Dentists in Whatcom County, WA
Our directory lists 255 dental providers and practices in Whatcom County, Washington (65 registered as organizations). With an estimated 234,954 residents (2024), that is about 10.9 listings per 10,000 people, below the statewide figure of 12.5. Listings are spread across 7 cities and towns.
Cities in Whatcom County
- Bellingham (197)
- Ferndale (25)
- Everson (13)
- Lynden (10)
- Blaine (7)
- Nooksack (2)
- Beilingham (1)
Types of dental providers
| Primary specialty (NPI taxonomy) | Listings |
|---|---|
| General Dentistry | 220 |
| Orthodontics | 16 |
| Endodontics | 6 |
| Periodontics | 4 |
| Pediatric Dentistry | 3 |
| Dental Public Health | 3 |
| Orofacial Pain | 2 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 1 |
Community health centers in Whatcom County
HRSA-funded health centers offer a sliding fee scale based on income. Not every site has a dental clinic, so call and ask.
- Sea Mar CHC - Bellingham Behavioral Health – 3350 Airport Dr, Bellingham
- Sea Mar CHC - Bellingham Cordata Parkway – 4455 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham
- UCNW 1616 Cornwall Avenue – 1616 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham
- UCNW 218 Unity – 218 Unity St, Bellingham
- UCNW 220 Unity – 220 Unity St, Bellingham
- UCNW The Way Station – 1500 N State St, Ste 101, Bellingham
- Sea Mar CHC - Everson Hannegan Rd. – 6884 Hannegan Rd, Everson
- UCNW North Whatcom – 6060 Portal Way, Ferndale
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Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are in Whatcom County?
Our directory lists 255 dental providers and practices with an address in Whatcom County, Washington, based on the NPI registry.
How many dentists per person does Whatcom County have?
About 10.9 dental listings per 10,000 residents, using a 2024 Census population estimate of 234,954. The Washington average is 12.5.
Are there low-cost dental options in Whatcom County?
There are 8 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 Washington · Dental care by state