Top 10 · CA
Top Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in California
Extractions, implants, and jaw surgery. 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 oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Indexed density: 0.03 per 100K residents (population 39.43M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Lawrence Alan Wolff, DDS
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Encino, CAMedicareClass of 1983View profilePaul Grin
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Torrance, CAMedicareClass of 1981View profileDavid Russell Adams, DDS
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Fresno, CAMedicareClass of 1974View profileSam Siamak Markzar, DDS
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Beverly Hills, CAMedicareView profilePhillip Austin Harrison, D.D.S.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Fresno, CAMedicareClass of 2016View profileAkshay Govind, DMD, MD, MPH
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Oakland, CAMedicareClass of 2008View profileBrian T. Bast, DMD, MD
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
San Francisco, CAMedicareClass of 2000View profileWayne Hideo Ozaki, MD, DDS
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Los Angeles, CAMedicareClass of 1992View profileJanet Sung, DMD
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Oakland, CAMedicareClass of 2016View profileHong J Xie, D.D.S.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
Danville, CAMedicareClass of 2009View profile
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in other states
Nationwide overview →- AlaskaAK
- AlabamaAL
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- ColoradoCO
- ConnecticutCT
- District of ColumbiaDC
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- GeorgiaGA
- HawaiiHI
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- West VirginiaWV
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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.
- 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 Health Dentists in CaliforniaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologists in CaliforniaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dental Anesthesiologists in CaliforniaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral And Maxillofacial Radiologists in CaliforniaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in CaliforniaTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Dentists in CaliforniaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in California: questions
How are these oral and maxillofacial surgeons 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 oral and maxillofacial surgeons 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 an oral and maxillofacial surgeon'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 an oral and maxillofacial surgeon instead of a general dentist?
Impacted wisdom teeth that need surgical removal; Dental implant placement, especially with bone grafting; Jaw fractures or facial trauma.