Dentists in Wake County, NC
Our directory lists 1,514 dental providers and practices in Wake County, North Carolina (571 registered as organizations). With an estimated 1,232,444 residents (2024), that is about 12.3 listings per 10,000 people, above the statewide figure of 9.8. Listings are spread across 15 cities and towns.
Cities in Wake County
- Raleigh (764)
- Cary (322)
- Wake Forest (92)
- Apex (84)
- Garner (78)
- Holly Springs (53)
- Morrisville (42)
- Knightdale (30)
- Zebulon (21)
- Rolesville (14)
- Wendell (10)
- Wakeforest (1)
- Creedmoor (1)
- Willow Spring (1)
- Raleish (1)
Types of dental providers
| Primary specialty (NPI taxonomy) | Listings |
|---|---|
| General Dentistry | 1,265 |
| Orthodontics | 105 |
| Endodontics | 42 |
| Periodontics | 36 |
| Prosthodontics | 23 |
| Pediatric Dentistry | 18 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 14 |
| Dental Public Health | 5 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology | 3 |
| Orofacial Pain | 3 |
Community health centers in Wake County
HRSA-funded health centers offer a sliding fee scale based on income. Not every site has a dental clinic, so call and ask.
- Advance CarePlex - Holly Springs – 9764 Holly Springs Rd, Apex
- APEX – 212 South Salem Street, Apex
- CARY at DORCAS PLAZA – 173 High House Road, Cary
- FUQUAY-VARINA – 130 N Judd Pkwy NE, Fuquay Varina
- Starlight Pediatrics – 500 Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs
- Advance Axcess – 3509 Capital Blvd, Raleigh
- CarePlex at Beacon Point – 1425 Promise Beacon Cir, Raleigh
- Horizon at Oak City Cares – 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh
- NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – 1915 Health Services Way, Raleigh
- NeighborHealth Center Corporate Office – 2605 Blue Ridge Rd, Suite 240, Raleigh
- NeighborHealth Center Corporate Office – 2605 Blue Ridge Rd, Suite 240, Raleigh
- NeighborHealth Center Susanne Berger Clinic – 2605 Blue Ridge Rd, Suite 225, Raleigh
- NeighborHealth Center Susanne Berger Clinic – 2605 Blue Ridge Rd, Suite 225, Raleigh
- SOUTHEAST RALEIGH - ADMINISTRATION – 1001 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh
- SOUTHEAST RALEIGH - SOUTH – 1011 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh
- Advance CarePlex - Wake Forest – 110 Capcom Avenue, Wake Forest
- BDIHS Wake Forest – 620 Doctor Calvin Jones Hwy, Suite 100, Wake Forest
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Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are in Wake County?
Our directory lists 1,514 dental providers and practices with an address in Wake County, North Carolina, based on the NPI registry.
How many dentists per person does Wake County have?
About 12.3 dental listings per 10,000 residents, using a 2024 Census population estimate of 1,232,444. The North Carolina average is 9.8.
Are there low-cost dental options in Wake County?
There are 17 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