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Dentists in District of Columbia

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

Verified
92
Medicare
36
HPSA
33
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

District of Columbia workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 92 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

92

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

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

13.1

Population 0.70M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

16years

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

Credential reportedNPPES

93%

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

Medicare-enrolledCMS

39%

36 of 92 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

36%

33 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Quality reporting

Median MIPSCMS QPP

96/ 100

Interquartile range 96–96.

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

Methodology →
Open Payments disclosedOpen Payments

84%

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

Records refreshed in 12moNPPES

5%

5 of 92 indexed records have an NPPES update within the past year.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within District of Columbia.

  • Washington91
  • Bolling Afb1

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Licensing

Verify a license in District of Columbia

Use the DC Board of Dentistry 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 District of Columbia

  • How many verified dentists are listed in District of Columbia?
    We list 92 dentists across 11 dental sub-specialties in District of Columbia — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is District of Columbia's Medicaid dental program called?
    District of Columbia's Medicaid program is DC Medicaid. Comprehensive adult coverage — preventive, restorative, and most procedures. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://dhcf.dc.gov/.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in District of Columbia?
    Look the license up at the DC Board of Dentistry (https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/118172). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.
  • Does District of Columbia have dental shortage areas?
    Yes. 33 dentists in our top-tier District of Columbia list practice within HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. The full list is on the dental shortage page for District of Columbia.

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Public programs

Medicaid dentists in District of Columbia

State-specific Medicaid acceptance lookup, cross-referenced with CMS Medicare enrollment.

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Dental shortage areas in District of Columbia

HRSA-designated dental HPSAs and the dentists practicing inside them.

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