How are these pediatric dentists in Georgia ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 6 are Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do pediatric dentists in Georgia accept Medicaid?

Georgia's Medicaid program is Georgia 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 Georgia Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.georgia.gov/).

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

Use the Georgia Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://gbd.georgia.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 · GA

Top Pediatric Dentists in Georgia

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: 6
HPSA shortage: 1

Indexed density: 0.09 per 100K residents (population 11.18M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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Pediatric Dentists in Georgia: questions

How are these pediatric dentists in Georgia ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 6 are Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do pediatric dentists in Georgia accept Medicaid?
Georgia's Medicaid program is Georgia 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 Georgia Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.georgia.gov/).
How do I check a pediatric dentist's license in Georgia?
Use the Georgia Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://gbd.georgia.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.