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Best Dentists in Durham, NC
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 dentists in Durham, NC by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Lane & Associates Family Dentistry - Durham Miami with a 4.9-star rating from 1,250 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Smile First Pediatric Dental and Research Triangle Dental. The average rating across all listed dentists in Durham is 4.8 stars from 624 reviews per business on average.
Dental care in Durham: cleaning + exam $100–$300; crowns $800–$1,800; root canals $700–$1,500. Many accept most major insurance.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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4.8★
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Top Rated Dentists
Lane & Associates Family Dentistry - Durham Miami
3020 S Miami Blvd # A, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Smile First Pediatric Dental
3616 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707, USA
Research Triangle Dental
2615 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Dentists Rankings in Durham, NC
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lane & Associates Family Dentistry - Durham Miami3020 S Miami Blvd # A, Durham, NC 27703, USA | 4.9★ | 1,250 |
| #2 | Smile First Pediatric Dental3616 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707, USA | 4.9★ | 1,205 |
| #3 | Research Triangle Dental2615 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703, USA | 4.8★ | 1,258 |
| #4 | Night & Day Dental3500 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704, USA | 4.3★ | 1,752 |
| #5 | Durham Dental Group202 W North Carolina 54 Ste 201, Durham, NC 27713, USA | 4.8★ | 717 |
| #6 | Durham Dentistry3612 Shannon Rd STE 205, Durham, NC 27707, USA | 5.0★ | 141 |
| #7 | Local Start Dental370 Jackson St, Durham, NC 27701, USA | 4.7★ | 401 |
| #8 | Beyond Dental3917 University Dr Suite 150, Durham, NC 27707, USA | 4.9★ | 572 |
| #9 | Southpoint Dentistry6104 Fayetteville Rd #106, Durham, NC 27713, USA | 4.9★ | 374 |
| #10 | Bull City Dental106 West Parrish Street #1 Parking:, W Chapel Hill St Garage Deck, Durham, NC 27701, USA | 4.7★ | 134 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Dentists in Durham
Night & Day Dental
3500 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704, USA
Durham Dental Group
202 W North Carolina 54 Ste 201, Durham, NC 27713, USA
Durham Dentistry
3612 Shannon Rd STE 205, Durham, NC 27707, USA
Local Start Dental
370 Jackson St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Beyond Dental
3917 University Dr Suite 150, Durham, NC 27707, USA
Southpoint Dentistry
6104 Fayetteville Rd #106, Durham, NC 27713, USA
Bull City Dental
106 West Parrish Street #1 Parking:, W Chapel Hill St Garage Deck, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Park Place Dental of Durham
245 E NC-54 Ste 204, Durham, NC 27713, USA
Friendly Dental Group of Durham
6807 Fayetteville Rd #119, Durham, NC 27713, USA
Lane & Associates Family Dentistry - Durham Broad Street
1200 Broad St #300, Durham, NC 27705, USA
CarolinasDentist
4020 N Roxboro St Suite 210, Durham, NC 27704, USA
Triangle Park Dental
2003 NC-54 A, Durham, NC 27713, USA
Bull City Smiles
2705 N Duke St #100, Durham, NC 27704, USA
Crafting Smiles
2711 N Duke St C, Durham, NC 27704, USA
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
1125 NC-54 #807, Durham, NC 27707, USA
DentalWorks Southpoint Durham
7011 Fayetteville Rd # 104, Durham, NC 27713, USA
Croasdaile Dental Arts
2900 Croasdaile Dr #5, Durham, NC 27705, USA
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