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Dentists · TX

Dentists in Texas

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

Verified
132
Medicare
106
HPSA
0
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Texas workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 132 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

132

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

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

0.4

Population 31.29M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

21years

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

Credential reportedNPPES

96%

127 of 132 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

80%

106 of 132 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

0%

0 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Quality reporting

Median MIPSCMS QPP

81/ 100

Interquartile range 75–81.

Calculated from 14 dentists who report MIPS — about 11% of indexed listings.

Methodology →
Open Payments disclosedOpen Payments

71%

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

Records refreshed in 12moNPPES

6%

8 of 132 indexed records have an NPPES update within the past year.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within Texas.

  • Dallas24
  • San Antonio22
  • Houston20
  • Austin6
  • El Paso5
Licensing

Verify a license in Texas

Use the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners 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 Texas

  • How many verified dentists are listed in Texas?
    We list 132 dentists across 14 dental sub-specialties in Texas — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is Texas's Medicaid dental program called?
    Texas's Medicaid program is Texas Medicaid. Emergency-only adult coverage — generally extractions and pain relief, no routine care. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in Texas?
    Look the license up at the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (https://tsbde.texas.gov/). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.

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