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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 17 dentists in Wilmington, NC by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Atlantic Dental Group with a 5.0-star rating from 1,047 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Thrive Family Dental and CarolinasDentist. The average rating across all listed dentists in Wilmington is 4.9 stars from 905 reviews per business on average.
Dental care in Wilmington: 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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17
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4.9★
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905
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May 17, 2026
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Top Rated Dentists
Atlantic Dental Group
1301 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Thrive Family Dental
8115 Market St Suite 204, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA
CarolinasDentist
4622 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Dentists Rankings in Wilmington, NC
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Atlantic Dental Group1301 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA | 5.0★ | 1,047 |
| #2 | Thrive Family Dental8115 Market St Suite 204, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA | 5.0★ | 946 |
| #3 | CarolinasDentist4622 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | 4.9★ | 1,517 |
| #4 | The Dental Studio of Wilmington736 Medical Center Dr #101, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA | 4.9★ | 806 |
| #5 | Cape Fear Smiles General & Cosmetic Dentistry716 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA | 4.8★ | 830 |
| #6 | Coastal Smiles Family Dentistry6419 Carolina Beach Rd E, Wilmington, NC 28412, USA | 4.8★ | 1,126 |
| #7 | O2 Dental Group of Wilmington7150 Market St #130, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA | 4.6★ | 1,080 |
| #8 | Wrightsville Dental3725 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | 4.9★ | 764 |
| #9 | Burns Family Dentistry4914 Randall Pkwy, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | 5.0★ | 775 |
| #10 | Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry6132 Carolina Beach Rd Ste 8, Wilmington, NC 28412, USA | 4.7★ | 1,588 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Dentists in Wilmington
The Dental Studio of Wilmington
736 Medical Center Dr #101, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Cape Fear Smiles General & Cosmetic Dentistry
716 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Coastal Smiles Family Dentistry
6419 Carolina Beach Rd E, Wilmington, NC 28412, USA
O2 Dental Group of Wilmington
7150 Market St #130, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA
Wrightsville Dental
3725 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Burns Family Dentistry
4914 Randall Pkwy, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
6132 Carolina Beach Rd Ste 8, Wilmington, NC 28412, USA
Bayshore Dental Excellence
7643 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA
Racine Dental Care
215 Racine Dr STE 102, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Live Oak Dental
2520 Delaney Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Family Dental Care of Wilmington
1801 S 16th St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Edgerton and Glenn DDS - Wilmington
1426 Commonwealth Dr # A, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Plage Dentistry
1802 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Your Community Dental, Schryer & Associates, DDS, PLLC
1611 Greenfield St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
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