Top 3 · TN
Top Orofacial Pain Specialists in Tennessee
TMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain. 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
- 1
- HPSA shortage
- 1
Indexed density: 0.04 per 100K residents (population 7.23M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
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Other dental specialties in Tennessee
All Tennessee dentists →- General Dentists in TennesseeRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in TennesseeBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in TennesseeSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in TennesseeExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in TennesseeRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in TennesseeGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in TennesseeCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in TennesseeCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in TennesseeDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in TennesseeSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in TennesseeSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Dentist (Other)s in TennesseeDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Orofacial Pain Specialists in Tennessee: questions
How are these orofacial pain specialists in Tennessee ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 3 listed, 1 is Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do orofacial pain specialists in Tennessee accept Medicaid?
Tennessee's Medicaid program is TennCare. 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 TennCare provider directory (https://www.tn.gov/tenncare.html).How do I check a orofacial pain specialist's license in Tennessee?
Use the Tennessee Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/dentistry-board.html. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a orofacial pain specialist instead of a general dentist?
TMJ pain or jaw clicking that affects daily life; Persistent dental pain that has no clear cause on exam or X-ray; Burning mouth syndrome.