Top 10 Kids Dentist in Oakland California

Compare Oakland-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed August 2, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20262 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Laurel Smile Dentistry is the strongest overall starting point in Oakland if you want a dependable option for pediatric dentistry.
  • Fong David M DDS has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Quick Summary

2 clinics scored on this page

93.2

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Kids Dentist Costs in Oakland, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Child dental exam$50 – $150
Child dental cleaning$80 – $200
Fluoride treatment$25 – $75
Dental sealants (per tooth)$30 – $60
Baby tooth extraction$100 – $250
Pulpotomy (baby root canal)$200 – $400
Stainless steel crown$250 – $500
Space maintainer$200 – $500

Price ranges reflect typical Oakland, California pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Aug 2, 2026

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Top Clinics in Oakland Proper

Only clinics physically located in Oakland appear in this primary ranking.

1

Laurel Smile Dentistry

4.9(623)·6.5 km from Oakland Downtown
93Smyleee

3630, MacArthur Boulevard, Redwood Heights, Oakland, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Documented for pediatric dentistry in Oakland, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 26 procedures on file.

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Laurel Smile Dentistry is at 3630 MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland's Redwood Heights neighbourhood — on the MacArthur Boulevard corridor in the hillside residential area of east Oakland. MacArthur Boulevard at this address runs through the Redwood Heights and Laurel district communities toward the hillside parks of the Oakland hills, accessible from the surrounding east Oakland residential streets and the communities between the Fruitvale and Dimond districts.

Sleep apnea treatment is explicitly listed alongside the general dental and restorative services. In the Redwood Heights and east Oakland hillside demographic, access to oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea within the general dental relationship removes the separate referral step to a sleep medicine specialist. Mandibular advancement devices prescribed following a physician's sleep study diagnosis are an effective intervention for mild-to-moderate OSA and for patients who have tried CPAP and cannot tolerate it long-term. Managing this within an existing general dental relationship simplifies the coordination considerably.

Snap-On Smile is offered alongside conventional veneers — a removable resin appliance that clips over existing teeth without enamel preparation. For patients in the Redwood Heights area who want cosmetic improvement without committing to irreversible procedures financially or clinically, Snap-On Smile provides a lower-barrier option. Conventional veneers, dental bonding, and whitening address the full esthetic range for patients who want a permanent cosmetic result.

Bone grafting alongside dental implants covers pre-implant ridge preparation for cases where alveolar bone has resorbed following tooth loss. Full mouth rehabilitation and prosthetics dentistry handle complex multi-tooth restorative cases combining implants, crowns, bridges, and periodontal management in sequenced treatment plans. Oral cancer screening provides annual surveillance for the MacArthur Boulevard patient community.

Paediatric dentistry, emergency dentistry, wisdom tooth removal, and a comprehensive restorative menu round out the clinical scope. For Redwood Heights, Laurel district, and east Oakland MacArthur Boulevard patients who want a family dental practice with sleep apnea management, bone grafting capability, and full mouth rehabilitation, the 3630 MacArthur Boulevard address covers that clinical range in the hillside east Oakland community.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBone GraftingBracesCosmetic Dentistry+22 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 93/1004.9★ · 623 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 623 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 93/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 93/100 · 4.9★ · 623 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published26 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 8, 2026
2

Fong David M DDS

4.9(173)·383 m from Oakland Downtown
83Smyleee

302, 1730, Franklin Street, Downtown Oakland, Oakland, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 8:30 AM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in Oakland, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 15 documented services.

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Fong David M DDS operates on Franklin Street in the Downtown Oakland area of Oakland, California. Implants are considered by many dentists the most durable way to replace a missing tooth, since the titanium post fuses with the jaw bone over several months and then supports a crown that functions much like a natural tooth. Enough healthy bone is the main prerequisite, and a graft can build that up first if needed.

Clear aligners straighten teeth through a series of custom, removable trays, each worn for one to two weeks before moving to the next in the sequence. They suit mild to moderate crowding and spacing well, and are worn roughly twenty to twenty-two hours a day for treatment to stay on schedule.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Cosmetic dentistry covers treatment aimed primarily at appearance — whitening, veneers, bonding, and reshaping among the more common options — for patients who are less concerned with a problem that hurts than with how their smile looks day to day. The right combination depends on what specifically you would like to change.

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it.

Gum disease treatment ranges from a deeper professional cleaning for early inflammation through to more involved periodontal care once bone around the teeth has started to be affected. Bleeding gums are usually the earliest sign, and the early stage is reversible with proper cleaning and better daily plaque control. You can reach Fong David M DDS through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsCosmetic DentistryDental Implants+11 more
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 173 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 173 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 83/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 173 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published15 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 8, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every children / pediatric dentistry provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
1Laurel Smile Dentistry934.9(623)
2Fong David M DDS834.9(173)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

How to Choose a Dentist in Oakland - California

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 2, 2026Independently reviewed

Oakland has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had kids dentist work done across the Oakland metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Oakland, California that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for kids dentist in Oakland, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Oakland, a child dental exam typically costs $50 – $150, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A pulpotomy (baby root canal) in Oakland typically ranges $200 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A stainless steel crown in Oakland typically ranges $250 – $500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A baby tooth extraction in Oakland typically ranges $100 – $250 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Oakland pediatric dentistry clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers pediatric dentistry before booking.
Many clinics in Oakland accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active California dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Oakland metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Kids Dentist expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: August 2, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: August 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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