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 Santee Family Dental Practice Drs. Michael & Devani Brown 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd UNIT 9, Santee, CA 92071 619-448-6396
2 Dent Aid Dentistry 10645 Tierrasanta Blvd # B, San Diego, CA 92124 858-256-1437
3 Mission Creek Family Dentistry 9460 Cuyamaca St # 101, Santee, CA 92071 619-596-1128
4 Wade Ahwal DDS MPH 8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 265, La Mesa, CA 91942 619-463-1113
5 Drs Catherine Schlaht + Marey Stone 8077 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 619-465-8077
6 Craig E. Kubina, DDS 5565 Grossmont Center Dr bldg 1 suite 107, La Mesa, CA 91942 619-466-3271
7 Gechoff Orthodontics 8770 Cuyamaca St #5, Santee, CA 92071 619-448-1611
8 El Cajon Dentistry 321 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020 619-444-6161
9 Granite Hills Dental Team 810 Jamacha Rd Suite 104, El Cajon, CA 92019 619-579-0233
10 Fenn Orthodontics 1136 N 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021 619-444-1181
11 Hornbrook Center For Dentistry 7777 Alvarado Rd #210, La Mesa, CA 91942 619-463-7797
12 Dr Ana Mora 535 Broadway #103, El Cajon, CA 92021 619-442-6100
13 Michael Maude, D.D.S 2638 Navajo Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020 619-463-9917
14 San Diego Smiles 895 Jackman St, El Cajon, CA 92020 619-345-6115
15 Avocado Family Dentistry – Invisalign and Cosmetic Dentist 711 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 619-389-3382
16 Mission Gorge Modern Dentistry 6101 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 619-272-2271
17 Brick Dental 9535 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071 619-328-1721
18 Goodman Orthodontics 8840 Magnolia Ave Suite 260, Santee, CA 92071 619-749-4033
19 My Kid’s Dentist & Orthodontics 246 Town Center Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071 619-448-5437
20 Dr. Alena Nawrocki, DDS 707 Arnele Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 619-444-1001
21 Smiles of La Mesa 7122 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942 619-789-4392
22 Summit Dental of La Mesa 8530 La Mesa Blvd Unit 204, La Mesa, CA 91942 619-494-2492
23 Laurel Morello DDS 226 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 619-404-2634
24 Santee Signature Dental 9560 Cuyamaca St STE 103, Santee, CA 92071 619-448-5773
25 Santee Dental Care 8962 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071 619-258-2670
26 Santee Dental Group 235 Town Center Pkwy # D, Santee, CA 92071 619-449-8622
27 Javadi Smiles 5308 Lake Murray Blvd Ste#C, La Mesa, CA 91942 619-464-4411
28 H Kheradmand DDS,Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 7424 Jackson Dr #9, San Diego, CA 92119 619-461-9494
29 Santee Dentist – David A. Fossett, DDS 8770 Cuyamaca St #1, Santee, CA 92071 619-448-8387
30 Anthony R Cardoza, DDS 9530 Cuyamaca St STE 101, Santee, CA 92071 619-573-4015

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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!