How are these pediatric dentists in New Hampshire 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 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do pediatric dentists in New Hampshire accept Medicaid?

New Hampshire's Medicaid program is New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire Medicaid provider directory (https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/medicaid).

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

Use the New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-dental-examiners. 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 · NH

Top Pediatric Dentists in New Hampshire

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: 0

Indexed density: 0.71 per 100K residents (population 1.41M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Other dental specialties in New Hampshire

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General Dentists in New HampshireRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
Orthodontists in New HampshireBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in New HampshireExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
Endodontists in New HampshireRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
Periodontists in New HampshireGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
Prosthodontists in New HampshireCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
Dental Public Healths in New HampshireCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in New HampshireDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in New HampshireSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
Dentist (Other)s in New HampshireDentists with general or unspecified focus.

Frequently asked

Pediatric Dentists in New Hampshire: questions

How are these pediatric dentists in New Hampshire 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 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do pediatric dentists in New Hampshire accept Medicaid?
New Hampshire's Medicaid program is New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire Medicaid provider directory (https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/medicaid).
How do I check a pediatric dentist's license in New Hampshire?
Use the New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-dental-examiners. 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.