Bellingham, WA Dentists
Dental.me currently ranks 131 dental offices in Bellingham, WA (Whatcom County). 72 have Google rating data across 11,907 reviews, averaging 4.66 stars. Current score leaders include The Local Dentist and Zachary J Cargill DMD PS. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.
Last updated Aug 6, 2026 · How we rank →
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Dentists in Bellingham
Showing 1–15 of 131 · page 1 of 9Featured placements are labeled and shown separately. They do not affect the Dental.me Score or the organic ranking below.
The Bellingham dental market, by the numbers
A live read on how Bellingham’s 131 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.
Dental.me Score distribution
How Bellingham’s rated offices spread across score tiers.
Rating vs. Washington
Average Google rating across rated Bellingham offices.
Bellingham 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.
- The Local DentistScore 98 · 4.9 ★ · 819 reviews
- Zachary J Cargill DMD PSScore 98 · 4.9 ★ · 711 reviews
- William NicholsScore 98 · 4.9 ★ · 559 reviews
- Marijoyce R. Leynes, DDS, Msd, P.S., Inc.Score 97 · 5.0 ★ · 535 reviews
- Michael McroryScore 97 · 5.0 ★ · 438 reviews
Most reviewed offices
Largest Google review counts in Bellingham.
- Bellingham Dental Group1,651 reviews · 4.7 ★
- The Local Dentist819 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Zachary J Cargill DMD PS711 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Senan Ahmed DDS PLLC571 reviews · 4.8 ★
- William Nichols559 reviews · 4.9 ★
Dental specialties in Bellingham
The largest supported local categories include Dental Implants (22), Teeth Whitening (21), Cosmetic Dentists (20), Pediatric Dentists (14).
Dental.me guides for Bellingham
Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Bellingham directory to compare dentists, specialties, Dental.me Score, review signals, costs, insurance questions, and questions to ask before booking.
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Dental offices by ZIP code in Bellingham
Number of dental offices by ZIP code in Dental.me data.
Nearby cities
Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Bellingham.
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Common questions about dentists in Bellingham
Who are the highest-rated dentists in Bellingham, WA?
By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Bellingham dentists are The Local Dentist (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 819 reviews); Zachary J Cargill DMD PS (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 711 reviews); William Nichols (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 559 reviews). Across the city, 37 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.
Are dentists in Bellingham, WA good?
Bellingham's rated dental offices average 4.66 stars on Google - compared with a 4.67 Washington average, and 37 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 Bellingham, WA?
Dental.me connects 12 Bellingham offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in Bellingham 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 Bellingham have the most dentists?
Bellingham's dental offices are most concentrated in the 98225 (75 offices), 98226 (45 offices), 98229 (10 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 Bellingham, WA?
Common Dental.me categories connected to Bellingham profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Pediatric Dentists, Emergency Dentists. 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 Bellingham, WA?
Dental.me organizes 131 dental practice profiles in Bellingham, WA. 28 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.
How many Bellingham dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?
In Bellingham, 101 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 77 list a website, and 72 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.
What dental specialties are in Bellingham, WA?
Dental.me data connects Bellingham practices with Dental Implants, Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic Dentists, Pediatric Dentists, Emergency 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 Bellingham 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 Bellingham dental data shows
Of the 131 Bellingham offices in this directory, 72 (55%) have Google rating data, 77 (59%) publish a website, 66 (50%) include hours, and 28 (21%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 101 profiles (77%).
Rated Bellingham offices average 4.66 stars across 11,907 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.67 statewide. 37 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 21 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.
Current score leaders: The Local Dentist (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 819 reviews); Zachary J Cargill DMD PS (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 711 reviews); William Nichols (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 559 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Bellingham Dental Group, with 1,651 Google reviews at 4.7 stars.
The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 130 practices (99% of the city directory): 98225 (75), 98226 (45), 98229 (10).
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.