Quick answer
To find a bone graft provider near you, start with the state and city directory, then confirm that the practice performs grafting in-house and that the surgeon is a periodontist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Call to ask about the procedure, the CT, the material and a written estimate before booking.
At a glance
- Who performs grafts
- Periodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons
- What to check
- Specialty, experience, CT imaging, written estimate
- Typical consult
- $100 – $300, sometimes credited
- Directory
- 616 practices, 55 cities, 27 states
- Red flag
- Phone quote with no exam, CT or code
Searching “dental bone graft near me” usually means two things at once: you want a provider close enough to return for follow-up, and you want someone who actually performs the procedure rather than referring it out. The directory on this site is built for the first; this guide is about the second.
Start with the directory
The near-me page lists 616 periodontal and implant practices across 55 cities and 27 states, compiled from public business listings. Choose your state, then your city. Each listing shows the practice name, address, phone number and website when published.
A city page appears only when at least three practices have a verified address and phone number. If your city is not listed, use the nearest larger city or your state page.
Who performs bone grafts
Periodontists
A periodontist is a dentist who completed a residency in periodontics. Their training covers gum disease, bone grafting, ridge augmentation, sinus lift and implant placement. Many periodontal practices do grafting routinely.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon completed dental school and a surgical residency. They handle a broader range of procedures, including large block grafts, grafts from the hip, jaw reconstruction after trauma or tumour surgery, and hospital-based care.
General dentists
Some general dentists place implants and perform socket preservation. Ask about their training and how often they perform the procedure. For a complex graft, a specialist is usually the better choice.
What to check before booking
- Specialty and training. Is the clinician a periodontist or an oral surgeon? Are they board-certified?
- Procedure volume. Do they perform this specific graft regularly?
- Imaging. Do they use a cone-beam CT, or only a panoramic X-ray?
- Materials. Which graft material do they use, and why?
- Sedation. Is sedation available, and who administers it?
- Follow-up. How many visits are included, and who handles complications?
- Price. Is the estimate line-itemed with CDT codes?
Questions for the first call
- Do you perform bone grafting in-house, or do you refer it?
- Which procedure do you think I need — socket preservation, ridge augmentation, sinus lift or periodontal graft?
- Do you use a cone-beam CT?
- What material do you typically use, and is it included in the fee?
- What is the consultation fee, and is it credited toward surgery?
- How many follow-up visits are included?
- What is your revision policy if the graft fails?
- Which insurance plans are you in network with?
You do not need to book surgery on the first call. A practice that pressures you to schedule before an examination is a red flag.
Red flags
- A phone quote with no examination, no CT and no code.
- A price that is dramatically lower than every other quote, with vague inclusions.
- A practice that will not put the plan or the fees in writing.
- A clinician who cannot explain why a graft is needed.
- A hard sell for a large graft when a simpler option has not been discussed.
- No clear answer about who handles complications.
Cost expectations
A consultation is often $100–$300. A cone-beam CT is $150–$400. A socket preservation is $250–$900; a ridge augmentation $400–$3,000; a sinus lift $800–$2,500. The graft is usually separate from the extraction or implant.
Ask for a written estimate that includes:
- The procedure and the tooth/site.
- The CDT code.
- The graft material and volume.
- The membrane, if used.
- Sedation and imaging.
- Follow-up visits.
- The revision policy.
Should you travel?
For routine grafting, a local practice is usually better because follow-up matters. For a complex reconstruction — a large block graft, a sinus lift after previous failure, or a medically complex patient — a regional expert may be worth the drive.
If you travel, ask who will handle aftercare at home. A surgeon who is four hours away is hard to reach if a membrane becomes exposed on a Sunday.
Insurance and referrals
Some dental plans require a referral from a general dentist or pre-authorisation for periodontal or implant surgery. Call your insurer before booking and ask:
- Is a referral required?
- Is pre-authorisation required?
- Is grafting covered, and at what percentage?
- What is my remaining annual maximum?
The bottom line
Find a provider who performs grafting in-house, uses a CT for planning, explains why the graft is needed and puts the plan in writing. Start with the directory, then compare at least two practices on the same set of questions.
For the specialist comparison, read periodontist vs oral surgeon. For the full choice checklist, see how to choose an oral surgeon.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a bone graft dentist near me?
Use the state and city directory on this site, or ask your general dentist for a referral to a periodontist or oral surgeon. Confirm that the practice performs grafting in-house and that the surgeon has experience with the specific procedure you need.
Should I see a periodontist or an oral surgeon for a bone graft?
Both can perform bone grafting. Periodontists focus on gums, bone and implants; oral and maxillofacial surgeons handle a broader range of jaw surgery, including large block grafts and hospital cases. For routine socket preservation or sinus lift, either may be appropriate.
Does a bone graft consultation cost anything?
Often $100–$300, and some practices credit it toward surgery if you book within a set window. Ask before the appointment, and ask whether a cone-beam CT is included.
What should I bring to the consultation?
A list of medications and medical conditions, any recent radiographs or CT scans, your dental insurance card, and a written list of questions. If you have seen another surgeon, bring that estimate for comparison.
How far should I travel for a bone graft?
Most routine grafts can be done locally. For a complex reconstruction, a regional expert may be worth the travel. Consider follow-up visits: a practice two hours away is harder to reach if a complication develops.
Are online ratings a good way to choose a surgeon?
Ratings are a weak signal. They reflect scheduling, staff manner and parking as much as surgical skill. Use them to spot red flags, not to rank clinicians. Ask about training, case volume and the plan instead.