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Dentists · CA

Dentists in California

130 verified dentists across 13 dental sub-specialties. Ranked by record completeness, Medicare presence, and HPSA service.

Verified
130
Medicare
114
HPSA
0
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

California workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 130 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

130

Top-10 per (state, sub-specialty) covering 13 sub-specialties.

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

0.3

Population 39.43M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

22years

Median across all indexed dentists with a graduation year on file.

Credential reportedNPPES

95%

124 of 130 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

88%

114 of 130 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

0%

0 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Quality reporting

Median MIPSCMS QPP

77/ 100

Interquartile range 73–91.

Calculated from 15 dentists who report MIPS — about 12% of indexed listings.

Methodology →
Open Payments disclosedOpen Payments

80%

104 indexed dentists have ≥1 industry payment on file. Disclosure is mandated by federal Sunshine Act — not a quality flag.

Records refreshed in 12moNPPES

6%

8 of 130 indexed records have an NPPES update within the past year.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within California.

  • Los Angeles18
  • San Francisco8
  • Oakland4
  • San Diego4
  • Stanford4
Licensing

Verify a license in California

Use the Dental Board of California to confirm a dentist's license is active and in good standing. Always check directly with the board before relying on any third-party listing.

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Frequently asked

About dental care in California

  • How many verified dentists are listed in California?
    We list 130 dentists across 13 dental sub-specialties in California — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is California's Medicaid dental program called?
    California's Medicaid program is Medi-Cal Dental (also referred to as Denti-Cal). Comprehensive adult coverage — preventive, restorative, and most procedures. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://dental.dhcs.ca.gov/.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in California?
    Look the license up at the Dental Board of California (https://www.dbc.ca.gov/). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.

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