Top 10 · CA
Top Orofacial Pain Specialists in California
TMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain. 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 #1 nationally for indexed orofacial pain specialists. Indexed density: 0.03 per 100K residents (population 39.43M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Brigitte Victoria Lovell, DMD
Orofacial Pain Specialist
Ojai, CAMedicareClass of 2007View profileBryan Kim, D.D.S.
Orofacial Pain Specialist
Mission Viejo, CAMedicareClass of 2014View profileVictoria Wexley, DDS
Orofacial Pain Specialist
Los Angeles, CAMedicareClass of 1990View profileSherwin Arman, D.M.D.
Orofacial Pain Specialist
Los Angeles, CAMedicareClass of 2004View profileMariela Padilla, DDS
Orofacial Pain Specialist
Los Angeles, CAMedicareClass of 1989View profileSavitha Siddappa, DMD
Orofacial Pain Specialist
Thousand Oaks, CAMedicareClass of 2001View profileRich Hirschinger, DDS, MBA
Orofacial Pain Specialist
Beverly Hills, CAMedicareView profileBahareh Pouya, DDS
Orofacial Pain Specialist
Los Angeles, CAMedicareClass of 2020View profileJeffrey Thomas Weber, DMD
Orofacial Pain Specialist
Los Angeles, CAMedicareClass of 2014View profileRashpal S. Deol, DDS
Orofacial Pain Specialist
San Ramon, CAMedicareView profile
Orofacial Pain Specialists in other states
Nationwide overview →- ArizonaAZ
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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.
- Dentist (Other)s in CaliforniaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Orofacial Pain Specialists in California: questions
How are these orofacial pain specialists 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 orofacial pain specialists 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 orofacial pain specialist'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 orofacial pain specialist instead of a general dentist?
TMJ pain or jaw clicking that affects daily life; Persistent dental pain that has no clear cause on exam or X-ray; Burning mouth syndrome.