California dental malpractice expert witnesses are licensed dentists and oral health specialists who review clinical records and treatment decisions for accepted standards of care. Many practice in California’s high-volume private clinics and academic centers like UCLA and UCSF, with subspecialties in oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics. They commonly evaluate diagnostic delays, anesthesia and sedation safety, implant complications, infection control, and informed consent.