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Dentists · AK

Dentists in Alaska

87 verified dentists across 10 dental sub-specialties. Ranked by record completeness, Medicare presence, and HPSA service.

Verified
87
Medicare
47
HPSA
0
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Alaska workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 87 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

87

Top-10 per (state, sub-specialty) covering 10 sub-specialties.

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

11.8

Population 0.74M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

28years

Median across all indexed dentists with a graduation year on file.

Credential reportedNPPES

98%

85 of 87 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

54%

47 of 87 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

0%

0 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within Alaska.

  • Anchorage40
  • Fairbanks11
  • Wasilla6
  • Eagle River5
  • Juneau4
Licensing

Verify a license in Alaska

Use the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners to confirm a dentist's license is active and in good standing. Always check directly with the board before relying on any third-party listing.

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Frequently asked

About dental care in Alaska

  • How many verified dentists are listed in Alaska?
    We list 87 dentists across 10 dental sub-specialties in Alaska — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is Alaska's Medicaid dental program called?
    Alaska's Medicaid program is Alaska Medicaid (DenaliCare). Comprehensive adult coverage — preventive, restorative, and most procedures. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://health.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/medicaid/default.aspx.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in Alaska?
    Look the license up at the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners (https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/professionallicensing/boardofdentalexaminers.aspx). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.

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