FAQ
How Dentalist works for patients and practices.
Google and Yelp rank dentists by SEO and ad spend. We match on fit. Tell us what actually matters — your insurance, anxiety, language, hours, kids — and the AI ranks practices that align with what you asked for, with a reason for each match.
Yes, always. No paywall, no sign-up required to search, no hidden fees. Patients never pay to use Dentalist.
Specialty, accepted insurance, patient experience signals, location and hours, plus whatever preferences you state in your search. The more specific you are, the better the matches.
Yes. Mention your plan in your search — for example, "pediatric dentist who takes Aetna near me" — and we'll prioritize practices that accept it.
Not yet. Reviews are coming. For now, you can share your experience by reaching out to the practice directly through their profile — most listings include phone, website, and booking links.
Sponsored placements are clearly labeled as PRO and never replace organic match rankings. Your best fit always shows first, regardless of who's paying.
Probably yes. We have 108,000+ NPI-verified practices across all 50 states — sourced from the National Provider Identifier registry, the federal directory of credentialed providers. Search your practice name to confirm.
Head to the claim page, find your listing, and follow the verification steps. Claiming is free and gives you full control over hours, services, photos, insurance accepted, and booking links.
PRO is our premium subscription for practices. PRO unlocks visibility tools, sponsored placement, and enhanced profile features. See the premium page for details.
Complete your profile. Insurance, services, photos, hours, description — every field you fill in is another fit signal the AI can match against. Complete profiles outrank thin ones for relevant searches.
When a patient describes what they need, the AI cross-references their request with practice profiles and ranks by fit. It looks at insurance match, specialty alignment, hours, and the patient experience signals you've published.
Free to claim. Takes about 5 minutes.
