How are these periodontists in Alaska ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 8 listed, 2 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do periodontists in Alaska accept Medicaid?

Alaska's Medicaid program is Alaska Medicaid (DenaliCare). 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 Alaska Medicaid (DenaliCare) provider directory (https://health.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/medicaid/default.aspx).

How do I check a periodontist's license in Alaska?

Use the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/professionallicensing/boardofdentalexaminers.aspx. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.

When should I see a periodontist instead of a general dentist?

Bleeding, receding, or persistently red gums; A diagnosis of moderate-to-severe gum disease (periodontitis); Loose adult teeth with no other obvious cause.

Top 8 · AK

Top Periodontists in Alaska

Gum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants. Curated top-8 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.

In top list: 8
Medicare-enrolled: 2
HPSA shortage: 0

Indexed density: 1.08 per 100K residents (population 0.74M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Other dental specialties in Alaska

All Alaska dentists →

Frequently asked

Periodontists in Alaska: questions

How are these periodontists in Alaska ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 8 listed, 2 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do periodontists in Alaska accept Medicaid?
Alaska's Medicaid program is Alaska Medicaid (DenaliCare). 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 Alaska Medicaid (DenaliCare) provider directory (https://health.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/medicaid/default.aspx).
How do I check a periodontist's license in Alaska?
Use the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/professionallicensing/boardofdentalexaminers.aspx. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.
When should I see a periodontist instead of a general dentist?
Bleeding, receding, or persistently red gums; A diagnosis of moderate-to-severe gum disease (periodontitis); Loose adult teeth with no other obvious cause.