General dentists in Bakersfield, CA
463 general dentists in Bakersfield, CA, each checked against the state board and the NPI registry.
Key facts
- Bakersfield has 463 general dentists on record.
- This page lists 68, sorted by name; 50 have a board-verified active license.
50
with a board-verified active license
63
independent, not a chain
6
accepting new patients
4.6
average Google rating
Choosing a general dentist in Bakersfield
A general dentist handles cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals and most day-to-day care, and refers out for complex surgery or orthodontics. In a market this size the hard part is not finding one, it is knowing which to trust. Of the 68 general dentists we list in Bakersfield, 50 hold a license the state board reports as active and 63 are independent rather than part of a dental chain.
What to check before you book
- The license status on the profile, and whether the board lists any disciplinary action.
- Whether the practice is independent or owned by a DSO, which can change how treatment is recommended.
- That your insurance plan is named on the practice's own page, not just “most insurance accepted.”
Verified dentists
Showing 68 of 463 (A to Z). The remaining 395 are in the full dataset below.
First Choice Dentistry -- Dentist Bakersfield Ca -- Cometic Dentist In Bakersfield
4829 Panama Ln Unit C
4.9683 reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How many general dentists are in Bakersfield, CA?
There are 463 general dentists on record in Bakersfield. We show 68 verified profiles, of which 50 hold an active state-board license.
Which insurance do Bakersfield general dentists take?
The plans listed most often by these practices are Medi-Cal, Aetna, Ameritas. Each profile shows the plans that practice publishes; confirm yours before booking.
Are these Bakersfield dentists independent or corporate-owned?
63 of the 68 we verified are independent practices; the rest show a DSO or corporate-ownership signal, which we flag on each profile.
How do I check a dentist's license before booking?
Open any profile and look at the SmilesAtlas verification box. We match the dentist's NPI to the state dental board and show the license status and any disciplinary action, with a link to the official record.