Dr. Wadie O Dughman

Dr. Wadie O Dughman is a general dentist in Alameda who takes Denti-Cal.

At a Glance

Denti-Cal: Yes, confirmed in the state program
Care: General dentist
Languages: English
Where: Alameda plus 2 other locations

Call (510) 521-0420 Office website Map and directions

Insurance and Coverage

Denti-Cal: Confirmed Yes. Confirmed in the state's fee for service provider listing
Medi-Cal plan type: Fee for service. Medi-Cal dental also runs through managed care plans in Sacramento and Los Angeles counties, and the state list we check does not cover those. If you are on a dental plan card rather than plain Medi-Cal, ask the office whether they take your plan.
Other insurance: Cigna, Guardian and MetLife
Listed on the practice's own website. Plans change, so confirm yours when you call.

What Patients Said

4.4

4.4 out of 5 from 13 reviews.

Map and directions

I have been going to Dr. Dughman for about two and a half years now as our prior dentist retired. His original office and now his beautiful new office have been welcoming each time. Staff is efficient and calming. Cleanings have been thorough and they keep great records about a special numbing gel given to me before cleanings which has eliminated all the pain! Dr. Dughman is kind and thorough and explains things well for this nervous patient.
Our entire family sees Dr. Dughman, including my father in law. I am really happy to have a wonderful dentist right in Alameda on Bay Farm to see! Thank you!!
Jaimie Orfanos 5 out of 5 · 2026-07-08
I’ve now had three appointments at Dughman Dental, and had a great experience every time. The staff is all friendly and professional and Dr Dughman is attentive and personable. I appreciate Dr Dughman’s attention to detail and willingness to answer questions. Special thanks to Lisa at the front desk for working with my insurance.
I would highly recommend Dughman Dental for anyone looking for a good dentist in the East Bay!
Suzi Hiza 5 out of 5 · 2022-09-26
I brought my 5-year-old daughter to Dughman Dental in Alameda to have a cavity treated. During the visit, my daughter asked an age-appropriate question: whether brushing many times at home could remove her cavity.
In response, Dr. Dughman became visibly frustrated and scolded me as the parent, stating that he had many patients to see and sharing his views on pediatric behavior and scheduling. This reaction felt disproportionate and startling, particularly given that it was prompted by a simple question from a young child.
I shared that I felt caught off guard and that expectations around the appointment could have been communicated during scheduling. While Dr. Dughman later apologized, took accountability, and acknowledged that my daughter’s question was valid and led to an alternative treatment option, which we ultimately chose, the impact of the interaction remained.
Both my daughter and I left the appointment feeling shaken. Regardless of clinical skill or eventual resolution, bedside manner matters deeply in pediatric care. We will be seeking future dental care in an environment where children’s questions are met with patience and families are treated with respect, no matter the time of day or how busy the practice may be.
Laura Gillan 1 out of 5 · 2025-12-18

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Office Details

Address: 2181 Harbor Bay Pkwy
Alameda, CA 94502
Phone: (510) 521-0420
Degree: DMD
Type of care: General dentist
Languages: English
Provider number: 1598059339

Other Addresses on File

We also have 2 more addresses on file for this provider besides the one above. Call first to find out which one to go to.

2651 Blanding Ave, Alameda
800 C Street, Antioch

What to Ask When You Call

Say you have Medi-Cal dental and ask if they are taking new patients. If the answer is yes, ask how soon you can be seen and what to bring. Take your Medi-Cal card and a photo ID.

If English is hard for you, Medi-Cal pays for an interpreter and the office can set one up. Ask for it when you book.

Need someone who speaks your language?

Medi-Cal pays for an interpreter, at no cost to you, in more than 250 languages, and for American Sign Language. You can ask for one yourself or let the dental office arrange it.

Interpreter line: (800) 322-6384
Free. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
TTY line: (800) 735-2922
Outside those hours dial 711 for the California Relay Service.
Online: smilecalifornia.org
The state's own Medi-Cal dental site for members.

Ask This Office for an Appointment

Leave your name and number. If this office takes requests through this site, it goes straight to them and they call you. If not, our team calls the office for you and rings you back with what they said.

Please do not put health details here. The office will ask what you need when they call. Is this your office? Get patient requests sent to you.

Questions People Ask

Does Dr. Wadie O Dughman take Denti-Cal?

Yes. This dentist appears in the state's published list of enrolled Denti-Cal providers. Taking the coverage and having an opening are two different things, so still call ahead.

How do I make an appointment?

Call (510) 521-0420 and say you have Medi-Cal dental. Or use the form on this page. Your request goes to the office if it takes requests here, and to our team if it does not. Nobody else gets it.

What will it cost me?

For most Denti-Cal covered treatment there is no copay. If the office suggests something the program does not cover, ask for the price in writing before you agree.