Dentists in San Diego County, CA
Our directory lists 4,556 dental providers and practices in San Diego County, California (1,182 registered as organizations). With an estimated 3,298,799 residents (2024), that is about 13.8 listings per 10,000 people, above the statewide figure of 13.1. Listings are spread across 47 cities and towns.
Cities in San Diego County
- San Diego (1902)
- Chula Vista (327)
- Escondido (225)
- La Mesa (196)
- Vista (196)
- El Cajon (192)
- Oceanside (172)
- La Jolla (150)
- San Marcos (148)
- Encinitas (145)
- Carlsbad (142)
- Poway (130)
- National City (122)
- Camp Pendleton (67)
- Santee (53)
- San Clemente (43)
- Solana Beach (41)
- Del Mar (34)
- Fallbrook (34)
- Spring Valley (29)
- Bonita (26)
- Lemon Grove (25)
- Ramona (22)
- Coronado (22)
- San Ysidro (19)
- Alpine (16)
- Lakeside (14)
- Valley Center (14)
- Imperial Beach (13)
- Rancho Santa Fe (7)
- Bonsall (7)
- Cardiff By The Sea (4)
- Julian (3)
- Borrego Springs (2)
- Jamul (2)
- Cardiff (1)
- Enacinitas (1)
- Lajolla (1)
- Camp Pendleton (1)
- Lamesa (1)
- Pine Valley (1)
- Santa Barbara (1)
- Escandido (1)
- Jbphh (1)
- El Cojon (1)
- San Deigo (1)
- Pauma Valley (1)
Types of dental providers
| Primary specialty (NPI taxonomy) | Listings |
|---|---|
| General Dentistry | 3,816 |
| Orthodontics | 258 |
| Endodontics | 152 |
| Periodontics | 129 |
| Prosthodontics | 67 |
| Pediatric Dentistry | 44 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 35 |
| Dental Public Health | 18 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology | 16 |
| Dental Anesthesiology | 11 |
Community health centers in San Diego County
HRSA-funded health centers offer a sliding fee scale based on income. Not every site has a dental clinic, so call and ask.
- San Ysidro Health Alpine Family Medicine – 1620 Alpine Blvd, Alpine
- DAP Health - Woolcott Dental – 590 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs
- DAP Health -Borrego Springs Community Health Center – 4343 Yaqui Pass Rd, Borrego Springs
- San Ysidro Health Mountain Health Family Medicine – 1388 Buckman Springs Rd, Campo
- TrueCare – 1295 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad
- Accounts Receivable – 100 Broadway, Chula Vista
- Chula Vista Family Health Center – 251 Landis Ave, Chula Vista
- CVFHC Administration – 264 Landis Ave, Ste 103, Chula Vista
- FamilyHealth--Sweetwater Family Counseling Center – 333 H St, Suite 2010, Chula Vista
- Health Information Management Services – 972 Broadway, Chula Vista
- Landis Avenue Dental Services – 264 Landis Ave STE 200, Chula Vista
- Landis Avenue Family Counseling Center – 264 Landis Ave, Chula Vista
- Opsam Health Chula Vista – 637 3rd Ave, Chula Vista
- San Diego PACE Chula Vista – 880 3rd Ave, Chula Vista
- San Ysidro Health Chula Vista – 678 3rd Ave, Chula Vista
- San Ysidro Health Gastroenterology – 480 4th Ave, Suite 316, Chula Vista
- San Ysidro Health Heritage Park – 1392 E Palomar St, Suite 501, Chula Vista
- San Ysidro Health Otay – 1637 Third Ave STE BF, Chula Vista
- San Ysidro Health South Bay Latino Research Center – 780 Bay Blvd STE 200, Chula Vista
- San Ysidro Health South Bay Pediatrics – 280 E Street, Chula Vista
- San Ysidro Health Specialty Care – 480 4th Ave, Suite 507, Chula Vista
- San Ysidro Health Sports Medicine – 670 L St, Ste G, Chula Vista
- San Ysidro Health Urgent Care – 333 H St, Suite 2080, Chula Vista
- San Ysidro Health Wellness Clinic – 480 4th Ave, Suite 506, Chula Vista
- Chase Avenue Family Health Center – 1111 W Chase Ave, El Cajon
- DAP Health - Centro Medico El Cajon – 133 W Main St, El Cajon
- El Cajon Family Counseling Center – 338 W Lexington Ave STE 104, El Cajon
- El Cajon Family Health Center – 525 East Main Street, El Cajon
- La Maestra 1246 E Main Clinic – 1246 E Main St, El Cajon
- La Maestra El Cajon Dental Clinic – 183 S 1st St, El Cajon
- La Maestra El Cajon Medical Clinic – 165 S 1st St, El Cajon
- La Maestra El Cajon Pharmacy – 165 S 1st St STE 1B, El Cajon
- La Maestra El Cajon Primary Care Clinic – 1032 Broadway, El Cajon
- La Maestra Family Clinic Inc. E Main Street – 1242 E Main St, El Cajon
- La Maestra Rea Avenue Clinic – 181 Rea Ave, El Cajon
- Laura Rodriguez Educational Institute – 230 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon
- NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ EL CAJON – 855 E Madison Ave, El Cajon
- Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Mollison – 470 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon
- San Ysidro Health El Cajon/San Diego PACE – 875 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon
- TrueCare – 1130 2nd St, Encinitas
- DAP Health - Centro Medico Escondido – 1121 E Washington Ave, Escondido
- DAP Health - Centro Medico Escondido - 1111 Washington – 1111 E Washington Ave, Ste A, Escondido
- Escondido Family Counseling Center – 157 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido
- Escondido Family Health Center – 128 N Broadway, Escondido
- Escondido Physical Health and Wellness Center – 157 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido
- Neighborhood Healthcare – 215 S Hickory St, Escondido
- Neighborhood Healthcare - Grand Avenue – 1001 E Grand Ave, Escondido
- Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Behavioral Health 308 – 488 E Valley Pkwy, #308, Escondido
- Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Behavioral Health 311 – 488 E Valley Pkwy, #311, Escondido
- Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Chablis Court – 2180 Chablis Ct STE 107, Escondido
- Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Chablis Court – 2180 Chablis Ct, Ste 100, Escondido
- Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Downtown Escondido – 488 E Valley Pkwy, Ste 411, Escondido
- Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Downtown Escondido Suite 400 – 488 E Valley Pkwy STE 400, Escondido
- NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ ESCONDIDO – 460 N Elm St, Escondido
- Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Escondido Ohio Ave – 910 E Ohio Ave, Escondido
- Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Escondido Ohio Ave Admin – 910 E Ohio Ave, Escondido
- NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ Ivy – 401 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido
- Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Mobile Dental Health Services #2 – 25260 N Centre City Pkwy Spc G030, Escondido
- NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE ~ Pediatrics – 426 N Date St, Escondido
- Neighborhood Healthcare ~ Prenatal – 488 E Valley Pkwy, #404, Escondido
All health centers in California
Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are in San Diego County?
Our directory lists 4,556 dental providers and practices with an address in San Diego County, California, based on the NPI registry.
How many dentists per person does San Diego County have?
About 13.8 dental listings per 10,000 residents, using a 2024 Census population estimate of 3,298,799. The California average is 13.1.
Are there low-cost dental options in San Diego County?
There are 60 HRSA-funded health center sites in the county. They charge fees based on income; call to ask whether a site offers dental care.
Listings are matched to the county by ZIP code using the Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA-to-county relationship file; a ZIP that crosses county lines is assigned to the county holding most of its land, so counts are approximate. Sources: NPPES NPI registry (Oct 2026), U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county population estimates, HRSA health center sites. Other counties in California · Dental care by state