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Best Pediatric dentists in San Diego, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Carmel Mountain Dental Care, 4.8★ from 985 Google reviews, open 5 days a week.

  2. 3

    Best for weekend appointments: The Dental Express Hillcrest - Dentist in Hillcrest, CA, 4.3★ from 116 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

  3. 15

    Best for evenings: MercadoRichardJDDS, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM.

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51 of San Diego’s 586 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 12 of them open Saturdays and 2 stay open after 6pm. They offer 4 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 pediatric dentists in San Diego at a glance

Top 10 pediatric dentists in San Diego at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Carmel Mountain Dental Care694.8★ (985)—Top DR Score among pediatric dentists
2Dentist in Rancho Bernardo & 4S Ranch | Hekmat Dental Care685.0★ (166)——
3The Dental Express Hillcrest - Dentist in Hillcrest, CA684.3★ (116)SatBest for weekend appointments
4Kidz Shine Dental685.0★ (391)——
5The Dental Express Point Loma684.4★ (397)Sat—
6Scripps Poway Dental Care - Sorrento Valley684.8★ (194)——
7Parks Pediatric Dentistry675.0★ (229)——
8The Dental Express Downtown664.4★ (209)Sat—
9The Super Dentists654.7★ (1,026)Sat—
10Juni's Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics655.0★ (131)——

The 51 pediatric dentists 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 Mountain Dental Care

    9310 Carmel Mountain Rd ste a, San Diego, CA 92129

    69/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 985 Google reviews, 985 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 985 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Carmel Mountain Dental CareFull profile(858) 302-4091
    In their words

    Carmel Mountain Dental Care is a general dental practice committed to providing quality dental care to all members of the family. Our office is located in the heart of Rancho Peñasquitos and also serves the surrounding communities of Carmel Mountain Ranch, Poway, Sabre Springs, Carmel Valley, 4S Ranch, and Black Mountain Ranch. In additional to restorative dentistry, we specialize in Invisalign. The mission of Carmel Mountain Dental Care is here in to provide a positive…

    From Carmel Mountain Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Dentist in Rancho Bernardo & 4S Ranch | Hekmat Dental Care

    11665 Avena Pl #104, San Diego, CA 92128, United States

    68/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, 166 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 166 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 11 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dentist in Rancho Bernardo & 4S Ranch | Hekmat Dental CareFull profile(858) 485-5925

  3. #3 The Dental Express Hillcrest - Dentist in Hillcrest, CA

    1060 University Ave A201, San Diego, CA 92103

    68/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and services: 4.3★ from 116 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.3from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at The Dental Express Hillcrest - Dentist in Hillcrest, CAFull profile(619) 543-0112

  5. #5 The Dental Express Point Loma

    4110 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110

    68/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 397 Google reviews, 397 Google reviews.

    • 4.4from 397 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at The Dental Express Point LomaFull profile(619) 701-6622
    In their words

    At Dental Express Point Loma in San Diego, CA, our skilled dentists, Dr. Casey Ashmore, Dr. Jamie Ferguson, and Dr. Danielle McCourt, can perform a variety of restorative, pediatric, cosmetic, and functional dental procedures. Each dentist has years of experience and expertise in the dental industry. At our Point Loma location in San Diego, CA, we have a beautiful, fun environment with Art Deco, train-themed decorations, a comfortable waiting area, and state-of-the-art…

    From The Dental Express Point Loma's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Scripps Poway Dental Care - Sorrento Valley

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

    68/100

    Ranked #6 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 The Dental Express Downtown

    210 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

    66/100

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 209 Google reviews, 209 Google reviews.

    • 4.4from 209 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at The Dental Express DowntownFull profile(619) 701-6628
    In their words

    At Dental Express in downtown San Diego, our skilled and expert dentists, Dr. Casey Ashmore and Dr. Michelle Hoang love helping patients with a variety of cosmetic, restorative, and functional dental procedures. Dr. Ashmore and Dr. Hoang make a great team and strive to ensure patients have a great experience. Dr. Ashmore is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about dentistry, and Dr. Hoang is an excellent dentist who specializes in pediatric dentistry. Additionally, this…

    From The Dental Express Downtown's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 51 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #51, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Michael G. McMahon, DDS605.0★ (177)
27Pediatric Dentistry of San Diego605.0★ (414)
28Torrey Del Mar Dentistry604.9★ (275)
29Point Loma Family Dentistry605.0★ (189)
30Parvathi Pokala DDS & Associates | Pediatric Dentist in San Diego604.9★ (373)
31Danielle McCourt DDS594.9★ (51)
32Bay Ho Family Dental594.8★ (60)Sat
33Pristine Dental Group584.8★ (274)
34Lil' Smiles-David M. Toppi D.M.D. Inc584.8★ (193)
35Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics - South Bay584.8★ (231)
36Xusheng Mu, DDS584.9★ (102)Sat
37Western Dental & Orthodontics573.9★ (470)Sat
38Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest574.7★ (452)
39Point Loma Children's Dentistry574.7★ (212)
40Tarabishi Dental564.4★ (102)Sat
41Zak Dental - North Park564.3★ (573)
42Bay View Dental564.8★ (97)
43Rachelle T. Flores, D.M.D.564.9★ (107)
44Hillcrest Dental Arts | Rebecca A. Marsh, DDS544.9★ (38)
45Smiles HQ535.0★ (35)
46Terry McClanahan DDS534.9★ (31)
47Albert G Leung, DDS, Inc514.6★ (19)
48Rossanne M. Sosa, DDS, Inc.514.1★ (117)
49Happy Smiles Dentistry493.9★ (7)
50William J Briggs DDS APDC485.0★ (2)
51Ed Farajzadeh DDS483.4★ (5)

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How we ranked San Diego dentists

This list covers the 51 San Diego clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 51 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.

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Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

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 Pediatric dentists in San Diego, CA: frequently asked questions

Who are the pediatric dentists in San Diego?

51 San Diego clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Carmel Mountain Dental Care, Dentist in Rancho Bernardo & 4S Ranch | Hekmat Dental Care and The Dental Express Hillcrest - Dentist in Hillcrest, CA.

Which of these San Diego clinics are open on Saturday?

12 of the 51 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are The Dental Express Hillcrest - Dentist in Hillcrest, CA, The Dental Express Point Loma and The Dental Express Downtown, and The Dental Express Hillcrest - Dentist in Hillcrest, CA opens 9 AM–1 PM.

Which of these San Diego clinics are open on Sunday?

1 of the 51 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are MercadoRichardJDDS, and MercadoRichardJDDS opens 12 AM–12 AM. 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?

2 of the 51 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. MercadoRichardJDDS has the latest weekday hours, until 12 AM on Mondays. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

How are pediatric dentists 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 51 San Diego clinics that have a pediatric dentist 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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