Dr. Piper Dankworth, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Piper Dankworth, who serves patients in California.

A committed dentist, Dr. Dankworth works at Oceanside Dental Excellence & La Costa Dental Excellence in California. She has a passion for helping her patients understand how oral health connects to their systemic health, and prides herself on treating patients with empathy and efficiency.

The doctors and team at Oceanside Dental Excellence & La Costa Dental Excellence offer exceptional dental crowns, Invisalign clear braces, general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. They are typically able to see emergency dentistry patients the same day. They even offer sedation dentistry to those who have dental anxiety. They serve military families and individuals from Camp Pendleton as well as patients from the communities of Oceanside, Camp Pendleton, San Luis Rey, Fallbrook, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, and Escondido, California.

Oceanside Dental Excellence and La Costa Dental Excellence belong to the Wellness Dentistry Network because we believe we can do even more for your overall health than repairing your teeth. In addition to being experts in oral health procedures and products, we also focus on advising you on your total wellness.

A native Oceanside Californian, Dr. Dankworth attended the University of San Diego where she obtained her bachelor’s degree. Following graduation, she spent time living in Montana, enjoying the breathtaking landscapes of Boseman. 

Her love for the mountains took her from Montana to Utah where she attended the University of Utah School of Dentistry. During her time there, she earned numerous awards in oral surgery, implantology, as well as patient treatment planning and performance.

Dr. Dankworth prides herself on continuing her education through her membership in the California Dental Association, the American Dental Association, The Kois Center, the California Implant Institute, and DOCS Education.

Her education expanded outside of the dental clinic through various continuing education courses facilitated by the American Dental Association (ADA), and trips to the Dominican Republic. Traveling to the Dominican Republic allowed Dr. Dankworth to combine her love of education and service by providing dental care for underserved patients.

With a love for being outdoors, Dr. Dankworth is frequently hiking with her dog, swimming in the summers, or skiing in the winters. 

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