Morganton, NC Dentists
Dental.me currently ranks 27 dental offices in Morganton, NC (Burke County). 14 have Google rating data across 4,624 reviews, averaging 4.37 stars. Current score leaders include S. Ross Penland, DMD, Pa-Morganton, P.L.L.C and Sudderth and Whitaker DDS, PA. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.
Last updated Sep 28, 2026 · How we rank →
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Dentists in Morganton
Showing 1–15 of 27 · page 1 of 2Featured placements are labeled and shown separately. They do not affect the Dental.me Score or the organic ranking below.
The Morganton dental market, by the numbers
A live read on how Morganton’s 27 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.
Dental.me Score distribution
How Morganton’s rated offices spread across score tiers.
Rating vs. North Carolina
Average Google rating across rated Morganton offices.
Morganton 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.
- S. Ross Penland, DMD, Pa-Morganton, P.L.L.CScore 98 · 5.0 ★ · 919 reviews
- Sudderth and Whitaker DDS, PAScore 98 · 4.9 ★ · 1,043 reviews
- David a. Panzer DDS PLLCScore 98 · 4.9 ★ · 653 reviews
- Mary Elizabeth Starnes Huffman DDS PAScore 96 · 4.8 ★ · 414 reviews
- Perry H Beeson Jr DDS PAScore 95 · 5.0 ★ · 142 reviews
Most reviewed offices
Largest Google review counts in Morganton.
- Sudderth and Whitaker DDS, PA1,043 reviews · 4.9 ★
- S. Ross Penland, DMD, Pa-Morganton, P.L.L.C919 reviews · 5.0 ★
- Katie Breeze Heald DDS PC831 reviews · 4.4 ★
- David a. Panzer DDS PLLC653 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Mary Elizabeth Starnes Huffman DDS PA414 reviews · 4.8 ★
Dental group profile matches in Morganton
1 local profiles match the recognizable group names below. These are independent directory matches, not claims of affiliation.
Aspen Dental in Morganton: Katie Breeze Heald DDS PC.
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Dental specialties in Morganton
The largest supported local categories include Dental Implants (7), Cosmetic Dentists (6), Teeth Whitening (6).
Dental.me guides for Morganton
Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Morganton 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 Morganton.
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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 Morganton
Who are the highest-rated dentists in Morganton, NC?
By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Morganton dentists are S. Ross Penland, DMD, Pa-Morganton, P.L.L.C (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 919 reviews); Sudderth and Whitaker DDS, PA (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 1,043 reviews); David a. Panzer DDS PLLC (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 653 reviews). Across the city, 7 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.
Are dentists in Morganton, NC good?
Morganton's rated dental offices average 4.37 stars on Google - compared with a 4.66 North Carolina average, and 7 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.
What dental categories are common in Morganton, NC?
Common Dental.me categories connected to Morganton profiles include General Dentistry, Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentists, Emergency Dentists, Teeth Whitening. 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 Morganton, NC?
Dental.me data connects Morganton profiles matching recognizable dental group names including Aspen Dental (1). 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 Morganton, NC?
Dental.me organizes 27 dental practice profiles in Morganton, NC. 8 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.
How many Morganton dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?
In Morganton, 19 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 12 list a website, and 14 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.
What dental specialties are in Morganton, NC?
Dental.me data connects Morganton practices with Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentists, Teeth Whitening. 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 Morganton 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 Morganton dental data shows
Of the 27 Morganton offices in this directory, 14 (52%) have Google rating data, 12 (44%) publish a website, 13 (48%) include hours, and 8 (30%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 19 profiles (70%).
Rated Morganton offices average 4.37 stars across 4,624 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.66 statewide. 7 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 4 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.
Current score leaders: S. Ross Penland, DMD, Pa-Morganton, P.L.L.C (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 919 reviews); Sudderth and Whitaker DDS, PA (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 1,043 reviews); David a. Panzer DDS PLLC (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 653 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Sudderth and Whitaker DDS, PA, with 1,043 Google reviews at 4.9 stars.
The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 27 practices (100% of the city directory): 28655 (27).
Data snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.