Dr. Scott A. Tangeman, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Scott A. Tangeman, who serves patients in Bakersfield, California.

Dr. Tangeman is a well-versed dentist who has been providing high-quality dental care to multiple generations of patients in the Bakersfield, Shafter, Rosedale, and Tehachapi areas for years. In private practice, he offers a variety of dental services, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, periodontal therapy, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, and TMJ/TMD.

Not only does Dr. Tangeman focus on providing affordable care to his patients, but he also makes it his goal to help every patient experience care that is as comfortable as possible. He truly enjoys getting to know his patients and the relationships he has built with them. Helping them discover renewed well-being, and watching their attitudes change as they move from a state of decay and poor aesthetics to one of health and beauty, is one of the most gratifying parts of his work.

A graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, Dr. Tangeman received advanced postgraduate training from the world-renowned L.D. Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida. He loves practicing dentistry and is passionate about education, consistently taking additional continuing education classes to grow his knowledge to truly provide his patients with the best experience and care possible. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy. 

Having received the title of top 10 dentists in his community two years running, Dr. Tangeman is a member of the Kern County Dental Society.

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