How are these pediatric dentists in Arkansas 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 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do pediatric dentists in Arkansas accept Medicaid?

Arkansas's Medicaid program is Arkansas 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 Arkansas Medicaid provider directory (https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/dms/).

How do I check a pediatric dentist's license in Arkansas?

Use the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://asbde.arkansas.gov/. 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.

Top 10 · AR

Top Pediatric Dentists in Arkansas

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: 5
HPSA shortage: 1

Arkansas ranks #3 nationally for indexed pediatric dentists. Indexed density: 0.32 per 100K residents (population 3.09M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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Pediatric Dentists in Arkansas: questions

How are these pediatric dentists in Arkansas 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 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do pediatric dentists in Arkansas accept Medicaid?
Arkansas's Medicaid program is Arkansas 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 Arkansas Medicaid provider directory (https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/dms/).
How do I check a pediatric dentist's license in Arkansas?
Use the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://asbde.arkansas.gov/. 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.