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Best Periodontists in Riverside, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among periodontists: Gentle Dental Riverside Central, 4.4★ from 363 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 4 PM.

  2. 12

    Best for weekend appointments: Gold Coast Dental - Riverside, 2.8★ from 135 Google reviews, open 7 days until 7 PM.

  3. 11

    Best for evenings: California Dental Group of Riverside, 4.0★ from 100 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM.

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13 of Riverside’s 201 clinics have a periodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 2 of them open Saturdays and 3 stay open after 6pm. They offer 6 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 periodontists in Riverside at a glance

Top 10 periodontists in Riverside at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Gentle Dental Riverside Central714.4★ (363)Evenings · SatTop DR Score among periodontists
2Inland Choice Dental - Dentist Riverside664.9★ (894)——
3Riverside Tooth Co.655.0★ (409)——
4Orangecrest Dental Group634.7★ (60)——
5ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Riverside624.9★ (663)——
6Riverside Dental Group614.7★ (240)——
7Dr. Mohamed Hassan, Smiley Periodontics & Dental Implants594.9★ (308)——
8Dental Specialists of Riverside - Emergency Dentist & Cosmetic Dentist Riverside594.5★ (196)——
9Dr. Rice Laser Periodontics & Implants584.9★ (291)——
10Gentle Dental Riverside Tyler Village574.4★ (214)——

The 13 periodontists in Riverside, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Riverside

    #1 Gentle Dental Riverside Central

    3630 Central Ave Ste 6, Riverside, CA 92506

    71/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 363 Google reviews, 363 Google reviews.

    • 4.4from 363 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Dental Riverside CentralFull profile(951) 900-4763
    In their words

    If you're looking for a dentist in Riverside, CA, you've come to the right place. Gentle Dental is an established dental practice with a modern, gentle approach to oral care. Our goal is to provide quality care to every patient who walks through our doors, and we achieve this objective through attentiveness, open communication, and patient education.

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

  2. #2 Inland Choice Dental - Dentist Riverside

    6216 Brockton Ave #112, Riverside, CA 92506

    66/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 894 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Riverside (894).

    • 4.9from 894 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–1 PM · Wed–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Inland Choice Dental - Dentist RiversideFull profile(951) 779-8862
    In their words

    Welcome to Inland Choice Dental - Riverside Dentist! With state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our goal is to keep you and your family safe. Our friendly and experienced dental professionals provide a wide range of dental services including dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, emergency dental care and more. Our in-house dental savings plan is a great alternative to dental insurance, providing 10-50% off most dental procedures. New patients are…

    From Inland Choice Dental - Dentist Riverside's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Orangecrest Dental Group

    19510 Van Buren Boulevard f5, Riverside, CA 92508, United States

    63/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and services: 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.7from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Orangecrest Dental GroupFull profile(951) 565-4944
    In their words

    Welcome to the dental office of Orangecrest Dental Group. Our Riverside, California dental practice has been brightening and enhancing the smiles of our patients for over 25 years. Our gentle, caring staff welcomes patients of all ages and guarantees the comfort of every member of your family. From the moment you walk through our doors, you can be sure that we will cater to all of your dental needs and all of your concerns.

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

  8. #8 Dental Specialists of Riverside - Emergency Dentist & Cosmetic Dentist Riverside

    10181 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92503

    59/100

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 196 Google reviews, 196 Google reviews.

    • 4.5from 196 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Dental Specialists of Riverside - Emergency Dentist & Cosmetic Dentist RiversideFull profile(951) 689-0701
    In their words

    We believe your dentist appointment should be as pleasant and stress-free as possible. That's why our dentist office was designed with our patients' comfort in mind. Whether you need a general dentistry check-up, require extensive dental work, or want to learn about braces, we'll answer all of your questions in a relaxed, friendly setting. Best Dentist in Riverside CA - Dental Specialists of Riverside - Cosmetic Dentist Riverside

    From Dental Specialists of Riverside - Emergency Dentist & Cosmetic Dentist Riverside's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  11. #11 California Dental Group of Riverside

    3845 Pierce St, Riverside, CA 92503

    56/100

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 100 Google reviews, 100 Google reviews.

    • 4.0from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at California Dental Group of RiversideFull profile(951) 359-1900
    In their words

    At California Dental Group of Riverside, our primary objectives are to provide you with the highest level of General & Cosmetic Dental care, superior customer service and comfortable financial options. Our team understands that a beautiful smile means so much! A smile can brighten your day, give you self-confidence and help to make a lasting impression with others. With a focus on offering orthodontic treatment for children, teenagers and adults, our team is committed to a…

    From California Dental Group of Riverside's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Riverside dentists

This list covers the 13 Riverside clinics that have a periodontist on staff. We scored 13 Riverside clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 36 were excluded (1 closed and 35 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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

Who are the periodontists in Riverside?

13 Riverside clinics have a periodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Gentle Dental Riverside Central, Inland Choice Dental - Dentist Riverside and Riverside Tooth Co..

Which of these Riverside clinics are open on Saturday?

2 of the 13 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Gentle Dental Riverside Central and Gold Coast Dental - Riverside, and Gentle Dental Riverside Central opens 8 AM–4 PM.

Which of these Riverside clinics are open on Sunday?

1 of the 13 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are Gold Coast Dental - Riverside, and Gold Coast Dental - Riverside opens 7 AM–7 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which Riverside clinics on this page are open late?

3 of the 13 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Gentle Dental Riverside Central has the latest weekday hours, until 7 PM on Wednesdays.

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

Update log for Riverside

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 201 clinics.
  2. : 35 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 1 closed clinic removed.

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