Best Dentists in Raleigh, NC — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 12 dental practices in Raleigh based on credentials, patient reviews, specialties, and new patient availability.
Top Dentists in Raleigh
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#1 — MidTown Smiles Dental Care Score: 23/100
Dentist in Raleigh, North Carolina
Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry. View full profile →
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#2 — Smile Starter Raleigh Score: 21/100
Kids Dentist
Specialties: Cosmetic Dentistry. View full profile →
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#3 — Midtown Dental Score: 20/100
Dentist in Raleigh, NC
Specialties: General Dentistry. View full profile →
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#4 — Gentle Smiles Of Raleigh Score: 19/100
Dentist in Raleigh, NC
Specialties: Cosmetic Dentistry. View full profile →
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#5 — Tryon Family Dentistry Score: 19/100
Dentist in Raleigh
Specialties: General Dentistry. View full profile →
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#6 — Russo Dentistry Score: 19/100
Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Dr. Russo
Specialties: General Dentistry. View full profile →
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#7 — Downtown Dental Score: 19/100
The Downtown Dentists | Dentist Near Me, Dental Implants, Invisalign & Emergency Dentist (USA)
Specialties: General Dentistry. View full profile →
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#8 — Cameron Village Dentistry Score: 19/100
Raleigh Dentist
Specialties: General Dentistry. View full profile →
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#9 — Premier Prosthodontics: Advanced Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry Score: 19/100
Home - Premier Prosthodontics: Advanced Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry in Raleigh, NC
Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants. View full profile →
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#10 — North Hills Dentistry Score: 18/100
Dental practice listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/9025731443. Service signals: general-dentistry. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.
Specialties: General Dentistry. View full profile →
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#11 — Julian Drew, DDS Score: 18/100
Dental practice listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/7103687083. Service signals: general-dentistry. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.
Specialties: General Dentistry. View full profile →
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#12 — Garden Gate Dental Score: 16/100
Garden Gate Dental, Raleigh NC, (919) 787
Specialties: General Dentistry. View full profile →
How We Rank Dentists
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), professional credentials like DDS/DMD/board certifications (5%), press recognition (3%), and years in practice (2%). Read our full methodology →
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is the #1 dentist in Raleigh?
- MidTown Smiles Dental Care is currently the #1 ranked dentist in Raleigh based on our Guide Score, which evaluates Google reviews, credentials, press recognition, and professional presence. See the full ranked list above.
- How are dentists ranked in Raleigh?
- Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), professional credentials like DDS/DMD (5%), press recognition (3%), and years in practice (2%). There is no paid placement.
- How do I find a dentist accepting new patients in Raleigh?
- Dentist profiles on The Dentist Ranker show whether a practice is accepting new patients where that data is available. Use the rankings above and check individual profiles, or call the practice directly to confirm availability in Raleigh.