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America's Best Dentists 2022
By Ed Barredo
Nobody particularly loves going to the dentist. Nonetheless we go, because as anyone who has ever had a toothache knows, nothing is more miserable than problems with your teeth.
According to the American Dental Association, Americans and their insurance companies spent $142.4 billion on teeth in 2020. That was only a 1.8 percent drop from 2019, even though most dentist's offices were closed during the first months of the pandemic.
To help you find that best dentist near you, Newsweek and data firm Statista are proud to introduce our first ranking of America's Best Dentists. We surveyed dentists in the 20 most populous states and asked them to name the best (self-nominations were not permitted). The result: a list of the 200 dentists most esteemed by their colleagues.
Interestingly, while many top dentists from the bigger states are awarded, the smaller states also hold their own in the ranking with many excellent dentists. Wherever you live, we hope you find this ranking helpful making your own
choice.
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1
Michael Aaro, DMD
Jacksonville
1840 Dunn Ave Ste 3
FL
2
Angela Aaron, DDS
Waldwick
20 Franklin Turnpike, Ste 210
NJ
3
Eugene Aaron, DDS
League City
2095 W Main St
TX
4
Francine Abad, DDS
San Francisco
2497 San Bruno Ave
CA
5
Peter Abadir, DMD
Ocean Township
817 W Park Ave
NJ
6
Abraham Abaie, DDS
Scottsdale
6949 E Shea Blvd, Ste 100
AZ
7
Ali Abbas, DMD
Springfield
262 Morris Ave
NJ
8
Stephen Abbaticchio, DMD
Howell
4538 U.S. 9
NJ
9
Jacob Abbott, DDS
Highland Village
2460 FM
TX
10
Abdelhameed Abdelwahab, DDS
Jersey City
41 Tonnele Ave
NJ
11
Mitra Abdollahi, DMD
Somerdale
3 N White Horse Pike
NJ
12
James Aberegg, DDS
Monroe
1050 N Monroe St
MI
13
Fredrick Abernathy, DDS
Pulaski
317 S 2nd St
TN
14
Joseph Abid, DDS
Jacksonville
1185 Lane Ave S #6
FL
15
Mohamed Aboelsaad, DDS
Saddle Brook
220 N 5Th St
NJ
16
Jeffrey Abolofia, DDS
Burien
207 Southwest 156Th, Ste 3
WA
17
Thalia Abrahao, DMD
Miami
8512 Sw 40Th St
FL
18
Eric Abrams, DMD
Princeton
188 N Harrison St
NJ
19
Chad Achatz, DDS
Scottsdale
525 E Bell Rd #101
AZ
20
Ekow Acquaah, DDS
New Providence
890 Mountain Av, Ste 310
NJ
21
Anthony Adams, DDS
Clearwater
25877 US Highway 19 N
FL
22
Rick Adams, DDS
Englewood
106 W. Palisade Av, Ste 202
NJ
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Methodology:
THE AMERICA'S BEST DENTISTS 2022 ranking awards the leading 200 dentists in the US. Dentists from the 20 states with the most residents were included in the survey.
During the survey period from February to May 2022, over 10,000 medical experts (general dentists, specialist dentists and dental hygienists) were invited to an online survey. Over 4,000 national votes were collected and analyzed.
A total score was calculated for each dentist based on the number of recommendations, a quality score, and–if available membership in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).
In-state recommendations were weighted higher than out-of-state recommendations. Most of the awarded dentists work primarily in an outpatient practice where patients can schedule direct appointments with them.
Scoring Model
RECOMMENDATION SCORE
In-state recommendations
(45 percent of total score)
Participants were asked to name at least 10 and up to 25 general dentists. The order in which recommendations were provided was relevant to the ranking; a participant's number one choice got the greatest weighting. Self-recommendations were not allowed and led to disqualification from the survey.
Out-of-state recommendations
(25 percent of total score)
Participants were asked to name up to 15 dentists. Recommendations were for all 20 eligible states.
Recommendations constitute 70% of the overall score. Dentists with a recommendation score of 65% or higher were eligible for the list.
QUALITY SCORE
(25 percent of total score)
For each in-state recommendation, survey participants were asked to rank dentists on
a scale from 1 (poor) to 100 (excellent) in five areas:
1. Quality of dental procedures (30%)
2. Continuity of care (20%)
3. Patient education (17.5%)
4. Aesthetic procedures (17.5%)
5. Technical equipment (15%)
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF COSMETIC DENTISTRY (AACD) SCORE
(5 percent of total score)
The rankings are comprised exclusively of dentists that are eligible under the scope described here. A mention in the ranking is a positive recognition based on peer recommendations. The ranking is the result of an elaborate process which, due to the interval of data-collection and analysis, is a reflection of the last 12 months only. Furthermore, events following May. 11, 2022, were not included in the metrics. The results of this ranking should not be used asthe sole source of information for future deliberations. The information provided in this ranking should be considered in conjunction with other available information about dentists or, if possible, accompanied by a visit to the clinic.
The quality of dentists that are not included in the rankings is not disputed.
Download the full methodology here.
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