
The definitive guide to the best dental care in San Diego - California
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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.
San Diego has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had emergency dentists work done across the San Diego metro area.
This is the short list. Ten providers in San Diego, California that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for emergency dentists in San Diego, start here.
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Excellent
Fifth Avenue Dental Arts is a caring general dentistry practice located in San Diego, California. Doctors Ramin Ghassemi, DDS, MS, and Nina Mojaver, DMD, Fifth Avenue Dental Arts offer patients of all ages and walks of life the very best in modern dental care in a friendly and welcoming environment. Fifth Avenue Dental Arts functions around the cornerstones of excellence, experience, and esthetics. Its goal is to provide everyone with the individualized, specialized care that only its high stand
300, 450, A Street, Core-Columbia, San Diego, California

Fifth Avenue Dental Arts is a caring general dentistry practice located in San Diego, California. Doctors Ramin Ghassemi, DDS, MS, and Nina Mojaver, DMD, Fifth Avenue Dental Arts offer patients of all ages and walks of life the very best in modern dental care in a friendly and welcoming environment. Fifth Avenue Dental Arts functions around the cornerstones of excellence, experience, and esthetics. Its goal is to provide everyone with the individualized, specialized care that only its high stand
300, 450, A Street, Core-Columbia, San Diego, California

Smyleee
Excellent
At Dentique, Dr. Rahbar has created a new standard of care and reinvented what it means to visit the dentist. Dentique is an oasis where you, your health, and your comfort is our priority- experience the latest advancements in high-quality dental care in our state-of-the-art facility with all of the luxurious amenities of a spa. Take a moment to relax in our relaxation room before or after your treatment with a cup of tea. Cozy up in a blanket and watch a movie, and enjoy a neck wrap or an eye p
3570, Fourth Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

At Dentique, Dr. Rahbar has created a new standard of care and reinvented what it means to visit the dentist. Dentique is an oasis where you, your health, and your comfort is our priority- experience the latest advancements in high-quality dental care in our state-of-the-art facility with all of the luxurious amenities of a spa. Take a moment to relax in our relaxation room before or after your treatment with a cup of tea. Cozy up in a blanket and watch a movie, and enjoy a neck wrap or an eye p
3570, Fourth Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

Smyleee
Very Good
The goal at Center for Dental Restorations is simple, but important: to help you achieve your best dental health . To meet this goal, we provide you with: A specialized thorough oral evaluation High quality, state-of-the-art dental services to treat your specific needs Information so you can make informed decisions about your oral health needs A warm environment to make you comfortable during your appointment Experience a relaxing, yet comprehensive, dental treatment at our San Diego office. Cal
STE 300, 4033, Third Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

The goal at Center for Dental Restorations is simple, but important: to help you achieve your best dental health . To meet this goal, we provide you with: A specialized thorough oral evaluation High quality, state-of-the-art dental services to treat your specific needs Information so you can make informed decisions about your oral health needs A warm environment to make you comfortable during your appointment Experience a relaxing, yet comprehensive, dental treatment at our San Diego office. Cal
STE 300, 4033, Third Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

Smyleee
Excellent
At Oak Tree Dental we are committed to provide you the smile you desire, the dentistry you deserve! We are a family and cosmetic private dental practice in Poway, CA, that is dedicated to highest quality of dental care, integrity, human regard, and family values. Our goal is to provide you an exceptional patient care, which includes excellent clinical skills, comforting chair-side manners, pain-free procedures, latest dental technology, and building a life-lasting trustworthy relationship. Our d
Ste 101, 12411, Poway Road, Poway, California

At Oak Tree Dental we are committed to provide you the smile you desire, the dentistry you deserve! We are a family and cosmetic private dental practice in Poway, CA, that is dedicated to highest quality of dental care, integrity, human regard, and family values. Our goal is to provide you an exceptional patient care, which includes excellent clinical skills, comforting chair-side manners, pain-free procedures, latest dental technology, and building a life-lasting trustworthy relationship. Our d
Ste 101, 12411, Poway Road, Poway, California

Smyleee
Very Good
We offer a full range of dental procedures from cosmetic smile makeovers to children’s dental services. We work closely with affiliated specialists for implant placement and orthodontic care. We offer in-house options for anxiety associated with dental care including laughing gas and IV sedation. We work with disabled patients who require sleep dentistry. have been treating generations of San Diego families with our range of dental services from 1st dental visits for the very young to specialize
3821, 8th Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

We offer a full range of dental procedures from cosmetic smile makeovers to children’s dental services. We work closely with affiliated specialists for implant placement and orthodontic care. We offer in-house options for anxiety associated with dental care including laughing gas and IV sedation. We work with disabled patients who require sleep dentistry. have been treating generations of San Diego families with our range of dental services from 1st dental visits for the very young to specialize
3821, 8th Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

Smyleee
Very Good
Poway Coast Dental is compassionate, patient, and highly-skilled to give you the smile that rebuilds your confidence. When you grin, the room gets brighter! That's why every smile deserves care that helps you feel more confident than before. We offer a variety of services including family and cosmetic dentistry, implants, teeth whitening, general cleanings, emergency dental options, and much more. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Rafael Infante provides care for every generation. Our t
13569, Poway Road, Poway, California

Poway Coast Dental is compassionate, patient, and highly-skilled to give you the smile that rebuilds your confidence. When you grin, the room gets brighter! That's why every smile deserves care that helps you feel more confident than before. We offer a variety of services including family and cosmetic dentistry, implants, teeth whitening, general cleanings, emergency dental options, and much more. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Rafael Infante provides care for every generation. Our t
13569, Poway Road, Poway, California

Smyleee
Very Good
We are a unique dental office that focuses on the TOTAL health and wellness of our patients through oral health. We pride ourselves on providing personalized care in a relaxed and friendly environment. In addition to general dental services, we proudly offer many specialized services including an All-in-one implant treatment center, Cosmetic Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry, Same Day Smiles and Invisalign. Call us today for a free consultation!
101, 819, D Avenue, National City, California

We are a unique dental office that focuses on the TOTAL health and wellness of our patients through oral health. We pride ourselves on providing personalized care in a relaxed and friendly environment. In addition to general dental services, we proudly offer many specialized services including an All-in-one implant treatment center, Cosmetic Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry, Same Day Smiles and Invisalign. Call us today for a free consultation!
101, 819, D Avenue, National City, California

Smyleee
Good
As a Smile Generation Trusted office, My Kid's Dentist & Orthodontics is your neighborhood pediatric dentist designed to provide your child with high-quality dentistry and deliver that care in a safe, warm and fun environment. We love kids as much as we love dentistry! We are proud to be your child's complete Poway pediatric dental provider by offering you great pediatric specialty services using advanced, proven technology. From a cheery environment with smaller chairs, toys, video games an
Ste 100, 13245, Midland Road, Poway, California

As a Smile Generation Trusted office, My Kid's Dentist & Orthodontics is your neighborhood pediatric dentist designed to provide your child with high-quality dentistry and deliver that care in a safe, warm and fun environment. We love kids as much as we love dentistry! We are proud to be your child's complete Poway pediatric dental provider by offering you great pediatric specialty services using advanced, proven technology. From a cheery environment with smaller chairs, toys, video games an
Ste 100, 13245, Midland Road, Poway, California

Smyleee
Rated
Welcome to the dental practice of Derek M. Lichter, DDS, Inc.! Our fun and friendly dental team is very attentive to our patients’ needs, and we happily serve multiple generations of families. We know our patients very well, and we have a personal interest in them to help them feel more at home and comfortable at our office. We pride ourselves on providing a special, warm, and comfortable environment to everyone who comes into our office. We are also proud to offer our many comprehensive dental
247 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA, Chula Vista, CA

Welcome to the dental practice of Derek M. Lichter, DDS, Inc.! Our fun and friendly dental team is very attentive to our patients’ needs, and we happily serve multiple generations of families. We know our patients very well, and we have a personal interest in them to help them feel more at home and comfortable at our office. We pride ourselves on providing a special, warm, and comfortable environment to everyone who comes into our office. We are also proud to offer our many comprehensive dental
247 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA, Chula Vista, CA

Smyleee
Rated
El Cajon Pediatric Dentist. Key to a lifetime of excellent dental health At Dr. Surillo’s Children’s Braces and Dentistry, we are dedicated to excellence in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Our dual-specialty dental practice features a team of exceptional doctors who are committed to providing children with a lifetime of dental health. Each of the doctors at our practice is highly qualified in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, or both! T
4700 Spring Street #104, La Mesa, CA, USA, La Mesa, CA

El Cajon Pediatric Dentist. Key to a lifetime of excellent dental health At Dr. Surillo’s Children’s Braces and Dentistry, we are dedicated to excellence in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Our dual-specialty dental practice features a team of exceptional doctors who are committed to providing children with a lifetime of dental health. Each of the doctors at our practice is highly qualified in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, or both! T
4700 Spring Street #104, La Mesa, CA, USA, La Mesa, CA
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