Top 10 · NC
Top General Dentists in North Carolina
Routine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams. Curated top-10 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.
- In top list
- 10
- Medicare-enrolled
- 9
- HPSA shortage
- 6
Indexed density: 0.09 per 100K residents (population 11.05M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Chloe Reyes, DMD
General Dentist
Fayetteville, NCView profile- HPSA
Eric T Moskowitz, D.D.S.
General Dentist
Concord, NCMedicareView profile - HPSA
Taj Michael Haynes, D.M.D
General Dentist
Concord, NCMedicareView profile John Elliott Hoggard, D.M.D
General Dentist
Wilmington, NCMedicareClass of 2016View profile- HPSA
Fonda Smith Strickland, DDS
General Dentist
Winston Salem, NCMedicareView profile - HPSA
Donald Richard Fortner JR., DMD
General Dentist
Salisbury, NCMedicareView profile - HPSA
Frank Avason III, DMD MS PA
General Dentist
Denver, NCMedicareView profile - HPSA
Alex William Ramos, DDS
General Dentist
Indian Trail, NCMedicareView profile Laura Rosario Bachara, D.D.S
General Dentist
Raleigh, NCMedicareView profileJohn William Claytor JR., D.D.S.
General Dentist
Shelby, NCMedicareView profile
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Other dental specialties in North Carolina
All North Carolina dentists →- Orthodontists in North CarolinaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in North CarolinaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in North CarolinaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in North CarolinaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in North CarolinaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in North CarolinaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in North CarolinaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in North CarolinaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in North CarolinaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in North CarolinaSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in North CarolinaTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Oral Medicine Specialists in North CarolinaNon-surgical management of oral disease.
- Dentist (Other)s in North CarolinaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
General Dentists in North Carolina: questions
How are these general dentists in North Carolina ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 9 are Medicare-enrolled and 6 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do general dentists in North Carolina accept Medicaid?
North Carolina's Medicaid program is NC Medicaid. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the NC Medicaid provider directory (https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/).How do I check a general dentist's license in North Carolina?
Use the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.ncdentalboard.org/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a general dentist instead of a general dentist?
Routine cleanings every 6 months and annual exams; A new cavity, sensitive tooth, or visible chip; A regular check-up before more complex specialist work.
Public programs
Medicaid dentists in North Carolina
State-level Medicaid acceptance lookup, cross-referenced with CMS Medicare enrollment as a public-program signal.
Open listAccess & equityDental shortage areas in North Carolina
HRSA-designated dental HPSAs and the dentists practicing inside them.
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