General dentists in Torrance, CA
443 general dentists in Torrance, CA, each checked against the state board and the NPI registry.
Key facts
- Torrance has 443 general dentists on record.
- This page lists 52, sorted by name; 42 have a board-verified active license.
42
with a board-verified active license
50
independent, not a chain
4
accepting new patients
4.8
average Google rating
Choosing a general dentist in Torrance
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 52 general dentists we list in Torrance, 42 hold a license the state board reports as active and 50 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 52 of 443 (A to Z). The remaining 391 are in the full dataset below.
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Frequently asked questions
How many general dentists are in Torrance, CA?
There are 443 general dentists on record in Torrance. We show 52 verified profiles, of which 42 hold an active state-board license.
Which insurance do Torrance general dentists take?
The plans listed most often by these practices are Aetna, Ameritas, Anthem. Each profile shows the plans that practice publishes; confirm yours before booking.
Are these Torrance dentists independent or corporate-owned?
50 of the 52 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.