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Dentists · AL

Dentists in Alabama

95 verified dentists across 12 dental sub-specialties. Ranked by record completeness, Medicare presence, and HPSA service.

Verified
95
Medicare
64
HPSA
8
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Alabama workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 95 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

95

Top-10 per (state, sub-specialty) covering 12 sub-specialties.

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

1.8

Population 5.16M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

26years

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

Credential reportedNPPES

97%

92 of 95 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

67%

64 of 95 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

8%

8 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within Alabama.

  • Birmingham14
  • Huntsville14
  • Mobile10
  • Dothan7
  • Montgomery6
Licensing

Verify a license in Alabama

Use the Alabama 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 Alabama

  • How many verified dentists are listed in Alabama?
    We list 95 dentists across 12 dental sub-specialties in Alabama — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is Alabama's Medicaid dental program called?
    Alabama's Medicaid program is Alabama Medicaid. Emergency-only adult coverage — generally extractions and pain relief, no routine care. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://medicaid.alabama.gov/.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in Alabama?
    Look the license up at the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners (https://www.dentalboard.org/). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.
  • Does Alabama have dental shortage areas?
    Yes. 8 dentists in our top-tier Alabama list practice within HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. The full list is on the dental shortage page for Alabama.

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