Top 3 · WA
Top Oral Medicine Specialists in Washington
Non-surgical management of oral disease. Curated top-3 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.
- In top list
- 3
- Medicare-enrolled
- 3
- HPSA shortage
- 0
Washington ranks #4 nationally for indexed oral medicine specialists. Indexed density: 0.04 per 100K residents (population 7.96M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Oral Medicine Specialists in other states
Nationwide overview →Other dental specialties in Washington
All Washington dentists →- General Dentists in WashingtonRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in WashingtonBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in WashingtonSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in WashingtonExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in WashingtonRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in WashingtonGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in WashingtonCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in WashingtonCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in WashingtonDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in WashingtonSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in WashingtonSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in WashingtonTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Dentist (Other)s in WashingtonDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Oral Medicine Specialists in Washington: questions
How are these oral medicine specialists in Washington ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 3 listed, 3 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do oral medicine specialists in Washington accept Medicaid?
Washington's Medicaid program is Apple Health. 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 Apple Health provider directory (https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-medical-dental-or-vision-care/apple-health-medicaid-coverage).How do I check a oral medicine specialist's license in Washington?
Use the Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission license-lookup at https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/dentist. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a oral medicine specialist instead of a general dentist?
Persistent mouth ulcers that don't heal in 2 weeks; White or red patches in the mouth; Burning mouth syndrome.