Top Rated · Carlsbad, CA · 2026

The 20 Top-Rated Dentists in Carlsbad

Carlsbad practices with the strongest patient reputations, adjusted so a handful of perfect reviews can't beat hundreds of great ones.

Updated Nov 10, 2026 · By the Dentist News Today Rankings Desk · How we rank

Bell Family Dentistry ranks first among Carlsbad's top-rated dentists as of November 2026, with 5.0 stars from 691 Google reviews. Why it leads: Lifelong Carlsbad resident dentist (Carlsbad High 2002). 20 practices met our criteria: a current California dental license, no discipline on record, and at least 25 public reviews.

Quick picks

Best overallBell Family Dentistry
Open weekendsInvictus Modern Dentistry
Open after 5 PMLa Costa Dental Excellence
Offers sedationPackard Dental

The 20 top-rated dentists, ranked

Rank 1Score 85
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)
Practice website (opens in a new tab) (760) 729-8500
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Reviews
68 / 70
Experience
4 / 10
Review volume
10 / 10
Community
3 / 10
Rank 2Score 78
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
Practice website (opens in a new tab) (760) 633-3033
Loads Google Maps

Reviews
48 / 70
Experience
10 / 10
Review volume
10 / 10
Community
10 / 10
Rank 3Score 76
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
Practice website (opens in a new tab) (760) 729-5881
Loads Google Maps

Reviews
66 / 70
Experience
0 / 10
Review volume
10 / 10
Community
0 / 10
Rank 4Score 73
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
Read our feature Practice website (opens in a new tab) 760-823-8282
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Reviews
52 / 70
Experience
10 / 10
Review volume
10 / 10
Community
0 / 10
Rank 5Score 73
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)
Practice website (opens in a new tab) (760) 931-0144
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Reviews
63 / 70
Experience
0 / 10
Review volume
9 / 10
Community
0 / 10
Rank 6Score 70
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)
Practice website (opens in a new tab) 760-720-2200
Loads Google Maps

Reviews
61 / 70
Experience
0 / 10
Review volume
9 / 10
Community
0 / 10
Rank 7Score 69
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
Practice website (opens in a new tab) (760) 729-5964
Loads Google Maps

Reviews
59 / 70
Experience
8 / 10
Review volume
2 / 10
Community
0 / 10
Rank 8Score 69
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)
Practice website (opens in a new tab) 760-434-1066
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Reviews
57 / 70
Experience
3 / 10
Review volume
2 / 10
Community
7 / 10
Rank 9Score 58
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
Practice website (opens in a new tab) 760-297-6216
Loads Google Maps

Reviews
46 / 70
Experience
0 / 10
Review volume
9 / 10
Community
3 / 10
Rank 10Score 53
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
Practice website (opens in a new tab) (760) 434-3103
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Reviews
44 / 70
Experience
0 / 10
Review volume
9 / 10
Community
0 / 10
Rank 11Score 50
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
Practice website (opens in a new tab) (760) 918-9000
Loads Google Maps

Reviews
42 / 70
Experience
1 / 10
Review volume
7 / 10
Community
0 / 10
Rank 12Score 45
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)
Practice website (opens in a new tab) 760-730-0400
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Reviews
33 / 70
Experience
10 / 10
Review volume
2 / 10
Community
0 / 10
Rank 13Score 42
Dentistry for San Diego (Al A. Fallah, DDS)

Carlsbad 92008 · 1293 Carlsbad Village Drive · Dr. Afshin (Al) A. Fallah and Dr. Sergio Juca
- 4.9 stars from 219 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Afshin (Al) A. Fallah (DDS)
- In-office 3D CBCT imaging
- Sedation
Practice website (opens in a new tab) (760) 730-1600
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Reviews
37 / 70
Experience
0 / 10
Review volume
4 / 10
Community
0 / 10
Rank 14Score 37
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
Practice website (opens in a new tab) 760-688-0791
Loads Google Maps

Reviews
35 / 70
Experience
0 / 10
Review volume
2 / 10
Community
0 / 10
Rank 15Score 35
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
Practice website (opens in a new tab) 760-730-9700
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Reviews
28 / 70
Experience
6 / 10
Review volume
1 / 10
Community
0 / 10
Rank 16Score 30
Hollander Dental

Carlsbad 92008 · 1273 Las Flores Dr · Dr. Anita Omidi
- 4.8 stars from 197 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Anita Omidi (DMD)
- Same-day
Practice website (opens in a new tab) 760-434-2526
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Reviews
26 / 70
Experience
0 / 10
Review volume
4 / 10
Community
0 / 10
Rank 17Score 27
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
Practice website (opens in a new tab) 760-918-0798
Loads Google Maps

Reviews
18 / 70
Experience
1 / 10
Review volume
5 / 10
Community
3 / 10
Rank 18Score 27
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
Practice website (opens in a new tab) 858-744-3588
Loads Google Maps

Reviews
24 / 70
Experience
0 / 10
Review volume
3 / 10
Community
0 / 10
Rank 19Score 27
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
Practice website (opens in a new tab) 760-622-3010
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Reviews
22 / 70
Experience
3 / 10
Review volume
2 / 10
Community
0 / 10
Rank 20Score 19
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
Practice website (opens in a new tab) (760) 720-0966
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Reviews
9 / 70
Experience
0 / 10
Review volume
10 / 10
Community
0 / 10

Compare the top 10

Top 10 top-rated dentists in Carlsbad; ratings as of November 2026
Practice	Rank	Google rating	Evenings / weekends	Medi-Cal	Languages besides English
Bell Family Dentistry	1	5.0 (691)	—	—	—
La Costa Dental Excellence	2	4.9 (530)	Evenings	—	—
Carlsbad Beach Dental	3	5.0 (569)	Evenings	—	—
Packard Dental	4	4.9 (1,334)	—	—	—
Carlsbad Dentistry - Ida Alfonso, DMD	5	5.0 (470)	—	—	—
Kellen Tadano, DDS, PC	6	5.0 (431)	—	—	—
Steven A. Beuligmann, DDS (Cosmetic & Family Dentistry)	7	5.0 (109)	—	—	—
Polan Family Dental	8	5.0 (95)	—	—	—
Smiles for Health	9	4.9 (452)	—	—	—
Carlsbad Village Dentistry	10	4.9 (446)	Evenings	—	—

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 70 · Experience 10 · Review volume 10 · Community 10

What we never use

Payment, advertising, sponsorship, or any contact with practices before publication.

Corrections

Practices can request a fact check or removal. We reply within five business days. Contact the desk.

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 top-rated dentist in Carlsbad?

Bell Family Dentistry ranks first on our 2026 list as of November 2026, with 5.0 stars from 691 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?

3 practices state that their team speaks Spanish: Paseo Dentistry, Carlsbad Dental Care, Gentle Dental Carlsbad.

Which are open on weekends?

3 practices on this list publish weekend hours: Invictus Modern Dentistry, Elevated Smiles, Gentle Dental Carlsbad.

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 70 · Experience 10 · Review volume 10 · Community 10. No practice paid or was contacted before publication.

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Quick picks

The 20 top-rated dentists, ranked

Bell Family Dentistry

La Costa Dental Excellence

Carlsbad Beach Dental

Packard Dental

Carlsbad Dentistry - Ida Alfonso, DMD

Kellen Tadano, DDS, PC

Steven A. Beuligmann, DDS (Cosmetic & Family Dentistry)

Polan Family Dental

Smiles for Health

Carlsbad Village Dentistry

Carlsbad Dental Associates

Rappaport Family Dentistry

Dentistry for San Diego (Al A. Fallah, DDS)

Paseo Dentistry

Carlsbad Coastal Dental

Hollander Dental

Carlsbad Dental Care

Invictus Modern Dentistry

Elevated Smiles

Gentle Dental Carlsbad