Spruce Pine, NC Dentists
Dental.me currently ranks 6 dental offices in Spruce Pine, NC (Mitchell County). 2 have Google rating data across 232 reviews, averaging 4.35 stars. Current score leaders include Barbara L. Bressert, D.D.S., P.A. and Julius Aldridgeg. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.
Last updated Aug 6, 2026 · How we rank →
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Dentists in Spruce Pine
Showing 1–6 of 6Featured placements are labeled and shown separately. They do not affect the Dental.me Score or the organic ranking below.
The Spruce Pine dental market, by the numbers
A live read on how Spruce Pine’s 6 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.
Dental.me Score distribution
How Spruce Pine’s rated offices spread across score tiers.
Rating vs. North Carolina
Average Google rating across rated Spruce Pine offices.
Spruce Pine 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.
- Barbara L. Bressert, D.D.S., P.A.Score 96 · 4.9 ★ · 206 reviews
- Julius AldridgegScore 76 · 3.8 ★ · 26 reviews
Most reviewed offices
Largest Google review counts in Spruce Pine.
- Barbara L. Bressert, D.D.S., P.A.206 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Julius Aldridgeg26 reviews · 3.8 ★
Dental.me guides for Spruce Pine
Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Spruce Pine directory to compare dentists, specialties, Dental.me Score, review signals, costs, insurance questions, and questions to ask before booking.
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Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Spruce Pine.
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Common questions about dentists in Spruce Pine
Who are the highest-rated dentists in Spruce Pine, NC?
By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Spruce Pine dentists are Barbara L. Bressert, D.D.S., P.A. (Dental.me Score 96, 4.9 stars, 206 reviews); Julius Aldridgeg (Dental.me Score 76, 3.8 stars, 26 reviews). Across the city, 1 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.
Are dentists in Spruce Pine, NC good?
Spruce Pine's rated dental offices average 4.35 stars on Google - compared with a 4.66 North Carolina average, and 1 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 Spruce Pine, NC?
Common Dental.me categories connected to Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine, NC?
Dental.me organizes 6 dental practice profiles in Spruce Pine, NC. 2 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.
How many Spruce Pine dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?
In Spruce Pine, 5 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 1 list a website, and 2 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.
How does Dental.me rank Spruce Pine 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 Spruce Pine dental data shows
Of the 6 Spruce Pine offices in this directory, 2 (33%) have Google rating data, 1 (17%) publish a website, 2 (33%) include hours, and 2 (33%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 5 profiles (83%).
Rated Spruce Pine offices average 4.35 stars across 232 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.66 statewide. 1 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 1 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.
Current score leaders: Barbara L. Bressert, D.D.S., P.A. (Score 96, 4.9 stars, 206 reviews); Julius Aldridgeg (Score 76, 3.8 stars, 26 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Barbara L. Bressert, D.D.S., P.A., with 206 Google reviews at 4.9 stars.
The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 6 practices (100% of the city directory): 28777 (6).
Because Spruce Pine has 6 listed offices, every local result fits in one comparison view:
- Barbara L. Bressert, D.D.S., P.A. at 54 Broad St — 4.9 stars across 206 Google reviews — (828) 765-7383.
- Julius Aldridgeg at 342 Oak Ave — 3.8 stars across 26 Google reviews — (828) 765-8125.
- East Carolina University at 179 Hospital Dr — (828) 765-0110.
- James S. Thompson, DDS, PA at 598 Oak Ave — (828) 765-9002.
- Dr. John Royal at 179 Hospital Dr — (719) 955-4023.
- Bruce Crawford at 600 Amity Park Rd Dental-avery Mitchell Correctional Institution — (828) 765-0229.
For a wider search near Spruce Pine, compare Bakersville (9 miles, 3 offices), Burnsville (13 miles, 8 offices), Newland (14 miles, 6 offices), Linville (15 miles, 2 offices), Marion (17 miles, 18 offices).
Data snapshot: Aug 6, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.