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Best Dentists in Winston-Salem, NC (2026)

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    Best overall in Winston-Salem: Carolina Cosmetic Dental Care | Winston-Salem, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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69 Winston-Salem clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 5 are open Saturdays, 2 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 Winston-Salem at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Winston-Salem at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Carolina Cosmetic Dental Care | Winston-Salem73Overall, Implants
2Dr. Tony Porter DDS73—
3Eric J. Sadler, DDS & Associates73—
4Kareem D. Redmond, DDS73—
5Pruitt Miller Stowe Steinbicker & Taylor DDS PA73—
6The TLC Dentist - Dr Dimitri Lucas73—
7Warren Dental Center South73—
8Aspen Dental67—
9Carolina Dentist67—
10Davidian Amy K DDS67—

The 69 best dentists in Winston-Salem, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Winston-Salem

    #1 Carolina Cosmetic Dental Care | Winston-Salem

    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 Carolina Cosmetic Dental Care | Winston-SalemFull profile
    In their words

    Dr. Sharon Cobham is thrilled for the opportunity to meet with you! As a highly distinguished dentist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, she is centered on providing quality dental assistance for patients and will incorporate the best level of personalized care into her work. With over 12 years of experience practicing dentistry in the area, our team has developed great relationships with many of our patients. We aim to provide everyone with life-changing results during their…

    From Carolina Cosmetic Dental Care | Winston-Salem's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  6. #6 The TLC Dentist - Dr Dimitri Lucas

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 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 The TLC Dentist - Dr Dimitri LucasFull profile
    In their words

    At The TLC Dentist, we know how difficult it can be to make time to see the dentist. That's why we take appointments until 6:30pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and we're open on Saturdays until 2pm! We provide quality dental care at a time that's convenient to you.

    From The TLC Dentist - Dr Dimitri Lucas's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  8. #8 Aspen Dental

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 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 Aspen DentalFull profile
    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Winston Salem,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.

  19. #19 Triad Kids Dental- Winston-Salem University Parkway

    67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 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 Triad Kids Dental- Winston-Salem University ParkwayFull profile
    In their words

    Triad Kids Dental is the perfect fit for parents looking for a children's dentist in Winston-Salem! We strive to provide the best experience for your family by providing quality children’s dental care in a fun and upbeat environment. Our NC-licensed general dentists are available to provide a variety of children's dental services that can help kids maintain a healthy smile. At Triad Kids Dental, our kid-friendly office is designed to help children have fun and relax during…

    From Triad Kids Dental- Winston-Salem University Parkway's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  21. #21 AAA Dental Office ~ MEDICAID DENTIST

    1309 Ashleybrook Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days a week.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at AAA Dental Office ~ MEDICAID DENTISTFull profile(336) 760-1344

  22. #22 Winston Salem Family Dental Care

    145 Columbine Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days a week.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun 9 AM–3 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Winston Salem Family Dental CareFull profile(336) 738-0111

  23. #23 Kenneth R. Russell DDS, PA

    1480 Rymco Dr Suite B, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

    47/10030% of factors measured

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

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Kenneth R. Russell DDS, PAFull profile(336) 768-7940
    In their words

    Here at the office of Kenneth R. Russell DDS, we have been helping people feel comfortable at the dentist since 1989, and we would love to show you some of the things that make our dental practice special and unique. We offer general dental services, which range from preventive care to periodontal care and major restorative care. We understand it can be difficult to take time off work to come to the dentist, so we have extended hours on weekdays and even Saturday…

    From Kenneth R. Russell DDS, PA's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Winston Smiles Dentistry

    1410 Plaza West Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

    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 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 7 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Winston Smiles DentistryFull profile(336) 765-1881

  25. #25 Ideal Dental Winston-Salem

    336 E Hanes Mill Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Ideal Dental Winston-SalemFull profile(336) 450-2077
    In their words

    At Ideal Dental Winston-Salem, we believe that a visit to the dentist should be as pleasant and stress-free as possible. That’s why our Winston-Salem, NC dental office was designed to keep patient comfort in mind. Whether you need to schedule a general checkup or require more extensive dental work, we’ll address any concerns you might have prior to treatment and answer all of your questions in a relaxed, pressure‑free setting.

    From Ideal Dental Winston-Salem's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 69 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #69, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Community Care Center47Evenings
27Chapman & Owens, D.D.S., PLLC37
28University Dental Associates - Comp Rehab37
29University Dental Associates - Hawthorne37
30University Dental Associates - Village Link37
31Winston-Salem Dental Care: Hutton Ronald I DDS37
32Benton and Nelson Family and Sedation Dentistry37
33Loveland Dental Group37
34Reynolda Smiles37
35Dental Implant Center of the Carolinas37
36Drs. Leal, Spangler, and Johnson - Winston Salem37
37Forsyth Family Dental37
38Peace Haven Family Dentistry37
39Lyndhurst Dental Associates37
40Personal Touch Dentistry : Dr. Ronald Logan37
41North Carolina Oral Surgery + Orthodontics - Winston Salem37
42Vivid Dental Winston Salem37
43Salem Dental Associates add hours of operation37
44Zackeru Family Dentistry37
45Dental Suite37
46Friendly Dental Group of Winston-Salem37
47Inspira Dental Care37
48Twin Oaks Dentistry37
49Wheeler Family Dentistry37
50Winston Family Dentistry37
51Peller Henao Family Dentistry37
52Spangler Michael S DDS37
53Warren Dental Center East37
54Dental Center of the Carolinas37
55Jeffrey J. Tibbs DDS PA37
56Twin City Dentistry37
57Matthew Keider DDS37
58Austin Temple & Katelyn Henderson, DDS37
59Enlighten Dental Care37
60J. Mark Oliver DDS PA37
61Affordable Dentures & Implants33
62Smile Starters- Winston Salem33
63DentalWorks Winston Salem33
64Cleveland Avenue Dental Center33
65Lane & Associates Family Dentistry - Winston Salem33
66Distinctively Dental33
67Duck Randall O DDS33
68Winston-Salem Dental Care: Reilly Terrence J DDS17
69Ballinger Famly Dental17

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Best dentists in Winston-Salem by need

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Best for emergency in Winston-Salem

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

Best for kids in Winston-Salem

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

Best for implants in Winston-Salem

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Carolina Cosmetic Dental Care | Winston-Salem

Highest-ranked of 69 Winston-Salem clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Tony Porter DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Winston-Salem

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Carolina Cosmetic Dental Care | Winston-Salem

Highest-ranked of 67 Winston-Salem clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Tony Porter DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Winston-Salem

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Carolina Cosmetic Dental Care | Winston-Salem

Highest-ranked of 67 Winston-Salem clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Tony Porter DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Winston-Salem

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Carolina Cosmetic Dental Care | Winston-Salem

Highest-ranked of 69 Winston-Salem clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Tony Porter DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Winston-Salem

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Carolina Cosmetic Dental Care | Winston-Salem

Highest-ranked of 67 Winston-Salem clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Tony Porter DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Winston-Salem

No Winston-Salem clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Winston-Salem?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Winston-Salem?
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 Winston-Salem

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 Winston-Salem dentists

We scored 69 Winston-Salem clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 12 were excluded (12 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Winston-Salem?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Winston-Salem, NC is Carolina Cosmetic Dental Care | Winston-Salem (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Tony Porter DDS (#2) and Eric J. Sadler, DDS & Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 69 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Winston-Salem are open on Saturday?

5 of 69 Winston-Salem dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are AAA Dental Office ~ MEDICAID DENTIST (until 5 PM), Winston Salem Family Dental Care (until 2 PM) and Kenneth R. Russell DDS, PA (until 2 PM). 2 are 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 Winston-Salem?

No Winston-Salem clinic lists emergency care, but 1 is open after 6 PM, led by Community Care Center (#26). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Winston-Salem?

A dental cleaning in Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem?

DentistsRanked lists 69 dental clinics in Winston-Salem, NC, and 69 are ranked by DR Score. 5 post Saturday hours and 1 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 69 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Winston-Salem

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 69 clinics.
  2. : 12 duplicate listings merged.

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