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Dental Care Durham, NC

Restore Your Smile, Reclaim Your Confidence.

Experience advanced, affordable tooth replacement care with the compassionate, expert team at Local Start Dental.

Our Mission

 At Local Start Dental, our mission is simple: restoring smiles and confidence for our underserved neighbors while advancing the clinical skills of dental professionals. As a nonprofit organization, we combine compassion with innovation to deliver exceptional care to those who need it most while offering hands-on training for the next generation of dental specialists.

Why We're Different

Precision, comfort, and convenience.

What sets us apart is our dedication to both exceptional care and forward-thinking innovation. Our nonprofit clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including an on-site denture fabrication clinic and the most advanced imaging system available. We offer seamless, in-house tooth replacement and extraction services that guarantee precision and comfort for every patient.

Nonprofit Dental Care Durham, NC | Local Start Dental

How We're Different

Personalized dental care powered by expertise.

Our dental care is driven by a collaboration between our general dentists and prosthodontists — dental specialists with years of advanced training from leading dental schools. This expertise allows us to provide tailored, expert-driven solutions for every patient. Combined with our digital technology, which ensures the perfect fit and function for each denture, we deliver care that is both highly personalized and cutting-edge.

Non Profit Dental Clinic | Local Start Dental

Our State-of-the-Art Facility

At Local Start Dental, our commitment to innovation is reflected in our advanced, fully equipped facility. Our clinic allows us to deliver high-quality tooth replacement services and provide hands-on education to the next generation of dental professionals.

State-of-the-art Technology

3D Printer for Dentures

Cone Beam Imaging for Precise Diagnostics

Dentrix Enterprise Management System

Digital Design for Prosthesis

Ten Operatories

Dedicated Dental and Design Laboratories

Classroom Space for Hands-on Training

Before and Afters

Our impact is best seen through the smiles we restore.

Patients come to us seeking solutions to a wide range of advanced dental challenges, and we are proud to help them regain both their smile and confidence. Take a look at some of our patient transformations below to see the real-life results of our advanced dental care and technology.

Why Our Services Are Needed

North Carolina faces significant challenges when it comes to dental care access. Approximately 30% of residents over the age of 65 have no natural teeth, and the state has more than twice the national rate of costly emergency room dental visits. Unfortunately, these visits often address pain but not the root causes of dental distress, leaving patients without long-term solutions.

For adults missing teeth, the impact goes beyond health. Many face economic barriers, finding it difficult to secure jobs that match their abilities. This can lead to lower-paying positions or unemployment, further compounding their challenges.

Untreated oral infections and decay often result in serious health complications, including diabetes and stroke. Despite these public health risks, only 45% of North Carolina dentists accept Medicaid. Local Start Dental addresses this gap, providing much-needed care to underserved populations.

Support Our Mission

Join us in making a difference.

Your involvement helps us continue to provide life-changing dental care to those who need it most. Let's work together to bridge the dental gap in North Carolina and ensure that everyone has access to healthy smiles.

Nonprofit Dental Company in Durham, NC | Local Start Dental

Our Vision

Transforming lives, one smile at a time.

Our vision is to be a state-of-the-art dental treatment and training center focused on providing high-quality tooth replacement services for all adults. This includes veterans, the elderly, and low-income or impoverished individuals throughout the Triangle, with the goal of expanding across North Carolina. Through innovative solutions and a commitment to compassionate care, we aim to make advanced dental services accessible to those who need it most.

Training the Next Generation

Local Start Dental is not just a treatment center; it’s also a hands-on training facility where dental professionals and students can enhance their skills. We offer:

Continuing Education for Dental Professionals

Participate in hands-on training and advanced courses to stay at the forefront of dental care.

Clinical Training for Dental Students

Gain real-world experience under the guidance of our expert prosthodontists.