General dentists in Santa Cruz, CA
95 general dentists in Santa Cruz, CA, each checked against the state board and the NPI registry.
Key facts
- Santa Cruz has 95 general dentists on record.
- This page lists 26, sorted by name; 20 have a board-verified active license.
20
with a board-verified active license
24
independent, not a chain
3
accepting new patients
4.8
average Google rating
Choosing a general dentist in Santa Cruz
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 26 general dentists we list in Santa Cruz, 20 hold a license the state board reports as active and 24 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 26 of 95 (A to Z). The remaining 69 are in the full dataset below.
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Frequently asked questions
How many general dentists are in Santa Cruz, CA?
There are 95 general dentists on record in Santa Cruz. We show 26 verified profiles, of which 20 hold an active state-board license.
Which insurance do Santa Cruz general dentists take?
The plans listed most often by these practices are Medi-Cal, Medicaid. Each profile shows the plans that practice publishes; confirm yours before booking.
Are these Santa Cruz dentists independent or corporate-owned?
24 of the 26 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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