Columbus, NC Dentists

Dental.me currently ranks 4 dental offices in Columbus, NC (Polk County). 3 have Google rating data across 93 reviews, averaging 3.97 stars. Current score leaders include David a. Wagner, DMD, PA and Dentistry 2000. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.

Last updated Aug 5, 2026 · How we rank →

4
Dental offices ranked
3.97 avg
Google rating (vs 4.66 NC)
3
With ratings
93
Combined Google reviews
75%
Have a website

How we rank · independent Dental.me Score · Featured is separate and cannot buy rank.

Dentists in Columbus

Showing 1–4 of 4

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David C Cotty DMD & Associates PA General DentistryDentist 816 WEST MILLS STREET SUITE E, Columbus, NC 28722
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
📖 New to the area? Read our complete guide to finding a dentist in Columbus — costs, specialties, and what to look for.

The Columbus dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how Columbus’s 4 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Columbus’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+0
Excellent1
Great0
Strong0
Good & below2

Rating vs. North Carolina

Average Google rating across rated Columbus offices.

3.97
Columbus average3.97 ★
North Carolina average4.66 ★

Columbus dental leaders

Two independent cuts of the same data — highest scored, and most reviewed.

Highest Dental.me Score

Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.

  1. David a. Wagner, DMD, PA
    Score 92 · 4.7 ★ · 13 reviews
  2. Dentistry 2000
    Score 78 · 3.9 ★ · 60 reviews
  3. Marshal Earnest
    Score 66 · 3.3 ★ · 20 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Columbus.

  1. Dentistry 2000
    60 reviews · 3.9 ★
  2. Marshal Earnest
    20 reviews · 3.3 ★
  3. David a. Wagner, DMD, PA
    13 reviews · 4.7 ★
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in Columbus, NC — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental.me guides for Columbus

Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Columbus directory to compare dentists, specialties, Dental.me Score, review signals, costs, insurance questions, and questions to ask before booking.

Guide links connect this city directory to the broader North Carolina and national Dental.me research library. Organic rankings use Dental.me Score; Featured placements stay separate from the ranked list.

Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Columbus.

North Carolina dental directory context

Use the Columbus directory with the broader North Carolina directory hub. Dental.me connects city pages, practice profiles, supported specialty hubs, market data, ranking methodology, claim tools, and correction workflows with crawlable links.

High-coverage North Carolina city directories

Statewide specialty hubs

Specialty categories help patients compare relevant offices, while each practice profile and its website, map, and phone details complete the path for appointments, insurance, and payment questions.

Common questions about dentists in Columbus

Who are the highest-rated dentists in Columbus, NC?

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Columbus dentists are David a. Wagner, DMD, PA (Dental.me Score 92, 4.7 stars, 13 reviews); Dentistry 2000 (Dental.me Score 78, 3.9 stars, 60 reviews); Marshal Earnest (Dental.me Score 66, 3.3 stars, 20 reviews). The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Columbus, NC good?

Columbus's rated dental offices average 3.97 stars on Google - compared with a 4.66 North Carolina average. The Dental.me Score ranks them by star-rating strength and review volume so you can compare the strongest offices first.

What dental categories are common in Columbus, NC?

Common Dental.me categories connected to Columbus profiles include General Dentistry. Category data helps organize local options and gives patients a faster way to compare offices by the type of care they are researching.

How many dentists are in Columbus, NC?

Dental.me organizes 4 dental practice profiles in Columbus, NC. 0 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

How many Columbus dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?

In Columbus, 3 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 3 list a website, and 3 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

How does Dental.me rank Columbus dentists?

Organic results use Dental.me Score, an independent score built from star-rating strength, review-count confidence caps, exact review-count tie-breakers, and a limited verification lift. Profile completeness can help break close ties after the score. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.

What the Columbus dental data shows

Of the 4 Columbus offices in this directory, 3 (75%) have Google rating data, 3 (75%) publish a website, 3 (75%) include hours, and 0 (0%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 3 profiles (75%).

Rated Columbus offices average 3.97 stars across 93 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.66 statewide. 0 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 0 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: David a. Wagner, DMD, PA (Score 92, 4.7 stars, 13 reviews); Dentistry 2000 (Score 78, 3.9 stars, 60 reviews); Marshal Earnest (Score 66, 3.3 stars, 20 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Dentistry 2000, with 60 Google reviews at 3.9 stars.

The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 4 practices (100% of the city directory): 28722 (4).

Because Columbus has 4 listed offices, every local result fits in one comparison view:

For a wider search near Columbus, compare Tryon (3 miles, 4 offices), Flat Rock (13 miles, 5 offices), Hendersonville (16 miles, 51 offices), Rutherfordton (17 miles, 2 offices), Spindale (17 miles, 11 offices).

Data snapshot: Aug 5, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.

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