General dentists in San Mateo, CA
194 general dentists in San Mateo, CA, each checked against the state board and the NPI registry.
Key facts
- San Mateo has 194 general dentists on record.
- This page lists 42, sorted by name; 36 have a board-verified active license.
36
with a board-verified active license
40
independent, not a chain
2
accepting new patients
4.8
average Google rating
Choosing a general dentist in San Mateo
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 42 general dentists we list in San Mateo, 36 hold a license the state board reports as active and 40 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 42 of 194 (A to Z). The remaining 152 are in the full dataset below.
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Frequently asked questions
How many general dentists are in San Mateo, CA?
There are 194 general dentists on record in San Mateo. We show 42 verified profiles, of which 36 hold an active state-board license.
Which insurance do San Mateo general dentists take?
The plans listed most often by these practices are Delta Dental, CareCredit, Sunbit. Each profile shows the plans that practice publishes; confirm yours before booking.
Are these San Mateo dentists independent or corporate-owned?
40 of the 42 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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