Top 10 · CA
Top Dentist (Other)s in California
Dentists with general or unspecified focus. Curated top-10 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.
- In top list
- 10
- Medicare-enrolled
- 10
- HPSA shortage
- 0
California ranks #5 nationally for indexed dentist (other)s. Indexed density: 0.03 per 100K residents (population 39.43M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Joel B Epstein
Dentist (Other)
Duarte, CAMedicareClass of 1976View profileNathan Daniel Kalinowski, DMD
Dentist (Other)
Stanford, CAMedicareClass of 2018View profileWilliam Mingeun Choi, DMD
Dentist (Other)
Palo Alto, CAMedicareClass of 2009View profileGary K Roberts, DDS
Dentist (Other)
Stanford, CAMedicareClass of 1988View profileCatherine Lee, DDS
Dentist (Other)
Stanford, CAMedicareClass of 2019View profileRobert N Matiasevich JR., DDS
Dentist (Other)
Santa Cruz, CAMedicareClass of 1997View profileCaroline Helene Shiboski, DDS PHD
Dentist (Other)
San Francisco, CAMedicareClass of 1984View profileArtur Arkelakyan
Dentist (Other)
Burbank, CAMedicareView profileAndre Myongson Lee, DDS
Dentist (Other)
Los Angeles, CAMedicareView profileHyung Tack Kim, D.D.S
Dentist (Other)
Los Angeles, CAMedicareClass of 2005View profile
Dentist (Other)s in other states
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Other dental specialties in California
All California dentists →- General Dentists in CaliforniaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in CaliforniaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in CaliforniaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in CaliforniaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in CaliforniaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in CaliforniaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in CaliforniaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in CaliforniaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in CaliforniaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in CaliforniaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in CaliforniaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in CaliforniaTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
Frequently asked
Dentist (Other)s in California: questions
How are these dentist (other)s in California ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do dentist (other)s in California accept Medicaid?
California's Medicaid program is Medi-Cal Dental. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the Medi-Cal Dental provider directory (https://dental.dhcs.ca.gov/).How do I check a dentist (other)'s license in California?
Use the Dental Board of California license-lookup at https://www.dbc.ca.gov/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a dentist (other) instead of a general dentist?
Same as general dentist — routine care, exams, and most everyday procedures; Confirm with the office before booking specialty work (orthodontics, implants, root canals).