63/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 449 Google reviews, 449 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 449 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
Best Pediatric dentists in Stockton, CA (2026)
8 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: James Rore, DDS, 5.0★ from 449 Google reviews, open 4 days a week.
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Best for weekend appointments: Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids, 4.7★ from 948 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 4:30 PM.
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8 of Stockton’s 138 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 8 pediatric dentists in Stockton at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Rore, DDS | 63 | 5.0★ (449) | — | Top DR Score among pediatric dentists |
| 2 | Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids | 63 | 4.7★ (948) | Sat | Best for weekend appointments |
| 3 | Kids Smile Dental & Orthodontics | 62 | 4.8★ (1,108) | — | — |
| 4 | Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics - Stockton at Brookside | 61 | 4.4★ (408) | Sat | — |
| 5 | Children's Choice Dental Care | 61 | 4.2★ (466) | Sat | — |
| 6 | Image Dental - Stockton | 60 | 4.9★ (641) | — | — |
| 7 | Make A Smile - Children's Dental, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery | 54 | 2.3★ (3) | — | — |
| 8 | Smile Time Dental | 7 | — | — | — |
The 8 pediatric dentists in Stockton, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids
616 W Hammer Ln Ste B, Stockton, CA 95207
63/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 948 Google reviews, 948 Google reviews.
- 4.7from 948 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
#3 Kids Smile Dental & Orthodontics
1139 E March Ln Ste A, Stockton, CA 95210
62/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,108 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Stockton (1,108).
- 4.8from 1,108 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#4 Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics - Stockton at Brookside
3485 Brookside Rd #101, Stockton, CA 95219
61/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 408 Google reviews, 408 Google reviews.
- 4.4from 408 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 9:30 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
#5 Children's Choice Dental Care
1002 W Robinhood Dr, Stockton, CA 95207
61/100Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 466 Google reviews, 466 Google reviews.
- 4.2from 466 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#6 Image Dental - Stockton
3453 Brookside Rd Ste a, Stockton, CA 95219
60/100Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 641 Google reviews, 641 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 641 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#7 Make A Smile - Children's Dental, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery
5756 Pacific Ave #75a, Stockton, CA 95207
54/100Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and recent reviews: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, 2 reviews in the last 12 months.
- 2.3from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#8 Smile Time Dental
5756 Pacific Ave Ste 75, Stockton, CA 95207
7/10030% of factors measuredRanked #8 because of services: 2 of 17 services offered.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
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How we ranked Stockton dentists
This list covers the 8 Stockton clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 8 Stockton clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Stockton 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 Stockton, CA: frequently asked questions
Who are the pediatric dentists in Stockton?
8 Stockton clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are James Rore, DDS, Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids and Kids Smile Dental & Orthodontics.
Which of these Stockton clinics are open on Saturday?
3 of the 8 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids, Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics - Stockton at Brookside and Children's Choice Dental Care, and Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids opens 8 AM–4:30 PM.
How are pediatric dentists in Stockton 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 8 Stockton clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Stockton
- : DR Scores recalculated for 138 clinics.
- : 1 duplicate listing merged.