407,000+ Dentists Scored

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Every dentist scored 0-100 on trustworthiness using federal OIG exclusion data, verified credentials, corporate chain flags, and years of practice.

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How We Score Dentists

Our Dental Honesty Score rates every dentist from 0 to 100 based on publicly available federal data. This is not a clinical quality rating — it measures transparency and trust indicators.

Scoring Factors

Base Score

Starting point for all dentists

50 pts

Credentials (DDS/DMD, Specialist, FAGD/MAGD)

Verified dental degree and board certifications

Up to +15 pts

Practice Experience

Years since NPI enumeration

Up to +10 pts

Corporate Chain Affiliation

DSO/franchise model linked to higher upselling rates

-15 pts

OIG Exclusion

Federally barred from Medicare/Medicaid for fraud or abuse

Score = 0

Important Disclaimer

This score uses publicly available NPI Registry and OIG LEIE data. It does not reflect patient outcomes, clinical skill, or malpractice history. Always verify credentials with your state dental board before choosing a provider. A high score does not guarantee good care; a low score does not necessarily indicate dishonesty.

Data Sources

  • NPI Registry (NPPES) — 407,000+ active dental provider records with credentials and taxonomy codes
  • OIG LEIE — Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (82,714 exclusions, checked for dental NPIs)
  • CMS Taxonomy — Dental specialty codes (12 specialties from general practice to oral surgery)