Dentist

A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, version 25.1 · Classification: Dentist · Specialization: none · Section: Individual

Providers
370
States
23
Cities
84

Dentists in CA · showing 1–20 of 35

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Top cities

Boston, MAPhiladelphia, PAChicago, ILNew York, NYHouston, TXBeaverton, ORSeattle, WASan Diego, CAPhoenix, AZLos Angeles, CAPortland, OREugene, ORDallas, TXTigard, ORDenver, COAtlanta, GA
Dental Anesthesiology1223D0004XEndodontics1223E0200XGeneral Practice Dentistry1223G0001XOral Medicine Dentistry125Q00000XOral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry1223P0106XOral and Maxillofacial Radiology Dentistry1223X0008XOral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)1223S0112XOrofacial Pain Dentistry1223X2210X

About taxonomy 122300000X

What does taxonomy code 122300000X mean?

122300000X is the NUCC taxonomy code for Dentist. The prefix 12 denotes the Dental Providers grouping, 23 the Dentist classification, and 00000 indicates no further specialization.

How many Dentist providers have an NPI?

NPIFinder currently indexes 370 providers who list 122300000X on their NPI record, 328 of them as their primary taxonomy. Oregon, Massachusetts, California have the most.

Is a taxonomy code the same as board certification?

No. Taxonomy codes are self-reported when a provider applies for an NPI and are not verified by a licensing or certifying board. Check the state license number on the provider profile for licensing status.

How do I find a Dentist near me?

Use the state filter on this page, pick one of the top cities, or search the registry with your city or ZIP code in the location box above.