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Oral Surgeons in San Francisco

58 NPI-verified oral surgery practices in San Francisco, CA — avg rating 3.8

58

Verified practices

3.8★

Avg Rating (5 rated)

1

Accept Insurance

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What Oral Surgery means for San Francisco 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 Francisco, 58 verified oral surgery practices serve the community, and 1 publishes accepted-insurance information. The average patient rating across the 5 Google-rated practices is 3.8 out of 5. Across the San Francisco oral surgery practices compared on this page, the strongest predicted dimension is pain management, 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 Francisco

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 Francisco

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

Pain management
60/100
Wait times
40/100
Kid-friendly
35/100

Based on 4 of the 20 San Francisco oral surgery practices compared on this page.

Verified Oral Surgery practices

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AR

Alex Rabinovich, MD, INC

129 Sacramento St Suite B

San Francisco, CA 94111

(415) 817-9991

NPI Verified
UC

Ucsf Center for Craniofacial Anomalies

513 Parnassus Avenue S-747

San Francisco, CA 94143

(415) 476-2271

NPI Verified
UD

Ucsf Dermatopathology Service

1701 Divisadero St Suite 280

San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 353-7546

NPI Verified
US

Ucsf School of Dentistry Clinic No. 1

707 Parnassus Ave # D-2000

San Francisco, CA 94143

(415) 502-5800

NPI Verified
UO

University of California Sfgh Medical Group

1001 Potrero Avenue, Bldg 5, Room 1N1

San Francisco, CA 94110

(628) 206-8000

NPI Verified
AT

Abert Thomas Indresano, D.M.D.

2155 WEBSTER ST

San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 929-6649

NPI Verified
AN

Anders Nattestad, DDS, Ph.d.

155 5TH ST

San Francisco, CA 94103

(415) 351-7191

NPI Verified
AW

Andrew Weeks, MD, DDS

533 PARNASSUS AVE # UB-10

San Francisco, CA 94143

(415) 476-1316

NPI Verified
BJ

Bahram Javid, D.M.D

2155 WEBSTER ST

San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 929-6478

NPI Verified
BW

Brett Watanabe, DDS, MD

513 Parnassus Ave # S738

San Francisco, CA 94143

(408) 335-3651

NPI Verified
BP

Brian Pheng, DDS

155 5th St

San Francisco, CA 94103

(415) 929-6501

NPI Verified
CD

Craig D Mcdow, DMD, Ms

450 SUTTER ST RM 1130

San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 318-1818

NPI Verified
CG

Christopher Gurries, D.D.S.

450 Sutter St Rm 2439

San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 956-6610

NPI Verified
CK

Conor Kemp, DDS

155 5th St

San Francisco, CA 94103

(415) 929-6400

NPI Verified
DE

David Ehsan, MD, DDS

450 SUTTER ST

San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 395-9987

NPI Verified
DK

David King Lam, MD, DDS, Phd

155 FIFTH STREET

San Francisco, CA 94103

(631) 416-0363

NPI Verified
DL

Dean Leslie Duncan, DDS

48 VICENTE ST

San Francisco, CA 94127

(415) 661-6006

NPI Verified
DG

Deborah Greenspan, Dsc

513 PARNASSUS AVE

San Francisco, CA 94143

(415) 476-2045

NPI Verified
DY

Daniel Yacoob, DDS

521 Parnassus Ave

San Francisco, CA 94143

(415) 476-8226

NPI Verified
DA

David Ahn, DMD

4150 Clement St

San Francisco, CA 94121

(415) 221-4810

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 Francisco

How many oral surgeons practice in San Francisco?
San Francisco, CA has 58 NPI-verified oral surgery practices. The 5 with Google ratings average 3.8 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 Francisco?
Credentials matter, but so does fit. Among San Francisco oral surgery practices, the strongest predicted dimension is pain management. 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 Francisco oral surgeons accept insurance?
1 of the 58 verified oral surgery practices in San Francisco 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 Francisco?
Tell Dee what matters to you and she matches you with verified San Francisco 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.