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Southern California

Orange County3,271 dentists

Orange County is the first county live. Los Angeles, San Diego and the Bay Area follow, each after its own license check.

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How California dentists are licensed

Dentists in California are licensed by the Dental Board of California, part of the state Department of Consumer Affairs. The board’s public file for November 2026 shows 36,294 current dental licenses statewide.

What a current license means

A current license means the dentist has met the state’s requirements and renewed on time, so they are allowed to practice. A delinquent license has passed its expiry date without renewal. An inactive license is held by a dentist who is not allowed to practice until it is reactivated.

How to check a license yourself

Each profile here shows the license number and expiry date. To see the live record, including any public disciplinary action, enter the number in the Department of Consumer Affairs license search. Our guide explains how to check a dentist’s license in California step by step.

Questions about finding a dentist in California

Which parts of California does the directory cover?

Orange County is live today, with 3,271 dentists across 36 cities. Other counties are added in stages, and each is license-checked before it goes live.

Are all California dentists listed?

No. A dentist is listed only when matched to a current California license. Dentists whose license is delinquent or inactive, or cannot be matched, are left out.

How do I check a California dentist’s license myself?

Use the Department of Consumer Affairs license search at search.dca.ca.gov. Choose the Dental Board of California and enter the dentist’s name or license number.

Does it cost anything to use the directory?

No. Searching is free and dentists cannot pay to be listed or to appear higher.