Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Durham Dentist for Comprehensive Dental Care
Durham Dentistry has been serving the Durham community for over 50 years, providing comprehensive dental care rooted in advanced technology and personalized attention. Our practice combines state-of-the-art techniques like 3D cone beam imaging and laser dentistry with a patient-centered approach, ensuring comfort and precision in every treatment. With a focus on education and preventive care, we empower patients to achieve lifelong oral health while addressing restorative, cosmetic, and emergency needs. Our team prioritizes listening to individual concerns, creating tailored treatment plans that reflect each patient's unique goals. Backed by memberships in prestigious organizations like the American Dental Association and the Academy of Operative Dentistry, we maintain rigorous standards of excellence.From pediatric care to complex restorative procedures, our commitment to continuing education ensures we deliver innovative solutions. The practice fosters a welcoming environment where patients feel valued, supported, and confident in their dental care journey. This dedication to excellence has earned us trust across Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and surrounding areas. We remain steadfast in our mission to redefine dental experiences through compassion, expertise, and cutting-edge care.
Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implants
Invisalign
Root Canal Therapy
Pediatric Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
TMJ Treatment
General Dentistry
Emergency Care
Porcelain Veneers
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We utilize advanced 3D cone beam technology and laser dentistry for precise treatments.
- Our team provides personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Over 50 years of experience serving Durham and surrounding communities.
- We offer same-day emergency dental services for urgent care needs.
- Our practice emphasizes patient education and preventive oral health strategies.
What people say
Exceptional TMJ treatment
Lifelong patient relationships
Advanced technology usage
Gentle dental approach
Effective emergency care
Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
Our cosmetic dentistry services transform smiles through porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and bonding. We address discoloration, chips, and misalignment while ensuring natural aesthetics. Patients receive personalized consultations to create treatment plans that enhance confidence and oral function.
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent solutions for missing teeth using titanium posts fused with jawbone tissue. Our team performs comprehensive evaluations to ensure bone density suitability, offering restorative options that restore chewing function and facial structure naturally.
Pediatric Dentistry
We specialize in creating positive dental experiences for children through preventive care, sealants, and age-appropriate education. Our approach focuses on early intervention to establish lifelong oral health habits in a friendly, non-threatening environment.
Root Canal Therapy
Our root canal procedures eliminate infection from damaged tooth pulp using advanced techniques that preserve natural teeth. Patients receive detailed post-treatment care instructions to ensure proper healing and long-term dental health maintenance.
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation options help patients with dental anxiety undergo treatments comfortably. We offer nitrous oxide and oral sedatives administered by trained professionals to ensure safety while maintaining treatment effectiveness for complex procedures.
People
H.T. Macon Sapp
Dentist
Dr. Sapp earned his DDS from UNC School of Dentistry in 1990, receiving the Academy of General Dentistry Senior Student Award. He maintains active memberships in eight prestigious dental organizations and completes 75+ annual continuing education hours.
Angela Solomon
Dental Assistant
Angela brings 10 years of pediatric dentistry experience to our team, specializing in patient care for both children and adults. She actively engages with her Prospect Hill community through church and youth sports activities.
Kelly Saul
Dental Hygienist
Kelly rejoined our practice after three years in Seattle, bringing enhanced clinical expertise. Her warm demeanor and eight years of prior experience contribute to creating comfortable patient interactions during routine and specialized treatments.
Rachel Lovelace
Front Office Coordinator
Rachel manages both clinical and administrative operations with enthusiasm, ensuring smooth patient experiences. She balances her professional responsibilities with family life while pursuing creative interests like interior design and wakeboarding.
Tanya Oakley
Office Manager
Tanya oversees daily practice operations with a focus on patient comfort and team coordination. She maintains strong organizational systems while balancing family commitments through her daughter's extracurricular activities.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive care including cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, pediatric services, root canal therapy, and emergency treatments using advanced technology like laser dentistry.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We file insurance claims as a courtesy but require payment at service. Patients receive direct reimbursement from their providers since we're out-of-network with all dental plans.
Are same-day emergency appointments available?
Yes, we offer same-day emergency dental care for urgent issues like severe pain or dental trauma when schedule permits.
What payment options exist?
We accept major credit cards, cash, checks, and CareCredit financing to make quality dental care accessible for all patients.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at 919-489-9171 during business hours or use our online contact form to request consultations or routine checkups.
What makes your practice unique?
Our combination of 50+ years' experience, advanced technology, and personalized care creates a patient-first environment that addresses both dental needs and overall well-being.
Reviews (3)
Michael P.
Apr 28, 2019
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Dr. Macon Sapp is a genius, artist and genuinely nice guy. He not only completely blew my mind with what was even possible in transforming my smile, but he also impressed me with his commitment, perseverance, and patience throughout the process. Dr. Sapp is trustworthy, skilled and super to easy work with. He knocks it out of the park when it comes to customer service and dedication to client satisfaction.
While I'm on assignment in California, I fly back to RDU just to see Dr. Sapp because I place my full and complete trust in his services and those of his entire team. Angie, Tanya, and all of his angels make going to the dentist a true delight! Attached you can see the transformation Dr. Sapp performed via Invisalign and composite veneers. Thank you Dr. Sapp!
While I'm on assignment in California, I fly back to RDU just to see Dr. Sapp because I place my full and complete trust in his services and those of his entire team. Angie, Tanya, and all of his angels make going to the dentist a true delight! Attached you can see the transformation Dr. Sapp performed via Invisalign and composite veneers. Thank you Dr. Sapp!
Mr. P.
Mar 12, 2018
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Not only is Dr. Sapp an amazing dentist, but he is also a Godsend and an extremely amazing human being with a kind heart. Go find that somewhere else in a dentist, you won't. I've lived alot of places on the east coast and I have never met a doctor, let alone a dentist that cares about their patients like this man does.
Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge
Feb 05, 2017
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Dr. Macon Sapp treated me very well. He is the Michaelangelo of dentistry. I had no confidence and was afraid to smile because of my teeth. Since he fixed my teeth, I can't stop smiling! He is the only dentist I will ever trust with my teeth.
