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Offices of Dentists
NAICS 621210 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine), D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery), or D.D.Sc. (Doctor of Dental Science) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized dentistry or dental surgery. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers. They can provide either comprehensive preventive, cosmetic, or emergency care, or specialize in a single field of dentistry. HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 521
Start with the work promised to the client.
For Offices of Dentists, clarify the services, contracts and consequences of an error. Review professional liability (dental malpractice), premises liability, equipment breakdown. Confirm which professional activities and additional services the proposed coverage actually addresses.
Questions to ask
- Is this a general dentistry practice, or does it include specialty services such as oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, or endodontics?
- Are any sedation or anesthesia services — nitrous oxide, oral sedation, or IV sedation — provided in-office?
- How many licensed dentists and hygienists are in the practice, and are any independent contractors rather than employees?
- Is the practice owner-occupied or does it lease its space, and what are the leasehold improvement values?
- What practice management and EHR systems are in use, and does the practice maintain offsite or cloud-based backups?
- Is the practice affiliated with or partially owned by a dental service organization (DSO) or private equity group?
- What is the prior malpractice claims history, and is the current policy claims-made — and if so, is tail coverage in place from any prior carrier?
- What is the approximate total replacement value of dental equipment, including chairs, X-ray systems, and any CAD/CAM or cone beam CT units?
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Dental offices provide preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency oral health care to patients in a clinical office setting. Services range from routine cleanings, fillings, and extractions in a general practice to specialized procedures such as root canals, orthodontic treatment, oral surgery, dental implants, and periodontal therapy. Practices may be solo-practitioner, small group, or part of a larger dental service organization (DSO), and may employ dental hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff.
Questions to investigate
- Is this a general dentistry practice, or does it include specialty services such as oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, or endodontics?
- Are any sedation or anesthesia services — nitrous oxide, oral sedation, or IV sedation — provided in-office?
- How many licensed dentists and hygienists are in the practice, and are any independent contractors rather than employees?
- Is the practice owner-occupied or does it lease its space, and what are the leasehold improvement values?
This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.