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Search dentists by location, name, specialty, insurance, Medicaid acceptance, and availability. Every listing is anchored to the official federal NPI Registry.
Licensed dentists in the U.S.
Source: CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier registry) · public U.S. government data. Verify license status with the state dental board before booking.
How to find a dentist near you
Start with your location and what you need — a routine cleaning, a specialty procedure, or same-day emergency care. From there, filter by insurance (including Medicaid), new-patient availability, and specialty. Every result on DentistGrid links back to the federal NPI record so you can verify the provider before you call.
Search by dentist name
Have a specific provider in mind? Use search dentist by name or find a dentist by name. Type a first or last name to see specialty, address, and NPI details.
Search by city, state, or ZIP
Browse the dentist directory, or explore individual states via the states directory. Prefer ZIP? Use dentist by ZIP code.
Search by specialty
Compare general dentists, cosmetic dentists, pediatric dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and endodontists.
Search by insurance or Medicaid
Choose your plan from the insurance dropdown, or pick Medicaid to browse dentists accepting Medicaid. Confirm participation with the office before booking.
Verify a dental license
Before a major procedure, check active license status with your state dental board. See how to check a dental license and our state dental boards directory.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a dentist near me?
Enter your city or ZIP code above, then narrow by specialty, insurance, or new-patient availability. Every result is anchored to a federal NPI record so you can verify the provider exists and check basic credentials.
How do I find a dentist that accepts my insurance?
Choose your plan from the insurance filter, or select Medicaid to see providers who participate in state Medicaid dental programs. Always confirm participation with the office before scheduling — networks change each plan year.
How do I find a dentist accepting new patients?
Check the ‘Accepting new patients’ box before searching. NPPES doesn't publish panel status, so call to confirm the practice is booking new patients on your insurance.
How do I know a dentist is licensed?
Confirm active license status with your state dental board. We list every U.S. board in our state boards directory and provide a step-by-step license lookup guide.
Are the search results ranked or sponsored?
No. DentistGrid is an informational directory. We don't claim any dentist is the ‘best’ and we don't accept payment for placement in search results.