Dentists in Shelby County, AL

Our directory lists 251 dental providers and practices in Shelby County, Alabama (98 registered as organizations). With an estimated 235,969 residents (2024), that is about 10.6 listings per 10,000 people, above the statewide figure of 7.3. Listings are spread across 13 cities and towns.

Cities in Shelby County

Types of dental providers

Primary specialty (NPI taxonomy)Listings
General Dentistry199
Orthodontics32
Periodontics8
Endodontics5
Prosthodontics4
Dental Public Health2
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery1

Community health centers in Shelby County

HRSA-funded health centers offer a sliding fee scale based on income. Not every site has a dental clinic, so call and ask.

  • Cahaba Medical Care - Alabaster – 1010 1st St N, Suite 350, Alabaster
  • Montevallo Family Health Center – 33 Salem Rd STE 2, Montevallo

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Frequently asked questions

How many dentists are in Shelby County?

Our directory lists 251 dental providers and practices with an address in Shelby County, Alabama, based on the NPI registry.

How many dentists per person does Shelby County have?

About 10.6 dental listings per 10,000 residents, using a 2024 Census population estimate of 235,969. The Alabama average is 7.3.

Are there low-cost dental options in Shelby County?

There are 2 HRSA-funded health center sites in the county. They charge fees based on income; call to ask whether a site offers dental care.

Listings are matched to the county by ZIP code using the Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA-to-county relationship file; a ZIP that crosses county lines is assigned to the county holding most of its land, so counts are approximate. Sources: NPPES NPI registry (Oct 2026), U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county population estimates, HRSA health center sites. Other counties in Alabama · Dental care by state

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