Best dental clinics in Durham

26 clinics · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

Durham holds the Research Triangle's other half - Duke's medical ecosystem, a fast-growing downtown, and a dental market that shares specialists and patients with Chapel Hill next door, home of the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. Practices cluster around Southpoint, Ninth Street and Brier Creek toward the Raleigh line. Pricing mirrors Raleigh's sub-national-average levels, and the university clinics give the Triangle a reduced-rate path most regions lack. The clinics below are ranked by Google review volume and rating, so established options stand out.

Typical pricing

Typical Durham pricing: a single implant (implant, abutment and crown) usually runs $2,800-$6,000, porcelain veneers about $1,000-$2,200 per tooth, and Invisalign about $3,500-$6,800. Chapel Hill and Southpoint anchor the premium end.

Typical dental implant cost in Durham

A single dental implant in Durham typically runs $2,800-$6,000 for the implant, abutment and crown together. These are typical ranges, not quotes - confirm your total at a consultation with a licensed dentist.

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Top-rated dental clinics in Durham

FAQ

Dentists in Durham - common questions

How much do dental implants cost in Durham? +

A single dental implant (implant, abutment and crown) in Durham typically runs $2,800-$6,000. Full-arch All-on-4 treatment usually starts around $15,000-$17,000 per arch. These are typical ranges, not quotes - confirm your itemized total at a consultation.

Can Durham patients use the UNC dental school in Chapel Hill? +

Yes - the UNC Adams School of Dentistry is 15-20 minutes away and treats patients at roughly 30-50% below private rates under faculty supervision, including implants. It is the Triangle's best-value option for patients with schedule flexibility.

How do I choose an implant dentist in Durham? +

Verify a periodontist, prosthodontist or oral surgeon performs placement, expect CT/3D imaging, and compare itemized quotes across the Triangle - Durham, Chapel Hill and west Raleigh offices genuinely compete for the same patients.

Which Durham areas have the most dental clinics? +

Southpoint and Ninth Street/Duke area lead, with strong coverage in Brier Creek, Hope Valley and neighboring Chapel Hill. The ranked list below covers the western Triangle by reviews.

Best dental clinics in Durham

Top-rated dental clinics in Durham

Lohr Charles J DDS

Will fam

Trophy Smiles of Durham

Durham Dentistry

Lionel M Nelson, DMD, P.A.

Cherry Michael R DDS

Dr. Thomas A. Leech, DDS

Dentistry at the Park

Cecil Jeffrey R DDS

Dr. Edward J. Clemons Jr, DDS

Dr. Adam D. Serlo, DMD

Allison Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

A New Reason to Smile

Donner, Scott M DDS

Dr. Velma E. Cooper DMD PA

Chuanwen Sun

Belvett Gail P DDS

Modern Gentle Dentistry

Robinson, Todd DDS

Dr. Debra M. Schardt-Sacco, DMD

Dr. Deepika Verma

Nelson Dentistry

Lloyd Danny K DDS

Dr. Tracy J. Waters, DDS

William Jae Lee DDS, III PA -Family Dentistry

Frost David DDS

Dentists in Durham - common questions