Top 10 · CA
Top General Dentists in California
Routine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams. 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
- 9
- HPSA shortage
- 0
California ranks #5 nationally for indexed general dentists. Indexed density: 0.03 per 100K residents (population 39.43M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Sohail Saghezchi, DDS
General Dentist
Santa Clara, CAMedicareClass of 2015View profileHarry Allen Hart, DDS
General Dentist
Desert Hot Springs, CAMedicareClass of 1982View profileHyung Jin Lee
General Dentist
Rancho Mirage, CAMedicareClass of 2017View profileEric C. Sung, DDS
General Dentist
Los Angeles, CAMedicareClass of 1990View profileMary A Ditto, D.D.S.
General Dentist
Canoga Park, CAMedicareClass of 1976View profileJames Young Kim, D.D.S INC.
General Dentist
Hacienda Heights, CAMedicareView profileMahin G Farzin, DDS
General Dentist
Newport Beach, CAMedicareClass of 2004View profileMaria T Alarcon, DDS
General Dentist
Richmond, CAMedicareClass of 1986View profileChristopher Henninger, D.M.D.
General Dentist
Vista, CAMedicareClass of 2006View profileMichael Simmons, D.M.D
General Dentist
Encino, CAView profile
General Dentists in other states
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Other dental specialties in California
All California dentists →- 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.
- Dentist (Other)s in CaliforniaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
General Dentists in California: questions
How are these general dentists 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, 9 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do general dentists 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 general dentist'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 general dentist instead of a general dentist?
Routine cleanings every 6 months and annual exams; A new cavity, sensitive tooth, or visible chip; A regular check-up before more complex specialist work.