Expert Oral Surgery for California Residents
California Oral and Implant Surgery is located right here in California, Maryland — your neighborhood oral surgery practice on Three Notch Road. Led by Dr. John McElveen, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with triple doctorates (DDS, MD, PharmD), we provide expert dental implants, wisdom tooth removal, bone grafting, and comprehensive oral surgery care steps from your door.
Easy Access from California
Our office at 22926 Three Notch Rd Suite 103 is centrally located in California, MD with easy access from Route 235 (Three Notch Rd). We're just minutes from Patuxent River Naval Air Station (NAS Pax River) and the commercial district along Three Notch Rd. The office has plenty of free parking and is ADA accessible.
Why California Patients Choose Us
As California, MD's own oral surgery practice, we're proud to be part of this community. Our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon provides the full range of surgical services — dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, bone grafting, TMJ treatment, corrective jaw surgery, sleep apnea surgery, oral biopsies, PRP therapy, IV sedation, and more — so you never have to leave town for specialist care.
About Our Practice
California, Maryland is a census-designated place in St. Mary's County, situated along the Route 235 (Three Notch Rd) corridor between Lexington Park and Mechanicsville. The community is closely tied to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, which employs thousands of military and civilian personnel and drives much of the local economy. California is home to a variety of businesses, restaurants, and services along Three Notch Rd, making it a central stop for residents throughout the county.
Living in California, MD means having a board-certified oral surgeon in your own community — a convenience that most small towns in Southern Maryland don't enjoy. Dr. McElveen places over 600 dental implants annually with a 90–95% success rate and performs more than 1,000 wisdom tooth extractions each year. Our office features a state-of-the-art cone-beam CT (CBCT) scanner for 3D surgical planning, a dedicated IV sedation suite, and a comfortable, modern environment designed to put patients at ease.
California, MD residents enjoy the shortest possible commute to their oral surgery appointments — often just 2–5 minutes from home. Whether you need a routine wisdom tooth extraction, a complex full-arch dental implant restoration, bone grafting before implant placement, treatment for TMJ dysfunction, corrective jaw surgery with 3D planning, or sleep apnea surgery (MMA), everything is available right here in town. We accept most dental insurance plans and offer several financing options to make treatment accessible.
Directions from California
Use the interactive map below to get precise directions from California to our California office. We're conveniently located with ample parking available.
Comprehensive Oral Surgery Services
Our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide a full range of specialized services to California residents, including:
- Wisdom Teeth Removal & Extractions
- Dental Implants & Bone Grafting
- TMJ Disorder Treatment
- Corrective Jaw Surgery
- Sleep Apnea Surgery
- Oral Biopsies & Pathology
- IV Sedation & Anesthesia Options