Best Dentists in Huntington Beach, CA, by Specialty (2026)

The best general dentist in Huntington Beach is Dr. Byron Kim of Integrated Smile Studio, for hospital residency training in implants and 3D-planned care. For snoring, sleep apnea, and family care, our pick is Dr. Jonathan Ford at Ford Dental Group.

For root canals, braces, gum disease, oral surgery, and full-mouth rebuilds, see a specialist. Our pick for each is below.

Which dentist do you need?

Start with a general dentist for checkups, cleanings, fillings, and most cosmetic and implant work. Your general dentist sends you to a specialist when a case calls for one.

Google ratings below are as of October 27, 2026.

How we chose the best dentists in Huntington Beach

We chose one dentist per specialty, plus a second general dentist whose focus is different from our first pick. Every pick passed six checks.

• Private ownership. We checked each practice’s website and, where a record exists, the Dental Board of California’s license lookup. Offices tied to corporate dental groups are not on this list.
• Training past dental school. A hospital residency, a specialty certificate, or board certification. In a 2025 national survey, 37% of graduating dental students planned to continue their education right after graduation.
• Tooth preservation. We favored dentists who offer the smallest effective option first, like bonding or an onlay in place of a crown.
• Gum health. Gum disease is linked to a higher risk of heart disease and has a two-way relationship with diabetes. In pregnancy, it is linked to preterm birth and low birth weight. Practices that take gums seriously ranked higher.
• Proof you can see. 3D imaging and intraoral scans let you look at the problem yourself, which protects you from treatment you don’t need.
• Reviews with volume. We weighed ratings together with review count, then read reviews for patterns: clear explanations, no pressure, gentle care.

Best general dentists in Huntington Beach

Your general dentist handles most of your care and decides when you need a specialist. Our two picks cover different needs.

1. Dr. Byron Kim, Integrated Smile Studio

Dr. Byron Kim is our pick for adults who want one dentist for cleanings, restorative and cosmetic work, and dental implants, all planned digitally in a privately owned office.

Dr. Kim earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Kim then completed a General Practice Residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, with heavy training in implant dentistry.

A dental residency is optional, so this is training many general dentists skip. Dr. Kim has held a California dental license since 2013.

The office is fully digital:

• Dexis CBCT 3D X-rays for implant planning
• Primescan intraoral scanning, so no impression putty
• SprintRay 3D printing and an in-house dental lab technician
• EMS AIRFLOW for guided biofilm therapy cleanings

Guided biofilm therapy is an 8-step hygiene protocol that uses a disclosing dye to show where plaque sits, then removes it with air polishing. It fits the gum-first standard we used for this list.

For missing teeth, Dr. Kim places single implants and All-on-4 full arches using digital surgical guides. The practice also offers crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, bonding, SureSmile aligners, and night guards.

New patients: a complimentary 3D X-ray and smile design consultation. For anxious patients, the office offers nitrous oxide, blankets, and noise-cancelling headphones.

19121 Brookhurst St, Suite 205, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. (714) 409-9550.

Book a complimentary 3D X-ray and smile design consultation with Dr. Byron Kim

2. Dr. Jonathan Ford, Ford Dental Group

Dr. Jonathan Ford is our pick for snoring and sleep apnea, and for families who want parents and kids seen in one office.

• Born and raised in Huntington Beach, Marina High School graduate
• Dental degree cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
• Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
• Resident faculty at CDOCS, a continuing education center, where Dr. Ford teaches other dentists dental sleep medicine

Ford Dental Group treats snoring and sleep apnea with custom oral appliances that hold the airway open during sleep.

A sleep physician diagnoses sleep apnea, and a dentist makes and adjusts the appliance. A 2015 clinical practice guideline in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine recommends a custom, adjustable appliance fitted by a qualified dentist over non-custom devices. A follow-up sleep test then confirms the appliance works.

The practice sees patients of all ages, kids included. Patients without insurance can join an in-office membership plan that discounts cleanings, exams, and X-rays. The office opens at 7am Wednesday through Friday.

5355 Warner Ave, Suite 101, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. (714) 409-6161.

Best endodontist in Huntington Beach

An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in root canals and the inside of the tooth, with two to three years of specialty training after dental school.

Many general dentists do root canals. Endodontists focus on them full time, including redoing an old root canal, treating a cracked tooth, and root-tip surgery.

Lingering pain with hot or cold, swelling, or a pimple on the gum can be symptoms of a root canal infection. When a tooth hurts that much, pulling it can feel like the fastest fix.

3. Dr. Jeffrey Kawilarang, Huntington Beach Endodontics

Dr. Kawilarang is our pick for root canals in Huntington Beach, at an endodontics-only practice that uses surgical microscopes and 3D imaging.

• Dental degree, University of the Pacific in San Francisco
• Practiced general dentistry for four years
• Endodontic residency and a Master of Science in dentistry, University of the Pacific

Huntington Beach Endodontics is an endodontics-only practice. Dr. William Chen and Dr. Dale Jung took it over in 2018. Dr. Chen completed USC’s endodontic residency in 2004 and has taught at UCLA and USC, and Dr. Jung trained in endodontics at NYU.

The office uses:

• Surgical microscopes for a clear view inside the tooth
• Digital X-rays and lower-dose 3D cone beam CT imaging
• The GentleWave procedure for cleaning inside the tooth
• Several types of sedation, which you can request when you book

17931 Beach Blvd, Suite 200, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. (714) 847-8488.

Best orthodontist in Huntington Beach

Orthodontists spend an additional 24 to 36 months training in tooth movement and bite after dental school. See one for braces, Invisalign, an overbite, or a child’s palate expander.

If you’re weighing whether you really need veneers, Dr. Kahng often suggests seeing an orthodontist first.

“Veneers are a play on light. When everything is in line, the veneer thicknesses are all the same,” says Dr. Joyce Kahng. “If one tooth is out, we have to bulk everything out to that level. Aligning first with Invisalign makes the whole result look better in many cases.”

Straightening won’t help when teeth are already big or long for the face. A dentist who studies your lips and face should make that call.

4. Dr. Jeremy Chau and Dr. Melissa Ven Dange, Magic Fox Orthodontics

Magic Fox Orthodontics is our pick for braces and Invisalign for kids, teens, and adults.

Both orthodontists grew up in Orange County, and the practice lists both as board-certified orthodontists.

• Dr. Jeremy Chau graduated cum laude from UCLA’s dental school and completed an orthodontic residency at NYU.
• Dr. Melissa Ven Dange graduated first in class at Western University of Health Sciences and completed an orthodontic residency at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Treatment options include:

• Metal braces and Iconix esthetic brackets
• Invisalign and Spark clear aligners
• Early (Phase I) treatment for kids, including palatal expanders
• iTero scanning, 3D imaging and 3D printing

New patients: a free consultation and no-interest monthly payment plans. The team speaks English, Vietnamese, and Spanish, and Saturday visits are available by appointment.

17041 Beach Blvd, Suite 101, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. (714) 594-5777.

Best periodontist in Huntington Beach

If your gums bleed, recede, or your dentist mentions deep pockets, see a periodontist. Periodontists complete three additional years of specialty training after dental school.

Bleeding gums are a sign of inflammation, and early gum disease is the easiest stage to treat. Dr. Kahng’s goal with patients is zero gum inflammation.

“I do think that beauty needs to be rooted in health,” says Dr. Joyce Kahng. “Even if I do the best veneers, if people have messed-up gums, it’s never going to look good.”

5. Dr. Justin Braga, Huntington Beach Periodontics & Dental Implants

Dr. Braga is our pick for gum disease, gum grafts, and implant surgery.

• DDS, University of the Pacific
• General Practice Residency, VA Palo Alto
• Certificate in Periodontics and an MS in Craniofacial Biology, USC
• Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology
• Clinical Associate Professor at USC

The office uses CBCT 3D imaging and a soft tissue laser. Treatments include deep cleaning, regenerative procedures, bone and gum grafting, implants, and lip and tongue tie release for all ages.

Nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation are all available.

18821 Delaware St, Suite 200, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. (714) 587-9094.

Best oral surgeon in Huntington Beach

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons complete at least four years of hospital-based residency after dental school. See one for wisdom teeth, complex extractions, bone grafts, jaw surgery, and implant surgery under IV sedation.

6. Dr. David Telles, Huntington Beach Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Telles is our pick for oral surgery and wisdom teeth.

• DDS, NYU College of Dentistry
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at NYU-Woodhull Medical Center
• Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Diplomate of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
• Faculty at the USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry

7677 Center Ave, Suite 206, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. (714) 766-6560.

Best prosthodontist in Huntington Beach

See a prosthodontist for full-mouth reconstruction, worn-down teeth, dentures, or a complicated bite. Prosthodontists complete three years of specialty training in restoring and replacing teeth.

7. Dr. Favian Cheong, Huntington Beach Prosthodontics

Dr. Cheong is our pick for full-mouth reconstruction and complex rebuilds.

Dr. Favian Cheong earned a DDS at UCLA and completed a 3-year prosthodontic residency at UC San Francisco and the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Dr. Janelle Cheong, a general dentist, also trained at UCLA and completed UCLA’s advanced general dentistry residency.

• 3D cone-beam imaging
• Full-arch and full-mouth reconstruction
• Bone grafting, veneers and snap-on dentures
• Sedation for anxious patients

Consultation fees vary by case, and the 3D scan may cost extra.

16141 Bolsa Chica St, Suite C, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. (714) 846-1386.

How to check a dentist in Huntington Beach

• Look up the license and the owner. Search the dentist or practice name on the California license lookup. A Fictitious Name Permit shows which dentist or dental corporation holds the practice name. Search that corporation’s name to find its other offices.
• Ask to see your scans. A good dentist points to the problem on your X-ray or 3D image.
• Ask for the conservative option. If the plan is a crown, ask whether bonding or an onlay would work.
• Ask for your gum numbers. Your dentist should tell you your pocket depths and whether your gums bled during the exam.
• Ask a specialist about board certification. For orthodontists, you can look up board certification yourself.

Red flags

• A large treatment plan on the first visit with no images shown
• Pressure to finance treatment the same day
• No written estimate

FAQ

Medically reviewed by Dr. Joyce Kahng, DDS

Dr. Joyce Kahng is a cosmetic dentist, veneer expert, and the founder of Orange + Magnolia Dental Studio in Costa Mesa, CA. With 16+ years in practice and a following of 1.5M+ across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, she's known for making dentistry actually make sense. She's been featured in Forbes, Vogue, Allure, Glamour and GQ, and is the creator of the VeneerLIFT™.

Our editorial process · written by the editorial team, medically reviewed by a dentist, corrected in the open.