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 H&L Dentistry; Drs. Hernández & Lasanta Westover Place Office Park, 3622 Shannon Rd STE 101, Durham, NC 27707 919-213-0505
2 Croasdaile Smiles: Michael A. Tapper, DDS 2900 Croasdaile Dr # 2, Durham, NC 27705 919-383-8619
3 Dr. William W. Turner, DMD 2900 Croasdaile Dr #5, Durham, NC 27705 919-383-7402
4 Johanna Lerzundy, DDS, PA 1858 Hillandale Rd STE 200, Durham, NC 27705 919-471-1064
5 Fleming Dental 1020 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705 919-682-5327
6 Aesthetic Oral Health: Peter A. Tzendzalian, DDS 3608 Shannon Rd STE 205, Durham, NC 27707 919-346-0647
7 Thomas Clifton, DDS 5242 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27712 919-471-2422
8 Vanyo Dentistry – Durham 3004 Guess Rd suite c, Durham, NC 27705 919-471-8532
9 Handcrafted Dentistry 4208 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713 919-544-5620
10 Eastowne Family Dentistry 501 Eastowne Dr Suite 230A, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919-933-3310
11 HPU Health – Hillandale Dental 1904 Front St STE 530, Durham, NC 27705 919-246-9977
12 Thompson Family Dentistry 7930 Skyland Ridge Pkwy #202, Raleigh, NC 27617 919-484-2617
13 Crafting Smiles 2711 N Duke St C, Durham, NC 27704 919-220-4200
14 Grant H Service DDS PA 2711 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704 919-220-6553
15 Stead Willis DMD 1212 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705 919-286-2235
16 Durham Prosthodontics 3709 University Dr Suite D, Durham, NC 27707 919-489-8661
17 Cornerstone Family Dentistry – Christopher Durusky, DDS 401 Providence Rd Suite #101, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919-595-1010
18 Robinson Family Dentistry 922 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705 919-286-1156
19 Johnson Family Dentistry 4206 N Roxboro St # 140, Durham, NC 27704 919-471-1589
20 A New Reason to Smile. – Durham Dentist – Desiree T. Palmer D M D, P.A. and Associates 105 Newsom St STE 204, Durham, NC 27704 919-471-9106
21 Diadem Family Dental 5001 Old Farm Rd, Durham, NC 27704 919-471-1502
22 Triangle Restoration Dentistry 1920 NC-54 #410, Durham, NC 27713 919-544-8106
23 Renaissance Family Dentistry 5832 Fayetteville Rd # 101, Durham, NC 27713 919-544-7777
24 Tarheel Family & Cosmetic Dentistry: Riley Hewgley, DDS 1506 E Franklin St #200, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919-442-1670
25 Beyond Dental 3917 University Dr Suite 150, Durham, NC 27707 919-439-8999
26 Brier Creek Smiles Dentistry 2121 TW Alexander Dr STE 109, Morrisville, NC 27560 919-436-4200
27 Dr. John Wardsworth 2721 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707 919-489-0233
28 Sunrise Dental 8128 Renaissance Pkwy #203, Durham, NC 27713 919-493-3355
29 Lane & Associates Family Dentistry – Durham Miami 3020 S Miami Blvd # A, Durham, NC 27703 919-598-9900
30 Dr. Ellie Bash DDS MS PA 3001 Academy Rd STE 250, Durham, NC 27707 919-489-3204

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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!