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Best Pediatric dentists in El Cajon, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Renae Wilson, DDS - El Cajon Dentist, 4.9★ from 423 Google reviews, open 4 days a week.

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    Best for weekend appointments: Urgent Dental Assistance, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days until 11 PM.

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9 of El Cajon’s 92 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 16 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 9 pediatric dentists in El Cajon at a glance

Top 9 pediatric dentists in El Cajon at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Renae Wilson, DDS - El Cajon Dentist704.9★ (423)—Top DR Score among pediatric dentists
2Urgent Dental Assistance673.7★ (3)Evenings · Sat · SunBest for weekend appointments
3Western Dental & Orthodontics663.9★ (798)Sat—
4Steele Canyon Smiles Dental & Orthodontics654.3★ (263)——
5Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics653.9★ (464)Sat—
6San Diego Children's Dentistry645.0★ (1)——
7Immediate Dental Help642.3★ (3)——
8CITIDental El Cajon634.8★ (128)——
9Dr. Gary A. Olen, DDS594.9★ (16)——

The 9 pediatric dentists in El Cajon, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in El Cajon

    #1 Renae Wilson, DDS - El Cajon Dentist

    275 W Madison Ave #B, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States

    70/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 423 Google reviews, 423 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 423 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 7 AM–2 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 7 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Renae Wilson, DDS - El Cajon DentistFull profile(619) 588-2420
    In their words

    Our professional and fun team provides each patient a positive and relaxing experience. We pride ourselves on possessing the state-of-the-art dental technology, techniques, and experience you can trust. Above all, new patients can expect what our life-long patients return for: outstanding dental care in an intimate practice where your time and concerns are respected. Plus, we have fun. We're glad you found us!

    From Renae Wilson, DDS - El Cajon Dentist's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Western Dental & Orthodontics

    583 N 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021, United States

    66/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 798 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in El Cajon (798).

    • 3.9from 798 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Western Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(619) 212-8010
    In their words

    We make high quality dental care convenient and affordable at our Western Dental office located near you. Our friendly and experienced dental professionals provide a wide range of family dental services including orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and emergency dental care. Our general dentists, specialists and hygienists are all under one roof. Which means that treatment for implants, braces, or periodontal care can take place in the same office. Here, we gladly treat…

    From Western Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Steele Canyon Smiles Dental & Orthodontics

    2990 Jamacha Road #132, El Cajon, CA 92019, United States

    65/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 263 Google reviews, 263 Google reviews.

    • 4.3from 263 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Steele Canyon Smiles Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(619) 393-8474
    In their words

    At Steele Canyon Smiles, we have quality dental care in El Cajon, CA, for the whole family! Our services include sedation dentistry, pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Our team works together to create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for each of our patients. From dental check-ups to orthodontic treatment, our team is ready to help you work toward your smile goals. We are currently accepting new patients of all ages and look forward to helping you maintain a…

    From Steele Canyon Smiles Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics

    2502 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019, United States

    65/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 464 Google reviews, 464 Google reviews.

    • 3.9from 464 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Bright Now! Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(619) 212-7959
    In their words

    Your dentist at Bright Now Dental is waiting to provide you with exceptional dental care.The El Cajon dental staff specializes in dental emergencies and dental services such as root canals or dental crowns that may arise unexpectedly. You'll also find Bright Now Dental El Cajon's family and pediatric dentists to be knowledgeable and friendly, making your next dental check-up, teeth cleaning, teeth whitening, or braces appointment a great one.

    From Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 San Diego Children's Dentistry

    2648 Jamacha Road Suite 168, El Cajon, CA 92019, United States

    64/100

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and recent reviews: 5.0★ from 1 Google review, 1 review in the last 12 months.

    • 5.0from 1 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at San Diego Children's DentistryFull profile(619) 376-1202

  9. #9 Dr. Gary A. Olen, DDS

    773 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021, United States

    59/100

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and services: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.9from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–4:30 PM · Tue 7 AM–2:30 PM · Wed 7 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 7 AM–2:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Gary A. Olen, DDSFull profile(619) 440-5915

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How we ranked El Cajon dentists

This list covers the 9 El Cajon clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 9 El Cajon clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 29 were excluded (2 closed and 27 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn El Cajon 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 Pediatric dentists in El Cajon, CA: frequently asked questions

Who are the pediatric dentists in El Cajon?

9 El Cajon clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Renae Wilson, DDS - El Cajon Dentist, Urgent Dental Assistance and Western Dental & Orthodontics.

Which of these El Cajon clinics are open on Saturday?

3 of the 9 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Urgent Dental Assistance, Western Dental & Orthodontics and Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics, and Urgent Dental Assistance opens 5 AM–11 PM.

Which of these El Cajon clinics are open on Sunday?

1 of the 9 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are Urgent Dental Assistance, and Urgent Dental Assistance opens 5 AM–11 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which El Cajon clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 9 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Urgent Dental Assistance has the latest weekday hours, until 11 PM on Mondays.

How are pediatric dentists in El Cajon 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 9 El Cajon clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for El Cajon

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 92 clinics.
  2. : 27 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 2 closed clinics removed.

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