70/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 404 Google reviews, 404 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 404 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
Best Pediatric dentists in Durham, NC (2026)
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Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: New Leaf Pediatric Dentistry, 5.0★ from 404 Google reviews, open 4 days a week.
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9 of Durham’s 172 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 2 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 9 pediatric dentists in Durham at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Leaf Pediatric Dentistry | 70 | 5.0★ (404) | Top DR Score among pediatric dentists |
| 2 | Smile First Pediatric Dental | 63 | 4.9★ (1,268) | — |
| 3 | Duke Street Pediatric Dentistry | 63 | 5.0★ (1,208) | — |
| 4 | Handcrafted Dentistry | 63 | 5.0★ (347) | — |
| 5 | Durham Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics | 61 | 5.0★ (439) | — |
| 6 | North Durham Pediatric Dentistry | 61 | 5.0★ (122) | — |
| 7 | Southpoint Pediatric Dentistry | 61 | 4.8★ (816) | — |
| 8 | Brent L. Blaylock, DDS | 55 | 5.0★ (75) | — |
| 9 | Perry L Jeffries DDS and Associates PA - Durham | 43 | 1.9★ (42) | — |
The 9 pediatric dentists in Durham, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Smile First Pediatric Dental
3616 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
63/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,268 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Durham (1,268).
- 4.9from 1,268 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#3 Duke Street Pediatric Dentistry
2711 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704
63/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,208 Google reviews, 1,208 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 1,208 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#4 Handcrafted Dentistry
4208 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
63/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 347 Google reviews, 347 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 347 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#5 Durham Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
121 W Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713
61/100Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 439 Google reviews, 439 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 439 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#6 North Durham Pediatric Dentistry
4020 N Roxboro St Ste 240, Durham, NC 27704
61/100Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, 122 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 122 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#7 Southpoint Pediatric Dentistry
249 NC-54 Ste 300, Durham, NC 27713
61/100Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 816 Google reviews, 816 Google reviews.
- 4.8from 816 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#8 Brent L. Blaylock, DDS
3206 Old Chapel Hill Rd Ste 300, Durham, NC 27707
55/100Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, 75 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 75 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#9 Perry L Jeffries DDS and Associates PA - Durham
1208 Riddle Rd, Durham, NC 27713
43/100Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 1.9★ from 42 Google reviews, 42 Google reviews.
- 1.9from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
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How we ranked Durham dentists
This list covers the 9 Durham clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 9 Durham 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.
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| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Durham data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 45% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | log10(review count) against the city maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews in the last 12 months | Measured |
| Access | 15% | Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patients | Measured |
| Services | 10% | Services offered out of 17 | Measured |
| Profile completeness | 5% | Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photos | Measured |
Best Pediatric dentists in Durham, NC: frequently asked questions
Who are the pediatric dentists in Durham?
9 Durham clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are New Leaf Pediatric Dentistry, Smile First Pediatric Dental and Duke Street Pediatric Dentistry.
How are pediatric dentists in Durham ranked?
Each clinic has one DR Score from 0 to 100, built from 6 published factors: reputation, review volume, recency, access, services and profile completeness. This page lists the 9 Durham clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Durham
- : DR Scores recalculated for 172 clinics.