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Pediatric Dentists Near You
7,868 pediatric dental practices across the US, sourced from the federal NPPES provider registry. Pick your state.
What does a pediatric dentist do?
Pediatric dentists complete two to three years of residency after dental school focused on treating infants, children, and teens — including kids with special health care needs. They handle everything from first visits and cleanings to fillings and dental emergencies, in offices designed for children.
Browse pediatric dentists by state
- Texas (1,014)
- California (955)
- Florida (443)
- New York (417)
- North Carolina (325)
- Georgia (265)
- Massachusetts (248)
- Colorado (227)
- Virginia (223)
- Arizona (222)
- Pennsylvania (216)
- Washington (213)
- New Jersey (203)
- Maryland (190)
- Illinois (177)
- Tennessee (173)
- Ohio (163)
- Connecticut (145)
- Michigan (142)
- Indiana (139)
- Utah (135)
- South Carolina (134)
- Alabama (119)
- Kentucky (117)
- Nevada (109)
- Arkansas (92)
- Oregon (88)
- Minnesota (88)
- Missouri (84)
- Louisiana (77)
- Idaho (62)
- Oklahoma (56)
- Mississippi (55)
- Wisconsin (53)
- Hawaii (50)
- Iowa (49)
- Nebraska (45)
- Kansas (45)
- New Hampshire (43)
- New Mexico (35)
- Alaska (33)
- Montana (32)
- Delaware (27)
- Washington DC (27)
- Maine (23)
- West Virginia (19)
- Rhode Island (19)
- Wyoming (18)
- North Dakota (14)
- South Dakota (11)
- Vermont (9)
Do I need a referral?
Usually no — you can book directly with most specialists, though many patients arrive by referral from their general dentist, and some insurance plans reimburse better with one. If you're not sure this is the right specialist, start with a general dentist near you or check asymptom guide.