Super Dentists are selected in a thorough, stepwise process that combines peer nomination, peer evaluation by practice area, and independent research and examination. Health care consumers can use the resulting list of the best and brightest in their field as a resource to find a dentist or to learn more about their current dentist.
Survey of Dentists
- First, we create a pool of candidates. Each year Key Professional Media sends out thousands of ballots to dentists asking them to nominate colleagues they know to be exceptional in their specified field. Dentists are asked to consider the following question: "If you needed care in one of the following specialties, which dentist would you choose?" Numerous safeguards are in place to prevent ballot manipulation and dentists may not self-nominate.
Candidate Search
- Our research staff also contributes to the pool of candidates by searching medical databases, online sources, and publications for dentists who have attained certain credentials, honors or professional achievements - what we term 'Star Search Credentials.' This process also includes dentists in less visible or highly specialized medical treatment areas.
Research
- Next, each nominee in the candidate pool is evaluated by our research staff, using a set of 10 established indicators with varying point values. Dentists are evaluated on the indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement including:
- Years of experience
- Fellowships
- Professional activities
- Leadership positions
- Academic achievements/positions
- Board certifications
- Publications, lectures & presentations
- Honors and awards
- Other outstanding achievement
Blue Ribbon Panel Review
- Nominees are then grouped into specialties. Dentists, in each area, who have the highest scores from the nomination and evaluation steps are invited to serve on a "blue ribbon panel." Each panelist is asked to review and evaluate a list of nominees from his/her area of focus.
The Final Selection
- The last step is to total the points received from nominations, research, and blue ribbon panel review. Only the highest-scoring doctors are included on the Super Dentists list. The Super Dentists list is limited to 5% of the dentists within the respective state or region.
Before Publishing
- Each candidate is contacted to verify the dentist's professional information. Dentists are asked to verify they have not been subject to disciplinary or criminal proceedings. The research staff also independently reviews the discipline record of each candidate before publication and verifies that the dentist is active and in good standing.
Even if selected, a candidate's name will not be published on the Super Dentists list unless all information is confirmed prior to publication. Licensed and active dentists are eligible to register.
Super Dentists reserves the right to remove candidates and selectees if we determine that they do not meet eligibility, research, and review criteria.
What is Super Dentists?
Super Dentists identifies top dentists as selected by their peers and the independent research of Key Professional Media.
Super Dentists is published in Texas.
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Disclaimer: The information presented is not medical advice, nor is Super Dentists a dental care referral service. We strive to maintain a high degree of accuracy in the information provided, but make no claim, promise or guarantee about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in the directory. Selecting a dental care provider is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertising. Super Dentists is the name of a publication. It is not a title or moniker conferred upon individual dentists. No representation is made that the quality of services provided by the dentists listed will be greater than that of other licensed dentists, and past results do not guarantee future success. Super Dentists is an independent publisher that has developed its own selection methodology; itis not affiliated with any federal, state or regulatory body. Cosmetic and General Practice dentistry are not recognized as a specialty area by the American Dental Association (ADA) or the State Board of Dental Examiners. Self-designated practice specialties listed in Super Dentists do not imply "recognition" or "endorsement" of any dental specialty certification board, or that the dentist has been trained or has special competence to practice in that area. Use of this site is subject to additional Terms and Conditions.