Dental
Routine dental exam, established patient cost in California
Compare cash prices for routine dental exam, established patient at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 36 hospital and 10 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $74 (most listed prices $20.80–$198).
Cheapest in California
- $6.65
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland price file · checked Oct 2026 - Regents of the California at Irvine HospitalRoutine dental exam, established patientFacility fee only$12
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Regents of the California at Irvine Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $16.15
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $18.05
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $19
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $24.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: County of Ventura price file · checked Oct 2026 - $25 per visit
Requires VIP membership: $49/year, auto-renewed every 12 months. $25 applies only to exam codes D0120, D0140, D0145 and D0150 at this practice. Cannot be combined with insurance. Retail products and lab fees are not discounted.
Source: perfectsmilesfd.com · checked Oct 2026 - $25.65
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $26.64
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Clearlake Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $28.50
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $29
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.