If you live in a city, you’ll have dozens or even hundreds of dentists to choose from. DenScore will help you find the best dentist nearby so you can get the most appropriate and affordable dental care possible.

How does DenScore determine who the best dentists are?

DenScore rates dentists based on their clinical qualifications, patient satisfaction, scheduling flexibility, and other criteria. If dentists request to be included in our Best Dentist list, they are thoroughly vetted and must meet our strict quality control standards to be listed.




Some of the dentists below may pay for a sponsored listing in order to appear at the top of the list but they are subject to our strict quality control guidelines like every other dentist. Whether you view our Best Dentist list or any other website, we always recommend that you do your own research before choosing a dentist. Please view our Terms of Service for more information.

Rank Dental Office Address Phone Number
1 McKinney-Graham Dental Arts 221 13th Ave Pl NW #102, Hickory, NC 28601 828-328-5581
2 Lowe P Jeffrey DDS 430 W 20th St # 7, Newton, NC 28658 828-464-2151
3 McDonald Family Dentistry 1321 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601 828-327-8300
4 Taylorsville Family Dentistry 310 NC-16, Taylorsville, NC 28681 828-352-7557
5 Claremont Dental Arts 3034 N Oxford St, Claremont, NC 28610 828-459-1990
6 Gray Family Dentistry 1245 16th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601 828-270-7997
7 Homesley Dental 14 N Ashe Ave, Newton, NC 28658 828-464-1732
8 Hickory Dentist (Dental Health Concepts) 231 13th Ave Pl NW, Hickory, NC 28601 828-322-2133
9 Setzer Dental 430 W 20th St, Newton, NC 28658 828-464-6220
10 Green Park Dentistry 518 4th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602 828-327-7502
11 Valley Hills Dentistry 1624 Tate Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602 828-267-6800
12 Blank Family Dentistry 205 1st St E, Conover, NC 28613 828-464-2401
13 Hickory Heights Dental 245 11th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601 828-414-2783
14 Covington Dental 915 Tate Blvd SE #178, Hickory, NC 28602 828-322-4258
15 McAllister Dentistry – John S. McAllister DDS 1235 4th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601 828-322-6731
16 Penland Samuel R DDS 110 N Center St Suite 200, Hickory, NC 28601 828-855-3779
17 Dr. Boggs Dentistry 4283 Hickory Blvd, Granite Falls, NC 28630 828-396-6882
18 Hass Family Orthodontics 404 1st St E, Conover, NC 28613 828-464-5300
19 Denver Dentistry 2226 NC-16 Business, Denver, NC 28037 704-489-9100
20 Michael C. Cordora, DDS, AGD Fellow 236 9th Ave Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601 828-324-9800
21 Conover Dental 816 1st Ave S, Conover, NC 28613 828-465-1344
22 Catawba Valley Dental: Pate Raymond G DMD,PA 2315 Catawba Valley Blvd SE #5th, Hickory, NC 28602 828-327-7283
23 Cansler Family Dentistry 430 W 20th St #3, Newton, NC 28658 828-464-4722
24 Dentistry of Mountain View 2708 NC-127 South, Hickory, NC 28602 828-672-1000
25 Hickory Dental Care 1170 Fairgrove Church Rd SE B, Hickory, NC 28602 828-282-0924
26 White, W David, DDS – Dr David White’s Office 1063 13th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602 828-322-9050
27 Claremont Family Dentistry 2953 N Oxford St, Claremont, NC 28610 828-459-1400
28 Dentistry of Catawba 107 N Main St, Catawba, NC 28609 828-241-2210
29 Grace Dental 2535 US Hwy 70 SE #112, Hickory, NC 28602 828-827-4572
30 Heesch Marty E DDS 1093 13th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602 828-324-7056

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Will dental insurance help me save money on dental care?

Dental treatment can be very affordable when people find the best dental insurance plan for their needs. Families that qualify for low-cost medical care can get Medicaid dental coverage, which provides free dental care to children. However, most states cover only a limited number of dental procedures for adults. For elderly patients, regular Medicare doesn’t cover dental care, but many Medicare Advantage plans offer excellent dental coverage, enabling seniors to save a lot of money on expensive dental procedures.

What are other ways to spend less money on dental care?

The best way to spend less money on dental care is to prevent problems from starting in the first place. Doing these things for your oral hygiene, limiting sugar intake and avoiding tobacco products will keep your teeth and gums healthy over time. If you have dental insurance, you’ll usually save a lot of money by seeing an in-network dentist. But if you don’t have dental insurance, have no fear! Some dental offices provide membership plans that can make dental care more affordable. Also, dentists’ prices vary considerably, so we recommend that you call a few dental offices to compare the cost of the same dental procedure if paying with cash.

How do I know if I’m getting the right dental treatment?

Whether you have a tooth that needs to be fixed, a gum problem, or concerns about your smile, there are likely multiple ways to treat your condition. DenScore’s free online dental tool will provide you with information so you can ask your dentist the right questions and get the high-quality dental care you deserve.

Why isn’t my dentist on this list?

Maybe we missed something! If your dentist is awesome, contact us and we’ll have a look!