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Dentists · MO

Dentists in Missouri

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

Verified
103
Medicare
85
HPSA
1
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Missouri workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 103 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

103

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

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

1.6

Population 6.25M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

22years

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

Credential reportedNPPES

100%

103 of 103 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

83%

85 of 103 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

1%

1 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Quality reporting

Median MIPSCMS QPP

87/ 100

Interquartile range 87–87.

Calculated from 4 dentists who report MIPS — about 4% of indexed listings.

Methodology →
Open Payments disclosedOpen Payments

86%

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

Records refreshed in 12moNPPES

2%

2 of 103 indexed records have an NPPES update within the past year.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within Missouri.

  • Kansas City25
  • Saint Louis20
  • Columbia8
  • Chesterfield4
  • O Fallon4
Licensing

Verify a license in Missouri

Use the Missouri Dental Board 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 Missouri

  • How many verified dentists are listed in Missouri?
    We list 103 dentists across 12 dental sub-specialties in Missouri — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is Missouri's Medicaid dental program called?
    Missouri's Medicaid program is MO HealthNet. 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://mydss.mo.gov/healthcare.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in Missouri?
    Look the license up at the Missouri Dental Board (https://pr.mo.gov/dental.asp). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.
  • Does Missouri have dental shortage areas?
    Yes. 1 dentists in our top-tier Missouri list practice within HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. The full list is on the dental shortage page for Missouri.

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