Search Dentist by Name: What to Know

Searching for a dentist by name is one of the fastest ways to find information about a specific dental provider. You may already have a recommendation from a friend, family member, coworker, physician, or insurance company. A name-based dentist search can help you confirm location, office details, specialty, and other public information.

A dentist directory can help users search dentists by name, city, service, or practice area.

Why search for a dentist by name?

• Confirm a referral
• Find a dentist's office location
• Check whether a provider is still practicing
• Compare multiple dentists with similar names
• Look up dental services
• Find contact information
• Review public listing information
• Verify license or credential details

This type of search is especially helpful when the dentist has a common name or works at a multi-provider dental office.

What information can a dentist name search show?

• Dentist name
• Office name
• Practice address
• Phone number
• Website
• Dental specialty
• Services offered
• Public profile links
• License information links
• Patient review links

Information may vary by source, so always verify important details directly with the dental office or state dental board.

Search by full name

For best results, search using the dentist's full name. Example searches:

• "Dr. John Smith dentist"
• "John Smith DDS"
• "Jane Smith DMD"
• "Dr. Jane Smith dental office Baltimore"

The ADA explains that DDS and DMD are equivalent dental degrees; both indicate that the dentist graduated from an accredited dental school.

Search by office name

Sometimes a dentist may be listed under a dental office or group practice name instead of an individual profile. Try searches such as:

• "ABC Dental Group"
• "Smile Family Dental"
• "Main Street Dental Care"
• "Oral Surgery Associates near me"

This can help you find the correct provider when multiple dentists work at the same location.

Search by city and state

Adding a location helps narrow the results.

• "Dr. Smith dentist Houston TX"
• "Dr. Jones oral surgeon Atlanta GA"
• "dentist John Smith Maryland"
• "search dentist by name Florida"

This is useful when a dentist's name appears in multiple states.

Verify the dentist's license

A name search is useful, but it should not replace official license verification. State dental boards are the official licensing authorities for dentists in their states. The ADA provides a directory of state dental boards to help users locate the appropriate board.

When verifying a dental license, you may need:

• Dentist's full name
• License number, if available
• State
• City
• Practice name

Why information may vary

Dentist information can vary across directories because dental offices move, providers change practices, phone numbers change, and websites are updated. Some directories may also show older business information.

For important decisions, confirm directly with:

• The dental office
• The dentist's official website
• The state dental board
• Your insurance provider

Final thoughts

Searching for a dentist by name is a smart first step when researching a provider. Use a dentist directory to locate the provider, then verify important details such as license status, office address, specialty, insurance acceptance, and appointment availability.

Frequently asked questions

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