Dentist
There are 898 active dentist providers in the United States, distributed across 52 states. The specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that invest
By state
Top metros
- NEW YORK, NY 16 providers
- BOSTON, MA 15 providers
- COLUMBUS, OH 15 providers
- ANN ARBOR, MI 13 providers
- GAINESVILLE, FL 13 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 11 providers
- MEMPHIS, TN 11 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 11 providers
- INDIANAPOLIS, IN 10 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 10 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 10 providers
- DALLAS, TX 9 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 9 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 9 providers
- IOWA CITY, IA 9 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 8 providers
- BUFFALO, NY 7 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 7 providers
- DAVIE, FL 6 providers
- OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 6 providers
About dentist
The specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral and maxillofacial pathology includes research and diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations.
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.