Finding a dentist in Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston is a smaller North Carolina dental market: Dental.me tracks 24 practices here. Even so, 12 carry a star rating, averaging 4.6★ and 12 list a website, so there is enough to compare a short list of Kinston offices instead of guessing.
Top-scoring dentists in Kinston
At the top of the Kinston list by Dental.me Score, JOEY D PESICEK leads the ranking (5.0★, 808 reviews), followed by Melissa Mertely, WILLIAM S. HARVEY III, DDS PLLC, SCOTT B MATTHEWS DDS PA. Compare the full independently-ranked list on the Kinston dentists page, where Featured placements stay clearly labeled and separate from the organic order.
Dental specialties in Kinston
Beyond general dentistry, Kinston practices carry Dental.me category signals for Dental Implants (5), Cosmetic Dentists (5), Teeth Whitening (5) — a useful shortcut when you are researching a specific type of care rather than a routine checkup.
Nearby cities to widen the search
If Kinston does not have the right fit, these nearby North Carolina cities add more options without much extra travel: La Grange (1, 11 mi), Snow Hill (5, 13 mi), Maury (2, 14 mi), Ayden (5, 16 mi). Each links to its own ranked dentist directory.
How to choose in Kinston
A strong shortlist is three to five offices, not one. Weigh the Dental.me Score alongside review volume, location, published hours, and whether a dentist is named, then open each profile for current contact and scheduling details. A high score with many reviews is a solid start, but a nearby office with fewer reviews can still be the right call if its location or hours fit — which is why the Kinston data above is built to compare, not to crown a single winner.
- Joey D Pesicek profile (★ 5.0, 808 reviews)
- Melissa Mertely profile (★ 5.0, 625 reviews)
- William S. Harvey Iii, DDS PLLC profile (★ 5.0, 183 reviews)
- Scott B Matthews DDS PA profile (★ 5.0, 154 reviews)
- Meeker and Associates, DDS, PA profile (★ 4.9, 221 reviews)
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How many dentists are in Kinston, NC?
Dental.me tracks 24 dental practices in Kinston, NC — 12 carry a public star rating that averages 4.6 stars, and 12 list a website. Compare the full ranked list on the Kinston dentists page.
Which is the top-rated dentist in Kinston?
By Dental.me Score, JOEY D PESICEK currently leads the Kinston list (5.0 stars, 808 reviews). Rankings update as ratings and profile data change, so compare a few offices before deciding.
How do I choose a good dentist in Kinston?
Compare the Dental.me Score alongside review volume, location, office hours, provider names, and website details, then shortlist three to five Kinston offices that fit your schedule, budget, and the care you need.
How does Dental.me rank Kinston dentists?
By an independent Dental.me Score built from each practice's Google star rating out of 100, held to a confidence level by its review volume, with exact review counts breaking ties and a verification lift that lets confirmed practices reach a perfect 100. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.
Dental.me organizes dental directory data so patients can compare offices with confidence. Use each practice profile and its available website, map, and phone details for current appointment, payment, and care decisions.