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Best Dentists in Albemarle, NC (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Albemarle: Busby & Webb Orthodontics, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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23 Albemarle clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 1 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Albemarle at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Albemarle at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Busby & Webb Orthodontics73Overall, Implants
2Dr. Carl L. Bowen, DDS67—
3Dr. Herbert Vu67—
4Dr. Mindy Turner67—
5Hunt Donna67—
6Jonathan Belfore67—
7Kroll Dennis R DDS67—
8Mauldin & Rokos67—
9Metrolina Perio67—
10National Dental Care, Barangaroo67—

The 23 best dentists in Albemarle, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

  1. 67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Part of the National Dental Care Group, National Dental Care Barangaroo is located in the beautiful Barangaroo precinct of Sydney, with parking available at Barangaroo Reserve. As Barangaroo sets the benchmark for design and sustainability, our practice's goal is to provide state of the art dental technology and services, bringing a fresh energy to the patient experience.

    From National Dental Care, Barangaroo's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #16 Aspen Dental

    650 Henson St, Albemarle, NC 28001

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Albemarle,NC offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #20 Carolina Dentistry & Dentures

    1001 N 1st St, Albemarle, NC 28001

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue closed · Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    It all began with a single patient. She was frustrated at the desire to have a change in her dental health, but could not find a great dental office who cared about her as a person. She needed a place that would treat her like family. Seeing her life change due to dental health started us on a new mission. And we soon found there are many other patients just like her.

    From Carolina Dentistry & Dentures's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Albemarle by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in Albemarle

No Albemarle clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Albemarle

No Albemarle clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Albemarle

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Busby & Webb Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 23 Albemarle clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Carl L. Bowen, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Albemarle

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Busby & Webb Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 22 Albemarle clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Carl L. Bowen, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Albemarle

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Busby & Webb Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 22 Albemarle clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Carl L. Bowen, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Albemarle

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Busby & Webb Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 23 Albemarle clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Carl L. Bowen, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Albemarle

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Busby & Webb Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 22 Albemarle clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Carl L. Bowen, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Albemarle

No Albemarle clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Albemarle?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Albemarle?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$102–$306DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Teeth Cleaning$77–$204DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Emergency Care$102–$510DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Root Canal$714–$1,428DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Tooth Extraction$204–$714DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Wisdom Teeth Removal$204–$714DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dental Implants$1,530–$6,120DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Invisalign$3,570–$7,650DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Braces$3,060–$7,140DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dental Crowns$816–$1,836DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dentures$1,020–$3,060DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Veneers$918–$2,550DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Teeth Whitening$204–$612DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Dental Bonding$306–$612DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Cosmetic Fillings$306–$612DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Cosmetic Dentistry$510–$5,100DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina
Full Restoration$15,300–$51,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina

Emergency and weekend dentists in Albemarle

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

How we ranked Albemarle dentists

We scored 23 Albemarle clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Albemarle data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Dentists in Albemarle: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Albemarle?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Albemarle, NC is Busby & Webb Orthodontics (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Carl L. Bowen, DDS (#2) and Dr. Herbert Vu (#3) follow. We ranked 23 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Albemarle are open on Saturday?

1 of 23 Albemarle dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Mansfield J Darrell (until 5 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Albemarle?

No Albemarle clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Aspen Dental (#16). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Albemarle?

A dental cleaning in Albemarle typically costs $77–$204 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in Albemarle?

DentistsRanked lists 23 dental clinics in Albemarle, NC, and 23 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 23 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Albemarle

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 23 clinics.