How are these periodontists 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, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do periodontists 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 periodontist'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 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 10 · MA

Top Periodontists in Massachusetts

Gum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants. 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: 10
HPSA shortage: 1

Indexed density: 0.14 per 100K residents (population 7.14M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

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General Dentists in MassachusettsRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
Orthodontists in MassachusettsBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
Pediatric Dentists in MassachusettsSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in MassachusettsExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
Endodontists in MassachusettsRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
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

Periodontists in Massachusetts: questions

How are these periodontists 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, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do periodontists 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 periodontist'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 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.