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Dentists · AR

Dentists in Arkansas

91 verified dentists across 11 dental sub-specialties. Ranked by record completeness, Medicare presence, and HPSA service.

Verified
91
Medicare
61
HPSA
11
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Arkansas workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 91 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

91

Top-10 per (state, sub-specialty) covering 11 sub-specialties.

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

2.9

Population 3.09M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

23years

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

Credential reportedNPPES

99%

90 of 91 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

67%

61 of 91 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

12%

11 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Quality reporting

Median MIPSCMS QPP

85/ 100

Interquartile range 85–85.

Calculated from 1 dentists who report MIPS — about 1% of indexed listings.

Methodology →
Open Payments disclosedOpen Payments

78%

71 indexed dentists have ≥1 industry payment on file. Disclosure is mandated by federal Sunshine Act — not a quality flag.

Records refreshed in 12moNPPES

1%

1 of 91 indexed records have an NPPES update within the past year.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within Arkansas.

  • Fayetteville16
  • Little Rock14
  • Rogers8
  • Jonesboro6
  • Hot Springs5
Licensing

Verify a license in Arkansas

Use the Arkansas State 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 Arkansas

  • How many verified dentists are listed in Arkansas?
    We list 91 dentists across 11 dental sub-specialties in Arkansas — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is Arkansas's Medicaid dental program called?
    Arkansas's Medicaid program is Arkansas Medicaid. Limited adult coverage — preventive and a defined set of procedures, often capped annually. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/dms/.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in Arkansas?
    Look the license up at the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners (https://asbde.arkansas.gov/). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.
  • Does Arkansas have dental shortage areas?
    Yes. 11 dentists in our top-tier Arkansas list practice within HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. The full list is on the dental shortage page for Arkansas.

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