General dentists in Los Angeles, CA
2431 general dentists in Los Angeles, CA, each checked against the state board and the NPI registry.
Key facts
- Los Angeles has 2431 general dentists on record.
- This page lists 171, sorted by name; 131 have a board-verified active license.
131
with a board-verified active license
160
independent, not a chain
16
accepting new patients
4.6
average Google rating
Choosing a general dentist in Los Angeles
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 171 general dentists we list in Los Angeles, 131 hold a license the state board reports as active and 160 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 171 of 2431 (A to Z). The remaining 2260 are in the full dataset below.
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Frequently asked questions
How many general dentists are in Los Angeles, CA?
There are 2431 general dentists on record in Los Angeles. We show 171 verified profiles, of which 131 hold an active state-board license.
Which insurance do Los Angeles general dentists take?
The plans listed most often by these practices are Medi-Cal Dental (Denti-Cal), Access Dental HMO, Access Dental LAPHP. Each profile shows the plans that practice publishes; confirm yours before booking.
Are these Los Angeles dentists independent or corporate-owned?
160 of the 171 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.
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