San Diego, CA Dentists

Compare 1,130 dental offices in San Diego, CA (San Diego County). Read 80,534 Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.65 stars.

Last updated Oct 21, 2026 · How we rank →

1,130
Dental offices ranked
4.65 avg
Google rating (vs 4.57 CA)
540
With ratings
80.5k
Combined Google reviews
43%
Have a website
153
Score 96+ (Elite)

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Dentists in San Diego, CA — ranked

Showing 796–810 of 1,130 · page 54 of 76
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
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The San Diego dental market, by the numbers

How San Diego’s 1,130 dental offices compare.

Dental.me Score distribution

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

Elite 96+153
Excellent180
Great94
Strong65
Good & below48

Rating vs. California

Average Google rating across rated San Diego offices.

4.65
San Diego average4.65 ★
California average4.57 ★
Rated 4.9–5.0294 offices
Elite (96+) offices153

Dental groups in San Diego

8 local offices are listed under the dental group names below.

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.

Compare each San Diego office's address, phone, website, rating and reviews.

Dental specialties in San Diego

The largest supported local categories include Teeth Whitening (299), Cosmetic Dentists (289), Dental Implants (268), Periodontists (189).

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Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from San Diego.

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Common questions about dentists in San Diego

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, 294 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 4.65 stars on Google - compared with a 4.57 California average, and 294 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 141 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 (87 offices), 92117 (85 offices), 92130 (79 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 San Diego, CA?

Common Dental.me categories connected to San Diego profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, 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 groups are listed in San Diego, CA?

Local offices listed under dental group names include Western Dental (5), ClearChoice (1), Coast Dental (1), Gentle Dental (1). Compare each office's address, phone, website, ratings and listed hours before choosing.

How many dentists are in San Diego, CA?

Compare 1,130 dental offices in San Diego, CA. Each office page has contact details to help you plan your visit.

How can I compare San Diego dental offices?

Use the Dental.me Score, Google reviews, location and type of care to narrow your choices. Follow an office's website link or call it to discuss treatment and payment.

What dental specialties are in San Diego, CA?

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

Comparing San Diego dentists

Rated San Diego offices average 4.65 stars across 80,534 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.57 statewide. 294 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 153 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Nuvia Dental Implant Center (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 915 reviews); Paul Graber (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 820 reviews); Dixon Dental Services Inc. (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 790 reviews). The most Google reviews are for Mesa Dental, with 1,808 reviews at 4.9 stars.

The 3 ZIP codes with the most listed offices have 251 dental offices: 92103 (87), 92117 (85), 92130 (79).

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