Browse oral surgeons in Delaware.
40
Oral Surgeons
100%
Accepting patients
43%
Most common: DMD
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Delaware has 40 licensed oral surgeons, which can make finding the right provider more challenging in some parts of the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is DMD (43%), which stands for Doctor of Dental Medicine. DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) is the second most common at 33%.
Notable hospitals include ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital, Bayhealth Hospital - Kent Campus, and Nemours Children's Hospital - Delaware. Health systems such as ChristianaCare, and Bayhealth Medical Center employ many of the state's oral surgeons.
10% accept Medicare. Patients with Delaware Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all oral surgeons participate. The most widely accepted carriers include qhp-87571, qhp-33602, qhp-30751, humana, and unitedhealthcare.
ChristianaCare is Delaware's largest health system and one of the top employers in the state.
Delaware has 40 licensed oral surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of oral surgeons in Delaware are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among oral surgeons in Delaware include qhp-87571, qhp-33602, qhp-30751, humana, and unitedhealthcare. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
Wisdom teeth removal (all four) typically costs $1,500 to $3,000 with IV sedation. Bone grafting runs $300 to $800. Jaw surgery ranges from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on complexity. Actual costs in Delaware depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Oral surgery may be covered by dental insurance, medical insurance, or both. Jaw surgery for a medical condition often falls under medical insurance. Check both plans.
Start by confirming a provider accepts your dental insurance. Look at credentials and patient reviews. Delaware has 40 oral surgeons, so you have options to compare. FindClarity lets you filter by insurance, location, and whether the provider is accepting new patients.
DMD stands for Doctor of Dental Medicine and DDS stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Delaware, 43% hold the DMD credential and 33% hold DDS. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
10% of oral surgeons in Delaware accept Medicare. Medicare may cover oral surgery when it is medically necessary, such as jaw fracture repair or tumor removal. Routine wisdom tooth removal is generally not covered by Medicare. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some oral surgeons in Delaware accept Delaware Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid typically covers medically necessary oral surgery. Wisdom tooth removal is covered in most states for patients under 21. Adult coverage varies. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Delaware Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Top accepted carriers in Delaware include qhp-87571, qhp-33602, qhp-30751, humana, and unitedhealthcare.
Oral surgery may be covered by dental insurance, medical insurance, or both, depending on the reason for the procedure. Wisdom teeth removal is usually dental. Jaw surgery for a medical condition (like sleep apnea) or facial trauma often falls under medical insurance. Ask the surgeon's office to verify coverage with both your dental and medical plans.