Choosing a dentist
How to check a dentist’s license in California
What current, delinquent and inactive mean, and where to look up the live record.
Find a dentist in California
Search by city or ZIP code. Every listing is matched to state license records each month, so you only see dentists who are licensed to treat you today.
Search by city or ZIP code
Popular searches Dentists in Irvine Orthodontists in Anaheim Sedation dentists in Orange County
How every listing is checked
A current license behind every listing
Each dentist is matched to the Dental Board of California file. Delinquent, inactive and unmatched licenses are left out.
Addresses shown only when corroborated
A street address and phone number appear once a second public record confirms them. 2,672 of 3,271 listings pass today.
Refreshed every month
License status, permits and practice details are re-checked against state and federal records on a monthly cycle.
Browse dentists by city
All 36 Orange County citiesOrange County
- Irvine349
- Anaheim276
- Santa Ana253
- Orange238
- Huntington Beach203
- Tustin152
- Westminster148
- Garden Grove145
- Fullerton132
- Newport Beach128
- Costa Mesa107
- Mission Viejo107
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Specialists
Sedation and anesthesia
Guides for patients
All guidesChoosing a dentist
Types of dentists: who treats what
General dentists and the recognized specialties, and when you need each one.
Treatments
Sedation dentistry: options and California permits
The four state permits, what each allows, and how to find a dentist who holds one.
Are you a dentist?
Your profile is already here, built from public records. Claim it free to correct details and add hours, insurance plans, languages and photos.
Common questions about finding a dentist
How do I know a dentist listed here is licensed?
Every dentist is matched to the Dental Board of California license file before being listed, and again each month. The latest check was November 2026. Each profile shows the license number so you can confirm it yourself.
Why do some listings show only a city and ZIP code?
A street address and phone number appear only when a second public record confirms them. Until then the listing shows the city and ZIP code, and says so.
Can a dentist pay to appear higher?
No. Listings are ordered by how well documented they are, then by last name. No dentist can pay for a listing or a position.
Which areas are covered?
Orange County is live, with 3,271 dentists in 36 cities. More California counties are being added in stages.
I am a dentist. How do I correct my listing?
Claim your profile for free to correct details, or use the update or remove a listing page. Corrections do not require an account.