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Dentists · WA

Dentists in Washington

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

Verified
121
Medicare
95
HPSA
0
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Washington workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 121 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

121

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

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

1.5

Population 7.96M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

25years

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

Credential reportedNPPES

98%

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

Medicare-enrolledCMS

79%

95 of 121 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

0%

0 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Quality reporting

Median MIPSCMS QPP

78/ 100

Interquartile range 76–81.

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

Methodology →
Open Payments disclosedOpen Payments

72%

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

Records refreshed in 12moNPPES

14%

17 of 121 indexed records have an NPPES update within the past year.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within Washington.

  • Seattle31
  • Bellevue6
  • Everett6
  • Redmond5
  • Tacoma5

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Licensing

Verify a license in Washington

Use the Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission 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 Washington

  • How many verified dentists are listed in Washington?
    We list 121 dentists across 14 dental sub-specialties in Washington — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is Washington's Medicaid dental program called?
    Washington's Medicaid program is Apple Health (also referred to as Washington Medicaid). Comprehensive adult coverage — preventive, restorative, and most procedures. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-medical-dental-or-vision-care/apple-health-medicaid-coverage.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in Washington?
    Look the license up at the Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/dentist). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.

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Public programs

Medicaid dentists in Washington

State-specific Medicaid acceptance lookup, cross-referenced with CMS Medicare enrollment.

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Dental shortage areas in Washington

HRSA-designated dental HPSAs and the dentists practicing inside them.

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