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

  1. #1 — MidTown Smiles Dental Care Score: 23/100

    Dentist in Raleigh, North Carolina

    Specialties: General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Smile Starter Raleigh Score: 21/100

    Kids Dentist

    Specialties: Cosmetic Dentistry. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Midtown Dental Score: 20/100

    Dentist in Raleigh, NC

    Specialties: General Dentistry. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Gentle Smiles Of Raleigh Score: 19/100

    Dentist in Raleigh, NC

    Specialties: Cosmetic Dentistry. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Tryon Family Dentistry Score: 19/100

    Dentist in Raleigh

    Specialties: General Dentistry. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Russo Dentistry Score: 19/100

    Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Dr. Russo

    Specialties: General Dentistry. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Downtown Dental Score: 19/100

    The Downtown Dentists | Dentist Near Me, Dental Implants, Invisalign & Emergency Dentist (USA)

    Specialties: General Dentistry. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Cameron Village Dentistry Score: 19/100

    Raleigh Dentist

    Specialties: General Dentistry. View full profile →

  9. #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 →

  10. #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 →

  11. #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 →

  12. #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.