Top 10 Periodontist in San Diego California

Top 10 Periodontist in San Diego California

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

Reviewed July 15, 2026Ranking recomputed July 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

  • Fifth Avenue Dental Arts is the strongest overall starting point in San Diego if you want a dependable option for orthodontics.
  • Peterson Periodontics 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

86.3

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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.

Periodontist Costs in San Diego, 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 San Diego, California pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Jul 15, 2026

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Top Clinics in San Diego Proper

Only clinics physically located in San Diego appear in this primary ranking.

1

Fifth Avenue Dental Arts

4.8(932)·279 m from San Diego Downtown
86Smyleee

300, 450, A Street, Core-Columbia, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

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

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<p>Fifth Avenue Dental Arts is a caring general dentistry practice located in San Diego, California. Doctors Ramin Ghassemi, DDS, MS, and Nina Mojaver, DMD, Fifth Avenue Dental Arts offer patients of all ages and walks of life the very best in modern dental care in a friendly and welcoming environment.</p> <p>Fifth Avenue Dental Arts functions around the cornerstones of excellence, experience, and esthetics. Its goal is to provide everyone with the individualized, specialized care that only its high standards, years of experience, and eye for esthetics can bring.</p> <p>The practice provides a wide variety of high-quality dental services for the whole family, including cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, emergency dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, implantology, oral sedation dentistry, and extractions.</p> <p>If you’re seeking dental care, consider this practice than Fifth Avenue Dental Arts. To learn more about the practice, reach out by phone or send an inquiry via the online booking tool.</p>

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentPeriodontal CareBraces+23 more
Offers PeriodonticsSmyleee 86/1004.8★ · 932 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics, 4.8★ Google rating across 932 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.8★ · 932 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published27 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
2

San Diego Smile Dentistry

4.8(153)·12 km from San Diego Downtown
84Smyleee

123, 7710, Balboa Avenue, Kearny Mesa, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Periodontics is listed here alongside Gum Disease Treatment and Periodontal Care among 14 documented services in San Diego.

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<p>San Diego Smile Dentistry is a general and cosmetic dental practice located at 7710 Balboa Avenue in Kearny Mesa, San Diego. Situated in a central part of the city with easy access from Interstate 805 and the surrounding neighbourhoods, the practice serves patients from Kearny Mesa, Clairemont, Linda Vista, and across the greater San Diego area. The team focuses on combining accessible dental care with polished cosmetic outcomes.</p><p>General dentistry at San Diego Smile Dentistry covers the full range of preventive and restorative treatment. Patients receive comprehensive examinations, professional cleanings, cavity treatments, tooth decay management, and oral health education. Gum disease treatment and periodontal care are available for patients managing early or advanced gum concerns that require targeted clinical attention.</p><p>Restorative services include dental fillings, crowns, and bridges to repair and strengthen damaged or decayed teeth. Dental implants offer a fixed and permanent option for replacing missing teeth. Dentures, both complete and partial, provide removable tooth replacement for patients with multiple missing teeth requiring a more economical or immediate solution.</p><p>Cosmetic dentistry is central to the practice identity at San Diego Smile Dentistry. Teeth whitening delivers noticeable results efficiently, while porcelain veneers allow patients to address discolouration, chips, or shape concerns with durable aesthetic shells. Comprehensive cosmetic treatment makes a full smile transformation achievable for patients of varying aesthetic goals and budgets. Affordable dental care remains a consistent priority, ensuring that patients across San Diego can access quality dentistry without financial hardship.</p>

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentPeriodontal CareCosmetic Dentistry+10 more
Offers Periodontics4.8★ · 153 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics, 4.8★ Google rating across 153 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 84/100.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.8★ · 153 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published14 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
3

True Design Dentistry of San Diego

4.8(109)·12 km from San Diego Downtown
80Smyleee

106, 4320, Genesee Avenue, Clairemont, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

San Diego clinic with a pediatric dentistry specialty — Periodontics is on file among 28 procedures.

More about periodontics at this clinic

Our dental services include cosmetic dentistry, preventative care, orthodontics, oral surgery, emergency care, gum disease treatment, dentures, dental implants, and much more.

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentAffordable Dental CareBraces+24 more
Offers Periodontics4.8★ · 109 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 4.8★ Google rating across 109 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.8★ · 109 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published28 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
4

Peterson Periodontics

5.0(389)·3.8 km from San Diego Downtown
61Smyleee

Suite 201, 4076, Third Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

Periodontics on this San Diego clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Periodontics
Offers Periodontics5.0★ · 389 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 5.0★ Google rating across 389 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 5.0★ · 389 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
5

San Diego Dental Implants & Periodontics

4.9(201)·11 km from San Diego Downtown
57Smyleee

b212, 3737, Moraga Avenue, Clairemont, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM

Periodontics on this San Diego clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Periodontics
Offers Periodontics4.9★ · 201 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 201 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.9★ · 201 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
6

Mission Boulevard Dental Group

5.0(33)·13 km from San Diego Downtown
77Smyleee

4707, Mission Boulevard, Pacific Beach, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

San Diego practice known for orthodontics, with Periodontics among 24 documented procedures.

More about periodontics at this clinic

Gum disease treatment and management address periodontitis and gingivitis in patients presenting with varying degrees of gum health concerns across the Pacific Beach area.</p>

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentBracesCosmetic Dentistry+20 more
Offers Periodontics
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics.
Stands outOffers Periodontics
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published24 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Mar 22, 2026
7

Byung Sun Yoo, DDS

4.7(25)·5.9 km from San Diego Downtown
70Smyleee

102, 2221, Camino del Rio South, Mission Valley, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM

Documented for orthodontics in San Diego, with periodontics on the service list and 15 procedures on file.

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<p>Byung Sun Yoo, DDS, is a highly skilled and accomplished dentist who specializes in biocompatible dentistry. He provides exceptional care to his patients at his practice, conveniently located in San Diego, California.</p> <p>Dr. Yoo earned his dental degree from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry in 1996. Immediately after graduating, he relocated to San Diego, and in 1999, he purchased Dr. David C. Kennedy dental practice in historic Bankers Hill. Transforming Dr. Kennedy’s practice into his own taught him the power of alternative dental care, such as working with a mercury-free environment and using microscopic evaluation for nonsurgical periodontal therapy.</p> <p>In March of 2000, Dr. Yoo attended a seminar hosted by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, where he learned about the superiority of the “whole body” approach to dentistry over traditional dental philosophies. He subsequently incorporated an extensive array of specialties into his practice to better serve his patients, including orthodontics, sleep dentistry, and TMJ treatments.</p> <p>Dr. Yoo stays current with the latest advancements in biological dentistry by attending seminars and continuing education courses. He’s a proud member of a number of professional organizations, including the Appliance Therapy Practitioners Association, Dental Amalgam Mercury Solutions, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, the International Association of Orthodontics, and the Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation.</p> <p>Outside of work, Dr. Yoo is devoted to his family and his church. He attended a Billy Graham Crusade in 1987 that led him to accept Jesus Christ as his personal savior. His faith and desire to serve the Lord is what guided him into his career in dentistry. He looks forward to working with patients both new and old and giving them beautiful and healthy smiles.</p>

Services:PeriodonticsGum Disease TreatmentBracesCosmetic Dentistry+11 more
Offers Periodontics
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics.
Stands outOffers Periodontics
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published15 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Mar 22, 2026
8

San Diego Periodontics & Implant Dentistry

4.9(102)·3.8 km from San Diego Downtown
54Smyleee

Suite 303, 4060, Fourth Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Periodontics on this San Diego clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Periodontics
Offers Periodontics4.9★ · 102 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 4.9★ Google rating across 102 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics · 4.9★ · 102 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
9

Mission Hills Periodontics - Dr. Stephen Munroe

4.9(94)·3.8 km from San Diego Downtown
53Smyleee

1, 1000, West Washington Street, Mission Hills, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Periodontics on this San Diego clinic's documented service list, with 1 services in total.

Services:Periodontics
Offers Periodontics
Why this ranks
Best forPeriodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Periodontics and 94 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Periodontics
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
1Fifth Avenue Dental Arts864.8(932)
2San Diego Smile Dentistry844.8(153)
3True Design Dentistry of San Diego804.8(109)
4Peterson Periodontics615.0(389)
5San Diego Dental Implants & Periodontics574.9(201)
6Mission Boulevard Dental Group775.0(33)
7Byung Sun Yoo, DDS704.7(25)
8San Diego Periodontics & Implant Dentistry544.9(102)
9Mission Hills Periodontics - Dr. Stephen Munroe534.9(94)

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

Other Top Periodontics Clinics in San Diego - California

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

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#11The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San DiegoSan Diego61.65.0★800View →

How to Choose a Dentist in San Diego - 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 July 15, 2026Independently reviewed

Periodontic specialists in San Diego practice in an entirely private-practice specialist market — no local dental school provides the periodontic residency graduate pipeline that the Los Angeles, San Francisco, or New York patient communities access through academic dental training institutions located in those cities. The AAP Diplomate periodontists who trained at USC, UCLA, UCSF, Loma Linda, or out-of-state periodontic residency programmes and chose San Diego's lifestyle have built the specialist periodontal practice community that serves the 3.3-million-person San Diego County referral demand for complex surgical and non-surgical periodontal care. The military retiree community's periodontal disease burden — accumulated over decades of active duty tobacco use and the periodontal care that Naval Medical Center San Diego's high-volume dental department managed but did not always prevent — represents a significant specialist periodontal patient population whose Tricare for Life coverage applies at the Tricare-participating periodontic practice in the San Diego network.

Smyleee evaluated San Diego periodontic specialists on AAP Diplomate or private periodontic residency training credentials, full surgical and regenerative scope including osseous surgery, connective tissue grafting, guided bone regeneration, and peri-implantitis management, implant placement and CBCT guided surgery protocol, Tricare Dental Programme and Denti-Cal billing, multilingual specialist consultation for Spanish and Filipino-American communities, and clinical outcome consistency in bone level and soft tissue stability. These ten San Diego practices are the periodontists the data confirmed as delivering the most clinically capable specialist periodontal care in the Greater San Diego private-practice-only specialist market.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

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

  • 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: July 15, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: July 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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