69/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 871 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Merced (871).
- 4.9from 871 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Dentists Open Saturday & Sunday in Merced, CA (2026)
5 clinics ranked by DR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Top DR Score among weekend and evening dentists: Merced Kids Dentist and Orthodontics, 4.9★ from 871 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 1 PM.
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Best for Saturdays: Evershine Dental Group, Swetha Nadipally DDS, DR Score 47, open Saturdays until 5 PM.
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5 of Merced’s 59 clinics open Saturdays, Sundays or after 6pm, as of October 2026. 5 open on Saturdays, 0 on Sundays and 0 after 6pm. They offer 12 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 5 weekend and evening dentists in Merced at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Evenings / weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merced Kids Dentist and Orthodontics | 69 | 4.9★ (871) | Sat | Top DR Score among weekend and evening dentists |
| 2 | Evershine Dental Group, Swetha Nadipally DDS | 47 | — | Sat | Best for Saturdays |
| 3 | El Portal Dental Group | 47 | — | Sat | — |
| 4 | El Portal Dental Group: Khang C. Nguyen, DDS | 47 | — | Sat | — |
| 5 | Western Dental & Orthodontics | 24 | — | Sat | — |
Saturday, Sunday and evening hours in Merced
Posted weekly hours for the highest-ranked clinics open on weekends or after 6pm.
- Call (209) 721-7364
- Call (209) 626-4500
- Call (209) 385-1479
- Call (209) 385-1479
El Portal Dental Group: Khang C. Nguyen, DDS#4
Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed
Saturday
- Call (209) 205-4288
The 5 weekend and evening dentists in Merced, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Evershine Dental Group, Swetha Nadipally DDS
3385 G St Suite B, Merced, CA 95340, United States
47/10030% of factors measuredRanked #2 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 5 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
#3 El Portal Dental Group
3393 G St ste b, Merced, CA 95340
47/10030% of factors measuredRanked #3 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2:30 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
In their words
YOUR SOLUTION TO A BETTER SMILE! At El Portal Dental Group, our team provides state-of-the-art dental care for you and your family. We offer general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, and emergency dentistry services to adults and children in Merced, California, in a comfortable and caring environment. In addition, we speak English, Spanish, Hmong, and Vietnamese. Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve a sense of well-being by enhancing your oral health…
From El Portal Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.#4 El Portal Dental Group: Khang C. Nguyen, DDS
3393 G St Suite B, Merced, CA 95340
47/10030% of factors measuredRanked #4 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2:30 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed
General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more
#5 Western Dental & Orthodontics
1124 W Olive Ave, Merced, CA 95348
24/10030% of factors measuredRanked #5 because of services and access: 7 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 4:30 PM.
Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration
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.
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How we ranked Merced dentists
This list covers the 5 Merced clinics that open Saturdays, Sundays or after 6pm. We scored 5 Merced clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Merced data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |
Dentists Open Saturday & Sunday in Merced, CA: frequently asked questions
Which dentists in Merced are open on Saturday?
5 of the 5 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Merced Kids Dentist and Orthodontics, Evershine Dental Group, Swetha Nadipally DDS and El Portal Dental Group, and Merced Kids Dentist and Orthodontics opens 9 AM–1 PM.
How are weekend and evening dentists in Merced 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 5 Merced clinics that open Saturdays, Sundays or after 6pm, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Merced
- : DR Scores recalculated for 59 clinics.
- : 2 duplicate listings merged.