Durham, NC Dentists

Dental.me currently ranks 282 dental offices in Durham, NC (Durham County). 139 have Google rating data across 31,997 reviews, averaging 4.63 stars. Current score leaders include Stead Willis DMD and Wright and Associates IX DDS PA. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.

Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · How we rank →

282
Dental offices ranked
4.63 avg
Google rating (vs 4.66 NC)
139
With ratings
32.0k
Combined Google reviews
52%
Have a website
45
Score 96+ (Elite)

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

Dentists in Durham

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Featured placements are labeled and shown separately. They do not affect the Dental.me Score or the organic ranking below.

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Dr. Pat Cassidy & Partners, PLLC General DentistryDentist 2615 S MIAMI BLVD, Durham, NC 27703
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Gates & Duffy, D.D.S., P.L.L.C. General DentistryDentist 4635 HILLSBOROUGH RD, Durham, NC 27705
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Vanyo Dentistry - Durham Cosmetic DentistsOrthodontistsPeriodontists 3004 Guess Rd Ste c, Durham, NC 27705
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 Durham — costs, specialties, and what to look for.

The Durham dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how Durham’s 282 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Durham’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+45
Excellent40
Great24
Strong21
Good & below9

Rating vs. North Carolina

Average Google rating across rated Durham offices.

4.63
Durham average4.63 ★
North Carolina average4.66 ★
Rated 4.9–5.077 offices
Elite (96+) offices45

Durham 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. Stead Willis DMD
    Score 98 · 5.0 ★ · 565 reviews
  2. Wright and Associates IX DDS PA
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 1,278 reviews
  3. Smile First Pediatric Dental
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 1,216 reviews
  4. Dinah B Vice DDS PA Iii
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 1,122 reviews
  5. Smile Design - Modern Dentistry
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 794 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Durham.

  1. O'Brien and West DMD II PLLC
    1,812 reviews · 4.3 ★
  2. Research Triangle Dental
    1,286 reviews · 4.8 ★
  3. Wright and Associates IX DDS PA
    1,278 reviews · 4.9 ★
  4. Lane and Associates Xiv DDS PA
    1,270 reviews · 4.8 ★
  5. Smile First Pediatric Dental
    1,216 reviews · 4.9 ★
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in Durham, NC — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental group profile matches in Durham

3 local profiles match the recognizable group names below. These are independent directory matches, not claims of affiliation.

Affordable Dentures & Implants in Durham: Affordable Dentures & Implants, Sara I. Saleh, DMD, P.A., Addl Inc.

Open each linked Durham profile to verify its address, phone, website, rating, review count, and current practice details.

Dental specialties in Durham

The largest supported local categories include Dental Implants (64), Teeth Whitening (57), Cosmetic Dentists (56), Emergency Dentists (39).

Dental.me guides for Durham

Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Durham 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.

Dental offices by ZIP code in Durham

Number of dental offices by ZIP code in Dental.me data.

27713 8927707 6427705 3827704 3727703 2627701 1027710 1027708 327712 227709 1277132552 1277137512 1

Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Durham.

North Carolina dental directory context

Use the Durham 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 Durham

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

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Durham dentists are Stead Willis DMD (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 565 reviews); Wright and Associates IX DDS PA (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 1,278 reviews); Smile First Pediatric Dental (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 1,216 reviews). Across the city, 77 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Durham, NC good?

Durham's rated dental offices average 4.63 stars on Google - compared with a 4.66 North Carolina average, and 77 are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The Dental.me Score ranks them by star-rating strength and review volume so you can compare the strongest offices first.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Durham, NC?

Dental.me connects 39 Durham offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in Durham page, or call one of the highly-rated offices above - many hold same-day slots for urgent tooth pain, broken teeth, and lost fillings or crowns.

Which areas of Durham have the most dentists?

Durham's dental offices are most concentrated in the 27713 (89 offices), 27707 (64 offices), 27705 (38 offices) ZIP codes. Use the ranked list and nearby-city links to compare offices by the area most convenient for you.

What dental categories are common in Durham, NC?

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

Which dental group profile matches are in Durham, NC?

Dental.me data connects Durham profiles matching recognizable dental group names including Affordable Dentures & Implants (3). These are independent Dental.me directory matches; open the local profile to compare address, phone, website, ratings, hours where available, and correction options.

How many dentists are in Durham, NC?

Dental.me organizes 282 dental practice profiles in Durham, NC. 67 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

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

In Durham, 200 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 146 list a website, and 139 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

What dental specialties are in Durham, NC?

Dental.me data connects Durham practices with Dental Implants, Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic Dentists, Emergency Dentists, Pediatric Dentists, Orthodontists. Specialty categories come from provider and business-profile data so patients can move from a broad local search into a focused comparison path.

How does Dental.me rank Durham 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 Durham dental data shows

Of the 282 Durham offices in this directory, 139 (49%) have Google rating data, 146 (52%) publish a website, 123 (44%) include hours, and 67 (24%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 200 profiles (71%).

Rated Durham offices average 4.63 stars across 31,997 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.66 statewide. 77 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 45 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Stead Willis DMD (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 565 reviews); Wright and Associates IX DDS PA (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 1,278 reviews); Smile First Pediatric Dental (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 1,216 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to O'Brien and West DMD II PLLC, with 1,812 Google reviews at 4.3 stars.

The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 191 practices (68% of the city directory): 27713 (89), 27707 (64), 27705 (38).

Data snapshot: Sep 15, 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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