300 Dentists Found in Santa Cruz, CA

We found 300 Dentists available in Santa Cruz, CA with an average 4 stars across 260 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 63 Dentists listed are accepting new patients and 9 accept Medicare.

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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

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
Honolulu, HI
Dr. Aurora Alva is an American board-certified pediatric dentist and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentists. View Profile

Dr. Robert Matiasevich, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.5 mi
"Great office- always on time, attentive, considerate, friendly. Latest technology. Painless. Staff not bad to look at either." 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 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 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

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Dr Pooja Santwani, DDS

Dentistry
Flexible scheduling
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Irvine, CA
"Excellent dentist" 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. Alan Heit, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.5 mi
Dr. Alan Heit, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Mickel A Malek

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA2.5 mi
"Amazing, Advanced, knowledgeable, Kind and caring. I have been going to the dentist for 16 years and never had a more enjoyable experience. I recommend him highly !" View Profile

Dr. Greg Allen Loitz, MD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.2 mi

Dr. Gayane Mooradian, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.2 mi
"Dr. Mooradian is the best! She does excellent work, she gives great discounts, and she is very straightforward." View Profile

Dr. Richard N Robinson, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
"I needed a crown and to fit he had to grind away some of the existing tooth." View Profile

Dr. Christopher C Keys, DDS

Dentistry
SANTA CRUZ, CA2.3 mi
"In my experience NO dentist has been as gentle and pain free as Dr. Chris Keys. His work is perfect and my teeth feel Great!" View Profile

Dr. Kevin Doyle Ippisch, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA3.4 mi
"I got lucky when I found this practice online .Everyone I had contact with was pleasant and caring ." View Profile

Dr. Jonathon Tyler Wagner

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
Dr. Jonathon Tyler Wagner is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Robert Matiasevich, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.5 mi
"Great office- always on time, attentive, considerate, friendly. Latest technology. Painless. Staff not bad to look at either." View Profile

Dr. Ryan Lloyd, DMD

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Ryan Lloyd, DMD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Salinas, CA and Monterey, CA. View Profile

Dr. William G Kuhn, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
Dr. William G Kuhn, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. His specialties include Dentistry, Endodontics. View Profile

Dr. Laurence R Yien

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA0.7 mi
"Very gentle and painless and easy to talk to." View Profile

Dr. Trang K Tran

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA2.5 mi
Dr. Trang K Tran is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with another office in Santa Cruz, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Scott J Weston, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA2.5 mi
Dr. Scott J Weston, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with another office in Santa Cruz, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Brent J Porter, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.2 mi
"The staff got the job done very quickly and willingly answered whatever questions I had. Dr. Porter has been our family dentist for a long time and he has done very well!" View Profile

Dr. David L Biles, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.7 mi
Dr. David L Biles, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. His 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
Honolulu, HI
Dr. Aurora Alva is an American board-certified pediatric dentist and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentists. View Profile

Dr. Steve N Kerba, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.2 mi
"Most memorably, he was professional and made going to the dentist relaxing and painless. Very personable and beautiful results." View Profile

Dr. Dao Anh Nguyen

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Dao Anh Nguyen is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Riverside, CA and Hemet, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Max Phillip Wilson

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.8 mi
Dr. Max Phillip Wilson is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Richard Dean Browning, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.2 mi
"Blessed to have found Dr. Browning and his team." View Profile

Dr. Aura Marcela Torres

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.6 mi
Dr. Aura Marcela Torres is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Don Wilhelm Larson, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.4 mi
"Long -time patient of Dr. Larson's-He's terriffic." View Profile

Dr. Karl Meredith Brose, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.2 mi
Dr. Karl Meredith Brose, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with another office in Santa Cruz, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Mark M Ebrahimian

Dentistry
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.9 mi
Dr. Mark M Ebrahimian is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. He has 45 years of experience. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. John A Hedrick, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.2 mi
"One word review: wow!" View Profile

Dr. Randall C Medefesser

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.2 mi
"They're all really nice there. The hygienists are very capable and friendly, the doctor is wonderful. I love the whole office." View Profile

Dr. Dari Willard Vogel, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.5 mi
"A very competent, caring dentist." View Profile

Dr. John Hinkle Steel, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
Dr. John Hinkle Steel, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. His specialties include Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. View Profile

Dr. Thomas S Young, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA2.5 mi
Dr. Thomas S Young, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Angela Chai, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA2.5 mi
Dr. Angela Chai, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Maryam Sarrafan, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA2.5 mi
Dr. Maryam Sarrafan, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with another office in Santa Cruz, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Erick J Eklund, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Santa Cruz, CA1.7 mi
"warm, caring and friendly environment. gives virtually painless injections." View Profile

Dr. Thomas W S Puzin

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA2.6 mi
"Quick and Caring office" View Profile

Dr. William Brian Christie, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.2 mi
Dr. William Brian Christie, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with another office in Santa Cruz, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Rouzbeh Vossoughi

Orthodontics
Santa Cruz, CA1.0 mi
"HE IS AN AMAZING ORTHODONTIST!!!" View Profile

Dr. David A Refaee

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.5 mi
"Thank you for always being so kind. I'll miss Margie, but I know I am in good hands." View Profile

Dr. Nannette Jean Benedict

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA6.3 mi
Dr. Nannette Jean Benedict is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Andre Lamothe, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Andre Lamothe, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Salinas, CA and Santa Cruz, CA. View Profile

Dr. Tanya K Machnick, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA2.5 mi
"I was extremely satisfied with the care I received from Dr. Machnick. My previous root canal surgery was with another dentist and was a horrific experience." View Profile

Dr. Susana Yessenia Verbis

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Susana Yessenia Verbis is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in San Jose, CA and Novato, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ernest John Baron

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
Santa Cruz, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Ernest John Baron is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Daniel Smith, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.2 mi
Dr. Jeffrey Daniel Smith, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with other offices in Santa Cruz, CA and Santa Cruz, CA. View Profile

Dr. Niyati Snehal Patel, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.2 mi
Dr. Niyati Snehal Patel, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry, Endodontics. View Profile

Dr. Audrey Lee Wingo, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.2 mi
Dr. Audrey Lee Wingo, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Henry John Ramirez, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.4 mi
Dr. Henry John Ramirez, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. Their specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Guy William Peabody, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.7 mi
Dr. Guy William Peabody, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Kevin J Daily, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA4.1 mi
Dr. Kevin J Daily, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Carl Victor Primavera, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
Dr. Carl Victor Primavera, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Richard Lee Benson, DDS

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.2 mi
Dr. Richard Lee Benson, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with another office in Scotts Valley, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Donald P Connolly

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA1.7 mi
Dr. Donald P Connolly is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA, with another office in Santa Cruz, CA. Their specialties include Dentistry, Orthodontics. View Profile

Dr. Tina-Lise Nmi Curtis, DDS

Dentistry
SANTA CRUZ, CA2.3 mi
Dr. Tina-Lise Nmi Curtis, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in SANTA CRUZ, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Mohana Ratna Shil Awasthi

Dentistry
Santa Cruz, CA2.4 mi
Dr. Mohana Ratna Shil Awasthi is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Cruz, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Dentists providing telehealth services in Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz?
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 Santa Cruz?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Santa Cruz. This helps you find a Dentist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Dentists in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Dentists in Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz?
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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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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