Dr. Sandra L Rios

Dr. Sandra L Rios is a general dentist in Oceanside who takes Denti-Cal and has been in the state program since 2007. The practice works out of a safety net clinic, so it is set up for patients on public coverage.

At a Glance

Denti-Cal: Yes, confirmed in the state program since 2007
Care: General dentist
Languages: English
Where: Oceanside, San Diego County plus 1 other location

Call (760) 722-3044 Office website Map and directions

Insurance and Coverage

Denti-Cal: Confirmed Yes. Confirmed in the state's fee for service provider listing, enrolled since 2007
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.
Safety net clinic: Yes. Clinics like this usually see patients with Medi-Cal, with other public coverage, and with no coverage at all on a sliding scale. Ask what they charge if you are uninsured.
Other insurance: Medicare
Listed on the practice's own website. Plans change, so confirm yours when you call.

What Patients Said

4.7

4.7 out of 5 from 115 reviews.

I have had very good experiences with this dental office. Even when I had an issue with a crown they put on, play rectify the situation and made sure that it was perfect. The dentist / owner is a lovely woman with an amazing bedside manner. She's thorough and takes the time to explain everything that she's doing, which is great for relieving any anxiety. More dentists need to take a page from her playbook! Additionally the entire staff from front office to assistance, are kind and caring.
Michelle 5 out of 5 · 2026-08-06
I waited until I received a second opinion before writing this review.
My husband and I were first-time patients at this office on July 2, 2026, and unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing.
Our appointments were scheduled for 8:00 a.m., right when the office opened. Since there wasn’t an option to complete our new patient paperwork electronically ahead of time, I had to fill out the paperwork for both myself and my husband in the office. My husband had been working right up until our appointment, so I handled the forms.
While I was still completing the paperwork, I was asked twice if I was finished, which made me feel rushed. If an office schedules two new patients at opening, they should either allow enough time for paperwork or provide an online option to complete it beforehand. It’s 2026—electronic paperwork should be standard.
After our cleanings, the dentist came in briefly but was not personable or engaging. I wasn’t asked if I had any questions, nor was there any explanation of the findings or why certain treatment was being recommended. Instead, the dentist simply stated what needed to be done and immediately began discussing the treatment plan and payment options with the dental hygienist.
The entire visit felt transactional, as though we were just another number rather than new patients establishing care. Because of my concerns, I sought a second opinion, which confirmed that I made the right decision to look elsewhere.
Unfortunately, based on this experience, I will not be returning to this office.
Jaylynn Young 1 out of 5 · 2026-08-03
I haven’t been to a dentist in over six years because the last dentist I went to Dr. Rappaport try to gouge me for $4000 in Work. Tell me I need all this work done and I knew something was off, so I waited until I had a referral, and I went in, and I was surprised and pleased with, the pricing they gave me I didn’t feel like they gouged me. The doctor was nice. The cleaning was great. The staff was great and I definitely will be back and now I will be bringing my two teenagers in it feels good to be somewhere where you feel like it’s on business of Integrity and honesty
Gina Hart 5 out of 5 · 2024-11-07

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Office Details

Address: 219 N Horne St
Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: (760) 722-3044
Degree: DDS
Type of care: General dentist
Languages: English
County: San Diego County
Provider number: 1639202195

Other Address on File

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

219 N Horne St, Oceanside

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. Sandra L Rios 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 (760) 722-3044 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.