2,239 Dentists Found in La Mesa, CA

We found 2,239 Dentists available in La Mesa, CA with an average 4 stars across 2,186 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 416 Dentists listed are accepting new patients and 136 accept Medicare.

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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 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 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 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 Pooja Santwani, DDS

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

Dr. Tyler E. Nelson, DDS

Dentistry
Flexible scheduling
Accepting New Patients
El Cajon, CA5.0 mi
"Diagnosed with dry mouth left me quite upset. I soon had a lot of teeth extracted. Dr Nelson used a caring attitude & limited the pain." 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. Jennifer Yvett Villalta, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
El Cajon, CA5.0 mi
Dr. Jennifer Villalta is passionate about helping children improve their overall and oral health. 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. Howard Benjamin Feffer

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.8 mi
"Having had extensive work recently completed, including a full upper denture and bottom partial bridge, root canal, and more, I could not be more pleased with the results." View Profile

Dr. Frederick W Lindblom, DDS

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.1 mi
"Our family has been receiving outstanding dental care from Dr. Lindblom for many years and we couldn't be happier with everything he has done for us." View Profile

Dr. Thomas K Brassington

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Thomas K Brassington is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Randall Wayne Stettler

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Randall Wayne Stettler is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in La Mesa, CA and La Mesa, CA. View Profile

Dr. Luisinia Alicia Delgado

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Very friendly and professional! Thanks Dr Delgado" View Profile

Dr. Peter Fink Johnson, DDS

Prosthodontics
LA MESA, CA0.6 mi
"Dr Peter Johnson is an Excellent Provider With a vast variety of knowledge, I highly Reccomend you see him" View Profile

Dr. David C Flamenco

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.7 mi
"I am so happy that I came to Dr. Flamenco! I couldn't have pick a better doctor for my treatment." View Profile

Dr. Catherine Ann Schlaht, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.9 mi
Dr. Catherine Ann Schlaht, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Stephen L Chan

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.8 mi
"Dr S. Chan is a wonderful dentist. The best around." View Profile

Dr. Richard John Hagstrom

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"This doctor was kind enough to fit me in at the last minute on a Friday afternoon and discovered a crack in my tooth that I was unaware of." View Profile

Dr. Jimmy Wu, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA1.2 mi
"Best dentist in the country!!!" View Profile

Dr. Javier Valadez

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.8 mi
"Yes, I said Epic. With everyone throwing around words like amazing all the time, I needed a more prolific word to describe a man with a heart of gold." View Profile

Dr. David Scott Hornbrook, DDS

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA1.2 mi
Dr. David Scott Hornbrook, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Robert Joseph Santoro

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.7 mi
"Outstanding Dentist, communicates procedure being done, progress while doing. Great supporting staff. Very professional. Has been my Dentist for 40 years." View Profile

Dr. Vernon Tin Kee Au, DDS

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Vernon Tin Kee Au, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Ali Sami-Kermani

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"I had an outstanding experience with Dr. Sami and his entire team. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and well taken care of." View Profile

Dr. Greg Hurtado, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.8 mi
"I just had some major dental work done with Dr. Hurtado. Dr, Hurtado and his assistants gave me the most excellent, compassionate, professional dental care." View Profile

Dr. Wadie N Ahwal

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.8 mi
Dr. Wadie N Ahwal is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Bradley Udell Sainsbury

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Bradley Udell Sainsbury is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Bruce Vafa

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.7 mi
"Clean office, professional staff, and excellent service. Everything was explained clearly, and I felt confident in the care I received." View Profile

Dr. Larry Richard Pawl

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA1.6 mi
Dr. Larry Richard Pawl is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Wesam Mohammad Altamimi

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA1.1 mi
"best dentist , love him" View Profile

Dr. Federico Jesus Tiznado

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.9 mi
"Great dentist!!!" View Profile

Dr. Richard B Evans

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.3 mi
Dr. Richard B Evans is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Charles Bruno Refkin

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.8 mi
Dr. Charles Bruno Refkin is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with another office in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Allen Wei

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA1.9 mi
"I was so impressed I still cant believe it, beside roots canals can Dr Wei do all my dental treatments from now on. One word for this Dentist; Awesome!" View Profile

Dr. Haitham Shasha, DDS

Dentistry
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Haitham Shasha, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. He has 10 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Paul Jeffrey Michels

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA1.4 mi
Dr. Paul Jeffrey Michels is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Kenneth W Williams

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Kenneth W Williams is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. Their specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. John Paul Zermeno, DDS

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.6 mi
Dr. John Paul Zermeno, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Kurt Daniel Stormberg, DDS

Orthodontics
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA1.0 mi
"Dr Stormberg and his staff is awesome in every way. He is a master of his science no doubt, but he is also an amazing manager from all the times I've been there." View Profile

Dr. Maribel D Vicente

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Maribel D Vicente is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. George Sarkis Matosian, DDS

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.7 mi
Dr. George Sarkis Matosian, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Harold J Gulbransen

Prosthodontics
46 years exp
La Mesa, CA0.7 mi
Dr. Harold J Gulbransen is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. They have 46 years of experience. Their specialties include Dentistry, Prosthodontics. View Profile

Dr. Todd Alan Gereb

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.8 mi
"Stop second-guessing yourself and just go with Dr. Gereb! He and colleen" View Profile

Dr. Santiago Alfonso Surillo, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.8 mi
Dr. Santiago Alfonso Surillo, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Thomas Gregory Waddell, DDS

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Thomas Gregory Waddell, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Jeff Gray, DDS

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
La Mesa, CA0.8 mi
Dr. Jeff Gray, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, 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
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 Joseph Kozak

Dentistry
LA MESA, CA0.2 mi
Dr. James Joseph Kozak is a health care provider primarily located in LA MESA, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Michael William Buskirk

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA3.3 mi
"Our family has been going to Dr. Buskirk for years! One of my adult daughters even flies in from DC for checkups and any needed dental care." View Profile

Dr. Michael Reed Clark

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Dr. Clark spent an extraordinary amount of time with me explaining the processes procedures financial and also what my desired end result would be he then consulted with another dentist to make certain that my overall needs would be met well." View Profile

Dr. Thomas Patrick Mcgahey

Periodontics
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Thomas Patrick Mcgahey is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA, with other offices in El Cajon, CA and La Mesa, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Karl Friederich Wehrle, DDS

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
"Dr. Wehrle is a wonderful, caring dentist. I have been going to him for many years now. He is passionate about dentistry and sharing his knowledge with his patients. " View Profile

Dr. Richard David Steinberg, DDS

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA1.5 mi
Dr. Richard David Steinberg, DDS is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Zina Daoud Petros

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Zina Daoud Petros is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. Her specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Paul H Van Horne

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA1.7 mi
Dr. Paul H Van Horne is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. Their specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Craig C Deagle

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.9 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. Stephen F Mann

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA1.9 mi
Dr. Stephen F Mann is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. William Zaia Dinkha

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA1.0 mi
Dr. William Zaia Dinkha is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Ben Anthony Anella

Dentistry
La Mesa, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Ben Anthony Anella is a health care provider primarily located in La Mesa, CA. His specialties include Dentistry. View Profile

Dr. Peter D Jeon

Dentistry
LA MESA, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Peter D Jeon is a health care provider primarily located in LA MESA, CA, with other offices in Irvine, CA and LA MESA, CA. His specialties include Dentistry, Orthodontics. View Profile

Dr. Sherin Johnson

Dentistry
Accepting New Patients
LA MESA, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Sherin Johnson is a health care provider primarily located in LA MESA, 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 La Mesa 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 Mesa 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 Mesa who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Dentists providing telehealth services in La Mesa. 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 Mesa?
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 Mesa?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in La Mesa. 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 Mesa have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in La Mesa. This helps you find a Dentist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Dentists in La Mesa 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 Mesa with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Dentists in La Mesa. 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 Mesa?
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 Mesa 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 Mesa 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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