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Top 10 · AR

Top Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Arkansas

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
0

Arkansas ranks #3 nationally for indexed oral & maxillofacial surgeons. Indexed density: 0.32 per 100K residents (population 3.09M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
  1. Ernest Stanley Woodard, DDS

    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

    Little Rock, AR
    MedicareClass of 2003View profile
  2. Scotty L Bolding, DDS

    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

    Rogers, AR
    MedicareView profile
  3. Daron Carl Praetzel, DMD

    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

    Hot Springs, AR
    MedicareView profile
  4. Patton Mark Minkin, DDS

    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

    Springdale, AR
    MedicareView profile
  5. Thomas A Sarna, D.D.S

    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

    Fayetteville, AR
    MedicareView profile
  6. Aaron Baldwin, DMD, MD

    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

    Hot Springs, AR
    MedicareView profile
  7. Steven F Molpus, DDS, PLC

    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

    N Little Rock, AR
    MedicareView profile
  8. Scott Alan Schoen, D.D.S.

    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

    Little Rock, AR
    MedicareView profile
  9. James Buck Hays, D.D.S.

    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

    Fayetteville, AR
    MedicareView profile
  10. Aneet K Sharma, MD, DDS

    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

    Springdale, AR
    MedicareView profile

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Frequently asked

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Arkansas: questions

  • How are these oral & maxillofacial surgeons in Arkansas 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 oral & maxillofacial surgeons in Arkansas accept Medicaid?
    Arkansas's Medicaid program is Arkansas 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 Arkansas Medicaid provider directory (https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/dms/).
  • How do I check a oral & maxillofacial surgeon's license in Arkansas?
    Use the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://asbde.arkansas.gov/. 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.