How are these orthodontists in Connecticut ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 5 are Medicare-enrolled and 5 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do orthodontists in Connecticut accept Medicaid?

Connecticut's Medicaid program is HUSKY 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 HUSKY Health provider directory (https://portal.ct.gov/dss/health-and-home-care/husky-health).

How do I check a orthodontist's license in Connecticut?

Use the Connecticut State Dental Commission license-lookup at https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/dental-commission. 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.

Top 10 · CT

Top Orthodontists in Connecticut

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: 5
HPSA shortage: 5

Indexed density: 0.27 per 100K residents (population 3.68M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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General Dentists in ConnecticutRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
Pediatric Dentists in ConnecticutSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in ConnecticutExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
Endodontists in ConnecticutRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
Periodontists in ConnecticutGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
Prosthodontists in ConnecticutCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
Dental Public Healths in ConnecticutCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in ConnecticutDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
Dentist Anesthesiologists in ConnecticutSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in ConnecticutSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
Orofacial Pain Specialists in ConnecticutTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
Oral Medicine Specialists in ConnecticutNon-surgical management of oral disease.
Dentist (Other)s in ConnecticutDentists with general or unspecified focus.

Frequently asked

Orthodontists in Connecticut: questions

How are these orthodontists in Connecticut ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 5 are Medicare-enrolled and 5 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do orthodontists in Connecticut accept Medicaid?
Connecticut's Medicaid program is HUSKY 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 HUSKY Health provider directory (https://portal.ct.gov/dss/health-and-home-care/husky-health).
How do I check a orthodontist's license in Connecticut?
Use the Connecticut State Dental Commission license-lookup at https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/dental-commission. 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.