Best Dentists in Bakersfield

Dr. Abdul Alas, DDS, DABOI, has 20 years of dentistry experience and a truly impressive number of higher education accomplishments. He earned his DDS degree from Damascus University, School of Dentistry/Syria and received his California dental license a short time later. Dr. Alas is also California oral conscious sedation licensed, an Invisalign® certified provider and served as a Diplomat for the American Board of Oral Implantology. He is American Board certified in Oral Implantology, an Associate Fellow with both the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the Academy of General Practitioner Orthodontics. In addition, Dr. Alas is a certified emergency medical technician and an active member of several dental health organization including the ADA, California Dental Association, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Kern County Dental Society and many others.

Five Star Dentistry has a large team dedicated to prioritizing patient’s individual dental health needs and comfort. New patients can expect a comprehensive exam which includes oral cancer and periodontal disease screenings, digital X-rays and either traditional or deep cleanings. Patients with cosmetic concerns can receive either in-office or take-home teeth whitening, veneers, porcelain crowns and inlays, composite fillings and more. They also offer a variety of oral surgery options including tooth extractions, root canals, implants for dentures, crowns and bridges. Dr. Alas also provides customized night guards for bruxism, sealants for pediatric patients and much more.

Dr. David D. Shively, DDS, has over 35 years of dentistry experience. As the son of a teacher and a principle Dr. Shively values education. He earned his BS in Biology from the University of La Verne, after which he attended the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry for his DDS. He then continued his education with certifications in Invisalign® and laser dentistry. He is an active member in the American Dental Association, California Dental Association and past president of the Kern County Dental Society.

Auburn Dental Center offers a wide variety of restorative, orthodontic, periodontal and cosmetic dentistry options. With a full mouth rehabilitation, patients receive a customized treatment plan to address all of their oral health needs, concerns and goals. Some of the things that might be included are dentures, dental veneers, Invisalign®, dental implants and tooth extractions. They use state-of-the-art technology, such as digital X-rays and 3D imaging, for the treatment of patients of all ages. Dr. Shively uses painless laser dentistry to reshape gum tissue for both cosmetic and periodontal disease treatment as well as many other applications such as treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and TMJ.  

Dr. Rene Herrera, DDS, is a Colombian immigrant and began his dental career in his home country with a degree from Universidad Odontologia Colombiana and 10 years of general dentistry service. He was licensed to practice dentistry in California in 2003 and has been in private practice in Bakersfield since 2005. In total Dr. Herrera has nearly 30 years of experience in dentistry and is a member of the ADA, CDA and the Fast Braces program.

Dr. Rene Herrera’s self-titled dental practice services patients in English and Spanish with a large variety of dental health needs. New patients can expect to start with a thorough exam including X-rays, and will be checked for gum disease, cavities, TMJ and more. This is followed with a dental cleaning. Other preventive dentistry they offer include dental sealants, fluoride treatments, root canal therapies and oral cancer screening. Patients in need of more extensive treatments may receive a variety of dental implants, corrective jaw surgery and reconstructive surgery options. Dr. Herrera also offers several types of orthodontic treatments, which include, the Damon® Clear™ and Damon® Bracket systems, traditional metal and ceramic braces, Invisalign® and many more.

Dr. Dimitri Salin, DDS, FICOI, is both a second-generation immigrant and third-generation dentist. He attained his DDS from the University of the Pacific and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Tau Kappa Omega dental honor societies. He went on to graduate from the US Dental Institute and has received the title of Fellow in International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. D Salin is passionate about helping others through dentistry and has volunteered CDA Cares for over 8 years.

Dr. D Salin and his father Dr. Israel Salin, DDS, call Salin Dentistry their work home. There they provide a comprehensive array of dental therapies including emergency dentistry services. With his extensive qualifications in implantology Dr. D. Salin can perform even the most complex dental implants such as crowns, bridges, bone grafts and permanent dentures as well as many other dental procedures such as tooth extractions and root canals. For these procedures and any patients suffering from dental fears, they offer a variety of sedation options. Patients with cosmetic needs can also receive Invisalign® and custom tray teeth whitening.

Dr. Laimui (Amy) Yeung, DDS, has practiced dentistry for over 10 years and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the East and has attained the prestigious title of Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. She enjoys continuing her education and is a member of many dental health organizations including, the American Dental Association, the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, California Dental Association and Kern County Dental Association.

Young Smile Dental Care is dedicated to helping patients reach and maintain their dental health goals through education, up-to date technology and a relaxed office atmosphere. Here Dr. Yeung offers both general and cosmetic dentistry treatments. Her new patients start with a thorough exam, X-rays and an in-depth cleaning. Once the patient’s needs are established they can receive such treatments as composite or amalgam fillings, root canals, teeth whitening, porcelain crowns, dental veneers or dentures. As a family dentist Dr. Yeung knows that many children struggle with anxiety when it comes to the dentist, which is why she offers oral conscious sedation specifically made for children.

Dr. Tanveer Riar, DMD, began his dentistry education in high school by repeatedly shadowing an orthopedic surgeon and dentist. With the goal of practicing dentistry in mind he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Riar then went on to attain his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Case Western Reserve University.

Riar Dental Arts is a full-service dental clinic which offers state-of-the-art technology in a relaxed and soothing office environment and patients with dental anxieties can receive mild sedation. Their offer services in general, cosmetic, restorative dentistry and treat patients as young as 1 year old. Patients are first treated to a comprehensive exam and cleaning after which Dr. Riar will create a customized oral health plan. Some of their cosmetic and general dentistry procedures include teeth whitening, fillings, root planing and scaling, denture implants, root canals, tooth extractions and dental crowns. Additionally they provide various specialist treatments such as Invisalign and orthodontics, gum disease diagnosis and treatment, emergency dentistry and TMJ therapies.

Dr. Sae Kyu Oh, DMD, earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine and has actively practiced dentistry for more than 20 years since. Dr. Oh can assist patients in both English and Korean and is dedicated to bettering the lives of as many people as possible by giving them a healthy, happy smile.

Smileworld Dental Family Dentistry and Specialties has an impressive selection of dental health treatment options. Dr. Oh takes pediatric dentistry seriously and offers orthodontics for children as young as 2, fluoride treatments, custom mouth guards, bionators, thumb sucking appliances and more. Dr. Oh also provides cosmetic and restorative treatments such as Day White®, porcelain fixed bridges, crowns, air abrasion, root canals and dentures. In addition, he offers oral and maxillofacial surgeries including tooth extractions, bone grafts and apicoectomy. For patients of all ages that struggle with fears about visiting the dentist or suffers from a medical condition that makes dental visits a challenge, Dr. Oh offers various sedation options.

Dr. Kevin Chou, DDS, began his road to dentistry at the science and medicine focused Francisco Bravo Magnet High School. He received his BS in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of California San Diego. From there he went on to Scripps Research Institute, where he coauthored several research papers. He then transferred to the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry for his DDS. Dr. Chou is sensitive to the needs and desires of his patients and loves working with children. His goal is to enrich the lives of all of his patients.

Sunshine Family Dentistry is Dr. Chou’s work home. Here they provide a large variety of dental health treatments to patients of all ages. To help patients have a comfortable dental experience they offer sedation dentistry. Some of their general dentistry services include, cleanings, disease scaling and planing, tooth-colored fillings and tooth extractions. Patients in need of a smile makeover can receive porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, bonding and dental implant restorations.

Dr. Benjamin J. Lin, DMS, is a Bakersfield native and is fluent in Chinese and English. He received his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology with a certificate in Neuroscience. After this he moved on to attain his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He is a member of both the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association.

Dr. Lin’s practice, Custom Dental General & Cosmetic Family Dentistry, is equipped to meet the needs of patients of all ages. They use state-of-the-art technology such as digital X-rays and intra-oral cameras. To aid patients suffering from anxiety, they provide private rooms complete with overhead TVs and nitrous oxide sedation. They provide many dental health services including but not limited to Zoom2 tooth whitening, Invisalign®, both surgical and non-surgical gum disease treatments, dentures, and root canals. They also offer oral surgery to treat TMJ, facial injury, cleft lip and palate, lesion removal and sleep apnea.

Dr. Felicia L. Lai, DDS, began her higher education career at Cal-State Bakersfield before transferring to the University of Southern California for her Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology. From there she went on to the University of the Pacific Dental School. Being a Bakersfield native, Dr. Lai loves giving back to her local community. She has volunteered with the Bakersfield Homeless Shelter Dental Clinic and was a founding organizer of the Children’s Dental Health Month.

Dr. Lai’s self-titled dental practice offers a comprehensive array of dental health therapies. For her pediatric patients she offers sealants, dental X-rays and fluoride treatments among others. All of her patients may receive digital X-rays, oral cancer exams and cleanings as well as periodontal disease diagnosis and deep cleaning treatments. Patients with more significant dental treatment needs have a variety of options available to them. These options include but are not limited to root canals, braces and Invisalign®, bone grafting, tooth extractions, dental implants, sinus augmentation, crown lengthening and many more.

Dr. Yong Eon Park, DDS, is originally from South Korea and earned his undergraduate degree in English Literature from Dong-A University. He then moved to attend the Manila Central University for his DDS. Since then he has completed several residencies in advanced fixed prosthodontics, comprehensive aesthetics and others. Dr. Park maintains active membership in the American Dental Association, California Dental Association and Kern County Dental Society.

Dr. Park’s dental clinic, Bright Dental Care, offers preventive, general and cosmetic dentistry in a gentle and relaxing atmosphere. They provide services in English, Spanish, Korean and Tagalog. Their preventive and general dentistry services are dental cleanings, sealants and 4 types of fillings including drill-less onlays and both amalgam and composite material options. Dr. Park’s cosmetic options include dental veneers, Invisalign®, teeth whitening and more. They also provide more intensive treatments such as root canal therapy, crown lengthening, dental implants, dentures, scaling and root planing, as well as oral surgeries including tooth extraction, bone grafts and more.

Dr. Perry Jue, DMD, has over 20 years of dentistry experience. He graduated from UC Irvine with a BS in Biology and Boston University with a DMD. He then went on to a General Practice Residency at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center. Dr.Jue is also orthodontics and Invisalign® certified and completed a mini-residency in dental implants in Nobel-Bio Care Seminars. He is a member of several dental health associations such as the ADA, CDA and KCDA.

Phillips and Jue Dental specializes in restorative dentistry but also provide family dentistry options including exams, amalgam and tooth-colored fillings. They also provide scaling and root planing for the treatment of gum disease, pediatric dentistry, light and moderate sedation, and obstructive sleep apnea treatments. As restorative dentistry specialists they address many patient concerns with treatments such as crowns, fixed bridges, root canals, dentures, inlays and onlays. Dr. Jue also provides oral surgeries including bone grafting, mini and dental implants, tooth extractions, and apicoectomy.

Dr. Choon Sung Park, DMD, has nearly 30 years of experience as a dental care provider and is able to treat patients both in English and Korean. He graduated from Boston University with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Dr. Park is a member of many dental health organizations including the American Dental Association, the Kern County Dental Association and the California Dental Association.

Dr. Park’s dental practice, which is named after him, provides a full range of high-tech, compassionate dental care services. They use DEXIS digital X-ray dental imaging software for more accurate and efficient diagnosis. Their cosmetic dentistry treatments begin with a thorough consultation and may then include implants, teeth whitening non-metal crowns and veneers. Dr. Park provides many other dental procedures which include but are not limited to root canals, bridges, tooth extractions and deep cleanings. In addition to these, Dr. Park can perform a variety of oral surgeries and provides emergency dental services.

Dr. Nicole Watson, DDS, attended California Polytechnic University and went on to graduate from the University of Southern California’s School of Dentistry at just 25 years old. She has received many awards such as the Charles Pincus Memorial Award in Esthetic Dentistry, the Dental Award for Community Dentistry and Dental Public Health from the American Association of Public Health Dentistry. She then became a clinical instructor at her alma mater.

In addition to general and family dentistry, Dr. Watson’s self-titled clinic also offers esthetic dentistry, a type of dentistry that attempts to maintain as much of the tooth’s natural appearance as possible. They offer a full mouth restoration for those with multiple dental restoration needs such as oral cancer and trauma survivors as well as many other conditions. Some of their services include composite fillings, teeth whitening, crowns, veneers, dental bonding, sealants and much more. Dr. Watson provides emergency dental services for all ages including children.

With over 30 years of dentistry experience Dr. John W. Postgate, DDS, is a highly accomplished dental care provider. He earned both his BS and DDS from UCLA. He then joined the VA Medical Center in Los Angeles for his General Practice Residency. Dr. Postgate received many awards during his education such as the Alpha Omega Scholarship, the Medical Auxiliary Scholarship and the SUE Foundation Grant, all of which he received for his exceptionally high grades.

Landmark Dental Downtown provide a wide variety of dental health treatments from the basics such as exams and cleanings to the complex children’s orthodontics and mini implants. Patients suffering from dental anxieties or with overly sensitive gag reflexes can receive sedation during procedures. Their pediatric patients are often treated with fluoride and sealant to help prevent tooth cavities. For those looking for cosmetic changes Dr. Postgate offers ceramic veneers and crowns, tooth-colored fillings, Zoom! Tooth whitening and much more.

Dr. Wade Logan, DDS, is a southern California native and the son of an orthodontist. He has gained over 20 years of experience since graduating from the University of The Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Logan is also bilingual and provides services in both English and Spanish.

Capital Dental Group is a unique dental clinic with both general dentistry practitioners such as Dr. Logan and many dental care specialists. These specialists include oral surgeons, Implantologists, periodontists, prosthodontists and pediatric dentists. Some of the specialist procedures that are available include, root canals, braces and clear aligners, bridges, and pediatric services. Dr. Logan personally offers exceptional general and cosmetic dentistry care such as thorough exams, in-depth cleanings, KOR and Pola teeth whitening systems, sealants, fluoride and porcelain veneers. Dr. Logan also provides treatment for several sleep disrupting conditions, such as sleep apnea, snoring, TMJ and bruxism.

Dr. Sayeh E. Massoumi, DDS, is trilingual being fluent in English, Spanish and Farsi. She attended Hamedan University of Medical Science for both her undergraduate and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She completed her medical internship at Dsi. Dr. Massoumi is passionate about giving back to the community and has volunteered many times with CDA Care Clinics and California Dental Associations hosted Give a Kid a Smile Day.

New Horizon Dental, Dr. Massoumi’s dental practice, are dedicated to helping the community through oral and dietary health education. They serve patients of all ages with professionalism and compassion. Dr. Massoumi understands children may be afraid and offers both oral conscious sedation and nitrous oxide to help ease their fears. She offers all of the traditional dental treatments such as digital X-rays, in-depth cleanings, Zoom Whitening, silver diamine fluoride and sealants. She also provides various restorative treatments such as fillings, crowns, veneers and dentures.

Dr. Thomas Stewart, DDS, has nearly 50 years of experience as a dental health care provider. He received his undergraduate from Long Beach State his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University Dental School. After school he served as a dentist in the Navy for 4 years before going into private practice. He has many professional affiliates including, Pierre Fauchard Academy, the International College of Dentistry, the ADA and several others.

Thomas Stewart Dentistry is uniquely prepared to meet patient needs with the average team member having 23 years of experience. They believe in giving patients a positive experience and focus mainly on general and cosmetic dentistry. Their cosmetic dentistry options include things like tooth-colored composite fillings, porcelain inlays and onlays, porcelain veneers and dental implants. For general dentistry needs Dr. Stewart offers in-depth exams, thorough cleanings, sealants, partial dentures, dental bridges and crowns as well as many others.

Dr. Warren Barr, DDS, has nearly 40 years of experience providing dental care to a large variety of patients. He graduated from Loma Linda University with his Doctor of Dental Surgery and continued his education through the Faculty of Orthodontic Research’s Orthodontics Advanced Program. He is also an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association and the Kern County Dental Association.

Dr. Barr’s private dental practice, Sagepointe Dental, is passionate about using the latest technology and compassion to provide the best possible care to his patients. Patients can expect excellent routine oral health exams and cleanings. Dr. Barr also offers a variety of non-invasive services such as teeth whitening, dental sealants, fluoride treatments and various TMJ therapies. For patients with more invasive dentistry needs, Dr. Barr, provides veneers, composite fillings, root canals, inlays and onlays, removable dentures and more.

Dr. Noel T. Dorotheo, DDS is a first-generation immigrant. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Philippine Dental College just prior to making his big move. Since then he has gained over 20 years of experience in many aspects of dental health provision. He originally served in North Hollywood for several years before moving to the more familial community of Bakersfield.

Dr. Dorotheo’s self-named clinic is manned by a passionate team that is fully dedicated to serving their Bakersfield community. To do this they not only offer general, cosmetic, orthodontic and restorative dentistry procedures but also 24/7 emergency dental care. Some of Dr. Dorotheo’s specific treatment options include fillings, root canals, Invisalign®, dental implants, traditional braces, dentures gum disease therapy and TMJ treatments.