Nobody should pick a dental office on stars alone when every option sits between 4.8 and 5.0. The dentists in Riverside below have logged 6,100 Google reviews between them, from 658 at the smallest base to 1,975 at the largest, and the real split is what each office is built for: a cleaning and a crown, or a full set of implants.
Short answer: Riverside Modern Dentistry leads with a perfect 5.0 across 1,659 Google reviews. Canyon Crest Dental has the deepest review base at 1,975 reviews (4.8), and Inland Choice Dental holds 4.9 across 893. Canyon Crest also advertises a $129 new patient special for an exam, X-rays and cleaning on its own website.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Riverside Modern Dentistry
5.0★★★★★1,659 Google reviews
Riverside Modern Dentistry is a general dental office on Van Buren Boulevard that Google also lists for cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening and oral surgery. It keeps Saturday hours (8 AM to 4 PM) alongside a longer weekday schedule, which helps if work gets in the way of a weekday visit. Patients in the sampled reviews name several dentists and hygienists, so expect a team practice rather than a single-doctor office.
What people praise
- Reviewers say the dentist takes time to listen and never makes them feel rushed
- Hygienists get specific praise for gentle, well-explained deep cleanings
- Front desk and assistants described as warm and efficient
- Open Saturdays
Worth knowing
- One new patient found a first visit ran longer than planned and had to come back to finish
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Review volume1,659 · 92nd
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: It's the only 5.0 on this page and rests on 1,659 reviews, which is why it leads. Block out extra time for a first appointment.
📍6161 Van Buren Boulevard Ste 103, Riverside, CA 92503
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Canyon Crest Dental
4.8★★★★★1,975 Google reviews
Canyon Crest Dental is a full-service office on Canyon Crest Drive. Its website lists general and cosmetic dentistry, implants, Invisalign, orthodontics, root canals, oral surgery, sedation, emergency care, laser gum therapy and an in-house lab, and names four doctors. It also advertises a membership plan and a $129 new patient special for people without insurance.
What people praise
- Reviewers describe patient explanations and no high-pressure sales
- Hygienists praised for gentle deep cleanings
- Clean, well-organized office mentioned more than once
- One long-time patient says the office worked with their schedule and benefits
Worth knowing
- A long-time patient calls it pricey, though they say the work is great
- Open Saturday only until 2 PM
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Review volume1,975 · 97th
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: The biggest review base here at 1,975, at a 4.8 rating. It's the broadest menu on the page, so it suits families who want one office for everything.
📍5225 Canyon Crest Dr #209, Riverside, CA 92507
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Inland Choice Dental - Dentist Riverside
4.9★★★★★893 Google reviews
Inland Choice Dental is a Brockton Avenue practice led by Dr. David Choi, described on its site as a prosthodontic specialist, and his son Dr. Andrew Choi, a cosmetic dentist. The site lists full mouth reconstruction, implant dentures, sedation dentistry, emergency care, family dentistry and online booking. Hours are weekdays only.
What people praise
- Reviewers with dental anxiety say staff put them at ease
- Implant consultations described as patient and clear, with no rushing
- Treatment plans explained step by step, with advice on what to tackle first
- Patients returning after years away say they felt welcome
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: A strong pick for implants, bigger restorative work or a nervous first visit. Its 4.9 rests on 893 reviews, a smaller base than three other offices on this page.
📍6216 Brockton Ave #112, Riverside, CA 92506
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Riverside Plaza Dentistry
4.8★★★★★915 Google reviews
Riverside Plaza Dentistry is a general dental office on Riverside Plaza Drive that Google also lists for cosmetic dentistry, hygiene and teeth whitening. Its website text wasn't available to us, so this profile rests on its Google listing and patient reviews. It's open Monday to Friday.
What people praise
- Hygienists named repeatedly for gentle, precise cleanings
- Billing staff praised for a clear cost breakdown
- Dentists described as kind and gentle during procedures
- A patient since 2020 says they plan to stay
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: Reviews read like a settled, friendly practice for everyday care. Its 4.8 rests on 915 reviews, a slightly bigger base than Inland Choice but a tenth of a star lower.
📍3602 Riverside Plaza Dr Ste 101, Riverside, CA 92506
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
ClearChoice Dental Implant Center - Riverside
4.9★★★★★658 Google reviews
ClearChoice Dental Implant Center is the Riverside location of a national implant-only chain, not a general dentist. Its site says prosthodontists and oral surgeons work together in one place on University Avenue, and a reviewer notes the lab is in house. Come here for implants or replacing most or all teeth, not for a checkup or a filling.
What people praise
- Reviewers describe clear communication from the first consultation to the final fitting
- Staff praised as professional, kind and informative
- Patients report little or no pain with their procedures
- One family says staff made appointments easier during a relative's chemotherapy
Worth knowing
- Implants only, so it won't replace a family dentist
- Closes at noon on Fridays
Reputation scorecardrank in Riverside
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Our take: Its 4.9 across 658 reviews is the smallest base here, which is why it sits last. For implants it's a focused specialist, and it should be compared with the other implant-capable offices on this page.
📍3390 University Ave Ste 650, Riverside, CA 92501
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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 the scorecards work
Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many patients have rated the practice, compared with other Riverside dental offices. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from nearly 2,000 people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency shows how recently reviews are still arriving. No business can pay to change these numbers.
What does a dentist visit cost in Riverside? (2026)
Price depends on whether you have insurance, whether the work is routine or restorative, and whether it involves a specialist such as an oral surgeon or prosthodontist. Most of these offices don’t publish prices in the data we reviewed, so the one figure below comes from a practice’s own website.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| New patient exam, X-rays and cleaning (Canyon Crest Dental special) | $129 |
The $129 figure is taken from Canyon Crest Dental’s own website as of October 2026. It’s an advertised special and may change or carry conditions. Ask any office for an itemized written estimate before treatment starts, and ask what your insurance covers.
Dentists near you in Riverside
These offices are spread around Riverside, from the Canyon Crest area to Brockton Avenue, Riverside Plaza Drive, Van Buren Boulevard and University Avenue. Looking for a dentist near me? Each listing shows a phone number and a map link so you can check the closest address.
Questions to ask before booking a dental office
- Do you accept my insurance, and what is the self-pay price if I don’t have any?
- Who will treat me, a general dentist or a specialist, and are they on site?
- Can I get a written treatment plan with costs before any work starts?
- What are your hours, and do you see emergencies or Saturday patients?
- For implants, is the lab in house and what does the quote include?
Frequently asked questions
Which Riverside dentists offer dental implants?
Canyon Crest Dental, Inland Choice Dental and ClearChoice Dental Implant Center all list implants through their Google categories or websites. ClearChoice does implants only, while Canyon Crest Dental and Inland Choice Dental are general practices.
Which of these offices are open on Saturday?
According to Google hours, Riverside Modern Dentistry (8 AM to 4 PM) and Canyon Crest Dental (8 AM to 2 PM). The others list weekday hours only, so confirm by phone.
The short version
Riverside Modern Dentistry is the safe default for everyday care on rating and review base, while Inland Choice and ClearChoice are the ones to call for implants. Whoever you choose, get the treatment plan and cost in writing first.
