Frequently asked questions.
Mostly about money, ordering, and why so many pages are empty.
How is Dentistry's Best different from a review site?
Review sites measure how a practice made a patient feel, which is real but is not a measure of clinical judgement. Every listing here has been measured against published criteria, with licensure and standing verified directly with the state dental board.
How are listings ordered?
By date of review — the date each listing cleared our criteria. That is the only ordering.
Why does my city have no dentists listed?
Because we have not completed a review there. We only publish listings in areas where the work has actually been done. It is not a judgement on the dentists in that city, and the fastest way to change it is to nominate someone.
Can a dentist nominate themselves?
Yes, and it changes nothing about the standard. A self-nomination is measured against the identical published criteria, and licensure is verified the same way.
Can a listed dentist edit their own page?
Not directly. A listed dentist submits a change, which enters a review queue and is approved or rejected by an administrator before it appears publicly.
Are the before and after photos real?
Yes. Every case is submitted by the practice with a signed patient authorization on file and is reviewed before publication. Cases are tagged to the procedure they document.
Does a listing guarantee a good outcome?
No. Clearing our criteria tells you a dentist's record stands up to scrutiny. It is not a warranty and no listing should be read as one.
Can a listing be removed?
Yes. Licensure and standing are re-verified annually, and a listing can be pulled at any time if a dentist's standing changes or the information on the page stops being accurate.