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Dentist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1223D0001X
As of today, the following are the total number of Public Health Dentists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Select the State to show the list of Public Health Dentists by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Medicare
The following are the total number of Public Health Dentists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
You can download the Public Health Dentistry dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Public Health Dentists do?
Public health dentists enhance the oral health of populations by identifying community needs, developing and implementing programs such as educational campaigns and free screenings, and influencing policies to address disparities in care.
They work in schools, government health departments, and community clinics to promote preventive oral care, ensure access to services for underserved groups, and advocate for policies that support the oral well-being of entire communities, rather than focusing on individual patients.
What they do
Community Needs Assessment: This assessment evaluates the dental health needs of communities to identify areas for improvement and areas of vulnerability to dental disease.
Program Development: Public health dentists create and manage programs focused on oral health education, disease prevention (e.g., dental sealants for children), free health screenings, and tobacco cessation.
Policy Development and Implementation: They work with government and community organizations to develop, implement, and evaluate oral health policies and programs that ensure equitable access to care for all.
Advocacy: They advocate for systemic change, social justice, and reduced oral health disparities within communities.
Education: They provide educational materials and outreach to communities, schools, and families to promote good oral hygiene and preventive care habits.
Data Analysis: They collect and analyze data to monitor program effectiveness and inform future public health initiatives.
Environment
Public health dentists can be found in various settings, including Government agencies and health departments, Community-based organizations, federally qualified health centers, Non-profit research and advocacy groups, School-based programs, and Mobile dental units, to reach underserved populations.
Overall Goal
The ultimate goal of public health dentistry is to enhance the overall health and quality of life for communities by creating environments where good oral health is accessible to everyone, particularly those who are most vulnerable.