Best Pediatric dentists in Modesto, CA (2026)

13 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated October 21, 20260 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Sierra Dental Care, 4.7★ from 1,344 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 4:30 PM.
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Best for weekend appointments: Kids Smile Dental and Orthodontics, 4.7★ from 796 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

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13 of Modesto’s 97 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 5 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 15 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 pediatric dentists in Modesto at a glance

Top 10 pediatric dentists in Modesto at a glance
Rank	Clinic	DR Score	Rating (reviews)	Evenings / weekends	Best for
1	Sierra Dental Care	83	4.7★ (1,344)	Evenings · Sat	Top DR Score among pediatric dentists
2	Kids Smile Dental and Orthodontics	78	4.7★ (796)	Sat	Best for weekend appointments
3	Dentist Modesto - Allure Dental Care and Orthodontics	76	4.9★ (721)	—	—
4	Dental Care 4 Kids	74	5.0★ (227)	—	—
5	Family and Kids Dental	73	4.8★ (329)	—	—
6	Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics	73	4.4★ (253)	Sat	—
7	Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics	72	4.2★ (329)	Sat	—
8	Paragon Dental - Best Family Dentist \| Emergency Dental Care	71	4.8★ (119)	—	—
9	Sylvania Dental - Modesto	69	4.7★ (66)	—	—
10	Kids World Dental	68	4.2★ (294)	—	—

The 13 pediatric dentists in Modesto, 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.

Ranked #1 in Modesto
#1 Sierra Dental Care
3801 Pelandale Ave Suite B-9, Modesto, CA 95356
83/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,344 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Modesto (1,344).
- 4.7from 1,344 Google reviews
Hours
Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 11 AM–8 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Sierra Dental Care Full profile (209) 575-2400
In their words
Sierra Dental Care is a private family dental practice located in Modesto, California. They have a proven reputation in providing professional and personalized dental services to their patients including general and family dentistry, dental implants, orthodontics, dental emergencies, a professional hygiene team and cosmetic dentistry.
From Sierra Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#2 Kids Smile Dental and Orthodontics
2119 E Hatch Rd Suite B, Modesto, CA 95351
78/100
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 796 Google reviews, 796 Google reviews.
- 4.7from 796 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Kids Smile Dental and Orthodontics Full profile (209) 758-5437
#3 Dentist Modesto - Allure Dental Care and Orthodontics
2217 Coffee Rd Suite A, Modesto, CA 95355, United States
76/100
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 721 Google reviews, 721 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 721 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Dentist Modesto - Allure Dental Care and Orthodontics Full profile (209) 521-3400
In their words
Allure Dental Care is Modesto’s one stop shop for all dental needs. Our dentist and staff are here to provide you and your family with the dental care excellence you expect and the ideal dental health you deserve. Our office is a well equipped with the latest dental technology to best serve you and your family. When it comes to your health, you should never settle for second best. Our office has built a reputation for providing high quality dentistry in modesto. We see…
From Dentist Modesto - Allure Dental Care and Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#4 Dental Care 4 Kids
74/100
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 227 Google reviews, 227 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 227 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Dental Care 4 Kids Full profile (209) 238-9925
In their words
Kids thrive when they are having fun. We believe that the best dental care comes with a healthy dose of fun. That's why our state-of-the-art facilities have been specially designed with children in mind. When children enjoy their dental visits, they like to come back. That makes it easier on parents too. Inside our kid-friendly offices, you'll find caring and compassionate staff members who specialize in children's dentistry. We take extra care to be gentle with your child…
From Dental Care 4 Kids's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#5 Family and Kids Dental
1207 14th St, Modesto, CA 95354
73/100
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 329 Google reviews, 329 Google reviews.
- 4.8from 329 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Family and Kids Dental Full profile (209) 422-3176
#6 Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics
3401 Oakdale Rd Suite 505, Modesto, CA 95355
73/100
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 253 Google reviews, 253 Google reviews.
- 4.4from 253 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics Full profile (209) 287-5940
In their words
It’s our mission to deliver the best pediatric dentistry and orthodontic care possible. With our fun environment, focus on education and prevention, and kid-friendly staff, there’s no better place to keep your child’s teeth healthy. Because here at Kids Care Dental, we don’t just care for smiles—we create them.
From Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#7 Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics
2225 Plaza Pkwy p1, Modesto, CA 95350, United States
72/100
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 329 Google reviews, 329 Google reviews.
- 4.2from 329 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics Full profile (209) 576-8181
In their words
The Bright Now Dental Modesto dental team includes the best dentists, orthodontists and specialists.They are here to provide you and your family with quality and affordable dental services. Beyond a routine dental check-up or teeth cleaning, the expert team of family dentists, pediatric dentists, and orthodontists offer teeth whitening, braces, dental crowns, root canals, and more. Whether it's a toothache or tooth pain - relief is only a visit away. The dental specialists…
From Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#8 Paragon Dental - Best Family Dentist | Emergency Dental Care
1108 Oakdale Rd Suite A, Modesto, CA 95355
71/100
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and services: 4.8★ from 119 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.
- 4.8from 119 Google reviews
Hours
Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Paragon Dental - Best Family Dentist | Emergency Dental Care Full profile (209) 548-0100
In their words
We are dental practitioners devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles! A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur,…
From Paragon Dental - Best Family Dentist | Emergency Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#9 Sylvania Dental - Modesto
1801 Tully Rd Ste D1, Modesto, CA 95350
69/100
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and services: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.
- 4.7from 66 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Sylvania Dental - Modesto Full profile (209) 526-9430
In their words
Sylvania Dental strives to give the best care to our patients. Dr. Sylvania Yu is a perfectionists when it comes to patients’ oral health. Along with Dr Yu, our team believe in offering a comfortable dental experience — not just taking care of your dental health, but also helping improve your overall well-being.
From Sylvania Dental - Modesto's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#10 Kids World Dental
1404 Mitchell Rd, Modesto, CA 95351
68/100
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 294 Google reviews, 294 Google reviews.
- 4.2from 294 Google reviews
Hours
Mon 9:20 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 9:20 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Kids World Dental Full profile (209) 537-7878
In their words
Kids make the world go round - they light up our lives with their little smiles, and they keep us going with all their energy. That's why kids are so special, and you'll want to protect those little smiles so they can grow up into big smiles. At Kids World Dental, children's dentist Dr. Satyen Desai provides Modesto families with the gentle, attentive dental care kids need to set their minds at ease and even make trips to the dentist fun. Convenient to Ceres, Empire, and…
From Kids World Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#11 Pelandale Dental Care
500 Standiford Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
67/100
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 335 Google reviews, 335 Google reviews.
- 4.8from 335 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Emergency care Implants Crowns Bonding Cosmetic Full restoration
Book appointment at Pelandale Dental Care Full profile (209) 545-9489
In their words
Pelandale Dental offers all specialized dental services under one roof since 1995. You will always see the same dentist for all your dental needs. Dr Param Gill has placed over 5000 dental implants in patients from age 17 to 95. He is proficient in orthodontics, third molar extractions, root canals, crowns, veneers and all aspects of cosmetic and laser dentistry.
From Pelandale Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
#12 Mike Scott DDS
64/100
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and services: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.
- 4.6from 12 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
General dentistry Cleaning Emergency care Root canal Extraction Wisdom teeth Implants Invisalign +9 more
Book appointment at Mike Scott DDS Full profile (209) 248-5930
#13 Western Dental & Orthodontics
2605 Coffee Rd #200, Modesto, CA 95355
61/100
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 398 Google reviews, 398 Google reviews.
- 3.7from 398 Google reviews
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
General dentistry Emergency care Implants Crowns Bonding Cosmetic Full restoration
Book appointment at Western Dental & Orthodontics Full profile (209) 521-0100
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.

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How we ranked Modesto dentists

This list covers the 13 Modesto clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 13 Modesto clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 3 were excluded (3 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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DR Score factors and weights
Factor	Weight	Computed from	In Modesto 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	Not yet collected
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 Pediatric dentists in Modesto, CA: frequently asked questions

Who are the pediatric dentists in Modesto?

13 Modesto clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Sierra Dental Care, Kids Smile Dental and Orthodontics and Dentist Modesto - Allure Dental Care and Orthodontics.

Which of these Modesto clinics are open on Saturday?

5 of the 13 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Sierra Dental Care, Kids Smile Dental and Orthodontics and Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics, and Sierra Dental Care opens 8 AM–4:30 PM.

Which Modesto clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 13 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Sierra Dental Care has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Tuesdays.

How are pediatric dentists in Modesto 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 13 Modesto clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Modesto

October 2026: DR Scores recalculated for 97 clinics.
October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

Top 10 pediatric dentists in Modesto at a glance

The 13 pediatric dentists in Modesto, ranked

#1 Sierra Dental Care

#2 Kids Smile Dental and Orthodontics

#3 Dentist Modesto - Allure Dental Care and Orthodontics

#4 Dental Care 4 Kids

#5 Family and Kids Dental

#6 Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics

#7 Bright Now! Dental & Orthodontics

#8 Paragon Dental - Best Family Dentist | Emergency Dental Care

#9 Sylvania Dental - Modesto

#10 Kids World Dental

#11 Pelandale Dental Care

#12 Mike Scott DDS

#13 Western Dental & Orthodontics