Top 10 · AL
Top General Dentists in Alabama
Routine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams. 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
Alabama ranks #2 nationally for indexed general dentists. Indexed density: 0.19 per 100K residents (population 5.16M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
- HPSA
Joseph A Zanthos, DMD
General Dentist
Alabaster, ALMedicareView profile - HPSA
Afton Norene Cowen, D.M.D.
General Dentist
Montgomery, ALMedicareView profile - HPSA
Christopher W Baker, DMD
General Dentist
Clanton, ALMedicareView profile William Britt Morris, DMD
General Dentist
Butler, ALMedicareClass of 1987View profileTed Marek Poczatek, D.M.D.
General Dentist
Bessemer, ALMedicareView profileJohn A O'Brien III, DMD
General Dentist
Sylacauga, ALMedicareView profileJames Thomas Gardiner, D.M.D.
General Dentist
Tuscumbia, ALMedicareView profileTimothy Lee Fiquett, D.M.D.
General Dentist
Fort Payne, ALMedicareView profileW. Timothy Brooks, D.M.D.
General Dentist
Huntsville, ALMedicareView profileBradley W Willis, DMD
General Dentist
Montgomery, ALMedicareView profile
General Dentists in other states
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Other dental specialties in Alabama
All Alabama dentists →- Orthodontists in AlabamaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in AlabamaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in AlabamaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in AlabamaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in AlabamaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in AlabamaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in AlabamaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in AlabamaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in AlabamaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in AlabamaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Dentist (Other)s in AlabamaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
General Dentists in Alabama: questions
How are these general dentists in Alabama 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 general dentists in Alabama accept Medicaid?
Alabama's Medicaid program is Alabama 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 Alabama Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.alabama.gov/).How do I check a general dentist's license in Alabama?
Use the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.dentalboard.org/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a general dentist instead of a general dentist?
Routine cleanings every 6 months and annual exams; A new cavity, sensitive tooth, or visible chip; A regular check-up before more complex specialist work.