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Best Periodontists in Bakersfield, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among periodontists: Thomas Frank, DDS, 4.9★ from 525 Google reviews, open 4 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for evenings: Apollonia Dental Center, 4.7★ from 605 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM.

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6 of Bakersfield’s 194 clinics have a periodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 13 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 6 periodontists in Bakersfield at a glance

Top 6 periodontists in Bakersfield at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Thomas Frank, DDS744.9★ (525)—Top DR Score among periodontists
2Apollonia Dental Center714.7★ (605)EveningsBest for evenings
3Cosmetic Dentist, Dental Implants & Dentures by Bakersfield Smile Design | Dr. Kenneth W Krauss DDS694.8★ (589)——
4Gentle Dental Rosedale664.3★ (323)——
5Trunkey Dental664.9★ (493)——
6Richard L Gapper, DDS514.5★ (8)——

The 6 periodontists in Bakersfield, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Bakersfield

    #1 Thomas Frank, DDS

    4101 Empire Dr #100, Bakersfield, CA 93309

    74/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 525 Google reviews, 525 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 525 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Thomas Frank, DDSFull profile(661) 466-4494
    In their words

    Dr. Thomas Frank is passionate about your oral health care and overall well-being. We use the finest materials, the most advanced techniques, and the latest proven technologies to deliver exceptional dental care in a very personalized and comfortable manner. Our wide range of comprehensive and cosmetic dental services include veneers, smile rejuvenation, dental implants, gum recontouring, composites,and extensive preventative care. Tired of feeling tired? Not getting enough…

    From Thomas Frank, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Apollonia Dental Center

    3720 Gosford Rd # C, Bakersfield, CA 93309

    71/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 605 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Bakersfield (605).

    • 4.7from 605 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Apollonia Dental CenterFull profile(661) 831-9024
    In their words

    As a Premiere Bakersfield Dentist, we offer the full array of general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry services which includes teeth cleaning and exams, porcelain dental crowns and veneers, dental implants, teeth whitening, cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, clear Invisalign aligners, and more.

    From Apollonia Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Cosmetic Dentist, Dental Implants & Dentures by Bakersfield Smile Design | Dr. Kenneth W Krauss DDS

    1919 G St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

    69/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 589 Google reviews, 589 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 589 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cosmetic Dentist, Dental Implants & Dentures by Bakersfield Smile Design | Dr. Kenneth W Krauss DDSFull profile(661) 323-8585
    In their words

    Are you're looking for an experienced Cosmetic Dentist, Dental Implants, Veneers, Dentures and color match Teeth Whitening specialist in Bakersfield, California? Dr. Kenneth W. Krauss DDS, and the team at Bakersfield Smile Design have spent over 25 years helping thousands of patients restore, re-design and create their perfect smile. We don't believe in making our patients happy we create raving fans. If you've got questions, we've got answers. Call us today to schedule your…

    From Cosmetic Dentist, Dental Implants & Dentures by Bakersfield Smile Design | Dr. Kenneth W Krauss DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Gentle Dental Rosedale

    9600 Rosedale Hwy Ste A, Bakersfield, CA 93312

    66/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 323 Google reviews, 323 Google reviews.

    • 4.3from 323 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Dental RosedaleFull profile(661) 347-0451
    In their words

    When you need a dentist in the Bakersfield, CA, our Bakersfield Dedicated Dental can assist you seven days a week by appointment. We strive to be just as gentle on your time as we are during your treatments, so we have evening hours and weekend appointments. It shouldn't be hard finding a time to visit our conveniently located office between Calloway and Rosedale.

    From Gentle Dental Rosedale's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Trunkey Dental

    3807 San Dimas St Suite A, Bakersfield, CA 93301

    66/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 493 Google reviews, 493 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 493 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Trunkey DentalFull profile(661) 426-2506
    In their words

    Here at Trunkey Dental, we are committed to making sure your dental experience is affordable, comfortable & personalized. We are dedicated to exceptional service & to holding ourselves to the highest professional standard of care. We look forward to providing you & your family with the dental excellence you deserve.

    From Trunkey Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Bakersfield dentists

This list covers the 6 Bakersfield clinics that have a periodontist on staff. We scored 6 Bakersfield clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 68 were excluded (1 closed and 67 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Bakersfield 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 Periodontists in Bakersfield, CA: frequently asked questions

Who are the periodontists in Bakersfield?

6 Bakersfield clinics have a periodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Thomas Frank, DDS, Apollonia Dental Center and Cosmetic Dentist, Dental Implants & Dentures by Bakersfield Smile Design | Dr. Kenneth W Krauss DDS.

Which Bakersfield clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 6 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Apollonia Dental Center has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Mondays.

How are periodontists in Bakersfield 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 6 Bakersfield clinics that have a periodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Bakersfield

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 194 clinics.
  2. : 67 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 1 closed clinic removed.

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