The 20 Top-Rated Dentists in San Diego
San Diego practices with the strongest patient reputations, adjusted so a handful of perfect reviews can't beat hundreds of great ones.
Pacific Beach Smile Studio ranks first among San Diego's top-rated dentists as of November 2026, with 5.0 stars from 572 Google reviews. Why it leads: Dr. Hernandez educates children at local elementary schools. 20 practices met our criteria: a current California dental license, no discipline on record, and at least 25 public reviews.
Quick picks
The 20 top-rated dentists, ranked
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Rank 1Score 84
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
- 64 / 70
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Review volume
- 10 / 10
- Community
- 10 / 10
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Rank 2Score 83
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
- 69 / 70
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Review volume
- 10 / 10
- Community
- 3 / 10
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Rank 3Score 80
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
- 70 / 70
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Review volume
- 10 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 4Score 80
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
- 61 / 70
- Experience
- 10 / 10
- Review volume
- 9 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 5Score 78
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
- 65 / 70
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Review volume
- 10 / 10
- Community
- 3 / 10
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Rank 6Score 77
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
- 63 / 70
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Review volume
- 10 / 10
- Community
- 3 / 10
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Rank 7Score 76
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
- 66 / 70
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Review volume
- 10 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 8Score 75
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
- 62 / 70
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Review volume
- 10 / 10
- Community
- 3 / 10
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Rank 9Score 71
Bold Smiles Dental
San Diego 92127 · 16625 Dove Canyon Rd #103 · Dr. Bold (first name not on homepage)
- 5.0 stars from 486 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Bold (first name not on homepage)
- Open after 5 PM
- After 5 PM
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 61 / 70
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Review volume
- 10 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 10Score 71
Harmetz & Kim Dentistry
La Jolla · 8899 University Center Lane · Dr. Alex Kim and Dr. Richard Harmetz
- 5.0 stars from 445 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Alex Kim (DMD)
- Dr. Harmetz served as a San Diego County Dental Society committee member (member 40+…
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 59 / 70
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Review volume
- 9 / 10
- Community
- 3 / 10
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Rank 11Score 68
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
- 50 / 70
- Experience
- 10 / 10
- Review volume
- 7 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 12Score 67
Scripps West Dental
Mira Mesa · 9420 Mira Mesa Blvd Ste D · Dr. James P. Tasto
- 5.0 stars from 444 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. James P. Tasto (DDS)
- Same-day
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 58 / 70
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Review volume
- 9 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 13Score 66
Smile More La Jolla (formerly Weston Spencer DDS)
La Jolla · 7855 Fay Avenue · Dr. Weston Spencer and 2 more
- 5.0 stars from 435 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Weston Spencer (DDS)
- Sedation
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 57 / 70
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Review volume
- 9 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 14Score 66
Stephan Barrington DDS
San Diego 92120 · 6398 Del Cerro Blvd · Dr. Stephan Barrington and Dr. Peter Rittenhouse
- 5.0 stars from 407 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Stephan Barrington (DDS, Loma Linda University)
- Dr. Rittenhouse served veterans at the VA Hospital in La Jolla
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 55 / 70
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Review volume
- 8 / 10
- Community
- 3 / 10
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Rank 15Score 66
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
- 52 / 70
- Experience
- 7 / 10
- Review volume
- 7 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 16Score 65
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
- 49 / 70
- Experience
- 10 / 10
- Review volume
- 7 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 10
-
Rank 17Score 64
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
- 55 / 70
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Review volume
- 8 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 10
-
Rank 18Score 64
Bernardo Hills Dentistry
Rancho Bernardo · 11665 Avena Pl #105 · Dr. Kevin Tan
- 5.0 stars from 383 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Kevin Tan (DDS, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, 2014)
- Open after 5 PM
- After 5 PM
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 53 / 70
- Experience
- 3 / 10
- Review volume
- 8 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 19Score 63
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
- 47 / 70
- Experience
- 10 / 10
- Review volume
- 6 / 10
- Community
- 0 / 10
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Rank 20Score 61
Pacific Smile Design
San Diego 92117 · 4320 Genesee Ave · Dr. Diana Heineken
- 5.0 stars from 326 Google reviews (as of November 2026)
- Dr. Diana Heineken (DMD, Western University of Health Sciences)
- Volunteers with Veterans Village, Give Kids a Smile and CDA Cares
Loads Google Maps- Reviews
- 48 / 70
- Experience
- 0 / 10
- Review volume
- 7 / 10
- Community
- 7 / 10
Compare the top 10
| Practice | Rank | Google rating | Evenings / weekends | Medi-Cal | Languages besides English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Beach Smile Studio | 1 | 5.0 (572) | — | — | — |
| Libby Dental | 2 | 5.0 (869) | — | — | — |
| Scripps Center for Dental Care | 3 | 5.0 (968) | — | — | — |
| Mira Mesa Dental + Implants | 4 | 5.0 (466) | — | — | — |
| San Diego Dental Studio | 5 | 5.0 (599) | — | — | — |
| Park West Dental Group | 6 | 5.0 (538) | — | — | — |
| Singing Hills Dentistry San Diego | 7 | 5.0 (618) | Evenings | — | Arabic, Spanish |
| Bliss Dental Arts | 8 | 5.0 (488) | — | — | — |
| Bold Smiles Dental | 9 | 5.0 (486) | Evenings | — | — |
| Harmetz & Kim Dentistry | 10 | 5.0 (445) | — | — | — |
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 70 · Experience 10 · Review volume 10 · Community 10
What we never use
Payment, advertising, sponsorship, or any contact with practices before publication.
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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 top-rated dentist in San Diego?
Pacific Beach Smile Studio ranks first on our 2026 list as of November 2026, with 5.0 stars from 572 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)?
None of the 20 practices on this list state that they accept Medi-Cal Dental. See our Denti-Cal list for San Diego if one is published.
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 70 · Experience 10 · Review volume 10 · Community 10. 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)
- Pacific Beach Smile Studio: pbsmilestudio.com/
- Libby Dental: libbydental.com/
- Libby Dental: sandiegodentist.net/
- Scripps Center for Dental Care: scrippsdentalcare.com/
- Mira Mesa Dental + Implants: miramesadental.com/
- San Diego Dental Studio: sandiegodentalstudio.com/
- Park West Dental Group: parkwestdentalsd.com/
- Singing Hills Dentistry San Diego: sandiegodentistnearme.com/
- Singing Hills Dentistry San Diego: sandiegolineup.com/pacific-beach/dentist/singing-hills-dentistry-2
- Bliss Dental Arts: blissdentalartsandiego.com/
- Bold Smiles Dental: boldsmilesdental.com/
- Harmetz & Kim Dentistry: harmetzkimdentistry.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
- Scripps West Dental: scrippswestdental.com/
- Smile More La Jolla (formerly Weston Spencer DDS): westonspencerdds.com/
- Stephan Barrington DDS: drbarringtonsd.com/
- Scripps Family & Cosmetic Dentistry: myfavoritedentist.net/
- Misleh Family Dentistry (Dr. Anton & Dr. Courtney Misleh): drmisleh.com/
- Talmadge Family Dental: dentist4sandiego.com/
- Bernardo Hills Dentistry: bernardohillsdentistry.com/
- The Art of Dentistry: sandiegoartofdentistry.com/
- Pacific Smile Design: pacificsmiledesign.com/
- Pacific Smile Design: pacificsmiledesign.com/about