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
