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What is a .dentist domain name?
A .dentist domain is a domain name extension designed for dentists, dental practices and businesses serving the dental industry. It gives a website address a connection to dentistry, making it suitable for a dental clinic, dentist, specialist or oral care provider.
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Free .dentist domain hosting
Your .dentist domain comes with hosting included, so your practice site is live as soon as you register.
Free SSL and security
SSL encryption and ongoing security checks are built into every .dentist site at no added cost.
24/7 support
Reach Wix support any time, day or night, with questions about your .dentist site.
Custom email address
Create a professional inbox that matches your .dentist domain, like smile@yourpractice.dentist.
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Search for your .dentist domain
Use the Wix domain search to check if the .dentist name you want is available. Try a few variations if the first one is taken.
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Compare your options
Look at the available .dentist names alongside other extensions before you decide which address fits best.
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Register it in a few clicks
Add your .dentist domain and your details to complete domain registration. Available domains go to whoever registers first.
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Connect it to your site
Point your new .dentist domain at your Wix site, and Wix handles the hosting, the SSL and the DNS for you.
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.dentist domain FAQ
Who is a .dentist domain designed for?
A .dentist domain is designed for dental professionals: general dentists, orthodontists, periodontists and the practices they run. Registrars also market it to dental associations and suppliers.
It names the person behind the care, so it works especially well for a practice built around one dentist's name.
Do I need a dental license to register a .dentist domain?
A .dentist domain does not require you to upload a license, but registering one includes a statement that you hold the credentials your practice needs. That statement comes from ICANN's highly regulated tier, which also covers .doctor and .dds.
If a complaint questions a registrant's license, the registry is expected to consult the relevant authority, so the statement carries weight.
What is the difference between .dentist and .dental?
.dentist and .dental are both open to dental businesses, but ICANN classes .dentist as highly regulated and .dental as open. Registering a .dentist name includes a statement of credentials, while .dental asks you only to follow applicable law.
.dental names the specialty, so it suits labs, suppliers and dental marketing as well as practices. .dentist names the professional, which fits a practice led by licensed dentists.
Can a dental lab or supplier use a .dentist domain?
A dental lab or supplier can register a .dentist domain, as long as the site does not suggest clinical credentials the business does not hold. ICANN's safeguards for regulated strings require registrants to avoid misleading and deceptive conduct.
For most labs and suppliers, a name on .dental avoids that question entirely.
Does a .dentist practice name have to follow dental advertising ethics?
Yes, a .dentist address is part of your advertising, and the ADA Code of Ethics says a dentist may not advertise in a false or misleading way, including through practice names. The code does not mention domain names specifically, but the same test applies.
Your state dental board's rules also apply, so avoid names that suggest a specialty you are not certified in.
Does a .dentist domain change my HIPAA obligations?
No, a .dentist domain has no effect on HIPAA, which depends on how you handle patient information, not on your domain name. Registrants collecting sensitive health data do agree to use reasonable security measures as defined by applicable law.
Choose forms, booking and email tools that meet your privacy requirements, whatever extension the site uses.
Will patients recognize a .dentist address?
Most patients will recognize a .dentist address as a dental practice right away, though some may still type .com out of habit. That matters most for referrals by word of mouth.
Print the full address on appointment cards and signage, and use the same address in your Google Business Profile so patients land on the right site.