Dentist
There are 9246 active dentist providers in the United States, distributed across 65 states. The branch of dentistry that is concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sci
By state
Top metros
- NEW YORK, NY 153 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 88 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 71 providers
- BOSTON, MA 68 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 68 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 65 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 64 providers
- DALLAS, TX 62 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 53 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 52 providers
- LAS VEGAS, NV 51 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 48 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 44 providers
- PITTSBURGH, PA 42 providers
- CHARLOTTE, NC 37 providers
- INDIANAPOLIS, IN 37 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 36 providers
- COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 35 providers
- GAINESVILLE, FL 35 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 34 providers
About dentist
The branch of dentistry that is concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.
Frequently asked
What does a dentist provider do?
Dentist providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a dentist provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.