Wilmington, NC Dentists

Dental.me currently ranks 200 dental offices in Wilmington, NC (New Hanover County). 116 have Google rating data across 28,438 reviews, averaging 4.73 stars. Current score leaders include Frazelle Lee and Winneberger Associates PLLC and Thrive Family Dental. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.

Last updated Aug 6, 2026 · How we rank →

200
Dental offices ranked
4.73 avg
Google rating (vs 4.66 NC)
116
With ratings
28.4k
Combined Google reviews
56%
Have a website
44
Score 96+ (Elite)

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

Dentists in Wilmington, NC — ranked

Showing 91–105 of 200 · page 7 of 14
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 Wilmington — costs, specialties, and what to look for.

The Wilmington dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how Wilmington’s 200 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Wilmington’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+44
Excellent40
Great15
Strong9
Good & below8

Rating vs. North Carolina

Average Google rating across rated Wilmington offices.

4.73
Wilmington average4.73 ★
North Carolina average4.66 ★
Rated 4.9–5.072 offices
Elite (96+) offices44
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in Wilmington, NC — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental group profile matches in Wilmington

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

Affordable Dentures & Implants in Wilmington: Walter J. Wulf, DDS, P.A..

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

Dental specialties in Wilmington

The largest supported local categories include Teeth Whitening (52), Cosmetic Dentists (49), Dental Implants (46), Emergency Dentists (28).

Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Wilmington.

North Carolina dental directory context

Use the Wilmington 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 Wilmington

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

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Wilmington dentists are Frazelle Lee and Winneberger Associates PLLC (Dental.me Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,054 reviews); Thrive Family Dental (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 950 reviews); Plage and Eglinton DDS PA (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 787 reviews). Across the city, 72 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Wilmington, NC good?

Wilmington's rated dental offices average 4.73 stars on Google - compared with a 4.66 North Carolina average, and 72 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 Wilmington, NC?

Dental.me connects 28 Wilmington offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in Wilmington 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 Wilmington have the most dentists?

Wilmington's dental offices are most concentrated in the 28403 (64 offices), 28401 (57 offices), 28411 (27 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 Wilmington, NC?

Common Dental.me categories connected to Wilmington profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Emergency Dentists, Orthodontists. 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 Wilmington, NC?

Dental.me data connects Wilmington profiles matching recognizable dental group names including Affordable Dentures & Implants (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 Wilmington, NC?

Dental.me organizes 200 dental practice profiles in Wilmington, NC. 44 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

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

In Wilmington, 146 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 113 list a website, and 116 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

What dental specialties are in Wilmington, NC?

Dental.me data connects Wilmington practices with Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Emergency Dentists, Orthodontists, Invisalign Dentists. 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington dental data shows

Of the 200 Wilmington offices in this directory, 116 (58%) have Google rating data, 113 (56%) publish a website, 114 (57%) include hours, and 44 (22%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 146 profiles (73%).

Rated Wilmington offices average 4.73 stars across 28,438 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.66 statewide. 72 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 44 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Frazelle Lee and Winneberger Associates PLLC (Score 99, 5.0 stars, 1,054 reviews); Thrive Family Dental (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 950 reviews); Plage and Eglinton DDS PA (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 787 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Coastal Smiles Family Dentistry, with 1,145 Google reviews at 4.8 stars.

The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 148 practices (74% of the city directory): 28403 (64), 28401 (57), 28411 (27).

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.

Own a practice in Wilmington?
Claim your free profile →

See an error? Request a correction · All NC dentists ↑