How are these dentists in Mississippi ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 4 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do dentists in Mississippi accept Medicaid?

Mississippi's Medicaid program is Mississippi Medicaid. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the Mississippi Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.ms.gov/).

How do I check a dentist's license in Mississippi?

Use the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.dentalboard.ms.gov/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.

When should I see a dentist instead of a general dentist?

Same as general dentist — routine care, exams, and most everyday procedures; Confirm with the office before booking specialty work (orthodontics, implants, root canals).

Top 10 · MS

Top Dentists in Mississippi

Dentists with general or unspecified focus. Curated top-10 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.

In top list: 10
Medicare-enrolled: 10
HPSA shortage: 4

Indexed density: 0.34 per 100K residents (population 2.94M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Other dental specialties in Mississippi

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General Dentists in MississippiRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
Orthodontists in MississippiBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
Pediatric Dentists in MississippiSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in MississippiExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
Endodontists in MississippiRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
Periodontists in MississippiGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
Prosthodontists in MississippiCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
Dental Public Health Dentists in MississippiCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologists in MississippiDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
Orofacial Pain Specialists in MississippiTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.

Frequently asked

Dentists in Mississippi: questions

How are these dentists in Mississippi ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 4 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do dentists in Mississippi accept Medicaid?
Mississippi's Medicaid program is Mississippi Medicaid. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the Mississippi Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.ms.gov/).
How do I check a dentist's license in Mississippi?
Use the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.dentalboard.ms.gov/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.
When should I see a dentist instead of a general dentist?
Same as general dentist — routine care, exams, and most everyday procedures; Confirm with the office before booking specialty work (orthodontics, implants, root canals).