General dentists in San Diego, CA
1541 general dentists in San Diego, CA, each checked against the state board and the NPI registry.
Key facts
- San Diego has 1541 general dentists on record.
- This page lists 67, sorted by name; 51 have a board-verified active license.
51
with a board-verified active license
66
independent, not a chain
7
accepting new patients
4.7
average Google rating
Choosing a general dentist in San Diego
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 67 general dentists we list in San Diego, 51 hold a license the state board reports as active and 66 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 67 of 1541 (A to Z). The remaining 1474 are in the full dataset below.
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Frequently asked questions
How many general dentists are in San Diego, CA?
There are 1541 general dentists on record in San Diego. We show 67 verified profiles, of which 51 hold an active state-board license.
Which insurance do San Diego general dentists take?
The plans listed most often by these practices are Aetna, Ameritas, Cigna. Each profile shows the plans that practice publishes; confirm yours before booking.
Are these San Diego dentists independent or corporate-owned?
66 of the 67 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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