The San Diego County Dental Society is a membership organization dedicated to supporting local dental professionals. For members of the public seeking dental care, patient information, or community services, we have compiled resources below to help connect you with the appropriate information and assistance.
Finding Dental Care
These resources can help you find a dentist and learn about options for accessing dental care in San Diego County.
Find an ADA Member Dentist (opens in a new tab)
The American Dental Association’s Find-a-Dentist tool allows individuals to search for ADA member dentists by location, name, and specialty. This is a helpful resource for anyone looking to establish care with a dentist in their area.
San Diego County Community Dental ClinicsPDF (PDF, opens in a new tab)
The County of San Diego maintains a list of community dental clinics throughout the region. These clinics accept Medi-Cal Dental and may offer sliding-fee options, making this a helpful resource for individuals looking for lower-cost dental care.
Medi-Cal Dental / Smile, California (opens in a new tab)
Provides information for Medi-Cal members about their dental benefits and helps members locate dentists who accept Medi-Cal Dental. Medi-Cal members can also call 800-322-6384 for assistance finding a provider or learning about their benefits.
San Diego County Resources
Local programs and services to support the oral health of San Diego County residents.
County of San Diego Oral Health Program (opens in a new tab)
Provides local oral health information and connects San Diego County residents with dental care resources, preventive services, education, Medi-Cal Dental information, community health centers, and other oral health programs.
2-1-1 San Diego (opens in a new tab)
Connects San Diego County residents with community health and social services, including resources related to health care, food, housing, transportation, insurance, and other needs.
San Diego Regional Center (opens in a new tab)
Provides services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Patient Information and Resources
Helpful information on important topics related to your dental care.
Verify a Dental License (opens in a new tab)
Use the Dental Board of California’s license verification tool to confirm whether a dentist or other licensed dental professional holds a current California license.
Patient Access to Dental Records (opens in a new tab)
Information regarding California requirements for patient access to health records, including the right to inspect or obtain copies of records maintained by a health care provider.
How to Choose a Dentist (opens in a new tab)
An ADA MouthHealthy resource that walks patients through factors to consider when choosing a dentist, including location, office hours, insurance networks, communication needs, and finding a dental home.
Paying for Dental Care (opens in a new tab)
An ADA MouthHealthy resource with information about understanding dental costs and options for paying for care. This is helpful for individuals with questions about affordability, dental benefits, or planning for treatment expenses.
Public Health Information
Information on oral health topics that affect the wider community.
Fluoride in Water (opens in a new tab)
Provides information from the American Dental Association about community water fluoridation.