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License Verification Instructions

SEARCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR LICENSE LOOKUP


You can look up the current status of California-licensed dentist. When you locate the name you are searching for, double-click on the name for more complete information. If there have been any final disciplinary actions against a licensee, that will be noted, and you will find a link to additional information about the enforcement action(s).

How to search for a licensee:


Name: Last Name ONLY or Last AND First Name. Partial last names OR complete last names and partial first names may be used for a search. For example: A search on "jons" will result in a list that includes Jons, Jonson, and Jonsen. This is helpful if you are not sure of the exact spelling of a name. If you know the city or county, adding that information will narrow the search.

Match any part of name: Click this radio button to look up a licensee using any part of his or her name.

License Number: Use numbers only, no alphabetical characters. Searching by license number will locate results for that license number only.

City: You may search for all licenses in a city, OR you may narrow your search by entering a name or license number AND a city.

County: You may search for all licenses in a county, OR you may narrow your search by entering a name or license number AND a county.

New Search: Before starting a new search, use the CLEAR button before entering new information.

When You Find the Name You Want: Be sure to double-click on the name of the person you're searching for to see all the information available.

Definitions of License Status are available on our search results page.

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