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Best Dentists in Jacksonville, NC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Jacksonville: Coastal Carolina Dental Care, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 22

    Best for evenings and weekends: Eastern Carolina Dental: John Lauten D.D.S., open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 2:30 PM; ranked #22 of 52.

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52 Jacksonville clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 4 are open Saturdays and 3 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 Jacksonville at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Jacksonville at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Coastal Carolina Dental Care73Overall, Implants
2Dr. Keith A. Harris, DDS Retired73—
3Andrews Joseph E DDS67—
4Black Doris J DDS67—
5Charles Wang67—
6Dr. Daniel Whitley67—
7Dr. Henry Pierpan67—
8Dr. Jenny Turek67—
9Dr. Michael Williams67—
10Effective Dental Care67—

The 52 best dentists in Jacksonville, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Jacksonville

    #1 Coastal Carolina Dental Care

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #1 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

    Book appointment at Coastal Carolina Dental CareFull profile
    In their words

    As trained medical professionals, our dedication to maintaining a safe environment through rigorous infection control procedures is at our core. We know that moving forward our commitment to your safety will be even more important. While continuing to meet traditional CDC and OSHA requirements, we are adopting some new, additional protocols. For example, we might wear additional PPE, request you wear a mask to your appointment, or take your temperature upon arrival.

    From Coastal Carolina Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Eastern Carolina Dental: John Lauten D.D.S.

    200 Doctors Dr Suite F, Jacksonville, NC 28546

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 2:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Eastern Carolina Dental: John Lauten D.D.S.Full profile(910) 353-4242

  23. #23 Eastern Carolina Dental: Getty Paul F DDS

    200 Doctors Dr suite f, Jacksonville, NC 28546, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 2:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Eastern Carolina Dental: Getty Paul F DDSFull profile(910) 353-4242

  24. #24 O'Hara Martha J DDS

    922 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28540, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at O'Hara Martha J DDSFull profile(910) 346-1133

  25. #25 Wohlgemuth Gregory M DMD PA

    1100 Gum Branch Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 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 10 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Wohlgemuth Gregory M DMD PAFull profile(910) 347-2051

All 52 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #52, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Lane & Associates Family Dentistry - Jacksonville43Sat
27Smith Family and Cosmetic Dentistry37
28Pierpan Dental Excellence37
29Eastern Carolina Dental37
30Carolina Dental Specialty Center | The Office of Jose I. Arauz, DMD, PA37
31Gilliam Dentistry37
32Chad S Reese DDS37
33Dynamic Dental37
34Dynamic Dental37
35Lesan Family Dentistry, Dr. Doug Lesan, DDS37
36Bethany Tant, DDS37
37Dr. Karen J. Armstrong37
38Parker Dental37
39Dr. Emmett M. Jones, DDS37
40Aspen Dental33
41Camp Johnson Medical Clinic33
42Dr. Thomas W. Bell Jr, DDS33
43Main Kristin L DDS33
44Sherman Robert L DDS33
45Ybanez Benson DDS33
46Taylor Veronica DDS33
47White & Johnson Pediatric Dentistry33
48Miller & Associates Family Dentistry - Jacksonville, NC33
49Caring Community Clinic Dental Services33
50Complete Dental Care14
51Eastern Carolina Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery14
52A Beautiful Smile14

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Best dentists in Jacksonville by need

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

Best for emergency in Jacksonville

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

Best for kids in Jacksonville

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

Best for implants in Jacksonville

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Coastal Carolina Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 52 Jacksonville clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Keith A. Harris, DDS Retired (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Jacksonville

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Coastal Carolina Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 49 Jacksonville clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Keith A. Harris, DDS Retired (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Jacksonville

1

Coastal Carolina Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 49 Jacksonville clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Keith A. Harris, DDS Retired (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Jacksonville

1

Coastal Carolina Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 52 Jacksonville clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Keith A. Harris, DDS Retired (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Jacksonville

1

Coastal Carolina Dental Care

Highest-ranked of 49 Jacksonville clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Keith A. Harris, DDS Retired (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Jacksonville

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

How much does a dentist cost in Jacksonville?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville

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 Jacksonville dentists

We scored 52 Jacksonville clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 5 were excluded (5 duplicate listings). 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Jacksonville?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Jacksonville, NC is Coastal Carolina Dental Care (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Keith A. Harris, DDS Retired (#2) and Andrews Joseph E DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 52 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Jacksonville are open on Saturday?

4 of 52 Jacksonville dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Eastern Carolina Dental: John Lauten D.D.S. (until 2:30 PM), Eastern Carolina Dental: Getty Paul F DDS (until 2:30 PM) and O'Hara Martha J DDS (until 1 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Jacksonville?

No Jacksonville clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Eastern Carolina Dental: John Lauten D.D.S. (#22) and Eastern Carolina Dental: Getty Paul F DDS (#23). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Jacksonville?

A dental cleaning in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?

DentistsRanked lists 52 dental clinics in Jacksonville, NC, and 52 are ranked by DR Score. 4 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 52 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Jacksonville

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 52 clinics.
  2. : 5 duplicate listings merged.

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