Frequently Asked Questions

This recognition identifies dental professionals who demonstrate exceptional patient satisfaction, professional integrity, and consistent quality care. Recognition is awarded through independent review of publicly available information including patient feedback, professional standing, and community reputation.

The National Excellence Advisory Benchmark (NEAB), an independent professional review organization, administers the recognition process. Selection is based on objective review of publicly available data including patient reviews, professional licensing status, and verified professional standing.

No. Recognition cannot be purchased, applied for, or influenced by payment. Dentists must meet NEAB's objective criteria based on publicly available professional indicators. While physical award items are available for purchase by recognized professionals, recognition itself is determined independently through merit-based review.

You can search our directory by dentist name or practice name, location (city, state, or ZIP code), dental specialty or services, and geographic proximity to your area. Each listing includes basic practice information for recognized dental professionals in your area.

Dentists in our directory have earned recognition for maintaining positive patient feedback and professional integrity based on publicly available information. The directory helps patients identify dental professionals who have demonstrated consistent excellence and built strong community reputations through quality care.

Recognition is reviewed annually to ensure continued accuracy. The directory reflects professional standing and reputation indicators at the time of review.

No. This recognition is not a professional certification, license, or credential. It is an independent acknowledgment of positive reputation indicators based on publicly available information. All dental professionals must maintain their own professional licenses and certifications as required by their state.

No. This recognition reflects publicly available reputation indicators at the time of review and does not guarantee service quality, outcomes, or future performance. Patients should always research and evaluate dental professionals based on their individual needs and circumstances.