Top 10 · CA
Top Oral & 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 & maxillofacial surgeons. Indexed density: 0.03 per 100K residents (population 39.43M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Lawrence Alan Wolff, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Encino, CAMedicareClass of 1983View profilePaul Grin
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Torrance, CAMedicareClass of 1981View profileDavid Russell Adams, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Fresno, CAMedicareClass of 1974View profileSam Siamak Markzar, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Beverly Hills, CAMedicareView profilePhillip Austin Harrison, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Fresno, CAMedicareClass of 2016View profileAkshay Govind, DMD, MD, MPH
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Oakland, CAMedicareClass of 2008View profileBrian T. Bast, DMD, MD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
San Francisco, CAMedicareClass of 2000View profileWayne Hideo Ozaki, MD, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Los Angeles, CAMedicareClass of 1992View profileJanet Sung, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Oakland, CAMedicareClass of 2016View profileHong J Xie, D.D.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Danville, CAMedicareClass of 2009View profile
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons 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.
- 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
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in California: questions
How are these oral & 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 & 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 a oral & 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 a oral & 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.