How are these orthodontists in Massachusetts ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 3 are Medicare-enrolled and 4 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do orthodontists in Massachusetts accept Medicaid?

Massachusetts's Medicaid program is MassHealth. 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 MassHealth provider directory (https://www.mass.gov/masshealth).

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

Use the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-dentistry. 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 · MA

Top Orthodontists in Massachusetts

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: 3
HPSA shortage: 4

Indexed density: 0.14 per 100K residents (population 7.14M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Other dental specialties in Massachusetts

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General Dentists in MassachusettsRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
Pediatric Dentists in MassachusettsSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in MassachusettsExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
Endodontists in MassachusettsRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
Periodontists in MassachusettsGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
Prosthodontists in MassachusettsCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
Dental Public Healths in MassachusettsCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in MassachusettsDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
Dentist Anesthesiologists in MassachusettsSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in MassachusettsSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
Orofacial Pain Specialists in MassachusettsTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
Oral Medicine Specialists in MassachusettsNon-surgical management of oral disease.
Dentist (Other)s in MassachusettsDentists with general or unspecified focus.

Frequently asked

Orthodontists in Massachusetts: questions

How are these orthodontists in Massachusetts ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 3 are Medicare-enrolled and 4 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do orthodontists in Massachusetts accept Medicaid?
Massachusetts's Medicaid program is MassHealth. 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 MassHealth provider directory (https://www.mass.gov/masshealth).
How do I check a orthodontist's license in Massachusetts?
Use the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-dentistry. 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.