Top 10 · TX
Top General Dentists in Texas
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
- 0
Indexed density: 0.03 per 100K residents (population 31.29M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Brady Kent Smith, D.D.S.
General Dentist
Irving, TXMedicareView profileTiffini Stratton, DDS
General Dentist
Kerrville, TXMedicareClass of 2007View profileJoseph Simon Boyle, D.D.S.
General Dentist
San Antonio, TXMedicareClass of 1997View profileMichael Todd Montgomery, DDS
General Dentist
San Antonio, TXMedicareClass of 1979View profileSteven Zhi Gang Xue, D.D.S
General Dentist
Houston, TXMedicareView profileLuis C Yepes, DDS
General Dentist
San Antonio, TXMedicareClass of 1995View profilePratik Manoj Vakil, D.M.D.
General Dentist
Houston, TXMedicareClass of 2010View profileJanne Marjorie Lynch, DDS
General Dentist
Lubbock, TXMedicareClass of 2005View profileFady Fouad Faddoul, DDS,MSD
General Dentist
El Paso, TXMedicareView profileSmrity Amatya, DMD
General Dentist
Temple, TXMedicareView profile
General Dentists in other states
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Other dental specialties in Texas
All Texas dentists →- Orthodontists in TexasBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in TexasSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in TexasExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in TexasRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in TexasGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in TexasCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in TexasCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in TexasDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in TexasSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in TexasSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in TexasTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Oral Medicine Specialists in TexasNon-surgical management of oral disease.
- Dentist (Other)s in TexasDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
General Dentists in Texas: questions
How are these general dentists in Texas 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 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do general dentists in Texas accept Medicaid?
Texas's Medicaid program is Texas 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 Texas Medicaid provider directory (https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip).How do I check a general dentist's license in Texas?
Use the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://tsbde.texas.gov/. 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.