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Dentists in El Cerrito, CA: Local Guide

Published June 30, 2026 · dental.me editorial · How we verify

Finding a dentist in El Cerrito, California

Dental.me lists 35 dental practices in El Cerrito, CA. Of those, 22 show a star rating (averaging 4.2★ over 1,690 reviews), 13 link a website, and 17 publish their office hours — the details worth weighing before you call.

Profile detail on El Cerrito listings
Profile detail on El Cerrito listingsShow a website37%Show a star rating63%Google/Maps data83%Publish office hours49%
Live Dental.me data · share of 35 profiles
How El Cerrito practices rate on reviews
How El Cerrito practices rate on reviews4.2avg rating4.8 and up45%4.5 – 4.714%4.0 – 4.414%Under 4.027%
22 rated El Cerrito profiles
El Cerrito vs nearby cities — dentists on Dental.me
El Cerrito vs nearby cities — dentists on Dental.meEl Cerrito (this city)35Albany27Kensington4Richmond29San Pablo23El Sobrante20
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Top-scoring dentists in El Cerrito

By Dental.me Score, JOHN D. FORD, DDS & VINCENT J. FORD, DDS, INC. leads the ranking (5.0★, 289 reviews), followed by Dr Bahrami’s Dental Care, AUBREY BARRETT DMD, MS INC., Schulz & Chalmers. Compare the full independently-ranked list on the El Cerrito dentists page, where Featured placements stay clearly labeled and separate from the organic order.

Nearby cities to widen the search

If El Cerrito does not have the right fit, these nearby California cities add more options without much extra travel: Albany (27, 1 mi), Kensington (4, 2 mi), Richmond (29, 2 mi), San Pablo (23, 4 mi). Each links to its own ranked dentist directory.

How to choose in El Cerrito

A strong shortlist is three to five offices, not one. Weigh the Dental.me Score alongside review volume, location, published hours, and whether a dentist is named, then open each profile for current contact and scheduling details. A high score with many reviews is a solid start, but a nearby office with fewer reviews can still be the right call if its location or hours fit — which is why the El Cerrito data above is built to compare, not to crown a single winner.

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Use these directory paths with this guide to compare local dentists, supported specialties, Dental.me Score, ratings, review volume, websites, maps, and profile details.

These links keep the guide connected to the live Dental.me directory graph: state hubs, city rankings, specialty pages, practice profiles, score methodology, and market-data studies.

Dental.me market data. Compare state, city, specialty, and ranking coverage across the Dental.me dental directory: U.S. dental market data · practice profiles by county · top dental cities · specialty coverage · how we rank. Organic rankings use the Dental.me Score; Featured placements are labeled separately and never change the organic order.

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Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are in El Cerrito, CA?

Dental.me tracks 35 dental practices in El Cerrito, CA — 22 carry a public star rating that averages 4.2 stars, and 13 list a website. Compare the full ranked list on the El Cerrito dentists page.

Which is the top-rated dentist in El Cerrito?

By Dental.me Score, JOHN D. FORD, DDS & VINCENT J. FORD, DDS, INC. currently leads the El Cerrito list (5.0 stars, 289 reviews). Rankings update as ratings and profile data change, so compare a few offices before deciding.

How do I choose a good dentist in El Cerrito?

Compare the Dental.me Score alongside review volume, location, office hours, provider names, and website details, then shortlist three to five El Cerrito offices that fit your schedule, budget, and the care you need.

How does Dental.me rank El Cerrito dentists?

By an independent Dental.me Score built from each practice's Google star rating out of 100, held to a confidence level by its review volume, with exact review counts breaking ties and a verification lift that lets confirmed practices reach a perfect 100. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.

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Dental.me organizes dental directory data so patients can compare offices with confidence. Use each practice profile and its available website, map, and phone details for current appointment, payment, and care decisions.