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Oral Surgeons in San Diego

85 NPI-verified oral surgery practices in San Diego, CA — avg rating 4.6

85

Verified practices

4.6★

Avg Rating (18 rated)

1

Accept Insurance

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Owner-Claimed

What Oral Surgery means for San Diego residents

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the surgical specialists of dentistry. They perform complex tooth extractions (including wisdom teeth), place dental implants, treat facial trauma and jaw fractures, remove tumors and cysts, and perform corrective jaw surgery. They complete 4–6 years of hospital-based surgical training after dental school and are the only dental specialists recognized as surgeons.

In San Diego, 85 verified oral surgery practices serve the community, and 1 publishes accepted-insurance information. The average patient rating across the 18 Google-rated practices is 4.6 out of 5. Across the San Diego oral surgery practices compared on this page, the strongest predicted dimension is wait times, based on verified signals.

Common Oral Surgery procedures

Wisdom tooth extraction

Surgical removal of impacted or problematic third molars under local anesthesia or sedation

Dental implant surgery

Precise placement of titanium implants into jawbone — often with 3D-guided surgery for accuracy

Jaw surgery (orthognathic)

Corrective surgery to realign jaws for better function, appearance, and airway

Bone grafting

Rebuilding jawbone using synthetic materials or your own bone to enable implant placement

Facial trauma repair

Treatment of facial fractures, jaw fractures, and soft tissue injuries from accidents

Oral pathology

Diagnosis and surgical removal of cysts, tumors, and lesions in the mouth and jaws

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What to expect: Oral Surgery costs in San Diego

Nationally, oral surgery services range from $250–$700 per per tooth (simple extraction). Wisdom teeth: $300–$800 per tooth ($800–$3,000 all four). Implants: $3,000–$6,000. Insurance often covers a portion.

The vibe of oral surgery care in San Diego

Vibe Analysis across 13 dimensions, predicted from verified practice signals (NPI data, specialties, services, Google ratings, hours), not from patient review text.

Wait times
65/100
Bedside manner
61/100
Pain management
60/100
Staff & front desk
59/100
Technology
45/100

Based on 9 of the 20 San Diego oral surgery practices compared on this page.

Verified Oral Surgery practices

Showing 20 of 85
BR

Bischoff, Rasmussen, and Scholer Oral and Facial Surgery, INC.

2655 Camino Del Rio N Suite 140

San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 282-7088

NPI Verified
BA

Facial Pain Specialists

5830 Oberlin Dr Suite 202

San Diego, CA 92121

(844) 235-9881

NPI Verified
CF

Center for Oral-Facial Surgery: Dr's Eckstein, Oleksy, Havas & Messina

306 Walnut Ave Suite 26

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 299-3320

NPI Verified
DA

Dr. Arshiya Sharafi

4125 Sorrento Valley Blvd

San Diego, CA 92121

(858) 997-2701

NPI Verified
DA

Dr. Arshiya Sharafi

4125 Sorrento Valley Blvd Suite D

San Diego, CA 92121

(858) 997-2701

NPI Verified
HA

Health Allies Clinic INC

5395 Ruffin Rd Suite 102

San Diego, CA 92123

(619) 304-0560

NPI Verified
LR

L R Eversole A Dental Corporation

9292 Chesapeake Dr Suite 100

San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 492-9500

NPI Verified
LA

Luis Arturo Cruz Ibanez

1041 Market St Suite 165

San Diego, CA 92101

(565) 893-9664

NPI Verified
ML

Machado Lester DDS

501 Washington St Suite 710

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 295-6774

NPI Verified
MD

Marc Dentico-Olin DMD MD INC

2878 Camino Del Rio S Suite 210

San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 295-6774

NPI Verified
MF

Mcgann Facial Design

7910 Frost St #310

San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 874-8181

NPI Verified
PP

Pacific Pathology INC

9520 Chesapeake Dr Suite 607

San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 576-9630

NPI Verified
RH

Robert H. Miner DDS, INC

12686 Picrus St

San Diego, CA 92129

(858) 914-4206

NPI Verified
SP

Steven Podstreleny, D.D.S.

4067 Park Blvd

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 795-0154

NPI Verified
TS

Tarkan Sidal, DDS, MD

12395 El Camino Real, Suite 304 Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

San Diego, CA 92130

(858) 793-3393

NPI Verified
TP

Torrey Pines Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

12395 El Camino Real Suite 304

San Diego, CA 92130

(858) 793-3393

NPI Verified
AR

Adel Rasmy Tawfilis, DDS

12264 EL CAMINO REAL

San Diego, CA 92130

(858) 509-1259

NPI Verified
AS

Arshiya Sharafi, DDS

4910 DIRECTORS PL

San Diego, CA 92121

(858) 997-2701

NPI Verified
AS

Arshiya Sharafi, DDS, PC

4125 Sorrento Valley Blvd

San Diego, CA 92121

(858) 997-2701

NPI Verified
BO

Brian Oleksy, DDS, MD

306 WALNUT AVE STE 26

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 299-3320

NPI Verified

When should you see a oral surgery?

See an oral surgeon for wisdom tooth pain or swelling, broken teeth that can't be saved, dental implant placement, jaw pain or clicking, facial injury, or suspicious lumps in your mouth. Most general dentists refer to oral surgeons, but you can schedule a consultation directly — especially for wisdom teeth evaluation.

Frequently asked questions about oral surgery in San Diego

How many oral surgeons practice in San Diego?
San Diego, CA has 85 NPI-verified oral surgery practices. The 18 with Google ratings average 4.6 stars. You can compare them on this page or match with one through Dee, our AI matching engine.
How do I choose between oral surgeons in San Diego?
Credentials matter, but so does fit. Among San Diego oral surgery practices, the strongest predicted dimension is wait times. Dentalist predicts how each practice feels across 13 dimensions using verified signals like NPI data, specialties, services, Google ratings, and hours, so you can match on what matters to you: anxiety handling, kid-friendliness, scheduling, or cash pricing.
Do San Diego oral surgeons accept insurance?
1 of the 85 verified oral surgery practices in San Diego publishes accepted-insurance information on their profile. Confirm your specific plan with the practice before booking.
How does dentalist.ai match me with the right oral surgery practice in San Diego?
Tell Dee what matters to you and she matches you with verified San Diego practices using Vibe Analysis: 13 dimensions predicted from verified practice signals, not patient review text. You see why each practice was matched. It's free and takes about two minutes.
Do I need my wisdom teeth removed?
Not everyone needs wisdom teeth removed. Removal is recommended if they're impacted (stuck below the gum), growing at an angle that threatens adjacent teeth, causing pain or infection, or contributing to crowding. If wisdom teeth are fully erupted, properly positioned, and you can clean them effectively, they may not need removal. An oral surgeon can evaluate with a panoramic X-ray or 3D scan.
What's recovery like after wisdom tooth removal?
Most patients recover in 3–7 days. Day 1–2: rest, ice packs, soft foods, pain medication as prescribed. Swelling peaks at 48–72 hours. Day 3–4: swelling starts decreasing, can begin gentle saltwater rinses. Day 5–7: most patients return to normal activities. Avoid straws, smoking, and vigorous rinsing for at least a week — these can dislodge the blood clot and cause a painful dry socket.
Is dental implant surgery painful?
Implant placement is performed under local anesthesia with sedation options available. During the procedure, you should feel no pain. Post-operative discomfort is typically mild — similar to a tooth extraction — and managed with over-the-counter or prescribed pain relievers. Most patients return to normal activities the next day. The implant then heals for 3–6 months before the crown is placed.
What's the difference between an oral surgeon and a dentist extracting a tooth?
Oral surgeons handle complex extractions: impacted wisdom teeth, teeth with curved or hooked roots, teeth broken below the gumline, and patients with medical complexities. They can provide IV sedation and general anesthesia in their office. General dentists handle straightforward extractions of fully erupted teeth. If your tooth is impacted, infected, or has complex anatomy, an oral surgeon is the safer choice.
When is jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) needed?
Jaw surgery may be recommended when the upper and lower jaws don't meet correctly and can't be fixed with orthodontics alone. Indications include: severe overbite or underbite, open bite (front teeth don't touch), facial asymmetry, difficulty chewing or speaking, sleep apnea caused by jaw position, and TMJ pain from jaw misalignment. It's typically done in conjunction with orthodontic treatment.