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Best Pediatric dentists in Whittier, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Happy Smiles Dental Whittier - Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry, 5.0★ from 463 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 4 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for weekend appointments: Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids, 4.7★ from 524 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 4:30 PM.

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13 of Whittier’s 118 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 6 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 12 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 pediatric dentists in Whittier at a glance

Top 10 pediatric dentists in Whittier at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Happy Smiles Dental Whittier - Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry725.0★ (463)SatTop DR Score among pediatric dentists
2Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids714.7★ (524)SatBest for weekend appointments
3Lowe & Rossopoulos Dental Specialists | Dentist In Whittier704.9★ (149)Sat—
4Zak Dental - Whittier694.6★ (360)——
5Heavenly Dental Smiles Inc665.0★ (24)Sat—
6Smile Center - Whittier Family Dental Care624.5★ (50)——
7Western Dental & Orthodontics623.7★ (360)Sat—
8Sharyl L Morrison DDS605.0★ (9)——
9Citrus Grove Orthodontics605.0★ (175)——
10Rodolfo R. Burquez, DDS593.6★ (22)——

The 13 pediatric dentists in Whittier, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Whittier

    #1 Happy Smiles Dental Whittier - Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry

    9150 Painter Ave Suite 105A, Whittier, CA 90602

    72/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 463 Google reviews, 463 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 463 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Happy Smiles Dental Whittier - Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation DentistryFull profile(562) 378-0200
    In their words

    Happy Smiles offers high-quality dental care for all your dental needs in Whittier, CA. Our skilled dentist and dental hygienists are experienced in all general dentistry procedures, from dental cleaning, tooth extractions and white fillings to orthodontic procedures such as braces. We also do cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as teeth whitening, dental implants, and dentures. We focused on providing the very highest quality dentistry to our patients utilizing the latest…

    From Happy Smiles Dental Whittier - Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Lowe & Rossopoulos Dental Specialists | Dentist In Whittier

    8135 S, Painter Ave #202, Whittier, CA 90602

    70/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews, 149 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 149 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lowe & Rossopoulos Dental Specialists | Dentist In WhittierFull profile(562) 907-4522
    In their words

    At the core of our Whittier, Corona and Huntington Beach dental practices is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual, and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care, and that…

    From Lowe & Rossopoulos Dental Specialists | Dentist In Whittier's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Zak Dental - Whittier

    9229 Colima Rd, Whittier, CA 90605

    69/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 360 Google reviews, 360 Google reviews.

    • 4.6from 360 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Zak Dental - WhittierFull profile(562) 947-3761
    In their words

    Our goal is to preserve your natural teeth through minimally invasive dental care such as periodontal teeth cleanings, remineralization therapy & No-Drill No-Injection Filling. When our patients need more involved treatment, our multi-specialty dental team provides a full range of dental services such as cosmetic crowns, root canal treatment, tooth extractions, dental implants, dentures, clear aligners, braces, and periodontal gum surgery.

    From Zak Dental - Whittier's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Heavenly Dental Smiles Inc

    8234 Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602, United States

    66/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and services: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 5.0from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue closed · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Heavenly Dental Smiles IncFull profile(562) 945-7000

  7. #7 Western Dental & Orthodontics

    14880 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605

    62/100

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 360 Google reviews, 360 Google reviews.

    • 3.7from 360 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Western Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(562) 567-9051
    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.

  10. #10 Rodolfo R. Burquez, DDS

    11574 Hadley St, Whittier, CA 90606

    59/100

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and services: 3.6★ from 22 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 3.6from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 11 AM–6 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rodolfo R. Burquez, DDSFull profile(562) 699-3838
    In their words

    Welcome to the dental practice of Dr. Rodolfo R. Burquez, DDS where happy patients and your smile is our number one priority. Dr. Burquez has been providing Family and Cosmetic Dentistry to patients for over 25 years. We’re conveniently located in Whittier, CA and our practice sits on a corner lot with good parking, handicap accessible, and it has a view into McNees Park, and beyond to the Whittier Hills.

    From Rodolfo R. Burquez, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Whittier dentists

This list covers the 13 Whittier clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 13 Whittier clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 17 were excluded (17 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Whittier 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 Whittier, CA: frequently asked questions

Who are the pediatric dentists in Whittier?

13 Whittier clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Happy Smiles Dental Whittier - Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry, Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids and Lowe & Rossopoulos Dental Specialists | Dentist In Whittier.

Which of these Whittier clinics are open on Saturday?

6 of the 13 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Happy Smiles Dental Whittier - Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry, Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids and Lowe & Rossopoulos Dental Specialists | Dentist In Whittier, and Happy Smiles Dental Whittier - Implant, Braces, Cosmetic & Sedation Dentistry opens 8 AM–4 PM.

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

Update log for Whittier

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 118 clinics.
  2. : 17 duplicate listings merged.

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