Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (Dentist)
There are 21,444 active orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics (dentist) providers in the United States, distributed across 67 states. That area of dentistry concerned with the supervision, guidance and correction of the growing or mature dentofacial structures, including those conditions that require movement of teeth or correction The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 163 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 162 providers
- DALLAS, TX 139 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 92 providers
- EL PASO, TX 67 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 58 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 54 providers
- PLANO, TX 48 providers
- KATY, TX 35 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 30 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 26 providers
- FRISCO, TX 26 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 25 providers
- IRVING, TX 25 providers
- SPRING, TX 24 providers
- BOISE, ID 24 providers
- SUGAR LAND, TX 23 providers
- GARLAND, TX 23 providers
- LUBBOCK, TX 23 providers
- MCKINNEY, TX 22 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- General Practice (Dentist) 181,926 active providers 1223G0001X
- Dentist 125,190 active providers 122300000X
- Pediatric Dentistry (Dentist) 17,760 active providers 1223P0221X
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) 13,041 active providers 1223S0112X
- Endodontics (Dentist) 9,518 active providers 1223E0200X
- Periodontics (Dentist) 8,920 active providers 1223P0300X
- Prosthodontics (Dentist) 4,850 active providers 1223P0700X
- Dental Public Health (Dentist) 1,806 active providers 1223D0001X
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (Dentist) 894 active providers 1223P0106X
- Dental Anesthesiology (Dentist) 568 active providers 1223D0004X
- Orofacial Pain (Dentist) 272 active providers 1223X2210X
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (Dentist) 227 active providers 1223X0008X
About orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics (dentist)
That area of dentistry concerned with the supervision, guidance and correction of the growing or mature dentofacial structures, including those conditions that require movement of teeth or correction of malrelationships and malformations of their related structures and the adjustment of relationships between and among teeth and facial bones by the application of forces and/or the stimulation and redirection of functional forces within the craniofacial complex. Major responsibilities of orthodontic practice include the diagnosis, prevention, interception and treatment of all forms of malocclusion of the teeth and associated alterations in their surrounding structures; the design, application and control of functional and corrective appliances; and the guidance of the dentition and its supporting structures to attain and maintain optimum occlusal relations in physiologic and esthetic harmony among facial and cranial structures.
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?
Each page shows the CMS NPPES source snapshot date used to build it. Use the linked CMS record when you need the latest source entry.