1,731 Dentists Found in La Jolla, CA

We found 1,731 Dentists available in La Jolla, CA with an average 4 stars across 2,861 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 331 Dentists listed are accepting new patients and 82 accept Medicare.

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Dr Austin Collazo, DDS

Dentistry
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Centennial, CO
Dr. Austin Collazo is an exceptional dentist who, above all else, values making people feel comfortable speaking with a dentist. View Profile

Dr Harvey Lester, DMD

Dentistry
57 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Lester is a Graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and served for two years as a Captain in the US Army Dental Corps in Alaska. View Profile

Dr Aurora Alva, DMD

Dentistry
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
BOSTON, MA
Dr. Aurora Alva is an American board-certified pediatric dentist and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentists. View Profile

Dr James Kiser, DDS

Dentistry
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Baton Rouge, LA
James Kiser, DDS, stands out as a distinguished dental professional based in Louisiana, bringing a wealth of experience and a commitment to comprehensive dentistry. View Profile

Dr Kyle Pettersen, DDS

Dentistry
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Indianapolis, IN
Outgoing, professional, and efficient general dentist in Atlanta, GA, with a focus on Pediatric Dentistry.Low-cost AI Risk Assessment & 2nd opinions are available. View Profile

Dr Carol Rowe, DDS

Dentistry
Flexible scheduling
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Carson City, NV
"My front tooth was sticking out really bad and even though I had braces done at the other dentist, they were unable to move it, so I went to Dr. Rowe to see if something can be done to make the tooth look better." View Profile

Dr Pooja Santwani, DDS

Dentistry
Flexible scheduling
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Irvine, CA
"Excellent dentist" View Profile

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Dr. Jaime Jose Breziner, DDS

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA1.6 mi
"Very happy with Dr. Breziner service." View Profile

Dr Pooja Santwani, DDS

Dentistry
Flexible scheduling
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Irvine, CA
"Excellent dentist" View Profile

Dr. Steven Alvarado

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA1.0 mi
"I was so anxious to get my implants. Really appreciate the ability to get sedation for such stressful treatment." View Profile

Dr Carol Rowe, DDS

Dentistry
Flexible scheduling
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Carson City, NV
"My front tooth was sticking out really bad and even though I had braces done at the other dentist, they were unable to move it, so I went to Dr. Rowe to see if something can be done to make the tooth look better." View Profile

Dr. Fereshteh Maghsoudy

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Fereshteh Maghsoudy is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Grey J Cunningham

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Grey J Cunningham is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Mehrack Kajian Kajian Faraji, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.1 mi
"I don't like going to the dentist at all, but Dr. Kajian makes it bearable. She walks me through what she's doing as she's doing it. Staff is friendly and professional." View Profile

Dr. Chad T Dains, DDS

Dentistry
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.1 mi
"Dr. Dains is the best dentist. My son chipped his tooth and he did a remarkable job fixing it! He kept him calm and made sure he was not scared." View Profile

Dr. Stanley Hideo Nakamura, DDS

Dentistry
44 years exp
La Jolla, CA1.9 mi
"Always efficient and professional. Never have to wait, love that! Very friendly, overall excellent service." View Profile

Dr. James D Salazar, DDS

Dentistry
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
LA JOLLA, CA1.7 mi
Dr. James D Salazar, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in LA JOLLA, CA, with another office in Encinitas, CA. He has 27 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Robert Anthony Rees

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA1.7 mi
Dr. Robert Anthony Rees is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. James Marshall Strother

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.1 mi
Dr. James Marshall Strother is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Hoa T Dao

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.1 mi
"dr dao was extremely professional and gentle. very concerned about any pain issues during a root canal experience . it was long but painless. I can tell he is a real profectionist." View Profile

Dr. Sean E Bastani

Dentistry
LA JOLLA, CA3.5 mi
Dr. Sean E Bastani is a health care provider primarily located in LA JOLLA, CA, with other offices in Houston, TX and San Diego, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Joseph Dangelo, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.8 mi
Dr. Joseph Dangelo, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Ayman Naser, DDS

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA1.8 mi
Dr. Ayman Naser, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Wali A Hamidy

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"Amazing dentist! great staff, overall experience and state of the art office. Would highly suggest him to anyone in need of a great dentist!" View Profile

Dr. Alicia N Kennedy

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Alicia N Kennedy is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. David Vasquez, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.6 mi
Dr. David Vasquez, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in Vista, CA and La Jolla, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Richard Lee Sherman

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA2.1 mi
Dr. Richard Lee Sherman is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Lori J Nettleton, DDS

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Lori J Nettleton, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr Harvey Lester, DMD

Dentistry
57 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Lester is a Graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and served for two years as a Captain in the US Army Dental Corps in Alaska. View Profile

Dr Austin Collazo, DDS

Dentistry
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Centennial, CO
Dr. Austin Collazo is an exceptional dentist who, above all else, values making people feel comfortable speaking with a dentist. View Profile

Dr James Kiser, DDS

Dentistry
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Baton Rouge, LA
James Kiser, DDS, stands out as a distinguished dental professional based in Louisiana, bringing a wealth of experience and a commitment to comprehensive dentistry. View Profile

Dr Kyle Pettersen, DDS

Dentistry
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Indianapolis, IN
Outgoing, professional, and efficient general dentist in Atlanta, GA, with a focus on Pediatric Dentistry.Low-cost AI Risk Assessment & 2nd opinions are available. View Profile

Dr Aurora Alva, DMD

Dentistry
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
BOSTON, MA
Dr. Aurora Alva is an American board-certified pediatric dentist and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentists. View Profile

Dr. Pichak Kelk

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Pichak Kelk is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and Newport Beach, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Christina L Winter, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Christina L Winter, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in El Cajon, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Katherine Anita Thomson

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA1.1 mi
"I woke up Tuesday morning with extreme pain and sensitivity I found Dr. Thomson because of my close location to her office. I was able to get an appointment the same day!" View Profile

Dr. John Edward Hoss, DDS

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA1.8 mi
"I was 66 years old when I first began to consider orthodontic treatment. My case was a real challenge and I was naturally very doubtful about attaining a positive outcome." View Profile

Dr. Rick Koji Yamada, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
La Jolla, CA1.1 mi
"Our son has special needs-Dr. Yamada and his staff were excellent, professional, and PATIENT!" View Profile

Dr. Sarah Winter, DMD

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.4 mi
Dr. Sarah Winter, DMD is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Rea Corley

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.4 mi
Dr. Rea Corley is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Garry Jay Bloch

Periodontics
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.6 mi
Dr. Garry Jay Bloch is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in Pittsburgh, PA. His specialties include Dentistry, Periodontics. View Profile

Dr. Sophia Aramoon, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA1.7 mi
Dr. Sophia Aramoon, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Thomas K Duncan, DDS

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA1.7 mi
Dr. Thomas K Duncan, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Ashley M Olson, DDS

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA1.8 mi
Dr. Ashley M Olson, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. James Malcolm Lovell, DDS

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA1.8 mi
Dr. James Malcolm Lovell, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Weston T Spencer, DDS

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA1.8 mi
Dr. Weston T Spencer, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. John Joseph Taddey

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA1.9 mi
Dr. John Joseph Taddey is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Craig C Deagle

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA1.0 mi
"I just had a root canal with Dr Deagle & he is fabulous! Not only was it pain-free, but he gave me a detailed consultation & then explained every step of the way." View Profile

Dr. Samuel Hayatt

Dentistry
19 years exp
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Samuel Hayatt is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in La Jolla, CA and Chula Vista, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey H Lind, DDS

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Jeffrey H Lind, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Timothy L Carpenter

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Timothy L Carpenter is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Robert Chunghyun Kim, DDS

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA1.1 mi
"Dr. Kim is very gentle and patient .... I did not even feel the numbing injection." View Profile

Dr. Thomas Patrick Mcgahey

Periodontics
La Jolla, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Thomas Patrick Mcgahey is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with other offices in El Cajon, CA and La Mesa, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Stephen E Lockwood, DDS

Dentistry
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Stephen E Lockwood, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. He has 44 years of experience. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Farshad Mohammed Ettefagh

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Farshad Mohammed Ettefagh is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Stephen Lockwood

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Stephen Lockwood is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. Their specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Fred H Larson, DDS

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Fred H Larson, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Steven B Horne

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA2.1 mi
Dr. Steven B Horne is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. Their specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Darryl Mark Abramson, DDS

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA2.3 mi
Dr. Darryl Mark Abramson, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Nicholas Craig Marongiu, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.3 mi
Dr. Nicholas Craig Marongiu, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. John Frederick Weston, DDS

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA2.3 mi
Dr. John Frederick Weston, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. David A Sabourin, DDS

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA2.3 mi
Dr. David A Sabourin, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Evan Seth Gold

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
"excellent doctor" View Profile

Dr. Neni Diah Shriver

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA1.6 mi
Dr. Neni Diah Shriver is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Babak Shoushtari

Dentistry
La Jolla, CA2.0 mi
Dr. Babak Shoushtari is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry, Endodontics. View Profile

Dr. Richard Bernard Bialick

Dentistry
LA JOLLA, CA1.2 mi
"Rick did a great job figuring out what was going on with my gums and directed me to a specialist for treatment." View Profile

Dr. Erez Nosrati

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Jolla, CA2.3 mi
Dr. Erez Nosrati is a health care provider primarily located in La Jolla, CA, with another office in La Jolla, CA. His specialties include Dentistry, Periodontics. View Profile

What is a Dentist and How Can They Help You?

A general dentist provides comprehensive oral healthcare, addressing dental diseases, preventive care, and restorative needs. Dentists focus on maintaining oral health while recognizing its impact on systemic wellbeing.

Dentists complete a four-year dental program (DDS or DMD) following undergraduate studies. Some pursue additional specialized residency training in fields such as orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, or pediatric dentistry.

A Dentist's clinical practice includes:

  • Focuses on dental health, periodontal tissues, and oral cavity structures
  • Conducts patient examinations, obtains radiographic images, identifies oral pathology, develops treatment strategies, provides preventive counseling
  • Manages dental caries, periodontal disease, tooth deterioration, oral infections, and alignment issues
  • Provides prophylactic care, restorative procedures, prosthetic devices, endodontic therapy, extractions, and aesthetic treatments
  • Known as: general dentist, DDS, DMD, oral health provider

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Dentist in La Jolla who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Dentists in La Jolla who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Dentists in La Jolla who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Dentists providing telehealth services in La Jolla. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Dentists in La Jolla?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Dentists, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Dentist in La Jolla?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in La Jolla. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Dentists in La Jolla have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in La Jolla. This helps you find a Dentist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Dentists in La Jolla without calling?
Search for Dentists who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Dentist in La Jolla with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Dentists in La Jolla. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Dentist in La Jolla?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Dentist.
How can I locate a Dentist in La Jolla who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Dentists. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Dentist in La Jolla who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Dentists practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Dentists who work there.

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