Regular dental checkups don’t just keep your teeth clean. They can help to detect or even prevent conditions linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cognitive decline. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of American adults ages 30 and older have some form of gum disease — often without realizing it. Meanwhile, research cited by the American Heart Association and Alzheimer’s Association continues to highlight the relationship between chronic gum inflammation and broader systemic health.
So yes, flossing matters. But so does finding a dental professional you trust.
That’s why we partner with the independent research firm topDentists to identify outstanding dentists and dental specialists in the Coachella Valley.
The nomination pool includes dentists listed with the American Dental Association and local dental societies, along with those recommended by their peers. Nominees are evaluated for years of experience, continuing education, patient care, use of current technology, and results. All must hold an active license and be in good standing with the state dental board. They cannot pay to be listed.
While there are many excellent dentists in the desert, those who appear on this list have been vetted. When you need dental services, consider this a reliable place to start your search. — The Editors
This list is excerpted from the 2025 topDentists database, which includes listings for dentists and specialists in Greater Palm Springs. The complete database is available at usatopdentists.com. For more information, call 706-364-0853 or email [email protected].
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DENTAL ANESTHESIOLOGY
Perri Putrasahan
68905 Vista Chino, Cathedral City
760-325-2503
ENDODONTICS
Eddie Halasa
Rancho Mirage Endodontics
71780 San Jacinto Drive, Building B-3, Rancho Mirage
760-779-0350
ranchomirageendodontics.com
Rita J. Hung
Rancho Mirage Endodontics
71780 San Jacinto Drive, Building B-3, Rancho Mirage
760-779-0350
ranchomirageendodontics.com
Gerald Lim
74120 El Paseo, Suite 2, Palm Desert
760-568-5488
GENERAL DENTISTRY
Maria C. Aguilar
Mirage Lane Dentistry
42501 Rancho Mirage Lane, Rancho Mirage
760-341-4515
miragelanedentistry.com
Lilibeth L. Babao
73625 Highway 111, Suite E, Palm Desert
760-674-8114
drbabaodds.com
Nicholas S. Baumann
Palm Desert Smiles
44239 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert
760-568-3602
palmdesertsmiles.com
John T. Bianchin
Valley View Dental
73640 El Paseo, Suite 9, Palm Desert
760-776-4525
valleyviewdentalonline.com
Jamie R. Carstairs
Eclipse Dentistry
44025 Jefferson St., Suite 105, La Quinta
760-989-4340
eclipsedentistry.com
Bassette A. Cayasso
225 S. Civic Drive, Suite 2-9, Palm Springs
760-325-2878
dentalpalmsprings.com
Gerald E. Chang
140 N. Luring Drive, Suite B, Palm Springs
760-778-2777
gchangdds.com
Raymond Cros
Cros Dental
71843 Highway 111, Suite A, Rancho Mirage
760-444-3202
crosdental.com
Rene Dell’Acqua
Dell’Acqua Dental Studio
74133 El Paseo, Suite D, Palm Desert
760-346-8056
thevalleysdentist.com
Mercedes J. Herrera
Indio Mall Dental Office
80545 Highway 111, Suite 3, Indio
760-347-6499
Mohammad Hishmeh
El Paseo Dental Care
72608 El Paseo, Suite 10, Palm Desert
760-340-9645
elpaseodentalcare.com
Glenn Huddleston
73121 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 102, Palm Desert
760-346-6273
drbalisdds.com
Dong J. Kim
Pure Dental
69420 Ramon Road, Cathedral City
760-202-1171
puredentalca.com
James Lake
Lake Dental
345 Tachevah Drive, Suite 1, Palm Springs
760-993-2123
lakedentalpalmsprings.com
J. Steven Lake
Lake Dental
345 Tachevah Drive, Suite 1, Palm Springs
760-993-2123
lakedentalpalmsprings.com
Robert Lake
Lake Dental
345 Tachevah Drive, Suite 1, Palm Springs
760-993-2123
lakedentalpalmsprings.com
Mark A. Mobley
41592 Indian Trail, Suite A, Rancho Mirage
760-341-1459
markmobleydds.com
Samir Rizvanbegovic
Town Center Dentistry
44421 Town Center Way, Suite C, Palm Desert
760-776-1646
palmdesertdds.com
Jaime Rojas
Bella Smiles
78640 Highway 111, La Quinta
760-564-0955
bellasmilesdds.com
J. Scott Shepherd
Palm Springs Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
2150 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 2, Palm Springs
760-416-1003
psdentist.com
Nash Sourial
Blu Oasis Dental
79845 Highway 111, Suite 101, La Quinta
760-342-2258
bluoasisdental.com
Ramon R. Sumabat
Sumabat Dental
285 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite D-7, Palm Springs
760-320-2780
Cynthia K. Tak
Pure Dental
69420 Ramon Road, Cathedral City
760-202-1171
puredentalca.com
ORAL + MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Milan J. Jugan
Desert Maxillofacial Center
72780 Country Club Drive, Suite 106, Rancho Mirage
760-837-1515
desertmaxillofacial.com
Peter M. Scheer
39935 Vista Del Sol, Suite 102, Rancho Mirage
760-656-0746
mirageoms.com
ORTHODONTICS
Richard Alexander
Charming Smiles Dentistry
78995 Highway 111, Suite 3, La Quinta
760-771-8887
laquinta-dentist.com
L. Morgan Moranda
Schantz & Moranda Orthodontic Care
44651 Village Court, Suite 150, Palm Desert
760-568-5987
desertbraces.com
Mina Narula
Center for Orthodontics
71949 Highway 111, Suite 200, Rancho Mirage
760-349-0707
centerfororthodontics.com
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Lauren Gutenberg
The Pediatric Dentists
490 S. Farrell Drive, Suite C-101, Palm Springs
760-320-7621
thepediatricdentists.com
Gary Okamoto
Desert Pediatric Dentistry
77564 Country Club Drive, Suite 190-A, Palm Desert
760-360-0622
desertpediatricdentistry.com
Rita C. Soto
78900 Ave. 47, Suite 110, La Quinta
760-771-8334
PERIODONTICS
Eric G. Driver
Lagos Periodontics & Dental Implants
36945 Cook St., Building I, Suite 101, Palm Desert
760-568-3421
palmdesertperiodontist.com
Ellie Kheirkhahi-Love
Advanced Periodontics Implant Center
72780 Country Club Drive, Building D, Suite 402,
Rancho Mirage
760-836-1809
drellielove.com
Rodrigo A. Lagos
Lagos Periodontics & Dental Implants
36945 Cook St., Building I, Suite 101, Palm Desert
760-568-3421
palmdesertperiodontist.com
Peter S. Warshawsky
Periodontics of the Desert
44550 Village Court, Suite 102, Palm Desert
760-674-4410
perioofthedesert.com
Klaus M. Yi
Desert Periodontics Dental Implant Center
34530 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage
760-324-2939
desertperio.com
PROSTHODONTICS
Joshua Cartter
Desert Dental Specialty Group
72415 Park View Drive, Palm Desert
760-568-5928
desertdentalspecialtygroup.com
Christian J. Luzar
41750 Rancho Las Palmas Drive, Suite E-1,
Rancho Mirage
760-674-8881
drluzar.com
Robert R. McLachlan Jr.
Palm Desert Dentist
73993 Highway 111, Suite 200, Palm Desert
442-305-8480
palmdesertdentist.com
Jeffrey Tom
Palm Springs Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
2150 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 2, Palm Springs
760-416-1003
psdentist.com
