If you live in a city, you’ll have dozens or even hundreds of dentists to choose from. DenScore will help you find the best dentist nearby so you can get the most appropriate and affordable dental care possible.

How does DenScore determine who the best dentists are?

DenScore rates dentists based on their clinical qualifications, patient satisfaction, scheduling flexibility, and other criteria. If dentists request to be included in our Best Dentist list, they are thoroughly vetted and must meet our strict quality control standards to be listed.




Some of the dentists below may pay for a sponsored listing in order to appear at the top of the list but they are subject to our strict quality control guidelines like every other dentist. Whether you view our Best Dentist list or any other website, we always recommend that you do your own research before choosing a dentist. Please view our Terms of Service for more information.

Rank Dental Office Address Phone Number
1 Scripps Ranch Dental 10549 Scripps Poway Pkwy Ste 1, San Diego, CA 92131 858-222-6164
2 smile. | 4S Ranch 16918 Dove Canyon Rd Suite 201, San Diego, CA 92127 858-924-1000
3 Craig H. Rubinoff, DDS, MS 13035 Pomerado Rd suite a, Poway, CA 92064 858-486-4867
4 Carmel Village Dental/ Wiam A. Jabbar 12125 Alta Carmel Ct UNIT 330, San Diego, CA 92128 858-451-0908
5 32 Dental Arts -Dr Zeynep Barakat 12396 World Trade Dr #209, San Diego, CA 92128 858-451-2104
6 Village Center Dentistry 9982 Scripps Ranch Blvd, San Diego, CA 92131 858-566-8510
7 Pearls of Dentistry 15725 Pomerado Rd # 104, Poway, CA 92064 858-451-3110
8 Gable Michael DDS 9855 Erma Rd, San Diego, CA 92131 858-549-9688
9 Michael Maude, DDS 9340 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129 858-538-0003
10 Smiles By Dr. Leila 12307 Poway Rd Suite B, Poway, CA 92064 858-668-3390
11 Hekmat Dental Care – Reza Hekmat DMD – Rancho Bernardo 11665 Avena Pl #104, San Diego, CA 92128 858-485-5925
12 Classic Dental Smiles of Rancho Bernardo 16766 Bernardo Center Dr #100, San Diego, CA 92128 858-485-6781
13 Gordon W. Poelman DDS 15525 Pomerado Rd D-6, Poway, CA 92064 858-487-1234
14 Poway Orthodontist (previously Peter J. Bauer, DDS, MS) 13035 Pomerado Rd STE D, Poway, CA 92064 858-486-1412
15 Dr. Joe N.T. Nguyen DDS 12511 Poway Rd # B, Poway, CA 92064 858-486-2000
16 Mission Creek Family Dentistry 9460 Cuyamaca St # 101, Santee, CA 92071 619-596-1128
17 Myrna E Lazaga, DMD 12307 Oak Knoll Rd ste a, Poway, CA 92064 858-486-4222
18 Smile Creations Dental Practice | San Diego Dentist 9750 Miramar Rd STE 133, San Diego, CA 92126 858-636-7887
19 Scripps Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Shaheen Tourian, D.D.S. 9855 Erma Rd Suite 137, San Diego, CA 92131 858-566-8516
20 Town and Country Dental 13512 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064 858-486-4775
21 Center for Oral Health & Sleep Apnea Treatment 11777 Bernardo Plaza Ct #102, San Diego, CA 92128 858-323-2866
22 McGrady Dental Group 12350 Oak Knoll Rd, Poway, CA 92064 858-748-3090
23 McKinney Family Dentistry – Dr. Chris McKinney, DDS 15525 Pomerado Rd STE C6, Poway, CA 92064 858-289-5860
24 Poway Dentistry 12324 Oak Knoll Rd, Poway, CA 92064 858-206-8503
25 Dr. Suhir Aswad, DDS 13514 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064 858-486-2328
26 Twin Peaks Dentistry 14761 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064 858-748-5815
27 Oak Tree Dental 12411 Poway Rd Ste 101, Poway, CA 92064 858-377-5533
28 Rite Family Dental 12330 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92128 858-485-0555
29 Mod Squad Dental 10755 Scripps Poway Pkwy suite k, San Diego, CA 92131 858-547-0070
30 Bernardo Center Dentistry 16766 Bernardo Center Dr STE 212, San Diego, CA 92128 858-487-2301

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Will dental insurance help me save money on dental care?

Dental treatment can be very affordable when people find the best dental insurance plan for their needs. Families that qualify for low-cost medical care can get Medicaid dental coverage, which provides free dental care to children. However, most states cover only a limited number of dental procedures for adults. For elderly patients, regular Medicare doesn’t cover dental care, but many Medicare Advantage plans offer excellent dental coverage, enabling seniors to save a lot of money on expensive dental procedures.

What are other ways to spend less money on dental care?

The best way to spend less money on dental care is to prevent problems from starting in the first place. Doing these things for your oral hygiene, limiting sugar intake and avoiding tobacco products will keep your teeth and gums healthy over time. If you have dental insurance, you’ll usually save a lot of money by seeing an in-network dentist. But if you don’t have dental insurance, have no fear! Some dental offices provide membership plans that can make dental care more affordable. Also, dentists’ prices vary considerably, so we recommend that you call a few dental offices to compare the cost of the same dental procedure if paying with cash.

How do I know if I’m getting the right dental treatment?

Whether you have a tooth that needs to be fixed, a gum problem, or concerns about your smile, there are likely multiple ways to treat your condition. DenScore’s free online dental tool will provide you with information so you can ask your dentist the right questions and get the high-quality dental care you deserve.

Why isn’t my dentist on this list?

Maybe we missed something! If your dentist is awesome, contact us and we’ll have a look!