Oceanside Family Dentist: Steven E. Wernick DDS

Oceanside Family Dentist: Steven E. Wernick DDS Steven E. Wernick DDS Dr. Wernick was born in Oregon and grew up in the sunny Southern California. In his free time he likes to golf, surf, and run.

He attended La Sierra University where he received his Bachelor of Science in biology. He graduated From Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2002. Dr. Wernick was drawn to dentistry initially through postitive experiences as a child from his Pediatric dentist. "I was never afraid of going to the dentist as a kid," Dr. Wernick recalls. "I remember that my brothers and I had fun at the dentist office and even looked forward to it!"

Dr. Wernick has enjoyed living in the North County for the past 7 years.

We aren’t a pediatric dental office but we do see children as young as 1 year! Schedule the family today at your Oceansi...
02/11/2026

We aren’t a pediatric dental office but we do see children as young as 1 year! Schedule the family today at your Oceanside family dentist, Dr. Steven Wernick.

02/11/2026

The internet loves the line “dentists used to be barbers” and then jumps straight to the punchline: that’s why teeth aren’t covered.

It’s catchy. It’s also wrong.

Dentistry didn’t split from medicine because of a joke or a rejection. It split because medicine didn’t prioritize oral disease, so dentistry built its own schools, licensing, and identity. That helped dentistry professionalize fast, but it also created the silo patients still feel today.

Dental insurance isn’t really insurance. It’s a capped benefit designed for predictability, not protection. That’s why the mouth keeps getting treated like it lives outside the body.

The fix doesn’t start in Washington. It starts in practices. Stop letting coverage dictate diagnosis. Make the mouth–body connection part of everyday care. And explain money honestly, without apologizing for a system you didn’t design.

History isn’t a dunk. It’s a reminder to practice dentistry like oral health is health, even when the benefit booklet says otherwise.

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01/27/2026

Tomorrow is . What's your favorite compliment to receive as a dental assistant? ☺️

01/27/2026

Approaching patients with empathy, clarity, and evidence-based guidance helps them to better understand how small changes can make a big difference in their oral health.

01/27/2026

called in a few favors to get the Moon, Saturn & Neptune.

We appreciate all of our specialists and the amazing care they show our patients… and they appreciate us back!
12/09/2025

We appreciate all of our specialists and the amazing care they show our patients… and they appreciate us back!

12/04/2025

As we are wrapping up 2025 please remember our office will be closed over the Christmas holiday weeks.

We love the results with our patients we’ve sent to Dr Albaugh and staff!
11/19/2025

We love the results with our patients we’ve sent to Dr Albaugh and staff!


After 15 months of treatment at another office, Jesus transferred to Dr. Albaugh and in just 8 months achieved the smile of his dreams by using the Smile Arc Protection bonding technique and Pitts21 Pro brackets! Jesus is a perfect example of how orthodontics is not just about straightening teeth, but also reframing the smile for that Wow Effect! 🤩🦋

Something we don’t think about in our career field.
10/11/2025

Something we don’t think about in our career field.

Dentist Hearing Protection: Earplugs, Headphones, Tinnitus, and What Actually Works in the Operatory. A noisy operatory is part of the job. Handpieces, suction, DryShield, and chatter add up until the hum becomes a daily headache. Many dentists eventually ask: would noise-canceling headphones with m...

October is our favorite time of year… ok, we love every month, but October means calendars!!! Have an appointment? Get y...
10/02/2025

October is our favorite time of year… ok, we love every month, but October means calendars!!!

Have an appointment? Get your 2026 calendar at your next visit.

Don’t have an appointment? Stop in and say HI!!! And get ready for the new year!

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3809 Plaza Drive, Ste 102
Oceanside, CA
92056

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm

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Oceanside Family Dentist

Dr. Steven Wernick was born in Oregon and grew up in the sunny Southern California. He attended La Sierra University where he received his Bachelor of Science in biology. He graduated From Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2002. Dr. Wernick was drawn to dentistry initially through postitive experiences as a child from his Pediatric dentist. "I was never afraid of going to the dentist as a kid," Dr. Wernick recalls. "I remember that my brothers and I had fun at the dentist office and even looked forward to it!" Dr. Wernick has enjoyed living in the North County for the past 14 years. In his free time he likes to golf, surf, and run.