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Dentists Open Saturday & Sunday in Carlsbad, CA (2026)

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The short answer

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    Top DR Score among weekend and evening dentists: La Costa Family Dental and Implant Center, DR Score 67, open 7 days until 10 PM.

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    Best for Saturdays: Gentle Dental Carlsbad, DR Score 57, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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    Best for evenings: Excel Dental, Orthodontics & Implant Center, DR Score 57, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

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6 of Carlsbad’s 54 clinics open Saturdays, Sundays or after 6pm, as of October 2026. 6 open on Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 3 after 6pm. 1 are open 7 days a week.

Top 6 weekend and evening dentists in Carlsbad at a glance

Top 6 weekend and evening dentists in Carlsbad at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1La Costa Family Dental and Implant Center67Evenings · Sat · SunTop DR Score among weekend and evening dentists
2Gentle Dental Carlsbad57Evenings · SatBest for Saturdays
3Excel Dental, Orthodontics & Implant Center57Evenings · SatBest for evenings
4Ida Alfonso, DMD47Sat—
5Smiles For Health | Dentist | Wellness Dentistry | Carlsbad CA47Sat—
6Los Coches Dentistry27Sat—

Saturday, Sunday and evening hours in Carlsbad

Posted weekly hours for the highest-ranked clinics open on weekends or after 6pm.

The 6 weekend and evening dentists in Carlsbad, ranked

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

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Carlsbad

    #1 La Costa Family Dental and Implant Center

    6990 El Camino Real O, Carlsbad, CA 92009

    67/100

    Ranked #1 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days until 10 PM.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–10 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at La Costa Family Dental and Implant CenterFull profile(760) 438-0175
    In their words

    La Costa Family Dental is here to serve the patient including the most fearful. With a caring team, state of the art equipment, clean facilities with individual rooms and helpful insurance coordinators—all under one roof—we’re uniquely prepared to make to make your smile dreams come true. We complete all aspects of dentistry including dental implants, sedation dentistry, cleanings, crowns, fillings, and root canals. We will not only treat the problem, but address WHY it…

    From La Costa Family Dental and Implant Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 Gentle Dental Carlsbad

    2620 S El Camino Real Ste A, Carlsbad, CA 92008

    57/100

    Ranked #2 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Gentle Dental CarlsbadFull profile(760) 513-6934
    In their words

    Your oral hygiene is of the utmost importance, so when you need a dentist in Carlsbad, CA turn to Gentle Dental. We offer quality care that's affordable and easy to find. Our office is located at the cross streets of Hospital Way and Marron Road. Visit today!

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

  3. #3 Excel Dental, Orthodontics & Implant Center

    7730 El Camino Real Ste #A, Carlsbad, CA 92009

    57/100

    Ranked #3 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–7 PM · Wed–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Excel Dental, Orthodontics & Implant CenterFull profile(760) 634-2244
    In their words

    Come in as a patient; leave as family. Dr. Akash Lapsi is known for his gentle and creative touch when it comes to providing dental care, implants, and orthodontics to patients in Carlsbad, Mission Viejo, and Laguna Hills, CA. His academic track record and sincere commitment to his patients' well-being shows his excellence in everything he does.

    From Excel Dental, Orthodontics & Implant Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Ida Alfonso, DMD

    5814 Van Allen Way Ste 205, Carlsbad, CA 92008

    47/100

    Ranked #4 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Ida Alfonso, DMDFull profile(760) 931-0144
    In their words

    Dr. Alfonso has over 25 years of experience in the dental field and has practiced in Carlsbad, CA for over 15 years. We Provide Family Dentistry by Professional dentists in Carlsbad California. We use the latest techniques and technologies to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care. We offer many services emergency dental services including teeth whitening, TMJ treatment, Wisdom teeth extraction, dental crowns, root canal therapy, and more. The dental team at…

    From Ida Alfonso, DMD's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Smiles For Health | Dentist | Wellness Dentistry | Carlsbad CA

    2656 Gateway Rd Suite 145, Carlsbad, CA 92009

    47/100

    Ranked #5 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smiles For Health | Dentist | Wellness Dentistry | Carlsbad CAFull profile(760) 297-6216
    In their words

    Looking for a holistic dentist near you? Personalized care and an empathetic team set us apart, making a visit to our dentist in Carlsbad, CA, unlike any dentist appointment you’ve ever had before! When you choose Smiles for Health as your Carlsbad family dentist, you’ll know your family is getting safe, patient-focused, holistic and family dental care. We use all-natural, bio-compatible products and provide metal-free and non-toxic dental treatments.Our patients enjoy…

    From Smiles For Health | Dentist | Wellness Dentistry | Carlsbad CA's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 Los Coches Dentistry

    1905 Calle Barcelona #206, Carlsbad, CA 92009, United States

    27/100

    Ranked #6 because of services and access: 7 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 3 PM.

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–3 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at Los Coches DentistryFull profile(760) 633-4488
    In their words

    Carlsbad, CA Dental Practice. A family-owned, full-service general and cosmetic dentist office serving Carlsbad and the surrounding communities of La Costa, Encinitas, Oceanside, and Vista. Dental services for children, teens, and adults include complete routine dental examinations, general teeth cleaning, dental x-rays, tooth extraction, periodontal disease treatments, and cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening, veneers, and Invisalign.

    From Los Coches Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Carlsbad dentists

This list covers the 6 Carlsbad clinics that open Saturdays, Sundays or after 6pm. We scored 6 Carlsbad clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Carlsbad data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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

Dentists Open Saturday & Sunday in Carlsbad, CA: frequently asked questions

Which dentists in Carlsbad are open on Saturday?

6 of the 6 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are La Costa Family Dental and Implant Center, Gentle Dental Carlsbad and Excel Dental, Orthodontics & Implant Center, and La Costa Family Dental and Implant Center opens 8 AM–10 PM.

Which dentists in Carlsbad are open on Sunday?

1 of the 6 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are La Costa Family Dental and Implant Center, and La Costa Family Dental and Implant Center opens 8 AM–10 PM.

Which Carlsbad dentists are open late?

3 of the 6 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. La Costa Family Dental and Implant Center has the latest weekday hours, until 10 PM on Mondays.

How are weekend and evening dentists in Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad clinics that open Saturdays, Sundays or after 6pm, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Carlsbad

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 54 clinics.

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