Top 10 · IN
Top Pediatric Dentists in Indiana
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
- 7
- HPSA shortage
- 1
Indexed density: 0.14 per 100K residents (population 6.92M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Juan F Yepes, DDS, MD, MPH
Pediatric Dentist
Indianapolis, INMedicareView profileLauren Elizabeth Alavanja, D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentist
South Bend, INMedicareView profileBarbara J. Merlo, D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentist
Munster, INMedicareView profileJada Roberts
Pediatric Dentist
Marion, INMedicareView profileJohn R Emhardt, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Indianapolis, INView profile- HPSA
Jennifer Kugar, DDS, MSD
Pediatric Dentist
Fishers, INView profile Laquia Vinson, D.D.S, MPH
Pediatric Dentist
Indianapolis, INMedicareView profileCraig T Mueller, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Indianapolis, INMedicareView profileKevin W Beadle, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Noblesville, INMedicareView profileRachel Marie Dunlop, D.D.S., M.S.D
Pediatric Dentist
Saint John, INView profile
Pediatric Dentists in other states
Nationwide overview →- AlaskaAK
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Other dental specialties in Indiana
All Indiana dentists →- General Dentists in IndianaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in IndianaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in IndianaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in IndianaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in IndianaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in IndianaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in IndianaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in IndianaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in IndianaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in IndianaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in IndianaTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Oral Medicine Specialists in IndianaNon-surgical management of oral disease.
- Dentist (Other)s in IndianaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Pediatric Dentists in Indiana: questions
How are these pediatric dentists in Indiana ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 7 are Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do pediatric dentists in Indiana accept Medicaid?
Indiana's Medicaid program is Indiana 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 Indiana Medicaid provider directory (https://www.in.gov/medicaid/).How do I check a pediatric dentist's license in Indiana?
Use the Indiana State Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/indiana-state-board-of-dentistry/. 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.