How are these pediatric dentists 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, 7 are Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do pediatric dentists 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 pediatric dentist'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 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 · MA

Top Pediatric Dentists in Massachusetts

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 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.
Orthodontists in MassachusettsBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
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

Pediatric Dentists in Massachusetts: questions

How are these pediatric dentists 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, 7 are Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do pediatric dentists 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 pediatric dentist'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 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.