5 Best Dentists in San Diego (2026)

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

By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 8 min read

We compared 18 dentists in San Diego on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Most people pick a San Diego dentist the same way: a tooth hurts, a crown cracks, or a cleaning is two years overdue. Fifth Avenue Dental Arts has gathered 940 Google reviews at 4.8 stars, and the dentists below carry ratings from 4.4 to 4.9, so the differences that matter are practical ones like weekday hours, cosmetic focus, insurance and how clearly a treatment plan gets explained.

Short answer: Fifth Avenue Dental Arts leads this San Diego list with 4.8 stars across 940 Google reviews. Coastal Dental Arts also holds 4.8 across 356, Marina District Dentistry has the highest rating at 4.9 across 244, and Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest holds 4.7 across 452. Costs depend on the treatment and your insurance, so ask each office for a written estimate.

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Dental Offices Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Fifth Avenue Dental Arts	4.8 ★	940	One-stop family and cosmetic care	View ›
2	Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest	4.7 ★	452	Family dentistry in Hillcrest	View ›
3	Coastal Dental Arts	4.8 ★	356	Smile makeovers and early appointments	View ›
4	Marina District Dentistry	4.9 ★	244	Cosmetic work downtown	View ›
5	The Dental Express	4.4 ★	209	Insurance and multiple locations	View ›

Dental offices, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Fifth Avenue Dental Arts

4.8940 Google reviews

Fifth Avenue Dental Arts is a downtown San Diego practice at 450 A St, Suite 300. Its website lists general, cosmetic and emergency dentistry, along with implants, Invisalign, veneers, oral surgery, periodontics and sedation. It names Dr. Ramin Ghassemi and Dr. Nina Mojaver as its leaders. Google shows weekday hours, and the practice has an online booking link.

What people praise

Patients with dental anxiety say the whole team treated them with compassion
Reviewers describe clear explanations and options at consultations
One patient says veneers and whitening were done with close attention to detail
The office is described as clean, modern and welcoming

Worth knowing

Open weekdays only, so weekend appointments aren't listed

Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume940 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A big review base and a broad service list make this a sensible default for a general dentist who can also handle cosmetic and implant work. Ask for the treatment plan in writing.

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450 A St #300, San Diego, CA 92101

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

Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest

4.7452 Google reviews

Bella Vita Dental Hillcrest is a family dental practice at 3900 Fifth Ave, Suite 270 in the Hillcrest neighborhood, according to its website. It lists general, cosmetic, restorative and emergency dentistry, along with Invisalign, sedation and implants. Dr. Brian Mananquil is named on the site. The office runs weekday hours.

What people praise

Patients praise a friendly, welcoming front desk and care team
One patient who avoided dentists for years says visits became easy
A long-time patient calls the experience stress-free
Offers a wide menu of services under one roof

Worth knowing

Several reviewers raise insurance and billing questions, so confirm coverage and billing contacts before treatment
One patient says a dentist's in-network status changed without notice, so check your plan before booking

Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume452 · 92nd

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A friendly neighborhood choice with strong feedback on its team. Verify insurance details and billing up front to avoid surprises.

Website +1619-789-1785 Directions

3900 Fifth Ave #270, San Diego, CA 92103

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

Coastal Dental Arts

4.8356 Google reviews

Coastal Dental Arts is a downtown dental practice at 1230 Columbia St, Suite 870, led by Dr. David Chotiner according to its website. It offers cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, implants and general care, and uses a smile-simulation tool to preview Invisalign results. The site says it was a finalist for a BBB Torch Award for Ethics in 2026. Google lists early Wednesday and Friday hours.

What people praise

A patient describes seeing an imaging preview of his new smile before treatment
Hygienists are repeatedly called gentle and thorough
Dentists explain findings clearly, say reviewers
Offices described as clean and easy to get in and out of

Worth knowing

Open weekdays only, with shorter hours on Friday

Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume356 · 86th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong option for cosmetic and restorative work, with early-morning hours on some days. Ask what a smile preview would involve for your case.

Website +1619-786-3635 Directions

1230 Columbia St Suite 870, San Diego, CA 92101

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

Marina District Dentistry

4.9244 Google reviews

Marina District Dentistry is a cosmetic dentist office at 230 W G St in downtown San Diego, led by Dr. Ivana Racic according to its website. The site lists membership in several professional dental organizations and describes cosmetic and general care, with online booking. Google shows hours Monday through Thursday.

What people praise

Patients describe a crown that fit well and a gentle, painless procedure
Reviewers say the office runs on time and is clean and bright
Staff are called warm, patient and welcoming
One patient praises cosmetic results and the whole office experience

Worth knowing

Open Monday through Thursday only
Smaller review base than the largest practices here

Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume244 · 75th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A top-rated cosmetic-focused downtown office. Check the hours before you plan a visit, since the week is short.

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230 W G St, San Diego, CA 92101

#5🕑 Open 4 days/wk

The Dental Express

4.4209 Google reviews

The Dental Express is a dental clinic at 210 Park Blvd, near Petco Park, and its website lists additional locations in Clairemont, Escondido, Point Loma and Santee. It lists general, emergency, pediatric, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, along with implants and root canals. Its site lists Medi-Cal Dental and Tricare among accepted insurance providers. Google shows Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday hours.

What people praise

A patient says the dentist was thorough and found a cracked tooth that two other dentists missed
Another patient says repeated visits helped get years of dental problems under control
Reviewers describe the staff as friendly and encouraging
Pediatric and emergency care are listed

Worth knowing

Some reviewers report long waits or say they wanted more explanation before treatment, so ask for a plain-language plan
Closed Wednesdays and weekends, per Google

Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume209 · 69th

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown82% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A practical downtown choice if insurance flexibility matters. The 4.4 rating is the lowest on this page, so read recent reviews and ask how the office explains treatment.

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210 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

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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. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated the office, compared with others in the San Diego pool. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently patients still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does a dentist cost in San Diego?

Dental costs depend on the treatment, whether your insurance is in network and how much of a plan your coverage handles. A cleaning, a crown and an implant are priced very differently. We don’t publish figures here because we can’t verify them for these offices, so ask for a written estimate that separates what insurance should cover from what you would pay.

Dentists around San Diego

These offices sit in downtown San Diego and Hillcrest, with one listing additional locations in Clairemont, Point Loma, Escondido and Santee. If you’re searching for a dentist near me, check each card for the address, hours and phone, and confirm that your insurance is accepted before you book.

Questions to ask a new dentist

Do you take my insurance, and can you give me a written estimate before treatment?
Who will treat me, and will I see the same dentist each visit?
What are my options for this problem, and what happens if I wait?
Do you handle emergencies and same-day appointments?
How does billing work, and who do I call if there is a question?

Frequently asked questions

Do any of these dentists see emergencies?

Several list emergency dentistry among their services, including Fifth Avenue Dental Arts and The Dental Express. Call ahead to confirm same-day availability.

Does a high rating mean better dental treatment?

Not necessarily. Ratings reflect patient experience, including friendliness, wait times and communication. They don’t measure clinical quality, so ask the dentist about your specific needs.

Where to book

Fifth Avenue Dental Arts is a solid default on review depth, while Coastal Dental Arts and Marina District Dentistry suit cosmetic work. Whichever you choose, confirm insurance and get the treatment plan in writing before anything major starts.

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