Blvd Suite 204, La Mesa, CA 91942

    72/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews, 116 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 4.8from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Summit Dental of La MesaFull profile(619) 494-2492
    In their words

    Richard Evans and his team at Summit Dental of La Mesa. With a well-trained team at your service, the dentistry provides an array of services ranging from oral surgery and sedation dentistry to cosmetic and general dentistry. In addition to options on the dental front, Summit Dental is in-network with several dental plans to help patients get the most out of their benefits. Multiple payment options are also available with discounts for cash payment and privileges for senior…

    From Summit Dental of La Mesa's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Cardinal Dental

    8960 Fletcher Pkwy D, La Mesa, CA 91942

    59/10090% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 139 Google reviews, 139 Google reviews.

    Based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness.

    • 3.9from 139 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Cardinal DentalFull profile(619) 345-7999
    In their words

    We focus on a preventative approach to dental care and a conservative treatment philosophy. Your comfort is important to us so we offer a clean, calm and relaxed environment to help ease dental office anxiety. We also offer Nitrous (laughing gas) and a wide variety of anesthetic options to make sure you are comfortable during your treatment. Our patients and their needs are our first priority. We want our patients to feel comfortable and confident in the dental services they…

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

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How we ranked La Mesa dentists

This list covers the 6 La Mesa clinics that have an oral surgeon on staff. We scored 6 La Mesa clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 14 were excluded (14 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn La Mesa 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

Best Oral surgeons in La Mesa, CA: frequently asked questions

Who are the oral surgeons in La Mesa?

6 La Mesa clinics have an oral surgeon on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Rancho San Diego Dentists, Dentists of Grossmont and Gentle Dental Grossmont.

Which of these La Mesa clinics are open on Saturday?

2 of the 6 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Gentle Dental Grossmont and Peter Do DDS INC, and Gentle Dental Grossmont opens 8 AM–3 PM.

Which of these La Mesa clinics are open on Sunday?

1 of the 6 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are Peter Do DDS INC, and Peter Do DDS INC opens 12 AM–12 AM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which La Mesa clinics on this page are open late?

2 of the 6 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Peter Do DDS INC has the latest weekday hours, until 12 AM on Mondays.

How are oral surgeons in La Mesa 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 6 La Mesa clinics that have an oral surgeon on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for La Mesa

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 102 clinics.
  2. : 14 duplicate listings merged.

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