Best Dentists in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 dental practices in San Diego based on credentials, patient reviews, specialties, and new patient availability.

Top Dentists in San Diego

  1. #1 — Steven Pai, DDS Score: 29/100

    Steven Pai, DDS is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist. Website: http://www.horizondentalcare.com.

    Specialties: Dentist. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Sorrento Valley Perfect Smile Score: 27/100

    Sorrento Valley Perfect Smile is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry, cosmetic dentist. Website: http://SorrentoValleyDentists.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry, Cosmetic dentist. View full profile →

  3. #3 — South Bay Dental Center Score: 27/100

    South Bay Dental Center is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry, health and medical. Website: http://southbaydentalcenter.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry, Health and medical. View full profile →

  4. #4 — South Bay Family Dental Practice Score: 27/100

    South Bay Family Dental Practice is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry. Website: http://www.southlandplazadental.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Spectrum Dental Score: 27/100

    Spectrum Dental is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Orthodontist, dentist, cosmetic dentist. Website: https://spectrumdentalinc.com/.

    Specialties: Orthodontist, Dentist, Cosmetic dentist. View full profile →

  6. #6 — SPP Dental Partners Score: 27/100

    SPP Dental Partners is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist. Website: http://sppdental.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist. View full profile →

  7. #7 — The Dental Extraction Clinic Score: 27/100

    The Dental Extraction Clinic is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Oral Surgeon, dentist. Website: http://www.TheExtractionClinic.com/.

    Specialties: Oral Surgeon, Dentist. View full profile →

  8. #8 — The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego Score: 27/100

    The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Oral Surgeon, dentist. Website: https://www.sandiegooralsurgery.com/.

    Specialties: Oral Surgeon, Dentist. View full profile →

  9. #9 — The San Diego Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Score: 27/100

    The San Diego Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Oral Surgeon, surgical center, dentist. Website: http://sdoms.net.

    Specialties: Oral Surgeon, Surgical center, Dentist. View full profile →

  10. #10 — The Super Dentists Score: 27/100

    The Super Dentists is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Pediatric Dentist, general dentistry, dentist. Website: http://www.thesuperdentists.com/.

    Specialties: Pediatric Dentist, General dentistry, Dentist. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Tierrasanta Plaza Dental Score: 27/100

    Tierrasanta Plaza Dental is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry, doctor. Website: http://www.tierrasantaplazadental.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry, Doctor. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Torrey Del Mar Dentistry Score: 27/100

    Torrey Del Mar Dentistry is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Orthodontist, dentist, cosmetic dentist. Website: http://www.torreydelmardentistry.com/.

    Specialties: Orthodontist, Dentist, Cosmetic dentist. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Stragier Dan DDS Score: 26/100

    Stragier Dan DDS is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, health and medical, optometrist. Website: http://www.balboadental.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, Health and medical, Optometrist. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Sunnyside Ortho - 359 Score: 26/100

    Sunnyside Ortho - 359 is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, pediatric dentist, orthodontist. Website: https://sunny-side-ortho.patientrewardshub.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, Pediatric dentist, Orthodontist. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Sunshine Dental Office Score: 26/100

    Sunshine Dental Office is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry, health and medical. Website: http://sunshinedentalsd.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry, Health and medical. View full profile →

  16. #16 — TALy Dental Specialists Score: 26/100

    TALy Dental Specialists is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, orthodontist, oral surgeon. Website: https://www.sandiegoperioimplants.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, Orthodontist, Oral surgeon. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Tj Dental Score: 26/100

    Tj Dental is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, health and medical. Website: http://tjdentalclinic.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, Health and medical. View full profile →

  18. #18 — South Clairemont Dentistry Score: 25/100

    South Clairemont Dentistry is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist. Website: https://www.dentistsandiegodds.com.

    Specialties: Dentist. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Sprouting Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Score: 25/100

    Sprouting Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Pediatric Dentist, dentist, health and medical. Website: https://www.sprouting-smiles.com/.

    Specialties: Pediatric Dentist, Dentist, Health and medical. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Steven J Byers Score: 25/100

    Steven J Byers is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist. Website: http://stevenbyersdds.com.

    Specialties: Dentist. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Stonecrest Dental Group and Orthodontics Score: 25/100

    Stonecrest Dental Group and Orthodontics is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, orthodontist, health and medical. Website:…

    Specialties: Dentist, Orthodontist, Health and medical. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Tierrasanta Dental Group Score: 25/100

    Tierrasanta Dental Group is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry, medical service organizations. Website:…

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry, Medical service organizations. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Tabornal Ephraim J DDS Score: 25/100

    Tabornal Ephraim J DDS is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, pediatric dentist, health and medical. Website: http://www.tabornaltrandentistry.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, Pediatric dentist, Health and medical. View full profile →

  24. #24 — The Dental Express Clairemont Score: 25/100

    The Dental Express Clairemont is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, pediatric dentist, cosmetic dentist. Website: https://www.thedentalexpress.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, Pediatric dentist, Cosmetic dentist. View full profile →

  25. #25 — The Dental Express Downtown Score: 25/100

    The Dental Express Downtown is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry, cosmetic dentist. Website: https://thedentalexpress.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry, Cosmetic dentist. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Strober Dental Score: 24/100

    Strober Dental is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist. Website: https://www.stroberdental.com.

    Specialties: Dentist. View full profile →

  27. #27 — The Cliff's Dental Score: 24/100

    The Cliff's Dental is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry, medical service organizations. Website: https://thecliffsdental.com.

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry, Medical service organizations. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Sutton Advanced Dentistry Score: 22/100

    Sutton Advanced Dentistry is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry, medical service organizations. Website: https://drguysutton.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry, Medical service organizations. View full profile →

  29. #29 — South Coast Endodontics Score: 21/100

    South Coast Endodontics is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist. Website: http://www.sandiegorootcanal.net.

    Specialties: Dentist. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Steven Podstreleny Score: 21/100

    Steven Podstreleny is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Oral Surgeon, dentist. Website: http://www.podhattoralsurgery.com/.

    Specialties: Oral Surgeon, Dentist. View full profile →

  31. #31 — Sunray Pediatric Dentistry Score: 21/100

    Sunray Pediatric Dentistry is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Pediatric Dentist, dentist. Website: http://www.sunraypediatricdentistry.com/.

    Specialties: Pediatric Dentist, Dentist. View full profile →

  32. #32 — Stephen Baral DMD Score: 21/100

    Stephen Baral DMD is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist. Website: http://www.golfdentist.com.

    Specialties: Dentist. View full profile →

  33. #33 — Terry McClanahan, DDS Score: 21/100

    Terry McClanahan, DDS is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist. Website: https://www.sdsedationdentist.com.

    Specialties: Dentist. View full profile →

  34. #34 — Spark Dental Score: 20/100

    Spark Dental is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry, cosmetic dentist. Website: http://WWW.SPARKDENTAL.COM/.

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry, Cosmetic dentist. View full profile →

  35. #35 — Stephens Dental Score: 20/100

    Stephens Dental is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry, health and medical. Website: http://stephensdental.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry, Health and medical. View full profile →

  36. #36 — Toma & Petros Score: 20/100

    Toma & Petros is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry, doctor. Website: http://tomapetrosdds.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry, Doctor. View full profile →

  37. #37 — Spector, Sidney L DDS PC Score: 20/100

    Spector, Sidney L DDS PC is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist. Website: http://www.sidneyspectordds.com.

    Specialties: Dentist. View full profile →

  38. #38 — Stephan Barrington, DDS Score: 19/100

    Stephan Barrington, DDS is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, health and medical. Website: https://drbarringtonsd.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, Health and medical. View full profile →

  39. #39 — Terence B Pegel Dds Inc Score: 19/100

    Terence B Pegel Dds Inc is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, health and medical, medical service organizations. Website: http://www.drpegelsd.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, Health and medical, Medical service organizations. View full profile →

  40. #40 — Starlight Dental Lab Score: 17/100

    Starlight Dental Lab is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist. Website: http://www.starlightdentallab.com.

    Specialties: Dentist. View full profile →

  41. #41 — Special Smiles Score: 16/100

    Special Smiles is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry, doctor. Website: http://www.specialsmiles.us/index.htm.

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry, Doctor. View full profile →

  42. #42 — Synergy Dental Group Score: 16/100

    Synergy Dental Group is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry, cosmetic dentist. Website: http://synergydentalimplantcenter.com/contact/.

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry, Cosmetic dentist. View full profile →

  43. #43 — Tarabishi Dental Score: 16/100

    Tarabishi Dental is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist. Website: https://go.thryv.com/site/aoyts4zvfcosgt6i.

    Specialties: Dentist. View full profile →

  44. #44 — The La Jolla Orthodontist Score: 16/100

    The La Jolla Orthodontist is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Orthodontist. Website: https://www.sd-omhc.com/.

    Specialties: Orthodontist. View full profile →

  45. #45 — Tonic Salon Score: 16/100

    Tonic Salon is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, beauty salon, barber. Website: http://www.tonichairsalon.com/.

    Specialties: Dentist, Beauty salon, Barber. View full profile →

  46. #46 — Sorrento Valley Pediatric Dentistry Score: 13/100

    Sorrento Valley Pediatric Dentistry is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Pediatric Dentist, dentist.

    Specialties: Pediatric Dentist, Dentist. View full profile →

  47. #47 — The Tradition Dental Ortho Lab Score: 13/100

    The Tradition Dental Ortho Lab is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, orthodontist, general dentistry.

    Specialties: Dentist, Orthodontist, General dentistry. View full profile →

  48. #48 — Thuy G Truong Score: 13/100

    Thuy G Truong is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Orthodontist, dentist, family practice.

    Specialties: Orthodontist, Dentist, Family practice. View full profile →

  49. #49 — Tada Faye DDS Score: 12/100

    Tada Faye DDS is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry, health and medical.

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry, Health and medical. View full profile →

  50. #50 — Teudt Terry DDS Score: 12/100

    Teudt Terry DDS is a dental practice in San Diego, CA. Services include Dentist, general dentistry, health and medical.

    Specialties: Dentist, General dentistry, Health and medical. View full profile →

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Frequently asked questions

Which dentist has the highest information score on this results page in San Diego?
Steven Pai, DDS has the highest Directory information score among the listings shown on this page. The score summarizes recorded profile information; it does not establish service quality or suitability.
How are dentists ranked in San Diego?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. There is no paid placement.
How do I find a dentist accepting new patients in San Diego?
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