Top 10 · CA
Top Endodontists in California
Root canals and tooth-pulp specialists. 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 endodontists. Indexed density: 0.03 per 100K residents (population 39.43M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Sony Thomas, DDS
Endodontist
Arcadia, CAMedicareView profileStacey M Woo, DDS, PHD
Endodontist
Anaheim, CAMedicareView profileEmad W Bassali, DDS
Endodontist
Sherman Oaks, CAMedicareView profileJeffrey Michael Kotsubo, D.D.S.
Endodontist
Santa Monica, CAMedicareView profileDavid W Kelliny, BDS, DDS
Endodontist
Torrance, CAMedicareView profileMatthew Brian Chesler, DDS
Endodontist
San Diego, CAMedicareView profileAdham Abdel Azim, BDS, DDS
Endodontist
San Francisco, CAMedicareView profileJoseph Anthony Shilkofski, D.M.D
Endodontist
Lake Forest, CAMedicareView profileKaren Suzanne Potter, DDS
Endodontist
San Clemente, CAMedicareView profileReid Victor Pullen, D.D.S.
Endodontist
Brea, CAMedicareView profile
Endodontists in other states
Nationwide overview →- AlaskaAK
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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.
- 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.
- Dentist (Other)s in CaliforniaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Endodontists in California: questions
How are these endodontists 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 endodontists 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 endodontist'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 endodontist instead of a general dentist?
Severe tooth pain or swelling, especially with hot/cold sensitivity that lingers; A previous root canal that has flared up (retreatment); A tooth your general dentist tried to save but couldn't open the canal.