As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cosmetic Dentist in California is $187,478. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $156,373 to a high of $224,296, with most professionals earning between $171,196 and $206,750.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary | $156,373 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary | $171,196 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary | $187,478 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary | $206,750 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Cosmetic Dentist Salary | $224,296 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the functionality) of teeth, gums and/or bite. It primarily focuses on improvement in dental aesthetics in color, position, shape, size, alignment and overall smile appearance. Many dentists refer to themselves as "cosmetic dentists" regardless of their specific education, specialty, training, and experience in this field. This has been considered unethical with a predominant objective of marketing to patients. The American Dental Association does not recognize cosmetic dentis...
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $191,177 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $195,118 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $200,830 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $191,031 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $186,597 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $198,202 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $191,432 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $181,743 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $222,836 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $222,325 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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About California California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More
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