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Best Oral surgeons in San Diego, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among oral surgeons: Carmel Valley Dentist Office, 4.4★ from 253 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 4

    Best for weekend appointments: 4M Dental Implant Center, 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews, open 7 days until 7 PM.

  3. 11

    Best for evenings: Downtown SD Modern Dentistry, 4.1★ from 316 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM.

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58 of San Diego’s 586 clinics have an oral surgeon on staff, as of October 2026. 9 of them open Saturdays and 4 stay open after 6pm. They offer 5 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 oral surgeons in San Diego at a glance

Top 10 oral surgeons in San Diego at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Carmel Valley Dentist Office734.4★ (253)Evenings · SatTop DR Score among oral surgeons
2Mission Valley Dentists714.4★ (470)——
3Mesa Dental714.9★ (1,859)——
44M Dental Implant Center694.8★ (82)Evenings · Sat · SunBest for weekend appointments
5Coastal Dental Arts694.8★ (356)——
6Rancho Dental Care694.3★ (267)——
7Scripps Poway Dental Care - Sorrento Valley684.8★ (194)——
8Mission Hills Dental Group674.1★ (324)——
9Dr. Frederick Hammond675.0★ (3)——
10Relieve Root Canal Specialists665.0★ (404)——

The 58 oral surgeons in San Diego, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in San Diego

    #1 Carmel Valley Dentist Office

    5550 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 101, San Diego, CA 92130

    73/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 253 Google reviews, 253 Google reviews.

    • 4.4from 253 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue–Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Carmel Valley Dentist OfficeFull profile(858) 251-1407
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Carmel Valley Dentist Office and Orthodontics! 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 San Diego dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening,…

    From Carmel Valley Dentist Office's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Mission Valley Dentists

    5638 Mission Center Rd Ste 107, San Diego, CA 92108

    71/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 470 Google reviews, 470 Google reviews.

    • 4.4from 470 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mission Valley DentistsFull profile(619) 220-0159
    In their words

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

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

  5. #5 Coastal Dental Arts

    1230 Columbia St Suite 870, San Diego, CA 92101

    69/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 356 Google reviews, 356 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 356 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Coastal Dental ArtsFull profile(619) 822-2919
    In their words

    Welcome to a NEW kind of dental practice! Our facility is clean and inviting with artistic accents that complement the modern feel and style. Always impeccably clean and organized, our office is stacked with the latest and greatest dental technology. You can even roll a few putts on our putting green before your appointment! At Coastal Dental Arts, we go above and beyond to offer you quality dental care in a relaxing and comfortable environment. Come check out our practice…

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

  7. #7 Scripps Poway Dental Care - Sorrento Valley

    6790 Top Gun St Suite #5, San Diego, CA 92121

    68/100

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 194 Google reviews, 194 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 194 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Scripps Poway Dental Care - Sorrento ValleyFull profile(858) 771-7003
    In their words

    Scripps Poway Dental Care-Sorrento Valley offers you the best dental services. We are conveniently located at the heart of Sorrento Valley/Mira Mesa. Our services include emergency, sedation, cosmetic, preventive, and general dentistry. Visit our emergency dentist near you if you or your family needs urgent dental care. Our dentist is very competent and highly skilled. We offer the following comprehensive treatment options; teeth whitening, periodontal treatment, tooth…

    From Scripps Poway Dental Care - Sorrento Valley's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  8. #8 Mission Hills Dental Group

    718 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103

    67/100

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 324 Google reviews, 324 Google reviews.

    • 4.1from 324 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mission Hills Dental GroupFull profile(619) 699-9008
    In their words

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

    From Mission Hills Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  11. #11 Downtown SD Modern Dentistry

    435 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

    66/100

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 316 Google reviews, 316 Google reviews.

    • 4.1from 316 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Downtown SD Modern DentistryFull profile(619) 850-2550
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Downtown SD Modern Dentistry! 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 San Diego dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery,…

    From Downtown SD Modern Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  12. #12 Rancho Penasquitos Dentistry

    9840 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129, United States

    66/100

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 279 Google reviews, 279 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 279 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rancho Penasquitos DentistryFull profile(858) 240-9953
    In their words

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

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

All 58 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #58, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Mission Gorge Modern Dentistry594.8★ (158)
27True Design Dentistry594.8★ (121)
28North Park Modern Dentistry594.4★ (367)
29Dentists at North Park584.7★ (131)
30Dentique™ Cosmetic Dentistry Studio584.9★ (197)
31Pacific Beach Family Dental584.9★ (145)
32Serena Family and Cosmetic Dentistry584.8★ (40)
33Western Dental & Orthodontics573.9★ (470)Sat
34Kensington Dental Group574.2★ (274)
35Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest574.7★ (452)
36Ocean Beach Periodontics574.8★ (24)
37Mission Hills Periodontics - Dr. Stephen Munroe574.9★ (98)
38Tierrasanta Dental Group574.4★ (178)
39PB Smiles Dentistry574.0★ (344)Sat
40Pacifica Center for Oral and Facial Surgery574.6★ (78)
41San Diego Periodontics & Implant Dentistry574.9★ (104)
42Clairemont Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics564.2★ (250)Sat
43Grant McGann, DDS Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery564.7★ (92)
44Tarabishi Dental564.4★ (102)Sat
45Zak Dental - North Park564.3★ (573)
46Pacific Smilekrafters564.7★ (69)
47Stonecrest Dental Group and Orthodontics564.4★ (216)
48Serra Mesa Modern Dentistry564.4★ (261)
49Rachelle T. Flores, D.M.D.564.9★ (107)
50Smile Designers Dental Implant Center564.4★ (238)
51Lessem Ronald S DDS565.0★ (1)
52Kearny Mesa Smile Center545.0★ (3)Sat
53University Dental Implant Center544.5★ (107)
54Dr. Robert M. Svarney Jr534.8★ (27)
55The San Diego Center for Surgery533.6★ (40)
56North Park Smiles524.1★ (62)
57William J Briggs DDS APDC485.0★ (2)
58Dentists of Hillcrest18

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How we ranked San Diego dentists

This list covers the 58 San Diego clinics that have an oral surgeon on staff. We scored 58 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.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn San Diego 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 San Diego, CA: frequently asked questions

Who are the oral surgeons in San Diego?

58 San Diego clinics have an oral surgeon on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Carmel Valley Dentist Office, Mission Valley Dentists and Mesa Dental. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which of these San Diego clinics are open on Saturday?

9 of the 58 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Carmel Valley Dentist Office, 4M Dental Implant Center and The Super Dentists, and Carmel Valley Dentist Office opens 8 AM–5 PM.

Which of these San Diego clinics are open on Sunday?

1 of the 58 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are 4M Dental Implant Center, and 4M Dental Implant Center opens 10 AM–4 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which San Diego clinics on this page are open late?

4 of the 58 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Carmel Valley Dentist Office has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Tuesdays.

How are oral surgeons 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 58 San Diego clinics that have an oral surgeon on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for San Diego

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 586 clinics.
  2. : 32 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 4 closed clinics removed.

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