387 Results forGeneral Dentists near Lakeside, CA
Learn more about General Dentists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about General Dentists
A general dentist, or simply dentist, specializes in primary dental care: the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity (mouth, teeth and gums) and the maxillofacial area (head, neck, face and jaw). Dentists also maintain the function and appearance of these areas. The overall goal is to help people keep their teeth, mouth and gums healthy.
A dentist typically:
- Evaluates the patient's dental and medical history and performs an oral exam
- Teaches patients about dental conditions and diseases, good oral hygiene, and oral disease prevention
- Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests, such as X-rays and saliva tests, and prescribes medications including antibiotics and pain medications
- Diagnoses oral and maxillofacial diseases and conditions based on an evaluation of tests and exams
- Provides preventive oral and primary dental care including dental cleanings and fluoride treatments
- Treats various oral and maxillofacial diseases and conditions including tooth decay, gum disease, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
- Works closely with other dental specialists and members of your healthcare team as needed to ensure optimal care
A general dentist may also be known by the following terms: dentist, primary dentist, tooth doctor, family dentist, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
There are 387 specialists practicing Dentistry in Lakeside, CA with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 4 hospitals near Lakeside, CA with affiliated Dentistry specialists, including Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.
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Dr. David Fossett, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry8770 Cuyamaca St Ste 1Santee, CA 920714.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Ana Cluff, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry9447 Winter Gardens BlvdLakeside, CA 920401.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics1136 N 2nd StEl Cajon, CA 920213.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Ivan Santos, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry12110 Woodside AveLakeside, CA 920401.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Christopher Maulik, DDS
Specialty: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics742 BROADWAYEl Cajon, CA 920214.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Allen Job, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry742 BROADWAYEl Cajon, CA 920214.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Waseem Alpatty, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry321 E Main StEl Cajon, CA 920205.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Arnold Cutler, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry9927 Channel RdLakeside, CA 920401.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Diana Cluff, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry9447 Winter Gardens BlvdLakeside, CA 920401.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Mina Abdullah, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry767 Jamacha RdEl Cajon, CA 920194.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Renae Wilson, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry275 W Madison Ave Ste BEl Cajon, CA 920205.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Cesar Jimenez, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1209 E Main StEl Cajon, CA 920214.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. William Boyer, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry3509 Sweetwater Springs Blvd Ste 1Spring Valley, CA 919788.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Kurt Christensen, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry337 W Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 920205.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Wan Peng, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1106 N 2nd StEl Cajon, CA 920213.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Sarmad Habboush, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry1032 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 920214.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Tao Nguyen, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry583 N 2nd StEl Cajon, CA 920214.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Sarah Gorgees
Specialty: Dentistry583 N 2nd StEl Cajon, CA 920214.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Hani Hermes, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1530 Jamacha Rd Ste LEl Cajon, CA 920196.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jerry Hernandez, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry9480 CUYAMACA STSantee, CA 920714.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Michael Maurer, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry773 BroadwayEl Cajon, CA 920214.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Rodney Mellor, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry10201 Mission Gorge Rd Ste BSantee, CA 920714.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Ana Mora
Specialty: Dentistry535 Broadway Ste 103El Cajon, CA 920214.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Albert Klitzke, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry8790 Cuyamaca St Ste ESantee, CA 920714.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Horst Dziura, DDS
Specialty: Endodontics1242 E MAIN STEl Cajon, CA 920214.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Farshid Siami, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1242 E MAIN STEl Cajon, CA 920214.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Anthony Cardoza, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry9530 Cuyamaca StSantee, CA 920714.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. David Joseph, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1183 E Main St Ste GEl Cajon, CA 920214.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Mohammed Kadhem, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 354La Mesa, CA 919427.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Lisa Ferguson, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry246 TOWN CENTER PKWYSantee, CA 920714.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Dalia Jamma, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry2990 Jamacha Rd Ste 140El Cajon, CA 920198.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Nicholas Thacker, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry8770 Cuyamaca St Ste 1Santee, CA 920714.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Greggory Gechoff, DDS
Specialty: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics8770 Cuyamaca St Ste 5Santee, CA 920714.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Stephen White, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry266 Avocado Ave Ste BEl Cajon, CA 920205.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Nashwa Gebri, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry183 S 1st StEl Cajon, CA 920194.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Elenaz Sarshar, DDS
Specialty: Endodontics506 S Magnolia AveEl Cajon, CA 920205.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Meghan Toland, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry8029 La Mesa BlvdLa Mesa, CA 919429.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jack Harouni, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry480 N Magnolia Ave Ste 103El Cajon, CA 920205.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Benjamin Harouni
Specialty: Dentistry480 N Magnolia Ave Ste 103El Cajon, CA 920205.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Hasan Khalid
Specialty: Dentistry860 Jamacha Rd Ste 201El Cajon, CA 920195.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Ronda Alpatty
Specialty: Dentistry321 E Main StEl Cajon, CA 920205.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Graham Freer Jr, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry321 E Main StEl Cajon, CA 920205.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Richard Hagstrom, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry8923 La Mesa BlvdLa Mesa, CA 919428.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Sussi Yamaguchi, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry226 AVOCADO AVEEl Cajon, CA 920205.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Shahrooz Rahnejat, DDS
Specialty: Endodontics254 Avocado AveEl Cajon, CA 920205.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Low wait times
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Dr. Nhi Nguyen, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry5442 Sycuan RdEl Cajon, CA 920196.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Michael Brown, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Ste 9Santee, CA 920715.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Gary Wokuluk, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry119 W Lexington AveEl Cajon, CA 920205.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Harold Jacobson, DDS
Specialty: Endodontics360 Highland AveEl Cajon, CA 920205.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Erick Sato, DDS
Specialty: Endodontics360 Highland AveEl Cajon, CA 920205.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Yosuf Korel, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1265 Avocado Ave Ste 102El Cajon, CA 920206.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Thomas Brant, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry711 Avocado AveEl Cajon, CA 920205.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Michael Miroue, MSD
Specialty: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics2752 Navajo RdEl Cajon, CA 920206.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Benjamin Mandel, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry3835 Avocado Blvd Ste 220La Mesa, CA 919418.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Gavin Uchida, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry260 E Chase Ave Ste 101El Cajon, CA 920206.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jean Chan, DDS
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry260 E Chase Ave Ste 101El Cajon, CA 920206.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Marc-Philippe Hermes, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1530 Jamacha Rd Ste LEl Cajon, CA 920196.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Rudolph Roman, DMD
Specialty: Dentistry9510 Cuyamaca St Ste 102Santee, CA 920714.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Evelyn Lagda, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry1242 E MAIN STEl Cajon, CA 920214.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Julie Furby, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry5442 Sycuan RdEl Cajon, CA 920196.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Noor Sharrak
Specialty: Dentistry875 El Cajon BlvdEl Cajon, CA 920206.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Wadie Ahwal, DDS
Specialty: Dentistry8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 265La Mesa, CA 919427.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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