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Dentists · SD

Dentists in South Dakota

72 verified dentists across 10 dental sub-specialties. Ranked by record completeness, Medicare presence, and HPSA service.

Verified
72
Medicare
41
HPSA
0
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

South Dakota workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 72 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

72

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

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

7.8

Population 0.92M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

30years

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

Credential reportedNPPES

97%

70 of 72 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

57%

41 of 72 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

0%

0 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Quality reporting

Median MIPSCMS QPP

80/ 100

Interquartile range 80–80.

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

Methodology →
Open Payments disclosedOpen Payments

83%

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

Records refreshed in 12moNPPES

6%

4 of 72 indexed records have an NPPES update within the past year.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within South Dakota.

  • Sioux Falls29
  • Rapid City22
  • Dakota Dunes5
  • Huron2
  • Yankton2
Licensing

Verify a license in South Dakota

Use the South Dakota State 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 South Dakota

  • How many verified dentists are listed in South Dakota?
    We list 72 dentists across 10 dental sub-specialties in South Dakota — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is South Dakota's Medicaid dental program called?
    South Dakota's Medicaid program is South Dakota 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://dss.sd.gov/medicaid/.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in South Dakota?
    Look the license up at the South Dakota State Board of Dentistry (https://sdboardofdentistry.com/). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.

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