Top 10 · AL
Top Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Alabama
Extractions, implants, and jaw surgery. 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
- 1
Alabama ranks #2 nationally for indexed oral & maxillofacial surgeons. Indexed density: 0.19 per 100K residents (population 5.16M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Michael G Koslin, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Hoover, ALMedicareClass of 1979View profileChristopher S Kahn, D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Hoover, ALMedicareClass of 1988View profileDouglas Austin Denson, D.M.D., M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Birmingham, ALMedicareClass of 2012View profileCecil Riley Dorsett, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Gadsden, ALMedicareClass of 1980View profileDavid W Davis, DMD, MD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Anniston, ALMedicareClass of 2013View profileSteven Clint Hudson, DMD, MD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Huntsville, ALMedicareClass of 2003View profileGregory Charles Bess, M.D., D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dothan, ALMedicareClass of 1986View profile- HPSA
Nicholas Ryan Livingston, DMD, MD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Alabaster, ALMedicareClass of 2009View profile Henry Postlethwaite Robson III, M.D., D.M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Cullman, ALMedicareClass of 1990View profileJon D Holmes, D.M.D.,M.D.,F.A.C.S.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Birmingham, ALMedicareClass of 1997View profile
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in other states
Nationwide overview →- AlaskaAK
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Other dental specialties in Alabama
All Alabama dentists →- General Dentists in AlabamaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in AlabamaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in AlabamaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- 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
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Alabama: questions
How are these oral & maxillofacial surgeons 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 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do oral & maxillofacial surgeons 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 oral & maxillofacial surgeon'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 oral & maxillofacial surgeon instead of a general dentist?
Impacted wisdom teeth that need surgical removal; Dental implant placement, especially with bone grafting; Jaw fractures or facial trauma.