The 20 Best Dentists in Carlsbad
Our flagship list: the Carlsbad dental practices that score best across reputation, experience, credentials, access and community.
La Costa Dental Excellence ranks first among Carlsbad's dentists as of November 2026, with 4.9 stars from 530 Google reviews. Why it leads: serving Carlsbad since 1984. 20 practices met our criteria: a current California dental license, no discipline on record, and at least 25 public reviews.
Quick picks
The 20 dentists, ranked
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Rank 1Score 60
La Costa Dental Excellence
Carlsbad 92009 · 7730 Rancho Santa Fe Road · Dr. Stephen Dankworth and 2 more
- 4.9 stars from 530 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Stephen Dankworth (DDS, University of the Pacific)
- Serving Carlsbad since 1984
- Open after 5 PM
- After 5 PM
- Same-day
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 21 / 30
- Experience
- 15 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 5 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 15 / 15
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Rank 2Score 47
Packard Dental
Carlsbad 92008 · 1281 Carlsbad Village Dr · Dr. Matt Packard and 2 more
- 4.9 stars from 1,334 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Matt Packard (DDS)
- Serving Carlsbad since 1963
- Sedation
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Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 22 / 30
- Experience
- 15 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 5 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 3Score 44
Bell Family Dentistry
Carlsbad 92008 · 804 Carlsbad Village Dr · Dr. Brandon Bell
- 5.0 stars from 691 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Brandon Bell (DDS, UCLA School of Dentistry, 2012)
- Lifelong Carlsbad resident dentist (Carlsbad High 2002)
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 29 / 30
- Experience
- 5 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 5 / 15
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Rank 4Score 44
Polan Family Dental
Carlsbad 92008 · 1207 Carlsbad Village Dr Unit G · Dr. Marya (Masha) Polan
- 5.0 stars from 95 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Marya (Masha) Polan (DDS, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2013)
- Dr. Polan: Livermore Sports Hall of Fame inductee (2019)
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 24 / 30
- Experience
- 5 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 10 / 15
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Rank 5Score 43
Paseo Dentistry
Carlsbad 92009 · 6971 El Camino Real Ste 102 · Dr. Sarmad Yaqouna and 5 more
- 4.9 stars from 110 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Sarmad Yaqouna (DDS)
- Open after 5 PM
- Team speaks Spanish
- After 5 PM
- Spanish
- Same-day
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 15 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 15 / 15
- Access
- 8 / 15
- Transparency
- 5 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 6Score 42
Steven A. Beuligmann, DDS (Cosmetic & Family Dentistry)
Carlsbad 92008 · 1299 Carlsbad Village Dr · Dr. Steven Beuligmann
- 5.0 stars from 109 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Steven Beuligmann (DDS)
- Serving Carlsbad since 1993
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 25 / 30
- Experience
- 12 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 7Score 36
Carlsbad Beach Dental
Carlsbad 92008 · 2815 Jefferson Street · Dr. Drew Addy
- 5.0 stars from 569 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Drew Addy (DDS, University of Southern California)
- Open after 5 PM
- After 5 PM
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 28 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 4 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 8Score 36
Smiles for Health
Carlsbad 92009 · 2656 Gateway Rd · Dr. Diana Zorro and Dr. Andrea Otani Barrera
- 4.9 stars from 452 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Diana Zorro (DDS)
- Sponsor of the Mitchell Thorp Foundation
- Same-day
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 20 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 2 / 15
- Transparency
- 5 / 10
- Community
- 5 / 15
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Rank 9Score 35
Gentle Dental Carlsbad
Carlsbad 92008 · 2620 El Camino Real · Dr. Maoj Alosachie and 7 more
- 4.3 stars from 630 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Maoj Alosachie (DDS)
- Open after 5 PM and open weekends
- Team speaks Arabic, Farsi, Spanish
- Weekends
- After 5 PM
- Arabic
- Farsi
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 4 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 9 / 15
- Access
- 12 / 15
- Transparency
- 10 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 10Score 35
Carlsbad Dental Associates
Carlsbad 92008 · 5814 Van Allen Way #220 · Dr. Edward Adourian and 5 more
- 4.9 stars from 361 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Edward Adourian (DDS)
- In-office 3D CBCT imaging
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 18 / 30
- Experience
- 2 / 15
- Credentials
- 15 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 11Score 34
Rappaport Family Dentistry
Carlsbad 92008 · 2963 Madison St · Dr. Paul Rappaport
- 4.9 stars from 100 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Paul Rappaport (DMD, Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry, 1984)
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 14 / 30
- Experience
- 15 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 12Score 32
Carlsbad Dentistry - Ida Alfonso, DMD
Carlsbad 92008 · 5814 Van Allen Way #205 · Dr. Ida Alfonso
- 5.0 stars from 470 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Ida Alfonso (DMD)
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 27 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 13Score 31
Kellen Tadano, DDS, PC
Carlsbad 92008 · 1297 Carlsbad Village Dr · Dr. Kellen Tadano
- 5.0 stars from 431 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Kellen Tadano (DDS)
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 26 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 14Score 31
Carlsbad Coastal Dental
Carlsbad 92008 · 3144 El Camino Real Ste 203 · Dr. Michael Thylin
- 4.9 stars from 35 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Michael Thylin (DDS, University of Nebraska College of Dentistry, 2002)
- Serving Carlsbad since 2006
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 12 / 30
- Experience
- 9 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 5 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 15Score 28
Carlsbad Dental Care
Carlsbad 92009 · 2020 Cassia Rd #102 · Dr. Raymond Ngo
- 4.7 stars from 252 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Raymond Ngo (DMD, 2021)
- Team speaks Spanish
- In-office 3D CBCT imaging
- Spanish
- Same-day
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 8 / 30
- Experience
- 2 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 4 / 15
- Transparency
- 5 / 10
- Community
- 5 / 15
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Rank 16Score 28
Elevated Smiles
Carlsbad 92009 · 7720 Rancho Santa Fe Rd #225 · Dr. Thanh Luu
- 4.8 stars from 94 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Thanh Luu (DDS, Loma Linda School of Dentistry)
- Serving Carlsbad since 2015
- Open weekends
- Weekends
- Same-day
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 9 / 30
- Experience
- 4 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 5 / 15
- Transparency
- 5 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 17Score 27
Carlsbad Village Dentistry
Carlsbad 92008 · 2815 Jefferson St. · Dr. Christopher M. Dudzik
- 4.9 stars from 446 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Christopher M. Dudzik (DMD)
- Open after 5 PM
- After 5 PM
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 19 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 4 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 18Score 25
La Costa Dentistry and Orthodontics (Smile Generation)
Carlsbad 92009 · 7625 Via Campanile · Dr. John Nosti and 6 more
- 4.1 stars from 179 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. John Nosti (DDS)
- Team speaks Bengali, Hindi, Russian, Spanish
- Bengali
- Hindi
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 1 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 15 / 15
- Access
- 4 / 15
- Transparency
- 5 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 19Score 25
Gateway Dental Group and Orthodontics (Smile Generation)
Carlsbad 92009 · 2635 Gateway Rd · Dr. Clinton Park and 7 more
- 4.3 stars from 138 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Clinton Park (DDS)
- Open after 5 PM
- Team speaks Serbian
- After 5 PM
- Serbian
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 5 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 9 / 15
- Access
- 6 / 15
- Transparency
- 5 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 20Score 21
Invictus Modern Dentistry
Carlsbad 92011 · 2521 Palomar Airport Rd · Dr. Alexander Rahimdel
- 4.8 stars from 136 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Alexander Rahimdel (DDS)
- Open weekends
- Team speaks Portuguese
- Weekends
- Portuguese
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 10 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 6 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
Compare the top 10
| Practice | Rank | Google rating | Evenings / weekends | Medi-Cal | Languages besides English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Costa Dental Excellence | 1 | 4.9 (530) | Evenings | — | — |
| Packard Dental | 2 | 4.9 (1,334) | — | — | — |
| Bell Family Dentistry | 3 | 5.0 (691) | — | — | — |
| Polan Family Dental | 4 | 5.0 (95) | — | — | — |
| Paseo Dentistry | 5 | 4.9 (110) | Evenings | — | Spanish |
| Steven A. Beuligmann, DDS (Cosmetic & Family Dentistry) | 6 | 5.0 (109) | — | — | — |
| Carlsbad Beach Dental | 7 | 5.0 (569) | Evenings | — | — |
| Smiles for Health | 8 | 4.9 (452) | — | — | — |
| Gentle Dental Carlsbad | 9 | 4.3 (630) | Evenings / Weekends | — | Arabic, Farsi, Spanish |
| Carlsbad Dental Associates | 10 | 4.9 (361) | — | — | — |
How this list was made
Who qualified
33 Carlsbad practices cleared the license, operating and 25-review gates; 27 met this list's test; the top 20 are shown.
What we scored
Reviews 30 · Experience 15 · Credentials 15 · Access 15 · Transparency 10 · Community 15
What we never use
Payment, advertising, sponsorship, or any contact with practices before publication.
Corrections
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Ratings read from Google Maps in November 2026; each practice's volume-adjusted rating is scored by where it ranks among Carlsbad's qualifying practices. Practice facts (hours, languages, Medi-Cal, services) come from each practice's own website or listing, linked in Sources.
Questions patients ask
Who is the best dentist in Carlsbad?
La Costa Dental Excellence ranks first on our 2026 list as of November 2026, with 4.9 stars from 530 Google reviews. The full list ranks 20 practices that hold current California dental licenses with no discipline on record.
Which of these Carlsbad practices accept Medi-Cal Dental (Denti-Cal)?
None of the 20 practices on this list state that they accept Medi-Cal Dental. See our Denti-Cal list for Carlsbad if one is published.
Which Carlsbad dentists on this list speak Spanish?
4 practices state that their team speaks Spanish: Paseo Dentistry, Gentle Dental Carlsbad, Carlsbad Dental Care, La Costa Dentistry and Orthodontics (Smile Generation).
Which are open on weekends?
3 practices on this list publish weekend hours: Gentle Dental Carlsbad, Elevated Smiles, Invictus Modern Dentistry.
How did Dentist News Today choose these practices?
We started from every dental office registered in Carlsbad in the federal NPI registry, confirmed each license with the Dental Board of California, and scored practices on six public signals. This list weights them Reviews 30 · Experience 15 · Credentials 15 · Access 15 · Transparency 10 · Community 15. No practice paid or was contacted before publication.
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Sources
- Dental Board of California license lookup (DCA), checked November 2026
- NPPES NPI Registry, CMS
- Google Maps ratings and review counts, read November 2026
- Medi-Cal Dental: Find a Dentist (California DHCS)
- La Costa Dental Excellence: lacostadentalexcellence.com/
- La Costa Dental Excellence: lacostadentalexcellence.com/meet-the-dentists/
- Packard Dental: packarddental.com/
- Packard Dental: packarddental.com/relieving-dental-anxiety/
- Bell Family Dentistry: bellfamilydentistry.com/
- Bell Family Dentistry: bellfamilydentistry.com/about
- Polan Family Dental: polanfamilydental.com/
- Polan Family Dental: polanfamilydental.com/meet-dr-masha-polan
- Paseo Dentistry: paseodentistry.com/
- Paseo Dentistry: smilegeneration.com/dentist/ca/carlsbad/1277-paseo-dentistry/
- Steven A. Beuligmann, DDS (Cosmetic & Family Dentistry): dentist-carlsbad.com
- Steven A. Beuligmann, DDS (Cosmetic & Family Dentistry): local.newpatientsinc.com/dental/dr-steven-beuligmann-d-d-s-carlsbad-ca
- Carlsbad Beach Dental: carlsbadbeachdental.com/
- Carlsbad Beach Dental: carlsbadbeachdental.com/about/our-team/
- Smiles for Health: smilesforhealthdds.com/
- Gentle Dental Carlsbad: gentledentalhealth.com/locations/ca/carlsbad
- Carlsbad Dental Associates: carlsbaddentalassociates.com/
- Carlsbad Dental Associates: carlsbaddentalassociates.com/our-team/
- Rappaport Family Dentistry: drpaulrappaport.com/
- Rappaport Family Dentistry: sandiegolineup.com/carlsbad/dentist/rappaport-family-dentistry
- Carlsbad Dentistry - Ida Alfonso, DMD: idaalfonsodental.com/
- Kellen Tadano, DDS, PC: carlsbadfamilydentistry.com/
- Kellen Tadano, DDS, PC: sandiegolineup.com/carlsbad/dentist/kellen-tadano-dds-pc
- Carlsbad Coastal Dental: carlsbadcoastaldental.com/
- Carlsbad Dental Care: carlsbaddentalcareinc.com/
- Carlsbad Dental Care: carlsbaddentalcareinc.com/meet-our-dental-team/dr-raymond-ngo/
- Elevated Smiles: elevatedsmiles.com/
- Carlsbad Village Dentistry: carlsbadvillagedentistry.com/
- Carlsbad Village Dentistry: dentistrycv.com/
- La Costa Dentistry and Orthodontics (Smile Generation): lacostadentistry.com/
- La Costa Dentistry and Orthodontics (Smile Generation): lacostadentistry.com/meet-our-team/
- Gateway Dental Group and Orthodontics (Smile Generation): smilegeneration.com/92009/243-gateway-dental-group-and-orthodontics
- Invictus Modern Dentistry: invictusdental.com/