General dentists in Oakland, CA
371 general dentists in Oakland, CA, each checked against the state board and the NPI registry.
Key facts
- Oakland has 371 general dentists on record.
- This page lists 47, sorted by name; 40 have a board-verified active license.
40
with a board-verified active license
44
independent, not a chain
4
accepting new patients
4.6
average Google rating
Choosing a general dentist in Oakland
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 47 general dentists we list in Oakland, 40 hold a license the state board reports as active and 44 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 47 of 371 (A to Z). The remaining 324 are in the full dataset below.
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Frequently asked questions
How many general dentists are in Oakland, CA?
There are 371 general dentists on record in Oakland. We show 47 verified profiles, of which 40 hold an active state-board license.
Which insurance do Oakland general dentists take?
The plans listed most often by these practices are Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, Delta. Each profile shows the plans that practice publishes; confirm yours before booking.
Are these Oakland dentists independent or corporate-owned?
44 of the 47 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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