Top 10 · AL
Top Pediatric Dentists in Alabama
Specialized care for infants, children, and teens. 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
- 1
- HPSA shortage
- 1
Alabama ranks #2 nationally for indexed pediatric dentists. Indexed density: 0.19 per 100K residents (population 5.16M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
William Wells Hammock, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Fairhope, ALView profileJeffrey Harris Flannery JR., D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentist
Birmingham, ALMedicareView profileWilliam Clark Thomas, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Hoover, ALView profile- HPSA
Lauri M. Williams, D.M.D.
Pediatric Dentist
Alabaster, ALView profile Michael Scott Anglin, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Hoover, ALView profileBrian A Beitel, DDS MS
Pediatric Dentist
Huntsville, ALView profileSean Claude Gunnels, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Vestavia, ALView profileMarion Bancroft Mcmurphy, DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Mobile, ALView profileJames Mallory Jenkins JR., D.M.D.
Pediatric Dentist
Montgomery, ALView profileWhitney Owen Shelton, D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentist
Huntsville, ALView profile
Pediatric Dentists in other states
Nationwide overview →- AlaskaAK
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Other dental specialties in Alabama
All Alabama dentists →- General Dentists in AlabamaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in AlabamaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in AlabamaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in AlabamaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in AlabamaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in AlabamaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in AlabamaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in AlabamaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in AlabamaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in AlabamaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Dentist (Other)s in AlabamaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Pediatric Dentists in Alabama: questions
How are these pediatric dentists in Alabama ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 1 is Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do pediatric dentists in Alabama accept Medicaid?
Alabama's Medicaid program is Alabama 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 Alabama Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.alabama.gov/).How do I check a pediatric dentist's license in Alabama?
Use the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.dentalboard.org/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a pediatric dentist instead of a general dentist?
A child's first dental visit (recommended by age 1 or within 6 months of the first tooth); A child with significant dental anxiety or special needs; Concerns about thumb-sucking, pacifier use, or tooth-grinding.