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Advanced Care, Personalized

Welcome to Be Well Dental  

Dentistry You Can Trust
in Santee, CA

At Be Well Dental, Dr. Dustin McCafferty and Dr. Anthony Cardoza share a commitment to delivering honest, personalized care in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Dr. McCafferty brings a modern, tech-forward approach to dentistry and Dr. Cardoza, with over 40 years of experience, offers a steady hand and a deep dedication to patient trust, education, and comfort. Together, they create a practice where every patient feels heard, respected, and truly cared for.

Meet Dr. McCafferty & Dr. Cardoza

Compassionate, Advanced Dental Care

At Be Well Dental, Dr. Dustin McCafferty and Dr. Anthony Cardoza combine warmth, honesty, and clinical excellence to create a dental experience that feels both modern and deeply personal. Dr. McCafferty brings a calm, tech-forward approach with a focus on comfort, education, and transparency, while Dr. Cardoza offers over 40 years of wisdom and a reputation for genuine, trustworthy care. Together, they lead with compassion—making every patient feel respected, heard, and at ease.

Comprehensive Dental Services Built Around You  

Invisalign®

Ready for a straighter smile—without the brackets? We offer Invisalign® with iTero digital scanning to ensure a precise, comfortable fit, without goopy impressions. Whether you’re correcting crowding, spacing, or bite issues, clear aligners let you straighten your smile on your terms.

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Dental Implants

Missing teeth? Our in-house implant solutions restore your smile with stability, comfort, and confidence. Using CBCT imaging and 3D-printed surgical guides, we place and restore implants right here—no need for outside referrals.

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Crowns & Bridges

When damage or tooth loss interrupts your bite, we provide custom-crafted crowns and bridges designed to look natural and last long. With digital planning and expert precision, we restore function and aesthetics seamlessly.

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Why Families Choose Us

Dentistry That Goes Beyond the Expected

At Be Well Dental, we believe your experience should feel just as good as the results. That’s why we’ve created a space where modern technology meets transparent care—and where you’re always treated like a person, not a procedure. From advanced tools to compassionate expertise, here’s what sets us apart.

Advanced Dentistry

From CBCT imaging to 3D-printed surgical guides and soft-tissue lasers, we invest in modern tools that make your care faster, safer, and more precise.

Proficient & Efficient

We provide comprehensive treatments in-house—including implants, crowns, and root canals—so you get the care you need without unnecessary referrals or delays.

Transparent Care

No pressure. No surprises. We walk you through every option with honesty and clarity so you can feel confident in your choices.

Rooted in Community

We’re proud to serve families across East County and actively support local schools and programs. We’re here to grow with you, not just treat you.

Affordable Care Made Simple

$185 New Patient Special

We know budgets matter—which is why we’re proud to offer affordable options without compromising on quality. Whether you’re new to the area, catching up on care, or exploring advanced solutions like Invisalign or dental implants, we make getting started easy and pressure-free.

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Real Patients, Real Experiences

See Why Our Patients Trust Us with Their Smiles

Rey D

Experience with this dentist has been great.The office is clean and the team is polite and professional. I have and will recommend this place to others.

Jamie L

Fantastic dental office. Everyone in the office is professional and friendly. Dr. Cardoza is as good as they come. Very friendly and really knowledgeable. There is a younger dentist in his office as well, Dr. McCafferty, and he is just as friendly and awesome as Dr. Cardoza. My husband and I and our 2 teens all come into this office for our dental work. I was in pain all weekend and called the office to leave a message. Within minutes Dr. McCafferty called me back and had a prescription sent in for an antibiotic and a stronger pain medication. Turned out I had an abscess and on Monday they started the process of a root canal and relieved the pain right away. Highly recommend!

John B

I am in a wheelchair and they were great about helping me transition to dental chair. They made sure that I was comfortable. Everything was discussed and explained. Highly recommend this office

Kim B

Dr. Mc Cafferty and his staff are AMAZING. If you suffer from severe dental anxiety like me, this is the dental office for you. He is extremely patient and understanding and always asks about the causes of your anxiety. He is very conservative and he doesn’t do any work that isn’t necessary.The front desk gal goes above and beyond to get you appointments that work for your schedule. She rescheduled me multiple times due to me canceling (anxiety).My hygenist (I think her name was Janice) also asked me about my anxiety. She was very kind and did her best to keep me occupied by talking and trying to make me smile.

Alicia P

I have been going to this dentist office for about 3 years now. The staff is amazing from the receptionist to the hygienist to the assistants to the doctors. I am a person that is extremely afraid of going to the dentist and everyone there has eased my anxiety about going. They explain everything and do an awesome job. I got my oldest daughter to go & now my youngest daughter is going to start going there.

Honest Dentistry. Healthy Smiles

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