5 Best Dentists in Richmond (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 7 min read

We compared 19 dentists in Richmond on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A toothache doesn't care which side of the city line you live on, and the dentists in Richmond that patients rate highest are spread across Point Richmond, the Hilltop area, San Pablo and El Cerrito. Between them these practices have logged more than 1,700 Google reviews, and every one sits at 4.9, so the useful questions are which office keeps your hours, how it treats a nervous patient and whether it's a short drive from home.

Short answer: San Pablo Smiles Dentistry in San Pablo leads on review volume, with a 4.9 rating from more than 650 Google reviews, followed by iSmile Dental San Pablo (4.9, more than 400 reviews) and Point Richmond Dental Studio (4.9, more than 270). Fees aren't published in the reviews or site text we read, so ask each office for a written estimate before treatment.

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Richmond-Area Dental Offices Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	San Pablo Smiles Dentistry	4.9 ★	653	Family care and big review base	View ›
2	iSmile Dental San Pablo	4.9 ★	420	Long-term family dentist	View ›
3	Point Richmond Dental Studio	4.9 ★	276	Saturday hours and a Point Richmond office	View ›
4	Dr. Martin D. Wong, DMD	4.9 ★	225	Early and Saturday appointments	View ›
5	Crown Dental Care	4.9 ★	162	One-level, easy-access office	View ›

The practices, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

San Pablo Smiles Dentistry

4.9653 Google reviews

San Pablo Smiles Dentistry is a family dental office on Vale Road in San Pablo. Its site lists exams and cleanings, composite fillings, crowns, root canal therapy, sealants, dentures, pediatric dentistry and sedation, with cosmetic work such as whitening and veneers on the same menu. Google also tags it for emergency dental service. Patients name the hygienist Edwin and the dentists Dr. Rosales and Dr. Pham.

What people praise

Reviewers describe dentists who explain each step of a filling or cleaning
Front-desk staff walk patients through insurance coverage and flexible scheduling
Patients mention comfort during procedures, including gentle numbing
Families report coming for many years, parents and children alike

Worth knowing

Closes mid-afternoon on Fridays and has no weekend hours on Google
A long-time patient found appointments rushed and emergency slots hard to book

Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume653 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the deepest review history on this page and a full menu for every age, which makes it a safe default for a family. Ask about emergency availability when you book.

Website +1510-236-1661 Directions

2089 Vale Rd #30b, San Pablo, CA 94806

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

iSmile Dental San Pablo

4.9420 Google reviews

iSmile Dental San Pablo is a general dental office on San Pablo Avenue in San Pablo. Google lists it as a dentist with emergency dental service, a hygienist, orthodontic work and teeth whitening, though no website text came through for us to confirm more. Its reviews center on a family dentist, Dr. Melgar, and a team that handles routine cleanings and urgent problems.

What people praise

Patients call Dr. Melgar thorough and good at explaining treatments
Reviewers say it's easy to get seen when something urgent comes up
A hygienist is described as gentle, quick and thorough on cleanings
A staff member is praised for answering treatment and insurance questions

Worth knowing

Open weekdays only, closing a little earlier on Fridays
No website text was available to us, so call for the full list of services

Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume420 · 92nd

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick for families who want one steady dentist and quick access when something goes wrong. Its rating matches the leaders here, with fewer reviews behind it.

Website +1510-253-0201 Directions

13908 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Point Richmond Dental Studio

4.9276 Google reviews

Point Richmond Dental Studio is run by Dr. Andre Azarinfar and Dr. Parisa Mosavian from a historic brick building on West Richmond Avenue in Point Richmond. Its site describes preventative, restorative, cosmetic and emergency dentistry, with a metal-free approach to implants, crowns and bridges. Google also lists periodontal, endodontic and oral surgery services.

What people praise

Reviewers praise thorough exams where the dentist explains next steps
Patients say appointments are quick to get and flexible to schedule
A hygienist is thanked for answering questions during a cleaning
The calm, old-building office draws comment, down to the music

Worth knowing

Closed Sunday and Monday, though it opens Saturday morning
One patient drives 55 minutes to reach the office, so check the distance for you

Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume276 · 87th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The only office here in Point Richmond itself, and one of two with Saturday hours. A good fit if you want a smaller, two-dentist practice in Richmond proper.

Website +1510-233-4470 Directions

224 W Richmond Ave., Point Richmond, CA 94801

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dr. Martin D. Wong, DMD

4.9225 Google reviews

Dr. Martin D. Wong, DMD practices as Wong Family Dentistry on Hilltop Mall Road in Richmond, alongside Dr. Kevin Lee, DDS. Its site says the office opened in 1987 and offers nitrous oxide for anxious patients, with digital x-rays used to limit radiation. Google shows long hours, opening at 7 AM on weekdays through Thursday and again on Saturday.

What people praise

Patients say staff explain costs before work begins
A reviewer who needed an emergency extraction was booked in and felt looked after
Cleaning and check-up visits are described as efficient and friendly
A long-time patient valued honest treatment options when paying without insurance

Worth knowing

The site we read is brief, so ask which services are done in-house
Ask what is collected at the visit and what is billed afterward

Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume225 · 82nd

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The longest posted hours on this page and a Richmond address, which suits commuters and anyone who can't take a weekday morning off. Get the cost explained in writing.

Website +1510-222-4178 Directions

2970 Hilltop Mall Rd #212, Richmond, CA 94806

#5🕑 Open 4 days/wk

Crown Dental Care

4.9162 Google reviews

Crown Dental Care is a general dental office on San Pablo Avenue in El Cerrito. Google lists it as a dentist with cosmetic, implant, orthodontic and pediatric services, though no website text came through for us. Its reviews describe routine cleanings, exams and fillings in a bright, single-level office reachable from the sidewalk.

What people praise

Patients say procedures and x-rays are explained, with questions welcome
Appointments are described as on time, with little waiting
A reviewer says the office doesn't push services or send pushy follow-ups
Several patients report coming for years, one since 2011

Worth knowing

Open Monday to Thursday only, with a shorter Tuesday
No website text was available to us, so confirm services by phone

Reputation scorecardrank in Richmond

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume162 · 71st

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth a look if you're north of Richmond and want a calm, accessible office. It has the smallest review base here, so read recent feedback before booking.

Website +1510-528-0280 Directions

10810 San Pablo Ave #30, El Cerrito, CA 94530

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated the practice, ranked against the others here. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 4.9 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently patients still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives the price of a dental visit near Richmond?

Dental fees depend mostly on the treatment, whether you have insurance and which plan, and whether the work can be done in one visit. A cleaning, a filling, a crown and an extraction are priced very differently, and anesthesia or sedation can add to the bill. Fees for each office are best confirmed before you sit down.

Dentists around Richmond

These offices sit in Point Richmond, the Hilltop area of Richmond, San Pablo and El Cerrito, so most Richmond residents are a short drive from at least one. Looking for a dentist near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions, and the Google hours let you check who is open early or on Saturday.

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What to ask before you book a dentist

Are you taking new patients, and which insurance plans do you accept?
What would my first visit include, and what will it cost without insurance?
How do you handle emergencies, and how quickly can I be seen?
Which dentist will I see, and is it the same one at each visit?
What options do you offer if I’m anxious about treatment?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these dentists have a Richmond address?

Point Richmond Dental Studio is on West Richmond Avenue in Point Richmond, and Dr. Martin D. Wong, DMD is on Hilltop Mall Road in Richmond. San Pablo Smiles Dentistry and iSmile Dental San Pablo are in San Pablo, and Crown Dental Care is in El Cerrito, each a short drive from Richmond.

Which Richmond-area dentists keep early or Saturday hours?

On Google, Dr. Martin D. Wong, DMD lists a 7 AM start Monday to Thursday and Saturday hours until 3 PM, and Point Richmond Dental Studio lists Saturday hours from 7:30 AM. The other offices show weekday hours only, and Crown Dental Care is open Monday to Thursday. Confirm by phone, since hours change.

Where can a nervous patient go for dental work here?

The site for Dr. Martin D. Wong, DMD says it uses nitrous oxide for particularly anxious patients, and San Pablo Smiles Dentistry lists sedation among its services. Reviewers of San Pablo Smiles also describe staff working to keep them comfortable. Ask either office what is available for your procedure.

Who can help me understand dental insurance coverage?

Reviewers of San Pablo Smiles Dentistry say the front desk explains insurance coverage in detail, and a reviewer of iSmile Dental San Pablo credits a staff member with answering insurance questions. Patients of Dr. Martin D. Wong, DMD say costs are explained before work begins.

Where to start

San Pablo Smiles Dentistry is the safe default for a family on volume of feedback, while Point Richmond Dental Studio and Dr. Martin D. Wong, DMD are the picks if you want a Richmond address and weekend hours. Whoever you choose, ask for the cost of any treatment in writing.

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