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Best Periodontists in El Cajon, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Top DR Score among periodontists: Renae Wilson, DDS - El Cajon Dentist, 4.9★ from 423 Google reviews, open 4 days a week.

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    Best for weekend appointments: Urgent Dental Assistance, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days until 11 PM.

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8 of El Cajon’s 92 clinics have a periodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 1 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. They offer 16 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 8 periodontists in El Cajon at a glance

Top 8 periodontists in El Cajon at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Renae Wilson, DDS - El Cajon Dentist704.9★ (423)—Top DR Score among periodontists
2Avocado Family Dentistry694.9★ (407)——
3Urgent Dental Assistance673.7★ (3)Evenings · Sat · SunBest for weekend appointments
4Professional Family Dental674.7★ (175)——
5Steele Canyon Smiles Dental & Orthodontics654.3★ (263)——
6Immediate Dental Help642.3★ (3)——
7CITIDental El Cajon634.8★ (128)——
8Instant Dental Care: S.T. Sawa & Associates D.D.S.594.0★ (12)——

The 8 periodontists in El Cajon, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in El Cajon

    #1 Renae Wilson, DDS - El Cajon Dentist

    275 W Madison Ave #B, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States

    70/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 423 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in El Cajon (423).

    • 4.9from 423 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 7 AM–2 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 7 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Renae Wilson, DDS - El Cajon DentistFull profile(619) 588-2420
    In their words

    Our professional and fun team provides each patient a positive and relaxing experience. We pride ourselves on possessing the state-of-the-art dental technology, techniques, and experience you can trust. Above all, new patients can expect what our life-long patients return for: outstanding dental care in an intimate practice where your time and concerns are respected. Plus, we have fun. We're glad you found us!

    From Renae Wilson, DDS - El Cajon Dentist's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Avocado Family Dentistry

    711 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

    69/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 407 Google reviews, 407 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 407 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Avocado Family DentistryFull profile(619) 440-7000
    In their words

    Welcome to Avocado Family Dentistry, office of Dr. Sami Kashou! Dr. Kashou enjoys taking the time to educate patients on their oral health, ensuring that all treatment options are understood and all questions are answered. We offer comprehensive, general, and cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, Candid Clear Aligners, as well as ZOOM in office whitening. Please give us a call today to schedule your free Orthodontic Consult!

    From Avocado Family Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Professional Family Dental

    1100 N 2nd St Ste.1106, El Cajon, CA 92021

    67/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 175 Google reviews, 175 Google reviews.

    • 4.7from 175 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Professional Family DentalFull profile(619) 212-7912
    In their words

    At Professional Family Dental we strive to provide the best service at an affordable rate. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is ready to help you through every step of your dental visit. Appointments are scheduled promptly, usually within 48 hours, and we do our best to ensure that you are seen quickly with minimal wait time. Our experienced dentists will work with you to create a personalized oral health plan to meet your specific dental needs.

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

  5. #5 Steele Canyon Smiles Dental & Orthodontics

    2990 Jamacha Road #132, El Cajon, CA 92019, United States

    65/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 263 Google reviews, 263 Google reviews.

    • 4.3from 263 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Steele Canyon Smiles Dental & OrthodonticsFull profile(619) 393-8474
    In their words

    At Steele Canyon Smiles, we have quality dental care in El Cajon, CA, for the whole family! Our services include sedation dentistry, pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Our team works together to create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for each of our patients. From dental check-ups to orthodontic treatment, our team is ready to help you work toward your smile goals. We are currently accepting new patients of all ages and look forward to helping you maintain a…

    From Steele Canyon Smiles Dental & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked El Cajon dentists

This list covers the 8 El Cajon clinics that have a periodontist on staff. We scored 8 El Cajon clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 29 were excluded (2 closed and 27 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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

Who are the periodontists in El Cajon?

8 El Cajon clinics have a periodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Renae Wilson, DDS - El Cajon Dentist, Avocado Family Dentistry and Urgent Dental Assistance.

Which of these El Cajon clinics are open on Saturday?

1 of the 8 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Urgent Dental Assistance, and Urgent Dental Assistance opens 5 AM–11 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which of these El Cajon clinics are open on Sunday?

1 of the 8 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are Urgent Dental Assistance, and Urgent Dental Assistance opens 5 AM–11 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which El Cajon clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 8 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Urgent Dental Assistance has the latest weekday hours, until 11 PM on Mondays.

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

Update log for El Cajon

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 92 clinics.
  2. : 27 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 2 closed clinics removed.

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