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Dentists · VA

Dentists in Virginia

120 verified dentists across 13 dental sub-specialties. Ranked by record completeness, Medicare presence, and HPSA service.

Verified
120
Medicare
78
HPSA
41
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Virginia workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 120 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

120

Top-10 per (state, sub-specialty) covering 13 sub-specialties.

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

1.4

Population 8.81M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

23years

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

Credential reportedNPPES

95%

114 of 120 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

65%

78 of 120 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

34%

41 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Quality reporting

Median MIPSCMS QPP

79/ 100

Interquartile range 78–79.

Calculated from 4 dentists who report MIPS — about 3% of indexed listings.

Methodology →
Open Payments disclosedOpen Payments

68%

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

Records refreshed in 12moNPPES

10%

12 of 120 indexed records have an NPPES update within the past year.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within Virginia.

  • Richmond12
  • Roanoke9
  • Charlottesville7
  • Fairfax7
  • Portsmouth7
Licensing

Verify a license in Virginia

Use the Virginia 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 Virginia

  • How many verified dentists are listed in Virginia?
    We list 120 dentists across 13 dental sub-specialties in Virginia — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is Virginia's Medicaid dental program called?
    Virginia's Medicaid program is Cardinal Care (also referred to as Virginia Medicaid (Smiles For Children)). Comprehensive adult coverage — preventive, restorative, and most procedures. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in Virginia?
    Look the license up at the Virginia Board of Dentistry (https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/dentistry/). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.
  • Does Virginia have dental shortage areas?
    Yes. 41 dentists in our top-tier Virginia list practice within HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. The full list is on the dental shortage page for Virginia.

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