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 Name Dental Office Address City State Zip Code Phone Number
1 BENJAMIN CRAWFORD HUDSON FAMILY DENTISTRY 3094 HICKORY BLVD HUDSON NC 28638 828-726-0202
2 CHRISTOPHER GRAY GRAY FAMILY DENTISTRY 1245 16TH ST NE HICKORY NC 28601 828-270-7997
3 JILLIAN BYRD GROWING SMILES 110 N CENTER ST STE 200 HICKORY NC 28601 828-855-3779
4 MICHAEL CORDORA MICHAEL C CORDORA DDS PLLC 236 9TH AVENUE DR NE HICKORY NC 28601 828-324-9800
5 ROBERT STELJES LAKE HICKORY DENTAL 1235 4TH STREET DR NW HICKORY NC 28601 828-322-6731
6 NATHAN PARKS J ANDREW SUGG DDS PA 1331 4TH STREET DR NW HICKORY NC 28601 828-327-7502
7 MARK COVINGTON COVINGTON DENTAL CLINIC 915 TATE BLVD SE STE 178 HICKORY NC 28602 828-322-4258
8 ALENA LYNCH DENTISTRY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW 2708 S NC 127 HWY HICKORY NC 28602 828-672-1000
9 WESLEY SHAW VALLEY HILLS DENTISTRY 1624 TATE BLVD SE HICKORY NC 28602 828-267-6800
10 SALIL BHENDE ECODENTAL 300 29TH AVE NE HICKORY NC 28601 828-322-6770
11 TRACEY HORTON JAMES B BOGGS DDS PA 318 3RD AVE NW HICKORY NC 28601 828-324-6090
12 MARTY HEESCH MARTY HEESCH DDS 1093 13TH ST SE HICKORY NC 28602 828-324-7056
13 THAYER BOUALI FRESH DENTAL – HICKORY 1085 LENOIR RHYNE BLVD SE HICKORY NC 28602 828-405-1501
14 MICHAEL GORDON CLAREMONT FAMILY DENTISTRY 2953 N OXFORD ST CLAREMONT NC 28610 828-459-1400
15 SAMANTHA AIEZZA VIEWMONT FAMILY DENTISTRY 2782 2ND ST NE HICKORY NC 28601 828-267-6858
16 NICHOLAS THOMAS BURKEMONT FAMILY DENTISTRY 500 BURKEMONT AVE MORGANTON NC 28655 828-438-2880
17 JOEL STROOT MT VIEW FAMILY DENTISTRY 3055 S NC 127 HWY HICKORY NC 28602 828-294-1448
18 ADAM NAYLOR COMFORT AND CARE DENTISTRY OF LINCOLNTON 518 N GENERALS BLVD STE F LINCOLNTON NC 28092 704-748-1110
19 BEE LAY YANG BEE LAY YANG DDS PA 951 11TH AVENUE BLVD SE HICKORY NC 28602 828-256-3400
20 MICHAEL WIMBERLY DR MICHAEL K WIMBERLY 1183 FAIRGROVE CHURCH RD SE CONOVER NC 28613 828-466-2488
21 JOHN HELTON JOHN HELTON DDS PA 2540 15TH ST NE HICKORY NC 28601 828-325-0844

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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!