The 20 Best Dentists in San Diego
Our flagship list: the San Diego dental practices that score best across reputation, experience, credentials, access and community.
Elegant Family & Pediatric Dentistry ranks first among San Diego's dentists as of November 2026, with 5.0 stars from 251 Google reviews. Why it leads: open after 5 PM. 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 64
Elegant Family & Pediatric Dentistry
Carmel Mountain Ranch · 12125 Alta Carmel Court · Dr. Babak Javidi and 3 more
- 5.0 stars from 251 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Babak Javidi
- Open after 5 PM
- Accepts Medi-Cal Dental (Denti-Cal)
- Medi-Cal
- After 5 PM
- Same-day
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 18 / 30
- Experience
- 14 / 15
- Credentials
- 15 / 15
- Access
- 8 / 15
- Transparency
- 10 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 2Score 52
Pacific Beach Smile Studio
Pacific Beach · 4460 Olney St · Dr. Ricardo Jay Hernandez
- 5.0 stars from 572 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Ricardo Jay Hernandez
- Dr. Hernandez educates children at local elementary schools
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 27 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 5 / 10
- Community
- 15 / 15
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Rank 3Score 46
Singing Hills Dentistry San Diego
Pacific Beach · 1919 Grand Ave · Dr. Dalia Jamma and Dr. Pauline Tran
- 5.0 stars from 618 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Dalia Jamma (DDS, UCLA School of Dentistry)
- Open after 5 PM
- Team speaks Arabic, Spanish
- After 5 PM
- Arabic
- Spanish
- Sedation
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 28 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 8 / 15
- Transparency
- 5 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 4Score 45
Scripps Center for Dental Care
San Diego 92037 · 9850 Genesee Ave · Dr. John F. Weston and 7 more
- 5.0 stars from 968 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. John F. Weston (DDS)
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 30 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 15 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 5Score 45
Mira Mesa Dental + Implants
San Diego 92126 · 9750 Miramar Road · Dr. Haider Faris and Dr. Lina
- 5.0 stars from 466 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Haider Faris (DDS, Loma Linda School of Dentistry)
- Serving San Diego since 1976
- In-office 3D CBCT imaging
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 26 / 30
- Experience
- 15 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 6Score 44
Libby Dental
Mission Valley · 2333 Camino del Rio S · Dr. Landon Libby and Dr. Kate Young
- 5.0 stars from 869 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Landon Libby
- Dr. Libby volunteers on dental mission trips (Kenya, Fiji, Nicaragua, Peru, Mexico)
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 30 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 9 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 5 / 15
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Rank 7Score 44
Misleh Family Dentistry (Dr. Anton & Dr. Courtney Misleh)
San Diego 92117 · 4320 Genesee Ave · Dr. Anton Misleh and Dr. Courtney Misleh
- 5.0 stars from 337 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Anton Misleh (DDS, University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, 1988)
- Serving San Diego since 1989
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 21 / 30
- Experience
- 14 / 15
- Credentials
- 9 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 8Score 44
The Art of Dentistry
San Diego 92103 · 2840 Fifth Ave · Dr. David Landau and Dr. Amber Kaplan
- 5.0 stars from 323 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. David Landau (University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, 1985)
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 20 / 30
- Experience
- 15 / 15
- Credentials
- 9 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 9Score 42
Michael Maude, DDS
Rancho Peñasquitos · 9340 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite D · Dr. Michael Maude
- 5.0 stars from 173 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Michael Maude (DDS, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, 1998)
- Serving San Diego since 2005
- Sponsors supplies for elementary school fundraisers
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 12 / 30
- Experience
- 10 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 5 / 10
- Community
- 10 / 15
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Rank 10Score 41
Bliss Dental Arts
Scripps Ranch · 9878 Hibert St #105 · Dr. Shervin Moshashaei and Dr. Franco Hernandez
- 5.0 stars from 488 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Shervin Moshashaei (DDS)
- In-office 3D CBCT imaging
- 'Care To Share' community outreach page linked (details not stated)
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 27 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 5 / 10
- Community
- 5 / 15
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Rank 11Score 41
La Jolla Dentistry (D'Angelo / Olson / Glackin)
La Jolla · 1111 Torrey Pines Rd. #101 · Dr. Joseph D'Angelo and 2 more
- 5.0 stars from 358 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Joseph D'Angelo (DDS, University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, 1986)
- Serving San Diego since 1990
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 22 / 30
- Experience
- 15 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 12Score 40
Bosworth Dental Arts
San Diego 92111 · 7675 Dagget Street · Dr. Robert Bosworth and 2 more
- 5.0 stars from 261 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Robert Bosworth (DDS, MS, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, 1993)
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 18 / 30
- Experience
- 12 / 15
- Credentials
- 9 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 13Score 40
Bacino Dentistry
Pacific Beach · 4747 Mission Blvd Suite 2 · Dr. Janelle Bacino
- 5.0 stars from 159 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Janelle Bacino (DDS, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, 1989)
- Serving San Diego since 1990
- Past president, Pacific Beach Community Foundation
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 11 / 30
- Experience
- 14 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 10 / 15
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Rank 14Score 38
Pearls of Dentistry
San Diego 92128 · 15717 Bernardo Heights Parkway · Dr. Juergen Langenbach and 2 more
- 5.0 stars from 238 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Juergen Langenbach (Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, 1994)
- Serving San Diego since 2005
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 17 / 30
- Experience
- 12 / 15
- Credentials
- 9 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 15Score 37
San Diego Dental Studio
San Diego 92121 · 6650 Flanders Dr Suite J · Dr. Thomas Bierman and 2 more
- 5.0 stars from 599 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Thomas Bierman (DDS)
- Community Outreach page linked (details not stated)
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 28 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 5 / 15
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Rank 16Score 37
Park West Dental Group
San Diego 92103 · 315 Walnut Ave · Dr. Thomas Bierman and 2 more
- 5.0 stars from 538 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Thomas Bierman (DDS)
- Community Outreach section linked (details not stated)
Read our feature Practice website (opens in a new tab) (619) 297-2954
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 27 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 5 / 15
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Rank 17Score 37
Talmadge Family Dental
Talmadge · 4711 Monroe Ave · Dr. Alexandros (Alex) Reizian
- 5.0 stars from 411 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Alexandros (Alex) Reizian (UNLV)
- Open after 5 PM
- In-office 3D CBCT imaging
- After 5 PM
- Implants
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 24 / 30
- Experience
- 0 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 4 / 15
- Transparency
- 5 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 18Score 37
Scripps Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
San Diego 92131 · 9855 Erma Road · Dr. Shaheen Tourian
- 5.0 stars from 369 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Shaheen Tourian (DDS, New York University College of Dentistry, 1999)
- Serving San Diego since 2003
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 22 / 30
- Experience
- 10 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 19Score 37
Marcos Ortega DDS (My San Diego Smiles)
Hillcrest · 306 Walnut Ave Ste 25 · Dr. Marcos Ortega
- 5.0 stars from 258 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Marcos Ortega (DDS, University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry, 1986)
- Sedation
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 18 / 30
- Experience
- 15 / 15
- Credentials
- 4 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 0 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
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Rank 20Score 37
Smile Creations Dental Practice
San Diego 92126 · 9750 Miramar Rd. Suite 133 · Dr. Claudine Tsui
- 5.0 stars from 197 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Claudine Tsui (DDS)
- Serving San Diego since 2003
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 14 / 30
- Experience
- 9 / 15
- Credentials
- 9 / 15
- Access
- 0 / 15
- Transparency
- 5 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 15
Compare the top 10
| Practice | Rank | Google rating | Evenings / weekends | Medi-Cal | Languages besides English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elegant Family & Pediatric Dentistry | 1 | 5.0 (251) | Evenings | Yes | — |
| Pacific Beach Smile Studio | 2 | 5.0 (572) | — | — | — |
| Singing Hills Dentistry San Diego | 3 | 5.0 (618) | Evenings | — | Arabic, Spanish |
| Scripps Center for Dental Care | 4 | 5.0 (968) | — | — | — |
| Mira Mesa Dental + Implants | 5 | 5.0 (466) | — | — | — |
| Libby Dental | 6 | 5.0 (869) | — | — | — |
| Misleh Family Dentistry (Dr. Anton & Dr. Courtney Misleh) | 7 | 5.0 (337) | — | — | — |
| The Art of Dentistry | 8 | 5.0 (323) | — | — | — |
| Michael Maude, DDS | 9 | 5.0 (173) | — | — | — |
| Bliss Dental Arts | 10 | 5.0 (488) | — | — | — |
How this list was made
Who qualified
83 San Diego practices cleared the license, operating and 25-review gates; 53 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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San Diego is too large to research every office in depth, so we swept Google Maps across all 31 city ZIP codes (1,243 dental listings), kept the 160 with the strongest volume-adjusted ratings plus every pediatric practice with 25 or more reviews (190 in all), then confirmed each is inside City of San Diego limits and researched it. Ratings read from Google Maps in November 2026; each practice's volume-adjusted rating is scored by where it ranks among San Diego'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 San Diego?
Elegant Family & Pediatric Dentistry ranks first on our 2026 list as of November 2026, with 5.0 stars from 251 Google reviews. The full list ranks 20 practices that hold current California dental licenses with no discipline on record.
Which of these San Diego practices accept Medi-Cal Dental (Denti-Cal)?
1 of the 20 practices state they accept Medi-Cal Dental: Elegant Family & Pediatric Dentistry. Call ahead to confirm they are taking new Medi-Cal patients.
Which San Diego dentists on this list speak Spanish?
1 practices state that their team speaks Spanish: Singing Hills Dentistry San Diego.
Which are open on weekends?
None of the practices on this list publish weekend hours.
How did Dentist News Today choose these practices?
We started from every dental office registered in San Diego 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)
- Elegant Family & Pediatric Dentistry: elegantpediatricdentistry.com/
- Pacific Beach Smile Studio: pbsmilestudio.com/
- Singing Hills Dentistry San Diego: sandiegodentistnearme.com/
- Singing Hills Dentistry San Diego: sandiegolineup.com/pacific-beach/dentist/singing-hills-dentistry-2
- Scripps Center for Dental Care: scrippsdentalcare.com/
- Mira Mesa Dental + Implants: miramesadental.com/
- Libby Dental: libbydental.com/
- Libby Dental: sandiegodentist.net/
- Misleh Family Dentistry (Dr. Anton & Dr. Courtney Misleh): drmisleh.com/
- The Art of Dentistry: sandiegoartofdentistry.com/
- Michael Maude, DDS: drmaude.com/
- Michael Maude, DDS: drmaude.com/our-doctor/
- Bliss Dental Arts: blissdentalartsandiego.com/
- La Jolla Dentistry (D'Angelo / Olson / Glackin): joethedentist.com/
- La Jolla Dentistry (D'Angelo / Olson / Glackin): sandiegolineup.com/la-jolla/dentist/dangeloolson-la-jolla-dentistry
- Bosworth Dental Arts: bosworthdentalarts.com/
- Bosworth Dental Arts: bosworthdentalarts.com/about-bosworth-dental-arts-group.html
- Bacino Dentistry: pacificbeachdentist.com/
- Bacino Dentistry: sandiegolineup.com/pacific-beach/dentist/bacino-dentistry
- Pearls of Dentistry: pearlsofdentistry.com/
- Pearls of Dentistry: pearlsofdentistry.com/meet-the-doctors/
- San Diego Dental Studio: sandiegodentalstudio.com/
- Park West Dental Group: parkwestdentalsd.com/
- Talmadge Family Dental: dentist4sandiego.com/
- Scripps Family & Cosmetic Dentistry: myfavoritedentist.net/
- Marcos Ortega DDS (My San Diego Smiles): mysandiegosmiles.com/
- Marcos Ortega DDS (My San Diego Smiles): mysandiegosmiles.com/contact-us/
- Smile Creations Dental Practice: smilecreations.org/
- Smile Creations Dental Practice: atly.com/location/SmileCreationsDentalPractice