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Dentists · MA

Dentists in Massachusetts

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

Verified
129
Medicare
97
HPSA
24
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Massachusetts workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 129 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

129

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

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

1.8

Population 7.14M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

19years

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

Credential reportedNPPES

94%

121 of 129 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

75%

97 of 129 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

19%

24 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Quality reporting

Median MIPSCMS QPP

96/ 100

Interquartile range 89–97.

Calculated from 3 dentists who report MIPS — about 2% of indexed listings.

Methodology →
Open Payments disclosedOpen Payments

69%

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

Records refreshed in 12moNPPES

3%

4 of 129 indexed records have an NPPES update within the past year.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within Massachusetts.

  • Boston41
  • Taunton4
  • Hingham3
  • Marshfield3
  • Northborough3
Licensing

Verify a license in Massachusetts

Use the Massachusetts Board of Registration in 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 Massachusetts

  • How many verified dentists are listed in Massachusetts?
    We list 129 dentists across 14 dental sub-specialties in Massachusetts — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is Massachusetts's Medicaid dental program called?
    Massachusetts's Medicaid program is MassHealth. Comprehensive adult coverage — preventive, restorative, and most procedures. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://www.mass.gov/masshealth.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in Massachusetts?
    Look the license up at the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-dentistry). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.
  • Does Massachusetts have dental shortage areas?
    Yes. 24 dentists in our top-tier Massachusetts list practice within HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. The full list is on the dental shortage page for Massachusetts.

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