General dentists in Fort Lauderdale, FL
179 general dentists in Fort Lauderdale, FL, each checked against the state board and the NPI registry.
Key facts
- Fort Lauderdale has 179 general dentists on record.
- This page lists 32, sorted by name; 26 have a board-verified active license.
26
with a board-verified active license
30
independent, not a chain
3
accepting new patients
4.8
average Google rating
Choosing a general dentist in Fort Lauderdale
A general dentist handles cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals and most day-to-day care, and refers out for complex surgery or orthodontics. In a market this size the hard part is not finding one, it is knowing which to trust. Of the 32 general dentists we list in Fort Lauderdale, 26 hold a license the state board reports as active and 30 are independent rather than part of a dental chain.
What to check before you book
- The license status on the profile, and whether the board lists any disciplinary action.
- Whether the practice is independent or owned by a DSO, which can change how treatment is recommended.
- That your insurance plan is named on the practice's own page, not just “most insurance accepted.”
Verified dentists
Showing 32 of 179 (A to Z). The remaining 147 are in the full dataset below.
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Frequently asked questions
How many general dentists are in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
There are 179 general dentists on record in Fort Lauderdale. We show 32 verified profiles, of which 26 hold an active state-board license.
Which insurance do Fort Lauderdale general dentists take?
The plans listed most often by these practices are Aetna, Ameritas, Anthem. Each profile shows the plans that practice publishes; confirm yours before booking.
Are these Fort Lauderdale dentists independent or corporate-owned?
30 of the 32 we verified are independent practices; the rest show a DSO or corporate-ownership signal, which we flag on each profile.
How do I check a dentist's license before booking?
Open any profile and look at the SmilesAtlas verification box. We match the dentist's NPI to the state dental board and show the license status and any disciplinary action, with a link to the official record.
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