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Dentists · CT

Dentists in Connecticut

113 verified dentists across 14 dental sub-specialties. Ranked by record completeness, Medicare presence, and HPSA service.

Verified
113
Medicare
84
HPSA
35
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Connecticut workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 113 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

113

Top-10 per (state, sub-specialty) covering 14 sub-specialties.

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

3.1

Population 3.68M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

25years

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

Credential reportedNPPES

96%

109 of 113 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

74%

84 of 113 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

31%

35 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within Connecticut.

  • Farmington15
  • West Hartford7
  • Avon6
  • New London5
  • Fairfield4
Licensing

Verify a license in Connecticut

Use the Connecticut State Dental Commission 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 Connecticut

  • How many verified dentists are listed in Connecticut?
    We list 113 dentists across 14 dental sub-specialties in Connecticut — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is Connecticut's Medicaid dental program called?
    Connecticut's Medicaid program is HUSKY Health (also referred to as Connecticut Medicaid). Comprehensive adult coverage — preventive, restorative, and most procedures. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://portal.ct.gov/dss/health-and-home-care/husky-health.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in Connecticut?
    Look the license up at the Connecticut State Dental Commission (https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/dental-commission). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.
  • Does Connecticut have dental shortage areas?
    Yes. 35 dentists in our top-tier Connecticut list practice within HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. The full list is on the dental shortage page for Connecticut.

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