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Best Pediatric dentists in Hemet, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Kirby & Florida Dental Group, 4.7★ from 253 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 4 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for weekend appointments: Western Dental & Orthodontics, 4.1★ from 1,357 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 4:30 PM.

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6 of Hemet’s 76 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 17 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 6 pediatric dentists in Hemet at a glance

Top 6 pediatric dentists in Hemet at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Kirby & Florida Dental Group754.7★ (253)SatTop DR Score among pediatric dentists
2Western Dental & Orthodontics734.1★ (1,357)SatBest for weekend appointments
3Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics724.2★ (370)Sat—
4Neighborhood Healthcare Hemet674.3★ (124)——
5Hemet Smile Specialist: Scott D. Gray DDS654.7★ (20)——
6Castellanos Dental and Braces643.9★ (105)——

The 6 pediatric dentists in Hemet, ranked

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

Scores below: based on reputation, review volume, access, services and profile completeness. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. #2 Western Dental & Orthodontics

    2091 W Florida Ave #250, Hemet, CA 92545, United States

    73/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 1,357 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Hemet (1,357).

    • 4.1from 1,357 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    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.
  2. #3 Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics

    2721 W Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92545

    72/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 370 Google reviews, 370 Google reviews.

    • 4.2from 370 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Your dentist at Bright Now Dental is waiting to provide you with exceptional dental care.The Hemet 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 Hemet'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.
  3. #4 Neighborhood Healthcare Hemet

    903 E Devonshire Ave, Hemet, CA 92543

    67/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and services: 4.3★ from 124 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.3from 124 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Neighborhood Healthcare our mission is to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality health care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for…

    From Neighborhood Healthcare Hemet's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #5 Hemet Smile Specialist: Scott D. Gray DDS

    550 E Latham Ave Ste 1, Hemet, CA 92543, United States

    65/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and services: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.7from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Our practice is, and always will be, built around providing exceptional dental care to all of our patients living in Hemet, California, and the surrounding areas of San Jacinto and Temecula, California! When you visit our office, you are choosing to work with a dentist and his team whose primary goal will always be to provide for the individual dental needs of all patients. We are excited to create healthy smiles that will give each patient confidence. If you have questions…

    From Hemet Smile Specialist: Scott D. Gray DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Hemet dentists

This list covers the 6 Hemet clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 6 Hemet clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 16 were excluded (16 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Hemet data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Hemet, CA: frequently asked questions

Who are the pediatric dentists in Hemet?

6 Hemet clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Kirby & Florida Dental Group, Western Dental & Orthodontics and Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics.

Which of these Hemet clinics are open on Saturday?

3 of the 6 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Kirby & Florida Dental Group, Western Dental & Orthodontics and Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics, and Kirby & Florida Dental Group opens 8 AM–4 PM.

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

Update log for Hemet

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 76 clinics.
  2. : 16 duplicate listings merged.