San Diego, CA Dentists

Compare 1,049 ranked dental offices in San Diego, CA (San Diego County). These practices hold a combined 73,063 Google reviews, and Dental.me scores every one on an independent model that can’t be bought. Featured placements are shown separately and never change the organic order.

Last updated Aug 6, 2026 · How we rank →

1,049
Dental offices ranked
4.66 avg
Google rating (vs 4.57 CA)
453
With ratings
73.1k
Combined Google reviews
39%
Have a website
137
Score 96+ (Elite)

How we rank · independent Dental.me Score · Featured is separate and cannot buy rank.

Featured dentists in San Diego

Three featured practices in San Diego.

#1Featured
Stephen Tornay DDS 306 Walnut Ave #23, San Diego, CA 92103
#2Featured
Emerald Isle Dental Studio ProsthodonticsCosmetic DentistsPeriodontists 3737 Moraga Ave # B300, San Diego, CA 92117
#3Featured
Merge Carmel Valley Pediatric Dentists 5550 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92130

Featured placements are labeled and shown separately. They do not affect the Dental.me Score or the organic ranking below.

📖 New to the area? Read our complete guide to finding a dentist in San Diego — costs, specialties, and what to look for.

Dentists in San Diego, CA — ranked

Showing 1–15 of 1,049 · page 1 of 70
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair

The San Diego dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how San Diego’s 1,049 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

How San Diego’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+137
Excellent148
Great76
Strong56
Good & below36

Rating vs. California

Average Google rating across rated San Diego offices.

4.66
San Diego average4.66 ★
California average4.57 ★
Rated 4.9–5.0243 offices
Elite (96+) offices137

San Diego 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.

  1. Nuvia Dental Implant Center
    Score 98 · 5.0 ★ · 915 reviews
  2. Paul Graber
    Score 98 · 5.0 ★ · 820 reviews
  3. Dixon Dental Services Inc.
    Score 98 · 5.0 ★ · 790 reviews
  4. Marey Stone
    Score 98 · 5.0 ★ · 734 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in San Diego.

  1. Mesa Dental
    1,808 reviews · 4.9 ★
  2. A+ Family Dentistry
    1,029 reviews · 4.8 ★
  3. A. R. Ghassemi D.D.S., M.S., P.C.
    932 reviews · 4.8 ★
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in San Diego, CA — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental group profile matches in San Diego

Recognizable group-name matches in Dental.me data for this city. Dental.me is independent and does not claim official affiliation with these groups.

Dental.me connects San Diego patients from broad dental group searches into specific local profile pages. The group-name matches below are based on practice names in Dental.me data, then linked back to the same local profiles, city directory, Dental.me Score, contact details, websites, maps, ratings, review counts, and correction paths used throughout the directory.

Western Dental in San Diego: Western Dental Services, Inc., Western Dental Services, Inc., Western Dental Services, Inc., Western Dental Services, Inc..

ClearChoice in San Diego: ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - San Diego.

Coast Dental in San Diego: All Coast Dental.

Gentle Dental in San Diego: Cox Dental Corporation.

Use these matches as a local comparison path, not as a guarantee of ownership, sponsorship, pricing, insurance participation, or appointment availability. Open the individual profile and contact the office directly for current details.

Popular specialty searches in San Diego

Dental.me category pages for common local searches. Compare offices by category, then call the practice for treatment-specific questions.

Dental specialties across San Diego

Across San Diego, Dental.me data connects Teeth Whitening (250), Dental Implants (241), Cosmetic Dentists (240), Orthodontists (185), Invisalign Dentists (185), Periodontists (176), Pediatric Dentists (136), Emergency Dentists (119). Specialty categories are drawn from provider and business-profile data, so patients can move from a broad San Diego search into a focused comparison for the specific type of care they need.

Dental.me guides for San Diego

Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the San Diego 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.

Dental offices by ZIP code in San Diego

Number of dental offices by ZIP code in Dental.me data.

92103 8492117 8092130 7492128 5992111 5592126 5092108 4992101 4792123 4292121 4192109 3992131 3792115 3492129 3392122 2892127 25

Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from San Diego.

California dental directory context

Use the San Diego directory with the broader California directory hub. Dental.me connects city pages, practice profiles, supported specialty hubs, market data, ranking methodology, claim tools, and correction workflows with crawlable links.

High-coverage California city directories

Statewide specialty hubs

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 San Diego

How do I compare dentists in San Diego, CA?

Browse the ranked organic results below - each San Diego dental practice profile shows its Dental.me Score, ratings and review signals where available, location, and contact details, so you can compare offices side by side. Featured placements are shown separately and never change the organic order.

Who are the highest-rated dentists in San Diego, CA?

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated San Diego dentists are Nuvia Dental Implant Center (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 915 reviews); Paul Graber (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 820 reviews); Dixon Dental Services Inc. (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 790 reviews). Across the city, 243 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in San Diego, CA good?

San Diego's rated dental offices average 4.66 stars on Google - compared with a 4.57 California average, and 243 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 San Diego, CA?

Dental.me connects 119 San Diego offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in San Diego 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 San Diego have the most dentists?

San Diego's dental offices are most concentrated in the 92103 (84 offices), 92117 (80 offices), 92130 (74 offices) ZIP codes. Use the ranked list and nearby-city links to compare offices by the area most convenient for you.

How much does a dentist cost in San Diego, CA?

Costs vary by office and treatment - a routine exam and cleaning is usually the most affordable visit, while crowns, implants, and orthodontics cost more. Use each San Diego practice profile to find its website, phone number, hours, reviews, and contact details before you book.

How can I compare San Diego dentists for appointments and insurance?

Dental.me organizes 1,049 San Diego dental offices with contact details, websites, Google review data where available, Dental.me Score, and specialty/category signals. Call the office directly to confirm appointment availability, accepted insurance, Medicaid, and payment-plan options.

How do I find a dentist near me in San Diego, CA?

Use this San Diego directory to compare nearby dental offices by Dental.me Score, rating and review signals, address, website, phone number, hours where available, and specialty/category signals. Open any profile for map, contact, and practice details before you choose an office.

What dental categories are common in San Diego, CA?

Common Dental.me categories connected to San Diego profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Orthodontists, Periodontists. 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 San Diego, CA?

Dental.me data connects San Diego profiles matching recognizable dental group names including Western Dental (5), ClearChoice (1), Coast Dental (1), Gentle 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 San Diego, CA?

Dental.me organizes 1,049 dental practice profiles in San Diego, CA. 431 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

How many San Diego dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?

In San Diego, 489 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 411 list a website, and 453 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

What dental specialties are in San Diego, CA?

Dental.me data connects San Diego practices with Teeth Whitening, Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentists, Orthodontists, Invisalign Dentists, Periodontists. 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 San Diego 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.

Are Featured placements the same as organic rankings in San Diego?

No. Featured placements are paid and shown separately, clearly labeled, above the ranked list. They never change the organic order, and Dental.me Score cannot be purchased.

How can a dental office update its Dental.me profile in San Diego?

A practice team can claim its free Dental.me profile to manage details, or anyone can suggest a correction. Both options are linked on every San Diego practice profile and reviewed before any public change.

How Dental.me Score ranks dentists in San Diego

Organic results are ordered by Dental.me Score, a non-paid scoring model that weighs 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 sit above the ranked list, are clearly disclosed when paid, and never change the organic order — organic ranking can’t be bought.

How to use this San Diego dental directory

Start with the ranked San Diego profiles, then compare the details that matter for your visit: address, phone, website, map link, hours where available, provider names, Dental.me Score, star rating, review count, and related specialty/category paths. Smaller cities can still have useful Dental.me coverage because every city page connects local profiles to nearby cities, the parent California directory, supported specialty pages, claim tools, correction tools, and ranking methodology.

For San Diego specifically, Dental.me currently organizes 1,049 dental practice profiles, including 431 profiles with at least one dentist name connected, 411 with websites, and 453 with rating data. Use the ranked list as the comparison layer, then open individual profiles for the current office contact paths and profile details.

Use the parent California link to compare the broader state directory, the nearby-city links to widen your search radius, and the specialty links to move into focused searches when enough source-supported practices exist. These direct paths let patients move from a broad city comparison into specific offices, related care categories, neighboring markets, and profile update tools while keeping the same location, contact, rating, review, and Dental.me Score context at every step.

This page is built from organized provider, practice, location, and business-profile data for San Diego, CA: provider identity data (431 practices here have at least one dentist named), Google/Maps business data (489 enriched), practice websites where available (411), rating signals (453 profiles), and published hours (426). See our verification methodology.

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