63/100
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 347 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Durham (347).
- 5.0from 347 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
Best Periodontists in Durham, NC (2026)
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Top DR Score among periodontists: Handcrafted Dentistry, 5.0★ from 347 Google reviews, open 4 days a week.
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5 of Durham’s 172 clinics have a periodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 0 of them open Saturdays and 0 stay open after 6pm. They offer 1 of our 17 tracked services on average.
Top 5 periodontists in Durham at a glance
| Rank | Clinic | DR Score | Rating (reviews) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handcrafted Dentistry | 63 | 5.0★ (347) | Top DR Score among periodontists |
| 2 | Vanyo Dentistry - Durham | 61 | 5.0★ (298) | — |
| 3 | Aesthetic Oral Health: Peter A. Tzendzalian, DDS | 59 | 5.0★ (125) | — |
| 4 | Dr. Ellie Bash DDS MS PA | 56 | 4.9★ (59) | — |
| 5 | Brent L. Blaylock, DDS | 55 | 5.0★ (75) | — |
The 5 periodontists in Durham, ranked
Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.
#2 Vanyo Dentistry - Durham
3004 Guess Rd Ste c, Durham, NC 27705
61/100Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 298 Google reviews, 298 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 298 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#3 Aesthetic Oral Health: Peter A. Tzendzalian, DDS
3608 Shannon Rd STE 205, Durham, NC 27707
59/100Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, 125 Google reviews.
- 5.0from 125 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#4 Dr. Ellie Bash DDS MS PA
3001 Academy Rd Ste 250, Durham, NC 27707
56/100Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, 59 Google reviews.
- 4.9from 59 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed
#5 Brent L. Blaylock, DDS
3206 Old Chapel Hill Rd Ste 300, Durham, NC 27707
55/100Ranked #5 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
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How we ranked Durham dentists
This list covers the 5 Durham clinics that have a periodontist on staff. We scored 5 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 Periodontists in Durham, NC: frequently asked questions
Who are the periodontists in Durham?
5 Durham clinics have a periodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Handcrafted Dentistry, Vanyo Dentistry - Durham and Aesthetic Oral Health: Peter A. Tzendzalian, DDS.
How are periodontists 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 5 Durham clinics that have a periodontist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.
Update log for Durham
- : DR Scores recalculated for 172 clinics.