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Best Dentists in Newton, NC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Newton: Moose Lesley, 5.0★ from 1 Google review and 2 of 17 services.

  2. 9

    Best for kids and families: Penland Samuel R DDS, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #9 of 11.

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11 Newton clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 8 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Newton at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Newton at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Moose Lesley695.0★ (1)Overall
2Sowers, Jerry W Jr DMD PA695.0★ (359)—
3Claremont Dental Arts655.0★ (554)Implants
4Homesley Dental645.0★ (408)—
5Cansler Family Dentistry605.0★ (132)—
6Setzer Dental595.0★ (131)—
7Claremont Family Dentistry574.6★ (59)—
8Sain Jason R DDS554.9★ (16)—
9Penland Samuel R DDS15—Kids
10Root Canal Brooklyn15——

The 11 best dentists in Newton, ranked

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

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Best dentists in Newton by need

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

Best for emergency in Newton

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

Best for kids in Newton

9

Penland Samuel R DDS

Highest-ranked of 1 Newton clinic offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff and #9 overall by DR Score.

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Best for implants in Newton

3

Claremont Dental Arts

Highest-ranked of 1 Newton clinic offering dental implants: #3 overall by DR Score.

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Best for invisalign & braces in Newton

No Newton clinic lists Invisalign or braces in our data yet.

Best for root canal in Newton

No Newton clinic lists root canals in our data yet.

Best for cosmetic in Newton

No Newton clinic lists cosmetic dentistry in our data yet.

Best for dentures & seniors in Newton

No Newton clinic lists dentures in our data yet.

Best for budget & insurance in Newton

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

How much does a dentist cost in Newton?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Newton?
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
Dental Implants$1,530–$6,120DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for North Carolina

How we ranked Newton dentists

We scored 11 Newton clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 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 Newton data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Newton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Newton?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Newton, NC is Moose Lesley (DR Score 69/100). It has a 5.0★ rating from 1 Google reviews. Sowers, Jerry W Jr DMD PA (#2) and Claremont Dental Arts (#3) follow. We ranked 11 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

How much is a dental cleaning in Newton?

A dental cleaning in Newton 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.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Newton?

Penland Samuel R DDS is the highest-ranked Newton clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #9 of 11 by DR Score. 1 Newton clinic has a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Newton?

DentistsRanked lists 11 dental clinics in Newton, NC, and 11 are ranked by DR Score. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 10 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Newton

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 11 clinics.