Top 10 · PA
Top General Dentists in Pennsylvania
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
- 8
Indexed density: 0.08 per 100K residents (population 13.08M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Joseph Alexander Foote, DMD
General Dentist
Philadelphia, PAMedicareClass of 2019View profile- HPSA
Christian Santana, DDS
General Dentist
Phila, PAMedicareView profile - HPSA
John David Avolio, DMD
General Dentist
Zelienople, PAMedicareClass of 2008View profile - HPSA
Terrence L. Marcincin, D.M.D.
General Dentist
Bethlehem, PAMedicareView profile - HPSA
Eric G. Unger, DDS
General Dentist
Mechanicsburg, PAMedicareView profile - HPSA
Mark A Marion, D.M.D.
General Dentist
Zelienople, PAMedicareView profile - HPSA
Keith Paul Fisher, DDS
General Dentist
Mechanicsburg, PAMedicareView profile - HPSA
Anthony P Baddoo, D.D.S
General Dentist
Easton, PAMedicareView profile Paulina F Zunino, DMD
General Dentist
Sewickley, PAMedicareClass of 1996View profile- HPSA
Joseph Thomas Krutsick, D.M.D.
General Dentist
Easton, PAMedicareView profile
General Dentists in other states
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Other dental specialties in Pennsylvania
All Pennsylvania dentists →- Orthodontists in PennsylvaniaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in PennsylvaniaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in PennsylvaniaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in PennsylvaniaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in PennsylvaniaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in PennsylvaniaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in PennsylvaniaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in PennsylvaniaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in PennsylvaniaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in PennsylvaniaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in PennsylvaniaTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Oral Medicine Specialists in PennsylvaniaNon-surgical management of oral disease.
- Dentist (Other)s in PennsylvaniaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
General Dentists in Pennsylvania: questions
How are these general dentists in Pennsylvania 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 8 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do general dentists in Pennsylvania accept Medicaid?
Pennsylvania's Medicaid program is Pennsylvania Medical Assistance. 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 Pennsylvania Medical Assistance provider directory (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid.html).How do I check a general dentist's license in Pennsylvania?
Use the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Dentistry/. 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.
Public programs
Medicaid dentists in Pennsylvania
State-level Medicaid acceptance lookup, cross-referenced with CMS Medicare enrollment as a public-program signal.
Open listAccess & equityDental shortage areas in Pennsylvania
HRSA-designated dental HPSAs and the dentists practicing inside them.
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