Resources

Dental implants can cost $3,000 to $6,000 or more in North Carolina. Without insurance, those numbers end the conversation. Here are your realistic options, including a sliding scale implant program in Durham.

Most dental professionals entered this field to help people. Volunteering at Local Start Dental puts your skills directly in service of patients who have no other option. Here's how assistants, hygienists, GPs, and specialists can get involved.

Dental care in North Carolina depends on where you live and how much you earn. 98 of 100 NC counties are dental shortage areas. Here's the scale of the problem and why nonprofit dental care is essential to closing the gap.

If it has been a while since you have seen a dentist, you are not alone. Here is exactly what happens at your first appointment at Local Start Dental, from the comprehensive exam to understanding your costs and payment options.

Local Start Dental does more than provide care to people who can't afford it. Through SIDE, the Southeast Institute for Dental Education, we train practicing dentists from across the country. Here's how the service-and-training model works.

Four years ago, Local Start Dental opened a single clinic in Durham. Today, we've delivered $15.8 million in donated dentistry to 3,570 patients across 78 of North Carolina's 100 counties. Here's how a single clinic became a statewide institution.

Dental implant failure traces back to factors like poor bone density, gum disease, smoking, and uncontrolled health conditions. Learn the warning signs and how to prevent failure at Local Start Dental.

Dental crowns in Durham NC restore damaged, decayed, and weakened teeth with a custom cap that protects tooth structure and rebuilds function. Learn which crown type fits your needs at Local Start Dental.

Bone grafts for dental implants rebuild the jawbone so implants have a solid foundation. Learn about the procedure, recovery timeline, and what to expect at Local Start Dental in Durham, NC.

Do dental implants hurt? Most patients report minimal discomfort, often comparing the experience to a routine tooth extraction. Learn what to expect at every stage of the dental implant process, from sedation options to recovery and pain management.