Dental shortage areas in North Carolina
HRSA designates Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) where access to dental care is constrained. These are the verified dentists practicing inside one of North Carolina's designated zones — often the cheapest, hardest-to-find option for low-income or rural patients.
What does “dental HPSA” mean?
The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) evaluates geographic areas, populations, and facilities and designates them as Health Professional Shortage Areas when there aren't enough dentists to meet the local population's needs.
HPSAs are scored 0–26. Higher score = greater unmet need. Federal Loan Repayment Programs prioritize HPSA-area practice, which is why many of the dentists below are early- career or mission-driven providers.
22 HPSA-area dentists in North Carolina
Sorted by content score
- HPSA
John Anthony Johnson, D.M.D., M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
MooresvilleMedicareView profile - HPSA
Christopher Latham Phelps, D.M.D.
Dentist (Other)
MatthewsMedicareView profile - HPSA
Eric T Moskowitz, D.D.S.
General Dentist
ConcordMedicareView profile - HPSA
Taj Michael Haynes, D.M.D
General Dentist
ConcordMedicareView profile - HPSA
Robee Bailey JR., DMD, MS
Orthodontist
ConcordMedicareView profile - HPSA
Nikki Elaine Jones, D.D.S
Dentist (Other)
ConcordMedicareView profile - HPSA
Fonda Smith Strickland, DDS
General Dentist
Winston SalemMedicareView profile - HPSA
Donald Richard Fortner JR., DMD
General Dentist
SalisburyMedicareView profile - HPSA
Frank Avason III, DMD MS PA
General Dentist
DenverMedicareView profile - HPSA
Gordon Averill, D.M.D
Dentist (Other)
MatthewsMedicareView profile - HPSA
Alex William Ramos, DDS
General Dentist
Indian TrailMedicareView profile - HPSA
Donna Denise Alexander, DDS
Dental Public Health
MooresvilleView profile - HPSA
David K Woods, D.M.D
Orthodontist
Winston SalemView profile - HPSA
Kellie Paxton, D.M.D., M.S.
Endodontist
MooresvilleView profile - HPSA
Martin C Avey, DMD, MS
Orthodontist
HarrisburgView profile - HPSA
Jeffrey Chad Johnson, D.D.S.
Orthodontist
HarrisburgView profile - HPSA
Alexandra Damerau Best, DMD, MSD, PA
Orthodontist
ConcordView profile - HPSA
Matthew Gidaly, DDS
Orthodontist
HarrisburgView profile - HPSA
Scott David Goodman, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
MatthewsMedicareView profile - HPSA
David E Thome, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
MooresvilleView profile - HPSA
Tashana Detwiler, DMD
Dental Public Health
ConcordMedicareView profile - HPSA
Casey Reynolds, DDS
Dental Public Health
Winston SalemMedicareView profile
Dental shortage areas in North Carolina
What does dental HPSA mean?
A Dental Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) is a federally-designated geographic area, population, or facility where there are not enough dentists to meet local need. HRSA evaluates and scores HPSAs from 0 to 26 — higher scores mean greater unmet need.How many HPSA-area dentists are listed in North Carolina?
We currently list 22 verified dentists practicing inside HRSA-designated dental HPSAs in North Carolina. The full HRSA shortage map covers many more practice sites; see the HRSA finder for the authoritative list.Why are HPSA-area dentists worth seeking out?
Dentists who choose HPSA practice are often participants in federal loan-repayment programs (NHSC, IHS, FQHC dental). Many serve a higher share of Medicaid and uninsured patients, so they tend to be the most realistic option for low-income or rural patients seeking affordable care.Can I use an HPSA score to compare providers?
No. The HPSA score reflects local need, not provider quality. A high HPSA score means the area is underserved; it does not say anything about the dentist as a clinician. Verify a license and check OIG sanctions for clinical-quality concerns.