Dentist
There are 47 active dentist providers in the United States, distributed across 14 states. Oral Medicine is the specialty of dentistry responsible for the oral health care of medically complex patients and for the diagnosis and management of medically related diseases, disorders and conditi
By state
Top metros
- BOSTON, MA 8 providers
- REDMOND, WA 3 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 3 providers
- FEDERAL WAY, WA 2 providers
- AUGUSTA, GA 2 providers
- CHARLOTTE, NC 2 providers
- MIAMI, FL 2 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 2 providers
- LAWRENCE, MA 1 providers
- LEXINGTON, MA 1 providers
- MEDFORD, MA 1 providers
- DETROIT, MI 1 providers
- ASHEVILLE, NC 1 providers
- CARY, NC 1 providers
- GREENVILLE, NC 1 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 1 providers
- LANSDALE, PA 1 providers
- PITTSBURGH, PA 1 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 1 providers
- EL PASO, TX 1 providers
About dentist
Oral Medicine is the specialty of dentistry responsible for the oral health care of medically complex patients and for the diagnosis and management of medically related diseases, disorders and conditions affecting the oral and maxillofacial region. Oral Medicine specialists have training and expertise in the diagnosis and management of oral and mucosal diseases, medical management of maxillofacial pathologies from hematology and oncology, organ transplant services, autoimmune disorders, including acute and chronic pain conditions of oral & maxillofacial region. Oral Medicine specialists co-manage oral and maxillofacial conditions and diseases in collaboration with medical specialists and other dentists in hospitals and outpatient medical clinics, particularly in the management of patients with complex medical conditions requiring multidisciplinary healthcare intervention.
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.