Dentists in Durham County, NC
Our directory lists 399 dental providers and practices in Durham County, North Carolina (143 registered as organizations). With an estimated 343,628 residents (2024), that is about 11.6 listings per 10,000 people, above the statewide figure of 9.8. Listings are spread across 2 cities and towns.
Cities in Durham County
- Durham (397)
- Research Triangle Park (2)
Types of dental providers
| Primary specialty (NPI taxonomy) | Listings |
|---|---|
| General Dentistry | 323 |
| Orthodontics | 27 |
| Prosthodontics | 15 |
| Endodontics | 15 |
| Periodontics | 8 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 3 |
| Dental Public Health | 3 |
| Pediatric Dentistry | 3 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology | 1 |
| Dental Anesthesiology | 1 |
Community health centers in Durham County
HRSA-funded health centers offer a sliding fee scale based on income. Not every site has a dental clinic, so call and ask.
- BDIHS Admin – 249 E NC Highway 54, Suite 320, Durham
- BDIHS Durham – 249 E NC Highway 54, Unit 310, Durham
- HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS – 412 Liberty St, Durham
- Holton Wellness Center – 401 N Driver St, Durham
- Lakewood – 2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 28, Durham
- Lincoln CHC -Durham County Human Services – 414 E Main St, Durham
- Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc. – 1301 Fayetteville St, Durham
- LYON PARK CLINIC – 1313 Halley St, Durham
- Piedmont Health Services Inc. - Administrative Offices – 2525 Meridian Pkwy, Durham
- Piedmont Health Services Inc. - Warehouse – 2810 Meridian Pkwy, Durham
- WALLTOWN CLINIC – 815 Broad St, Durham
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Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are in Durham County?
Our directory lists 399 dental providers and practices with an address in Durham County, North Carolina, based on the NPI registry.
How many dentists per person does Durham County have?
About 11.6 dental listings per 10,000 residents, using a 2024 Census population estimate of 343,628. The North Carolina average is 9.8.
Are there low-cost dental options in Durham County?
There are 11 HRSA-funded health center sites in the county. They charge fees based on income; call to ask whether a site offers dental care.
Listings are matched to the county by ZIP code using the Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA-to-county relationship file; a ZIP that crosses county lines is assigned to the county holding most of its land, so counts are approximate. Sources: NPPES NPI registry (Oct 2026), U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county population estimates, HRSA health center sites. Other counties in North Carolina · Dental care by state