Top 10 · AZ
Top Orthodontists in Arizona
Braces, aligners, and bite correction. 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
Arizona ranks #4 nationally for indexed orthodontists. Indexed density: 0.13 per 100K residents (population 7.58M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Devin L Croft, DDS, MS
Orthodontist
Peoria, AZMedicareClass of 2004View profileAlbert P Serrano, D.D.S
Orthodontist
Phoenix, AZMedicareClass of 1982View profileJeffrey Michael Lake, DMD
Orthodontist
Tucson, AZMedicareView profileAndrew Sarpotdar, D.D.S., M.S.
Orthodontist
Avondale, AZMedicareView profileTroy L Christensen, D.D.S.,M.S.
Orthodontist
Goodyear, AZMedicareView profileScott T Peterson, D.M.D. M.S.
Orthodontist
Laveen, AZMedicareView profileThomas Shipley
Orthodontist
Phoenix, AZMedicareView profileRichard Earl Jones II, D.D.S., M.S.
Orthodontist
Scottsdale, AZMedicareView profileJonathan Bolesta, DMD
Orthodontist
Glendale, AZMedicareView profileBenjamin D Mcdowell, D.D.S.
Orthodontist
Payson, AZMedicareView profile
Orthodontists in other states
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Other dental specialties in Arizona
All Arizona dentists →- General Dentists in ArizonaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Pediatric Dentists in ArizonaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in ArizonaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in ArizonaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in ArizonaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in ArizonaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in ArizonaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in ArizonaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in ArizonaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in ArizonaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in ArizonaTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Dentist (Other)s in ArizonaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Orthodontists in Arizona: questions
How are these orthodontists in Arizona 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 orthodontists in Arizona accept Medicaid?
Arizona's Medicaid program is AHCCCS. 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 AHCCCS provider directory (https://www.azahcccs.gov/).How do I check a orthodontist's license in Arizona?
Use the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://dentalboard.az.gov/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a orthodontist instead of a general dentist?
Crowded, gapped, or rotated teeth in adults or children; Significant overbite, underbite, or open bite; Bite problems that cause jaw pain or wear teeth unevenly.