Top 10 Periodontist in Riverside California

Top 10 Periodontist in Riverside California

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

Reviewed August 3, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20269 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

  • California Dental Group is the strongest overall starting point in Riverside if you want a dependable option for orthodontics.
  • Mission Grove Dentistry has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Quick Summary

9 clinics scored on this page

84.9

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Periodontist Costs in Riverside, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Periodontal consultation$100 – $300
Scaling & root planing (per quadrant)$200 – $400
Periodontal maintenance cleaning$150 – $300
Gum graft surgery$600 – $3,000
Pocket reduction surgery$500 – $3,000
Crown lengthening$800 – $3,000
Bone graft$500 – $3,000
Dental implant placement$1,500 – $3,500

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

Prices verified Aug 3, 2026

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Top Clinics in Riverside Proper

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

1

California Dental Group

4.9(497)·2.3 km from Riverside Downtown
85Smyleee

1717, 3rd Street, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Periodontics sits alongside Gum Disease Treatment and Periodontal Care on this Riverside clinic's documented service list.

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Based on 3rd Street in Riverside, California, California Dental Group is a dental practice serving the area. A dental implant replaces a missing tooth at the root, not just the crown — a small titanium post is placed in the jaw bone and, once it has integrated over a period of months, a replacement tooth is attached to it. It is generally the most durable option for a single missing tooth or several.

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.

Traditional braces use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into alignment, handling complex bite corrections and significant crowding more predictably than removable alternatives. Treatment commonly runs one to three years, with a retainer worn afterward to hold the result.

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. Use this page to find contact information for California Dental Group and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentPeriodontal CareBraces+21 more
Offers PeriodonticsSmyleee 85/1004.9★ · 497 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics, 4.9★ Google rating across 497 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · Smyleee 85/100 · 4.9★ · 497 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published25 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 8, 2026
2

Ace Dental Group

4.8(323)·3.1 km from Riverside Downtown
74Smyleee

Suite c, 3355, Iowa Avenue, University, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Periodontics is listed here alongside Gum Disease Treatment and Periodontal Care among 36 documented services in Riverside.

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Ace Dental Group operates on Iowa Avenue in the University area of Riverside, 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.

Traditional braces use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into alignment, handling complex bite corrections and significant crowding more predictably than removable alternatives. Treatment commonly runs one to three years, with a retainer worn afterward to hold the result.

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 treatment is generally the least invasive branch of dentistry, built around changing how teeth look rather than fixing something broken. Whitening and bonding sit at the lighter end; veneers and reshaping involve more planning. Most cosmetic dental insurance excludes this kind of work, since it is elective rather than medically necessary.

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. You can reach Ace Dental Group through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentPeriodontal CareBone Grafting+32 more
Offers Periodontics4.8★ · 323 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 4.8★ Google rating across 323 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.8★ · 323 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published36 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
3

Parissa Djafari, DDS

4.9(279)·4.3 km from Riverside Downtown
57Smyleee

Suite 2, 6900, Brockton Avenue, Magnolia Center, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Riverside clinic with a dental implants specialty — Periodontics is on file among 7 procedures.

More about periodontics at this clinic

A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.

Services:PeriodonticsDental CrownsDental ImplantsDentures+3 more
Offers Periodontics4.9★ · 279 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 279 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.9★ · 279 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website7 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
4

Riverside Tooth Co.

5.0(390)·4.8 km from Riverside Downtown
61Smyleee

Suite b, 6886, Indiana Avenue, Victoria, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Dental Implants is the documented focus in Riverside; Periodontics sits within 8 services on profile.

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Based on Indiana Avenue in the Victoria area of Riverside, California, Riverside Tooth Co. is a dental practice serving the area. Periodontics is the specialty focused on the gums and the bone supporting the teeth, handling more advanced gum disease, related surgical treatment, and — in many practices — dental implant placement, which sits naturally alongside that training.

Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.

Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost.

Continuity matters in dental care — seeing the same practice over time means your history, X-rays, and any patterns in your oral health are already on file, rather than starting from scratch at each visit. That familiarity is part of what a regular dental home offers beyond any single appointment.

Dental anxiety is common, and most practices are used to working with nervous patients — through clear explanations of what is about to happen, a slower pace where needed, and sedation options for patients who want them. Avoiding the dentist out of anxiety tends to make eventual treatment more involved, not less.

Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent. This page has the practice's contact details and full service list. Get in touch through it to ask questions or book a visit.

Services:PeriodonticsDental CrownsDental ImplantsDentures+4 more
Offers Periodontics5.0★ · 390 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 390 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 5.0★ · 390 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website8 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
5

Riverside Cosmetic Dentist - Dr. Ali Shmara

4.9(194)·5.3 km from Riverside Downtown
56Smyleee

Suite A, 4959, Arlington Avenue, Magnolia Center, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Profile in Riverside flags dental implants; lists Periodontics alongside 6 other documented services.

More about periodontics at this clinic

A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.

Services:PeriodonticsDental CrownsDental ImplantsDentures+3 more
Offers Periodontics4.9★ · 194 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 194 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.9★ · 194 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website7 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
6

Neal Edwards DDS

5.0(335)·4.5 km from Riverside Downtown
58Smyleee

4, 3731, Tibbetts Street, Magnolia Center, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens today at 7 AM

Riverside practice known for dental implants, with Periodontics among 7 documented procedures.

More about periodontics at this clinic

A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.

Services:PeriodonticsDental CrownsDental ImplantsDentures+3 more
Offers Periodontics5.0★ · 335 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 335 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 5.0★ · 335 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website7 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
7

Mission Grove Dentistry

4.9(496)·8.6 km from Riverside Downtown
59Smyleee

7d, 285, Alessandro Boulevard, Mission Grove, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Documented for periodontics in Riverside, with periodontics on the service list and 1 procedures on file.

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Mission Grove Dentistry provides dental care on Alessandro Boulevard in the Mission Grove area of Riverside, California. Periodontics is the specialty focused on the gums and the bone supporting the teeth, handling more advanced gum disease, related surgical treatment, and — in many practices — dental implant placement, which sits naturally alongside that training.

Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not.

Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.

Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost.

Continuity matters in dental care — seeing the same practice over time means your history, X-rays, and any patterns in your oral health are already on file, rather than starting from scratch at each visit. That familiarity is part of what a regular dental home offers beyond any single appointment.

Dental anxiety is common, and most practices are used to working with nervous patients — through clear explanations of what is about to happen, a slower pace where needed, and sedation options for patients who want them. Avoiding the dentist out of anxiety tends to make eventual treatment more involved, not less. Use this page to find contact information for Mission Grove Dentistry and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Periodontics
Offers Periodontics4.9★ · 496 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 496 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.9★ · 496 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
8

Peter Mani, DDS

4.7(73)·5.9 km from Riverside Downtown
70Smyleee

7759, California Avenue, Ramona, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in Riverside, with periodontics listed among 17 documented services.

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Peter Mani, DDS provides dental care on California Avenue in the Ramona area of Riverside, 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.

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.

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.

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.

A crown covers an entire damaged tooth — used when too much structure is missing for a filling to hold reliably, whether from a large fracture, extensive decay, or after root canal treatment. It restores both the shape and the biting strength of the tooth underneath.

A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring a false tooth to crowns placed on the teeth either side of the gap, creating a fixed replacement rather than a removable one. It is a longstanding alternative to an implant, particularly when the neighbouring teeth already need crowns. Use this page to find contact information for Peter Mani, DDS and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentChildren / Pediatric DentistryDental Bridges+13 more
Offers Periodontics
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 73 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published17 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
9

Dr. Rice Laser Periodontics & Implants

4.9(287)·4.4 km from Riverside Downtown
57Smyleee

Suite 8, 3731, Tibbetts Street, Magnolia Center, Riverside, California

Closed · Opens today at 7 AM

Riverside clinic with a dental implants specialty — Periodontics is on file among 4 procedures.

More about periodontics at this clinic

Dr. Rice Laser Periodontics & Implants operates on Tibbetts Street in the Magnolia Center area of Riverside, California. Contact details for Dr. Rice Laser Periodontics & Implants are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.

Services:PeriodonticsDental CrownsDental ImplantsDentures
Offers Periodontics4.9★ · 287 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 287 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.9★ · 287 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every periodontics provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Periodontics
1California Dental Group854.9(497)
2Ace Dental Group744.8(323)
3Parissa Djafari, DDS574.9(279)
4Riverside Tooth Co.615.0(390)
5Riverside Cosmetic Dentist - Dr. Ali Shmara564.9(194)
6Neal Edwards DDS585.0(335)
7Mission Grove Dentistry594.9(496)
8Peter Mani, DDS704.7(73)
9Dr. Rice Laser Periodontics & Implants574.9(287)

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

Other Top Periodontics Clinics in Riverside, California

1 additional providers ranked below the Top 10 using the same algorithm. Updated monthly.

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How to Choose a Dentist in Riverside, 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 3, 2026Independently reviewed

Periodontic specialists in Riverside — board-eligible or Diplomate periodontists with full surgical scope — serve the Inland Empire's largest city with a specialty that is less densely available per capita than in coastal Southern California, making the Riverside periodontist referral pathway from general dentist to specialist more dependent on geography than in the Los Angeles or San Diego markets. Riverside County's gum disease burden — elevated by the tobacco use, dietary patterns, and deferred periodontal scaling common in working-class patient communities — creates a meaningful demand for the periodontist's surgical scope: osseous surgery for the advanced bone loss case, connective tissue grafting for recession management, and the peri-implantitis treatment that follows the implant case managed without adequate prophylactic periodontal assessment. The periodontist in the Inland Empire who accepts Denti-Cal for covered non-surgical periodontal services is providing an access tier that is rare and disproportionately valuable in this market.

Smyleee evaluated Riverside periodontic specialists on DDS periodontist credentials and full surgical scope including osseous surgery and regenerative procedures, Denti-Cal billing participation for non-surgical periodontal services, implant placement capability, peri-implantitis management protocol, and patient outcome consistency in bone level preservation and attachment gain. These ten Riverside area practices are the periodontists the data confirmed as delivering the most clinically capable specialist periodontal care accessible to the Riverside County patient community.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Riverside, a periodontal maintenance cleaning typically costs $150 – $300, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A dental implant placement in Riverside typically ranges $1,500 – $3,500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A crown lengthening in Riverside typically ranges $800 – $3,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A scaling & root planing (per quadrant) in Riverside typically ranges $200 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Riverside periodontics 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 periodontics before booking.
Many clinics in Riverside 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 Riverside 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%
Periodontist 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

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  • Review strength and rating consistency
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  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: August 3, 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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