Palm Desert, CA Dentists
Dental.me currently ranks 103 dental offices in Palm Desert, CA (Riverside County). 59 have Google rating data across 8,607 reviews, averaging 4.67 stars. Current score leaders include Periodontics of the Desert and Richard J. Gill, D.D.S., Inc.. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.
Last updated Aug 6, 2026 · How we rank →
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Dentists in Palm Desert
Showing 1–15 of 103 · page 1 of 7Featured placements are labeled and shown separately. They do not affect the Dental.me Score or the organic ranking below.
The Palm Desert dental market, by the numbers
A live read on how Palm Desert’s 103 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.
Dental.me Score distribution
How Palm Desert’s rated offices spread across score tiers.
Rating vs. California
Average Google rating across rated Palm Desert offices.
Palm Desert dental leaders
Two independent cuts of the same data — highest scored, and most reviewed.
Highest Dental.me Score
Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.
- Periodontics of the DesertScore 98 · 4.9 ★ · 1,255 reviews
- Richard J. Gill, D.D.S., Inc.Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 637 reviews
- Portola Dental GroupScore 97 · 5.0 ★ · 515 reviews
- Dr Fatemeh Hadjian D.D.S. P.A.Score 97 · 5.0 ★ · 451 reviews
- Salomone & Bass, DDS, ApcScore 97 · 4.9 ★ · 465 reviews
Most reviewed offices
Largest Google review counts in Palm Desert.
- Periodontics of the Desert1,255 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Richard J. Gill, D.D.S., Inc.637 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Dr. Ryan Evans630 reviews · 4.6 ★
- Portola Dental Group515 reviews · 5.0 ★
- Salomone & Bass, DDS, Apc465 reviews · 4.9 ★
Dental group profile matches in Palm Desert
1 local profiles match the recognizable group names below. These are independent directory matches, not claims of affiliation.
Aspen Dental in Palm Desert: Dr. Ryan Evans.
Open each linked Palm Desert profile to verify its address, phone, website, rating, review count, and current practice details.
Dental specialties in Palm Desert
The largest supported local categories include Dental Implants (27), Teeth Whitening (23), Cosmetic Dentists (20), Periodontists (20).
Dental.me guides for Palm Desert
Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Palm Desert directory to compare dentists, specialties, Dental.me Score, review signals, costs, insurance questions, and questions to ask before booking.
Guide links connect this city directory to the broader California and national Dental.me research library. Organic rankings use Dental.me Score; Featured placements stay separate from the ranked list.
Nearby cities
Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Palm Desert.
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Specialty categories help patients compare relevant offices, while each practice profile and its website, map, and phone details complete the path for appointments, insurance, and payment questions.
Common questions about dentists in Palm Desert
Who are the highest-rated dentists in Palm Desert, CA?
By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Palm Desert dentists are Periodontics of the Desert (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 1,255 reviews); Richard J. Gill, D.D.S., Inc. (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 637 reviews); Portola Dental Group (Dental.me Score 97, 5.0 stars, 515 reviews). Across the city, 34 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.
Are dentists in Palm Desert, CA good?
Palm Desert's rated dental offices average 4.67 stars on Google - compared with a 4.57 California average, and 34 are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The Dental.me Score ranks them by star-rating strength and review volume so you can compare the strongest offices first.
Where can I find an emergency dentist in Palm Desert, CA?
Dental.me connects 6 Palm Desert offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in Palm Desert page, or call one of the highly-rated offices above - many hold same-day slots for urgent tooth pain, broken teeth, and lost fillings or crowns.
Which areas of Palm Desert have the most dentists?
Palm Desert's dental offices are most concentrated in the 92260 (81 offices), 92211 (21 offices), 92264 (1 offices) ZIP codes. Use the ranked list and nearby-city links to compare offices by the area most convenient for you.
What dental categories are common in Palm Desert, CA?
Common Dental.me categories connected to Palm Desert profiles include General Dentistry, Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentists, Periodontists, Orthodontists. Category data helps organize local options and gives patients a faster way to compare offices by the type of care they are researching.
Which dental group profile matches are in Palm Desert, CA?
Dental.me data connects Palm Desert profiles matching recognizable dental group names including Aspen Dental (1). These are independent Dental.me directory matches; open the local profile to compare address, phone, website, ratings, hours where available, and correction options.
How many dentists are in Palm Desert, CA?
Dental.me organizes 103 dental practice profiles in Palm Desert, CA. 25 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.
How many Palm Desert dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?
In Palm Desert, 79 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 45 list a website, and 59 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.
What dental specialties are in Palm Desert, CA?
Dental.me data connects Palm Desert practices with Dental Implants, Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic Dentists, Periodontists, Orthodontists, Invisalign Dentists. Specialty categories come from provider and business-profile data so patients can move from a broad local search into a focused comparison path.
How does Dental.me rank Palm Desert dentists?
Organic results use Dental.me Score, an independent score built from star-rating strength, review-count confidence caps, exact review-count tie-breakers, and a limited verification lift. Profile completeness can help break close ties after the score. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.
What the Palm Desert dental data shows
Of the 103 Palm Desert offices in this directory, 59 (57%) have Google rating data, 45 (44%) publish a website, 50 (49%) include hours, and 25 (24%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 79 profiles (77%).
Rated Palm Desert offices average 4.67 stars across 8,607 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.57 statewide. 34 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 16 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.
Current score leaders: Periodontics of the Desert (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 1,255 reviews); Richard J. Gill, D.D.S., Inc. (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 637 reviews); Portola Dental Group (Score 97, 5.0 stars, 515 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Periodontics of the Desert, with 1,255 Google reviews at 4.9 stars.
The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 103 practices (100% of the city directory): 92260 (81), 92211 (21), 92264 (1).
Data snapshot: Aug 6, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.