How are these dentists in North Carolina 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 3 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do dentists in North Carolina accept Medicaid?

North Carolina's Medicaid program is NC 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 NC Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/).

How do I check a dentist's license in North Carolina?

Use the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.ncdentalboard.org/. 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 · NC

Top Dentists in North Carolina

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: 3

Indexed density: 0.09 per 100K residents (population 11.05M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Other dental specialties in North Carolina

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General Dentists in North CarolinaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
Orthodontists in North CarolinaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
Pediatric Dentists in North CarolinaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in North CarolinaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
Endodontists in North CarolinaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
Periodontists in North CarolinaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
Prosthodontists in North CarolinaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
Dental Public Health Dentists in North CarolinaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologists in North CarolinaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
Dental Anesthesiologists in North CarolinaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
Oral And Maxillofacial Radiologists in North CarolinaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
Orofacial Pain Specialists in North CarolinaTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
Oral Medicine Specialists in North CarolinaNon-surgical management of oral disease.

Frequently asked

Dentists in North Carolina: questions

How are these dentists in North Carolina 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 3 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do dentists in North Carolina accept Medicaid?
North Carolina's Medicaid program is NC 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 NC Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/).
How do I check a dentist's license in North Carolina?
Use the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.ncdentalboard.org/. 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).