64/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 284 Google reviews, 284 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 284 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Best Orthodontists in Stockton, CA (2026)
12 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Top DR Score among orthodontists: Donna Peterson DDS, 4.9★ from 284 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM.
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Best for weekend appointments: Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids, 4.7★ from 948 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 4:30 PM.
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12 of Stockton’s 138 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 10 orthodontists in Stockton at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donna Peterson DDS | 64 | 4.9★ (284) | Evenings | Top DR Score among orthodontists |
| 2 | Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids | 63 | 4.7★ (948) | Sat | Best for weekend appointments |
| 3 | Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics - Stockton at Brookside | 61 | 4.4★ (408) | Sat | — |
| 4 | Children's Choice Dental Care | 61 | 4.2★ (466) | Sat | — |
| 5 | Legendary Orthodontics – Stockton | 60 | 4.9★ (235) | — | — |
| 6 | Brookside Orthodontics | 57 | 5.0★ (48) | — | — |
| 7 | Wheeler Orthodontics | 57 | 5.0★ (107) | — | — |
| 8 | Suliman Orthodontics | 56 | 4.9★ (121) | — | — |
| 9 | Make A Smile - Children's Dental, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery | 54 | 2.3★ (3) | — | — |
| 10 | Dr. Ralph Callender | 49 | 3.5★ (19) | — | — |
The 12 orthodontists in Stockton, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids
616 W Hammer Ln Ste B, Stockton, CA 95207
63/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 948 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Stockton (948).
- 4.7from 948 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
#3 Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics - Stockton at Brookside
3485 Brookside Rd #101, Stockton, CA 95219
61/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 408 Google reviews, 408 Google reviews.
- 4.4from 408 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 9:30 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
#4 Children's Choice Dental Care
1002 W Robinhood Dr, Stockton, CA 95207
61/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 466 Google reviews, 466 Google reviews.
- 4.2from 466 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#5 Legendary Orthodontics – Stockton
1341 W Robinhood Dr, Stockton, CA 95207
60/100Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews, 235 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 235 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#6 Brookside Orthodontics
3427 Deer Park Dr Ste D, Stockton, CA 95219
57/100Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, 48 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 48 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#7 Wheeler Orthodontics
4568 Feather River Dr, Stockton, CA 95219
57/100Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, 107 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 107 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#8 Suliman Orthodontics
4534 Precissi Ln Ste C, Stockton, CA 95207
56/100Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, 121 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 121 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#9 Make A Smile - Children's Dental, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery
5756 Pacific Ave #75a, Stockton, CA 95207
54/100Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and recent reviews: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, 2 reviews in the last 12 months.
- 2.3from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#10 Dr. Ralph Callender
1350 W Robinhood Dr #20, Stockton, CA 95207
49/100Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
- 3.5from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Thu closed · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#11 Michael R Panzer Inc
6529 Inglewood Ave # B4, Stockton, CA 95207
48/100Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 2 Google reviews, 2 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 2 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#12 Smile Time Dental
5756 Pacific Ave Ste 75, Stockton, CA 95207
7/10030% of factors measuredRanked #12 because of services: 2 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
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How we ranked Stockton dentists
This list covers the 12 Stockton clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 12 Stockton 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.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Stockton 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 |
Best Orthodontists in Stockton, CA: frequently asked questions
Who are the orthodontists in Stockton?
12 Stockton clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Donna Peterson DDS, Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids and Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics - Stockton at Brookside.
Which of these Stockton clinics are open on Saturday?
3 of the 12 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids, Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics - Stockton at Brookside and Children's Choice Dental Care, and Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids opens 8 AM–4:30 PM.
Which Stockton clinics on this page are open late?
1 of the 12 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Donna Peterson DDS has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Wednesdays.
How are orthodontists in Stockton 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 12 Stockton clinics that have an orthodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Stockton
- : DR Scores recalculated for 138 clinics.
- : 1 duplicate listing merged.