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Best overall
True Design Dentistry of San Diego
Best for General Dentistry.
Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted
Highest review signal
Oak Tree Dental
Positive reviews across online portals, backed by 472 reviews.
Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.
Best nearby alternative
Oak Tree Dental
Strong option in Poway if you are willing to travel for fit.
Outside San Diego, so compare convenience before booking.
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San Diego 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 gum disease treatment work done across the San Diego metro area.
This is the short list. Ten providers in San Diego, 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 gum disease treatment in San Diego, start here.
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THE SAN DIEGO DENTAL PROVIDER THAT’S FOCUSED ON YOU What are you looking for in a dentist? True Design Dentistry provides a wide range of oral care services including: ✔ Cosmetic Dentistry and smile makeovers ✔ Start to finish dental implant placement ✔ Invisible orthodontics (Invisalign) ✔ One-visit ZOOM! Whitening ✔ Restorative care and full mouth rehabilitation ✔ Preventive dentistry We’re here for you every step of the way. San Diego True Design Dentistry is a family of professionally-traine
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 100 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 78.2 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
#106, 4320, Genesee Avenue, Clairemont, San Diego, California
THE SAN DIEGO DENTAL PROVIDER THAT’S FOCUSED ON YOU What are you looking for in a dentist? True Design Dentistry provides a wide range of oral care services including: ✔ Cosmetic Dentistry and smile makeovers ✔ Start to finish dental implant placement ✔ Invisible orthodontics (Invisalign) ✔ One-visit ZOOM! Whitening ✔ Restorative care and full mouth rehabilitation ✔ Preventive dentistry We’re here for you every step of the way. San Diego True Design Dentistry is a family of professionally-traine
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 100 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 78.2 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
#106, 4320, Genesee Avenue, Clairemont, San Diego, California
Established in 2010. Dr. Fred Harandi has been practicing Dentistry since 2006. Dr. Harandi (known by his patients as Dr. Fred) opened his own practice in October of 2010 enabling him to spend quality time with his patients of both General Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 151 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 75.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
123, 7710, Balboa Avenue, Kearny Mesa, San Diego, California
Established in 2010. Dr. Fred Harandi has been practicing Dentistry since 2006. Dr. Harandi (known by his patients as Dr. Fred) opened his own practice in October of 2010 enabling him to spend quality time with his patients of both General Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 151 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 75.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
123, 7710, Balboa Avenue, Kearny Mesa, San Diego, California
What makes Dental Express so unique is our dental team’s wide range of expertise. Our dentists have decades of combined experience helping patients all across America. Some have worked in hospitals doing oral surgery rotations while others have cared for patients in foreign countries with limited access to dental care. Having such a knowledgeable team of doctors lets us offer many treatments that would require specialist referrals at your typical dentist. Thanks to our team of all-stars, you don
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 104 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 76.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
15717, Bernardo Heights Parkway, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California
What makes Dental Express so unique is our dental team’s wide range of expertise. Our dentists have decades of combined experience helping patients all across America. Some have worked in hospitals doing oral surgery rotations while others have cared for patients in foreign countries with limited access to dental care. Having such a knowledgeable team of doctors lets us offer many treatments that would require specialist referrals at your typical dentist. Thanks to our team of all-stars, you don
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 104 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 76.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
15717, Bernardo Heights Parkway, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California
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. 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 h
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, its 70.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 25 reviews.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
102, 2221, Camino del Rio South, Mission Valley, San Diego, California
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. 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 h
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, its 70.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 25 reviews.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
102, 2221, Camino del Rio South, Mission Valley, San Diego, California
The goal at Center for Dental Restorations is simple, but important: to help you achieve your best dental health . To meet this goal, we provide you with: A specialized thorough oral evaluation High quality, state-of-the-art dental services to treat your specific needs Information so you can make informed decisions about your oral health needs A warm environment to make you comfortable during your appointment Experience a relaxing, yet comprehensive, dental treatment at our San Diego office. Cal
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 103 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 78.3 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
STE 300, 4033, Third Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California
The goal at Center for Dental Restorations is simple, but important: to help you achieve your best dental health . To meet this goal, we provide you with: A specialized thorough oral evaluation High quality, state-of-the-art dental services to treat your specific needs Information so you can make informed decisions about your oral health needs A warm environment to make you comfortable during your appointment Experience a relaxing, yet comprehensive, dental treatment at our San Diego office. Cal
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 103 reviews, it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list, and its 78.3 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
STE 300, 4033, Third Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California
Welcome to Origin Dental in San Diego, CA. Dr. Victor Tran and the Origin Dental team are pleased to provide high quality dentistry services for your family. We invite you to browse our website to learn more about our practice, and we encourage you to join our patient family by scheduling an appointment at our San Diego practice. Patients come to Origin Dental from throughout the San Diego area (Sorrento Valley, Mira Mesa, La Jolla, Carmel Valley, UTC, Del Mar) because they know they will always
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 350 reviews, its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
108, 9254, Scranton Road, Sorrento Mesa, San Diego, California
Welcome to Origin Dental in San Diego, CA. Dr. Victor Tran and the Origin Dental team are pleased to provide high quality dentistry services for your family. We invite you to browse our website to learn more about our practice, and we encourage you to join our patient family by scheduling an appointment at our San Diego practice. Patients come to Origin Dental from throughout the San Diego area (Sorrento Valley, Mira Mesa, La Jolla, Carmel Valley, UTC, Del Mar) because they know they will always
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 350 reviews, its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
108, 9254, Scranton Road, Sorrento Mesa, San Diego, California
Excellent clinics, but outside San Diego.
At Oak Tree Dental we are committed to provide you the smile you desire, the dentistry you deserve! We are a family and cosmetic private dental practice in Poway, CA, that is dedicated to highest quality of dental care, integrity, human regard, and family values. Our goal is to provide you an exceptional patient care, which includes excellent clinical skills, comforting chair-side manners, pain-free procedures, latest dental technology, and building a life-lasting trustworthy relationship. Our d
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 472 reviews, its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
Ste 101, 12411, Poway Road, Poway, California
At Oak Tree Dental we are committed to provide you the smile you desire, the dentistry you deserve! We are a family and cosmetic private dental practice in Poway, CA, that is dedicated to highest quality of dental care, integrity, human regard, and family values. Our goal is to provide you an exceptional patient care, which includes excellent clinical skills, comforting chair-side manners, pain-free procedures, latest dental technology, and building a life-lasting trustworthy relationship. Our d
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 472 reviews, its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
Ste 101, 12411, Poway Road, Poway, California
Welcome to Smiles By Dr. Leila At Smiles by Dr. Leila, our mission is to make your appointment as comfortable as possible and deliver the highest standard of dental care. Our dental office was designed around our goal to create a calm and pleasant atmosphere for our patients. We are a general dentistry office in Poway, providing exceptional care for our dental patients. Dr. Leila Khansari and our professional, skilled team are looking forward to helping you and your family achieve and maintain y
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because its 80.7 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 177 reviews, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
Suite B, 12307, Poway Road, Poway, California
Welcome to Smiles By Dr. Leila At Smiles by Dr. Leila, our mission is to make your appointment as comfortable as possible and deliver the highest standard of dental care. Our dental office was designed around our goal to create a calm and pleasant atmosphere for our patients. We are a general dentistry office in Poway, providing exceptional care for our dental patients. Dr. Leila Khansari and our professional, skilled team are looking forward to helping you and your family achieve and maintain y
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because its 80.7 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 177 reviews, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
Suite B, 12307, Poway Road, Poway, California
Welcome to our practice! Our dentist and team aim to provide you with a full range of dental services to assist you with all your oral needs. We offer treatments tailored to helping you achieve better dental health, including IV sedations, same-day dental crowns and dental implants. Our practice is among the 1% Practices in the World to over IV Sedation and Same Day Crowns. Thank you for visiting Pacific Dental Center online! Dr. James Snow can provide you with a comprehensive range of treatment
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list and its 38.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
156 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA, Encinitas, CA
Welcome to our practice! Our dentist and team aim to provide you with a full range of dental services to assist you with all your oral needs. We offer treatments tailored to helping you achieve better dental health, including IV sedations, same-day dental crowns and dental implants. Our practice is among the 1% Practices in the World to over IV Sedation and Same Day Crowns. Thank you for visiting Pacific Dental Center online! Dr. James Snow can provide you with a comprehensive range of treatment
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list and its 38.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
156 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA, Encinitas, CA
El Cajon Pediatric Dentist. Key to a lifetime of excellent dental health At Dr. Surillo’s Children’s Braces and Dentistry, we are dedicated to excellence in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Our dual-specialty dental practice features a team of exceptional doctors who are committed to providing children with a lifetime of dental health. Each of the doctors at our practice is highly qualified in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, or both! T
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because its 34.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
4700 Spring Street #104, La Mesa, CA, USA, La Mesa, CA
El Cajon Pediatric Dentist. Key to a lifetime of excellent dental health At Dr. Surillo’s Children’s Braces and Dentistry, we are dedicated to excellence in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Our dual-specialty dental practice features a team of exceptional doctors who are committed to providing children with a lifetime of dental health. Each of the doctors at our practice is highly qualified in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, or both! T
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because its 34.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Tradeoff
Outside San Diego proper
4700 Spring Street #104, La Mesa, CA, USA, La Mesa, CA
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| Clinic | City | Smyleee Rating | Reviews | Weekends | Insurance | Financing | Best for |
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| True Design Dentistry of San Diego | San Diego | 78.2 | 100 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| San Diego Smile Dentistry | San Diego | 75.4 | 151 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| The Dental Express RB/Poway – Dentist in Rancho Bernardo, CA | San Diego | 76.4 | 104 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Byung Sun Yoo, DDS | San Diego | 70.0 | 25 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Center for Dental Restorations | San Diego | 78.3 | 103 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Origin Dental | San Diego | 80.6 | 350 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Oak Tree Dental | Poway | 80.6 | 472 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Smiles By Dr.Leila | Poway | 80.7 | 177 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Pacific Dental Center | Encinitas | 38.0 | — | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Children's Braces & Dentistry | La Mesa | 34.0 | — | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
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