Dentist
There are 21106 active 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
By state
Top metros
- NEW YORK, NY 192 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 164 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 158 providers
- LAS VEGAS, NV 148 providers
- DALLAS, TX 138 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 131 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 129 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 120 providers
- BOSTON, MA 107 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 97 providers
- COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 96 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 89 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 89 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 88 providers
- CHARLOTTE, NC 81 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 81 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 78 providers
- LOUISVILLE, KY 74 providers
- DENVER, CO 71 providers
- EL PASO, TX 66 providers
About 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?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.