When was your last dental checkup? To keep your chompers in tip-top shape, experts recommend seeing your dentist for a cleaning every six months. Regular visits keep your pearly whites bright and allow for early detection of potential problems, like cavities or gum disease. Left untreated, oral health issues can seriously impact overall well-being, contributing to conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and dementia.
First thing’s first: To develop your dental routine, you have to find a great dentist. That’s why we partner with the independent research firm topDentists to identify the best smile specialists in the Coachella Valley. The nomination pool consists of dentists listed with the American Dental Association and local dental societies, as well as those nominated by fellow dentists. Nominees are screened by top professionals in their field, evaluated by years of experience, continuing education, manner with patients, use of new technologies, and physical results. They must have an active license and be in good standing with the state dental board.
While there are many excellent dentists practicing in Greater Palm Springs, those who appear on this list have been carefully vetted. When you need dental services, consider this a reliable place to start your search. — The Editors
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DENTAL ANESTHESIOLOGY
Perri Putrasahan, D.D.S.
68905 Vista Chino, Cathedral City
760-325-2503
ENDODONTICS
Eddie Al Halasa, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Rancho Mirage Endodontics
71780 San Jacinto Drive, Building B-3, Rancho Mirage
760-779-0350
ranchomirageendodontics.com
Rita J. Hung, D.M.D., M.P.D., M.S.D.
Rancho Mirage Endodontics
71780 San Jacinto Drive, Building B-3, Rancho Mirage
760-779-0350
ranchomirageendodontics.com
GENERAL DENTISTRY
Maria C. Aguilar, D.D.S.
Mirage Lane Dentistry
42501 Rancho Mirage Lane, Rancho Mirage
760-341-4515
miragelanedentistry.com
Lilibeth L. Babao, D.D.S.
73625 Highway 111, Suite E, Palm Desert
760-674-8114
drbabaodds.com
Nicholas S. Baumann, D.D.S.
Palm Desert Smiles
44239 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert
760-568-3602
palmdesertsmiles.com
John T. Bianchin, D.D.S.
Valley View Dental
73640 El Paseo, Suite 9, Palm Desert
760-776-4525
valleyviewdentalonline.com
Jamie Carstairs, D.D.S.
Eclipse Dentistry
44025 Jefferson St., Suite 105, La Quinta
760-989-4340
eclipsedentistry.com
Bassette A. Cayasso, D.D.S.
225 S. Civic Drive, Suite 2-9, Palm Springs
760-325-2878
dentalpalmsprings.com
Gerald E. Chang, D.D.S.
140 N. Luring Drive, Suite B, Palm Springs
760-778-2777
gchangdds.com
Raymond Cros, D.D.S., M.A.G.D., A.F.A.I.D., F.I.C.O.I.
Cros Dental
71843 Highway 111, Suite A, Rancho Mirage
760-444-3202
crosdental.com
René Dell’Acqua, D.D.S.
Dell’Acqua Choi Dental Studio
74133 El Paseo, Suite D, Palm Desert
760-346-8056
thevalleysdentist.com
Mercedes J. Herrera, D.D.S.
80545 Highway 111, Suite 3, Indio
760-342-9938
Mohammad Hishmeh, D.D.S. B.D.S.
El Paseo Dental Care
72608 El Paseo, Suite 10, Palm Desert
760-340-9645
elpaseodentalcare.com
Glenn A. Huddleston, D.D.S.
73121 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 102, Palm Desert
760-346-6273
drbalisdds.com
Maisy S. Ibrahim, D.D.S., D.M.D.
Desert Dental Spa
41990 Cook St., Suite D-402, Palm Desert
760-610-0275
desertdentalspa.com
Carolyn Izu, D.M.D.
74303 Highway 111, Suite 2A, Palm Desert
760-340-0888
J. Steven Lake, D.D.S.
Lake Dental
345 E. Tachevah Drive, Suite 1, Palm Springs
760-327-1138
lakedentalpalmsprings.com
James A. Lake, D.D.S.
Lake Dental
345 E. Tachevah Drive, Suite 1, Palm Springs
760-327-1138
lakedentalpalmsprings.com
Robert M. Lake, D.D.S.
Lake Dental
345 E. Tachevah Drive, Suite 1, Palm Springs
760-327-1138
lakedentalpalmsprings.com
Mark A. Mobley, D.D.S.
41592 Indian Trail,
Suite A, Rancho Mirage
760-341-1459
markmobleydds.com
Annette B. Moranda, D.D.S.
40055 Bob Hope Drive, Suite G, Rancho Mirage
760-321-8003
annettebakmorandadds.com
Dennis J. Norheim, D.D.S.
1000 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 202, Palm Springs
760-325-2579
Samir Rizvanbegovic, D.D.S.
Town Center Dentistry
44421 Town Center Way, Suite C, Palm Desert
760-776-1646
palmdesertdds.com
Jaime Rojas, D.D.S.
Bella Smiles
78640 Highway 111, La Quinta
760-564-0955
bellasmilesdds.com
Michael D. Seto, D.D.S.
73151 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert
760-837-0222
J. Scott Shepherd, D.D.S.
Palm Springs Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
2150 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 2, Palm Springs
760-416-1003
psdentist.com
Anna M. Sobero, D.D.S.
Desert Family Dental
34481 Date Palm Drive, Suite E, Cathedral City
760-324-5071
anasoberodds.com
Nash Sourial, D.D.S.
Blu Oasis Dental
79845 Highway 111, Suite 101, La Quinta
760-342-2258
bluoasisdental.com
Ramon R. Sumabat, D.D.S.
Sumabat Dental
285 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite D-7, Palm Springs
760-320-2780
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Jeffrey W. Garcia, D.D.S.
Desert Oral Surgery
1900 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite A1, Palm Springs
760-327-1509
desertoralsurgery.com
Milan J. Jugan, D.M.D.
Desert Maxillofacial Center
760-837-1515
desertmaxillofacial.com
Peter M. Scheer, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
39935 Vista Del Sol, Suite 102, Rancho Mirage
760-656-0746
drpeterscheer.com
ORTHODONTICS
Oscar Arias, D.D.S.
Dental Del Valle
46100 Rubidoux St., Suite C1-C3, Indio
706-775-3368
L. Morgan Moranda, D.D.S.
Schantz & Moranda Orthodontic Care
44651 Village Court, Suite 150, Palm Desert
760-568-5987
desertbraces.com
Mina Narula, D.D.S., M.D.S.
Center for Orthodontics
71949 Highway 111, Suite 200, Rancho Mirage
760-340-2026
centerfororthodontics.com
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Lauren L. Gutenberg, D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentistry
490 S. Farrell Drive, Suite C-101, Palm Springs
760-320-7621
thepediatricdentists.com
Gary U. Okamoto, D.D.S, D.M.D.
Desert Pediatric Dentistry
77564 Country Club Drive, Suite 190-A, Palm Desert
760-360-0622
desertpediatricdentistry.com
Rita C. Soto, D.D.S.
78900 Ave. 47, Suite 110, La Quinta
760-771-8334
PERIODONTICS
Eric G. Driver, D.D.S.
Lagos Periodontics & Dental Implants
36945 Cook St., Building I, Suite 101, Palm Desert
760-568-3421
palmdesertperiodontist.com
Ellie Kheirkhahi-Love, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Advanced Periodontics Implant Center
72780 Country Club Drive, Building D, Suite 402, Rancho Mirage
760-836-1809
drellielove.com
Rodrigo A. Lagos, D.D.S.
Lagos Periodontics & Dental Implants
36945 Cook St., Suite 101, Palm Desert
760-568-3421
palmdesertperiodontist.com
Peter S. Warshawsky, D.D.S.
Periodontics of the Desert
44550 Village Court, Suite 102, Palm Desert
760-674-4410
perioofthedesert.com
Klaus M. Yi, D.D.S., D.A.B.P.
Desert Periodontics Dental Implant Center
34530 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage
760-324-2939
desertperio.com
PROSTHODONTICS
Joshua W. Cartter, D.D.S.
Desert Dental Specialty Group
72415 Park View Drive, Palm Desert
760-568-5928
desertdentalspecialtygroup.com
Christian J. Luzar, D.M.D.
41750 Rancho Las Palmas, Suite E-1, Rancho Mirage
760-674-8881
drluzar.com
Robert R. McLachlan Jr., D.D.S.
Palm Desert Dentist
73993 Highway 111, Suite 200, Palm Desert
760-776-4688
palmdesertdentist.com
Jeffrey F. Tom, D.D.S.
Palm Springs Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
2150 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 2, Palm Springs
760-416-1003
psdentist.com
