64/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 352 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in San Mateo (352).
- 5.0from 352 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Best Pediatric dentists in San Mateo, CA (2026)
4 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Laleh Vakili, DMD, 5.0★ from 352 Google reviews, open 5 days a week.
- 3
Best for weekend appointments: Sachdev Deepak K DDS, 4.5★ from 97 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 4:30 PM.
Rankings can't be bought. Booking through us earns you a $60 gift card and doesn’t affect order. How we rank
4 of San Mateo’s 88 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 1 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 4 pediatric dentists in San Mateo at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laleh Vakili, DMD | 64 | 5.0★ (352) | — | Top DR Score among pediatric dentists |
| 2 | Mary Dini, DDS | 63 | 4.9★ (243) | — | — |
| 3 | Sachdev Deepak K DDS | 61 | 4.5★ (97) | Sat | Best for weekend appointments |
| 4 | Spitz & Davis Pediatric Dentistry | 61 | 4.9★ (213) | — | — |
The 4 pediatric dentists in San Mateo, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Mary Dini, DDS
36 N San Mateo Dr Ste a, San Mateo, CA 94401
63/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 243 Google reviews, 243 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 243 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#3 Sachdev Deepak K DDS
1415 S El Camino Real #3019, San Mateo, CA 94402
61/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 97 Google reviews, 97 Google reviews.
- 4.5from 97 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue closed · Wed 8 AM–4:30 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
#4 Spitz & Davis Pediatric Dentistry
247 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401
61/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 213 Google reviews, 213 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 213 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Find the right dentist in San Mateo
Answer 2 quick questions and we'll help you find a dentist that fits your needs, location and availability.
Book through DentistsRanked and get a $60 Amazon gift card. Terms
Step 1 of 2
What service are you looking for?
- 100% free for patients
- No commitment
How we ranked San Mateo dentists
This list covers the 4 San Mateo clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 4 San Mateo clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In San Mateo 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 Pediatric dentists in San Mateo, CA: frequently asked questions
Who are the pediatric dentists in San Mateo?
4 San Mateo clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Laleh Vakili, DMD, Mary Dini, DDS and Sachdev Deepak K DDS.
Which of these San Mateo clinics are open on Saturday?
1 of the 4 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Sachdev Deepak K DDS, and Sachdev Deepak K DDS opens 8 AM–4:30 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.
How are pediatric dentists in San Mateo 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 4 San Mateo clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for San Mateo
- : DR Scores recalculated for 88 clinics.
- : 5 duplicate listings merged.