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Coverage & verification in North Dakota
North Dakota MedicaidAdult Medicaid dental tier
ComprehensivePreventive, restorative, and most procedures.
North Dakota Medicaid sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.
Visit North Dakota MedicaidVerify state dental license
Confirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.
North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners license lookupCredentials & training
- Specialty
- Periodontist
- Taxonomy
- Dentist - Periodontics
- Taxonomy classification
- Dentist
- Taxonomy specialization
- Periodontics
- Taxonomy code
- 1223P0300X
- Credential
- D.S.S.
Practice ownership
- Entity type
- Individual
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Before you book
Five-minute checklist before you call
Federal data tells you a dentist exists and is enumerated. It does not confirm insurance acceptance, current availability, or office fit. Use this list when you call so the visit isn’t a surprise.
Confirm insurance & out-of-pocket cost
- “Do you accept my exact insurance plan? (give the carrier, plan name, and member ID)”
- “Are you accepting new North Dakota Medicaid patients right now?”
- “What is the out-of-pocket cost I should expect for the type of visit I need?”
- “If you are out of network for me, can you bill my insurer or only me?”
Verify the dentist & availability
- “Is Michael Dean Shannon the dentist who will see me, or another provider in the practice?”
- “Are you accepting new patients? When is the next available appointment?”
- “Will the same dentist handle follow-up visits, or rotate?”
Verify the license yourself
Search the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners site →
Match office services to your needs
- “Do you offer emergency or same-day appointments? After-hours number?”
- “What languages do your front desk and clinical staff speak?”
- “Is the office wheelchair-accessible? Any accommodations available on request?”
- “Do you offer sedation options for anxious patients (nitrous, oral, IV)?”
- “Do you treat pediatric patients in this practice, or refer them to a pediatric dentist?”
Ready to call? Have your insurance card and a list of symptoms or visit reasons in front of you.
Call (701) 839-7288About periodontists
What is a periodontist?
A periodontist specializes in the structures around the teeth: gums, bone, and the periodontal ligament. They treat gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis), perform gum and bone grafts, place dental implants, and handle aesthetic gum procedures like crown lengthening.
Training. After dental school, a periodontist completes a 3-year accredited residency in periodontics and implant dentistry. Board certification is through the American Board of Periodontology.
More about periodontistsFrequently asked
About this provider
What is Michael Dean Shannon's NPI?
Michael Dean Shannon has the National Provider Identifier 1982787024. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.Does Michael Dean Shannon accept Medicare?
Michael Dean Shannon is not currently listed in the CMS Medicare enrollment file. Confirm directly with the office before assuming coverage.How do I verify Michael Dean Shannon's dental license?
Use the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.nddentalboard.com/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
Trust & transparency
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