The Dental Care Center
The Dental Care Center provides general family dentistry for residents in the Eastern North Carolina Area. Partners Dr. Stuart Higgins, Dr. George Mani, and Dr. Michael S. Watson operate 8 locations with each office dedicated to providing you and your family with the absolute best dental care available.
We offer a wide range of services to cover all of your family’s oral care needs. Our services include pediatric dentistry, teeth whitening, root canals, dental implants, and more. All done by a team of general and cosmetic dentists and hygienists who are experienced, professional, caring, and dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest technologies and procedures. We also offer emergency dental care for established patients.
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8:30-16h
- tuesday: 8:30-16h
- wednesday: 8:30-16h
- thursday: 8:30-16h
- friday: 8:30-16h
- saturday: (closed)
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The Dental Care Center: Reviews
Fantastic experience: I don't have any complaints about the services that I received from Dr. Higgins.
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Fantastic experience: Awesome experience from The Dental Care Center.
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Fantastic experience: Very courteous and caring. Thank you very much.
Fantastic experience: We had an a grand experience, staff and doctors were polite and very professional.
Thank you! Glad the team provided a polite and professional experience! ✨
Fantastic experience: Ashely and Dr. Anderson are wonderful! Everything was simple and efficient from check in to check out. Didn’t have to wait long to be seen. Dr. Anderson is very personable and knowledgeable. Great staff! Great practice! Thank you everyone!
Fantastic experience: Always and I mean always !! Have a great experience there. Best cleaning I’ve ever gotten in my life. Dr. Patel was so dental and took his time on my Tx. I would refer anyone there. Best in Fayetteville if you ask me
Fantastic experience: I Am Very Pleased With My Dental Visit Today At The Dental Care Center. Thank You For Cleaning My Teeth Today. Thank You For The Caring And Kind Treatment Towards Me This Morning And At My Daughters Dental Appointment Visit Last Week. And Thank You For Seeing Me Earlier Than My Scheduled Appointment.
Fantastic experience: I am pleased at how well the staff treated me yes I will keep the Dental Care Center for my care thanks to everyone for your kindness.
Thank you! Glad the team treated you well and provided kind care! ✨
Fantastic experience: Excellent very good attending and good experience nurse they are so nice and the doctors are new to me, as I'm there for the first time and I recommend it and my second time I was awesome they are a good team, starting from the desk nurses and doctor no complaint I can recommend it to anyone I'm satisfied thank you
Thank you! Glad both visits were positive and the team provided great care from start to finish! ✨
Fantastic experience: Explained the whole process thoroughly. I have avoided coming to the dentist for a long time and I felt comfortable with the process. Definitely recommend!
Thank you for the kind feedback. It’s wonderful to hear the process was clearly explained and that the visit helped you feel comfortable returning to dental care.
Fantastic experience: Prior to my visit I was extremely nervous. However after my initial visit, my mind was put at ease. Special thanks to Nicole and Dr. Higgins!
Thank you! Glad Nicole and Dr. Higgins helped ease your nerves and make the visit comfortable! ✨
Fantastic experience: Had a awesome visit would recommend them to anyone and I'm not afraid of the dentist anymore!!!
Negative experience: I have been coming to the office for years and never had an issue until my recent visit. If unprofessional unfriendly and lazy had a name and a face this place and these people would be it. Customer was lacking from the beginning from the insurance information to the girl who couldn’t be bothered because she was eating at the desk. In the back someone has lack of knowledge with putting a simple Blood Pressure cuff on accurately and they refused to give me my money back from a previous visit where I overpaid a received a credit they refused to acknowledge it or apply it. I did not at all have a good experience with these lazy no compassion people. They need to give me my money being that I now have a new dental care provider and I am pleased with the service. You would think after the years of care they have provided I would have been treated better but obviously not.
Fantastic experience: I’ve been looking for a new dentist for a while now and I think I found them. Everything was clean nice and they were so welcoming and they helped me in making decisions.
Fantastic experience: I was so extremely terrified of dentist!!! They were so awesome!!! The entire team is wonderful starting with the front desk, to the clinical team. I’m not scared anymore. I had 3 wisdom teeth removed!
Fantastic experience: Great place for teeth cleaning. Staff is friendly and hygienists know what there doing
Fantastic experience: The Dental staff (assistants, hygienists, and dentists) are very caring and friendly. I like how knowledgeable they are about patients' dental care needs and how they advise you about all needed procedures. I truly appreciate the care Naomi (dental assistant) and Trenette (dental hygienist) provided to me.
Thank you! Glad the visit was quick, pleasant, and well done! ✨
Fantastic experience: This place is amazing the staff is amazing every time I went in for my partials they was friendly and they answered all my questions no mater how many questions I asked they always answered so kindly and friendly
Fantastic experience: Cristina was more than Amazing. Her professionalism and knowledge is top tier. I've never felt any discomfort while in her care. I've been coming to The Dental care center for quite some time and always had a great experience. Front desk personnel always courteous and helpful..Thanks
Thank you! So glad Cristina and the team provided such professional and comfortable care! ✨
Fantastic experience: Excellent service. Very friendly staff. I was well informed on my condition. I feel very comfortable with their ability to fix my condition. I definitely will be recommending my friends and family.
Fantastic experience: I came into the Dental Care Center 4/2/26 after a couple years of not seeing a dentist with a lot of anxiety. Nicole and Christina made me feel so comfortable and cared for, often letting me take a moment to catch my breath. Do not be afraid to ask them questions! They are very sweet and I was so grateful for my experience. Additionally, technology has gotten pretty advanced these days so the things I was extra worried about (scraping sounds due to sensory issues) were not even a huge deal. Very thankful for this team and would 1000% recommend!
Fantastic experience: Great experience! Fast service and everyone was so kind.
Fantastic experience: It was done ✅ in a timely manner. I have been coming here for over 16 years, the front desk person has been extremely supportive of their patients ❤️✅
Thank you! Glad the visit was timely and the support has been consistent over the years! ✨
Fantastic experience: It was absolutely amazing I never felt so comfortable visiting the doc dentist office that it floored me I want to say that the staff there all of them every one of them in any positions were the nicest people I have met and made me feel comfortable that they did because I'm scared to death of needles and the dentist and because of your staff i will be able to smile again
Thank you so much! Happy to hear the team helped make the visit positive and reassuring! ✨
Fantastic experience: Really nice and friendly practice will refer to anyone
Thank you for sharing this feedback. It’s great to hear that the practice is friendly and highly recommendable.
Fantastic experience: Everyone who assisted me were kind, friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you all! Keep up the good work.
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Negative experience: Went in for appointment today just for a general cleaning. The hygienist was very rude to me. She wants to raise her voice and yell at me because I’m a breast cancer survivor and I cannot use that new blood pressure cup that they have. I have to use the old regular blood pressure cup. She gets an attitude when I raise her voice she goes get the manager. The manager is trying to put the cuff on and check my pressure as she’s doing that I’m trying to tell her about the young lady. The young lady still is being rude and everything I talked to the manager. The manager gonna tell me she don’t feel as though she was being rude, so I told him just to cancel all of my appointments I talked to the doctor and he just looking like a deer court in a car like in headlights so I will not be returning there. I’ve been going there since last year. I didn’t been dealing with these people for a while thought they was professional until today so I will be going to another dentist.
Fantastic experience: So far so good! First time I've felt at ease at a dental office!
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Fantastic experience: Been going here since I was a kid and experience since childhood has been pleasant. Staff is always nice. If there are any problems easily fixed with no problem , I love that about them they make sure you are satisfied with their work.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service love going there very nice staff
Terrific! Thank you!
Fantastic experience: I have been coming here working on getting my teeth all done pulling a lot of teeth getting me ready for Dentures. I really have enjoyed my experience every time I come people are so nice and they explain everything real good to me. Really enjoy Dr. Watson.
Fantastic experience: I thank God that I have found a dentist that believes in patient care and the staff is amazing. I feel I’m in good hands and when all my dental work is done I’m going to look fabulous and my smile will match my name SPARKLE!!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful feedback!
The team is thrilled to hear you feel well cared for and confident about your smile. Providing attentive, supportive care so patients can leave with a smile that truly shines is always the goal! ✨
Fantastic experience: Dr. Patel's so professional he made me feel comfortable. I didn't even feel the needles when he gave me the numbing medicine which I was scared of but thank you, Dr. Patel. I feel great.
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The team is glad Dr. Patel was able to make the visit comfortable and stress-free, and that you left feeling great. ✨
Fantastic experience: Kaitlyn, the treatment coordinator at the Dental Care Center in Fayetteville, is excellent at what she does. She is very knowledgeable and takes the time to clearly explain treatment plans and answer any questions patients may have. Her professionalism and friendly attitude make patients feel comfortable and confident about their care. She stays organized, communicates well with both patients and the dental team, and helps make the entire process smooth and stress free. Kaitlyn is a valuable asset to the office and truly contributes to a positive experience for everyone who comes in.
Fantastic experience: Dr was great as well as his assistant
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Fantastic experience: The doctor and technician were very thorough and explained everything in an easy to understand manner. I highly recommend this practice!
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Fantastic experience: They were friendly and caring and good to have a conversation with when I was able to talk thank you very much for helping me
Thank you for the amazing review!
Fantastic experience: The reason I give them 5 stars everyone is polite, professional, helpful, and outstanding.
Fantastic experience: Dr Alexeder was a great Dr n Rose as well, I will recommend them to friends and family. Great job
Fantastic experience: Such a great place and was made at home staffing was super
Fantastic experience: I'm not the type of person that just truly trust people that easy, especially when it comes down to my health.....but at The Dental Care Center over by Goshen....let me tell you that the staff members there are awesome people with pleasant attitudes and for my first operation done there.....my opinion is that they are very professional.
Fantastic experience: The staff at the dental care center is always there to help, with a smile. They will help you achieve the beautiful smile you want. Thank you for taking care of my family for almost 20 years..
Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback!
The team truly appreciates the trust and loyalty over the years. Caring for families and helping create confident smiles is always the goal. ✨
Fantastic experience: Always greeted with a smile and great customer service. Very knowledgeable and professional.
Fantastic experience: Great customer service and Definitely good dental care?
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The team is glad the visit reflected great service and quality dental care. ✨
Fantastic experience: I love this place!! The dentist is quick, effective and thorough! I've never had a repeat issue. The staff is amazing and the clinic is always clean. I can't recommend them enough.
Fantastic experience: I receive personable, friendly, and painless treatment always. I recommend this office.
Fantastic experience: My visit to Dental Care Center this morning was excellent. Everyone was very professional and courteous. My hygienist did an excellent job cleaning my teeth as well as given me information on maintaining a healthy dental care. Thks Dental Care Team of Fayetteville NC.
Fantastic experience: My experience is always friendly,professional and the health care is always quality.
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Fantastic experience: The staff were very professional and nice i would highly recommend dental care center
Negative experience: I’m very disappointed with the service of the doctors assistant this is my second time there with this same individual and he has my mouth looking a mess. Due to me being in so much pain I wasn’t able to sit and get the problem fixed. I love the doctor with all my heart and the staff always makes me feel welcome and take good care of me.
Fantastic experience: Had to have some fillings done on my teeth. They did a great job!
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Fantastic experience: It was hands down the BEST experience at a dentist i have EVER had!!! Everyone was very nice and professional! Naomi and Tracy were excellent! And the dentist was superb! Never even felt the shot or even a pinch! Thank u sooo much!!
Fantastic experience: Great staff Great Doctor Had 8 pulled and other than my anxiety everything was smooth Definitely would recommend seeing them
Fantastic experience: Love ya got my smile back I gave ya a 10 see y'all soon thanks for your service
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The team is thrilled to hear the smile is back and that the experience was a positive one. ✨ Looking forward to the next visit!
Fantastic experience: All the staff have been friendly and very knowledgeable
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The team is glad to hear the visit was friendly and informative. ✨
Fantastic experience: Awesome everyone is so nice and polite thanks for everything
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Fantastic experience: Loved every minute. Nice kind friendly staff I was in an out at a reasonable time No complaints I was well taken care of I thank everyone
Fantastic experience: I wanted to take the time to mention that. Ms Trenette Deese.She was so good working with Laurie who has dementia. She was amazing and she should be recognized for professionalism and working with someone who suffer from condition. Thank you Ms. Deese for a job well done.
Fantastic experience: Dr.Watson did an excellent job!! He listened and remembered it takes a little extra time to numb my teeth!!!
Fantastic experience: The staff and dentist were very friendly and caring. Quick service as well.
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The team is glad the visit was friendly, caring, and efficient. ✨
Fantastic experience: I left out of there really happy. From the time I step in til I step out, front staff and back staff was wonderful. They made me feel very comfortable and reassured me that they will take care of me. There was a little wait, but it seems to be only one physician at the time. I think due to lunch time, which I completely understood. 10 out of 10, I do recommend. Thank you staffs of DCC! ❤️
Fantastic experience: these people are the best dentist I’ve ever seen! All the staff were amazing and help put my Daughter at an ease. I definitely recommend Dr.carlos and Dr.Anderson for an amazing experience with my daughter. I would definitely recommend this office to anyone who fears the dentist as they make the appointment worth it.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful feedback! The team is thrilled to hear the visit was positive and comfortable. ✨ Recommendations like this mean so much!
Fantastic experience: I had a really great experience. Staff was extremely kind and caring!!! I finally found the right dentist.
Smiles all around! We love hearing this and appreciate your support! ❤️
Fantastic experience: To the staff of : DCC From the time I arrived with a mouth full of problems the staff was comforting and understanding of my needs. The prep before the Dr.came in made time minimal and less stressful. Though the extractions were my biggest complaint it was at no one's fault but my own. I would rate the excellence of professionalism at a high to perfect score. The front counter handled my insurance issues promptly. I did nothing more then show up with my massive dental issues for all of them to be resolved by all the professionals at The Dental Care Clinic. Thank you again! Fondly, Christina Sarantoulia West
Fantastic experience: Everyone was very nice and friendly I like this dentist already they make sure u feel safe n comfortable
Thank you for the excellent review.
Fantastic experience: Visit was wonderful, the nurses were polite & professional. It was my son’s first visit & they made him very comfortable & I will be bringing him back again
Negative experience: I am sharing this review as a warning to parents, especially those with children or children with special needs to proceed with caution. Upon arrival, the front desk was disorganized. Only one staff member was actively assisting patients while several others carried on side bar conversations with each other. While waiting to not only be acknowledged but checked in for our appointments, there were 5 staff members at the desk, only one was on the phone/assisting anybody. There was not a line. There was no wait. I assume they were just passing time waiting to get off of work. After check-in, my children were called back. Shortly thereafter, a dental hygienist came to retrieve me because one of my children was crying and expressing that the procedure was painful. Based on my own experience during my cleaning, I can confirm that the cleaning was indeed painful. Experience or not, there is always room for improvement in your professional skills to include interactions with other people and their children. Under no circumstance is it appropriate for staff to attempt to discipline, reprimand, or chastise a child, especially a child who is not their own. If there is a behavioral concern, the parent should be notified immediately so they can address it, or the provider can choose to refuse care if they feel unable to continue. Rudeness and attempted discipline are unacceptable and unprofessional. It took an extreme amount of restraint for me not to escalate the situation in the office. I will be speaking directly with the office manager and will also be notifying the appropriate state authorities regarding this experience.
Fantastic experience: Had a good experience I had a good experience visiting this dentist facility..Ms Jamie was very informative and showed she really cared about her patients…. I will be returning
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Fantastic experience: They did an awesome job with my wisdom tooth extraction. Walked in at 10 & was out by 1040.
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Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to the Dental Care Center with Dr. Watson, and I can honestly say the entire experience has been amazing. Dr. Watson, the staff, and the hygienists are all so kind, patient, and professional. I’m having dental work done over the next couple of months, and they’ve made me feel comfortable and taken care of every step of the way. Highly recommend this office to anyone looking for great service and people who truly care.
Fantastic experience: They treated me like family very beautiful people very pleased
Thank you for the kind feedback! The team is thrilled to hear the visit felt welcoming and positive. ✨
Fantastic experience: You have great staff. Thanks you so much for my Dental services.
Thank you for the kind feedback! The team is thrilled to hear the dental services were appreciated.
Fantastic experience: The youngest lady whom was taking care of me was very aware of the pain i was having. She made me feel like I really matter to her. She did every thing in her power to comfort me. I really appreciated that.when I left the office i was all smiles. Thank you young lady.
Fantastic experience: Everything was good except it took me about 45 min.before they called me back
Fantastic experience: I had a really good first visit and have more appointments scheduled in the future. The staff is really nice. The only thing I'm still nervous about is the needle, but I'm working on that.
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear the visit was comfortable and that the team helped ease any nerves. We look forward to providing continued great care at your next appointment!
Fantastic experience: The dental hygienist Mrs. Jeanette is the bomb.com my teeth has never felt better, just from a cleaning not even a deep clean. Plus she gave me great tips on home care. Thanks again.
Fantastic experience: Very nice and clean everyone was very respectful and got out in a real respectful amount of time
Negative experience: I still can’t wear the teeth because they don’t fit properly. All tho when y’all had me sign something saying it was good I ask over and over is this how they are going to fit and got told no that was just the wax gums so I still have no teeth. Thanks so much. Also this set was made because they made me a set 3 years ago that didn’t fit and I went back over and over to get them adjusted til I was finally told to just try to get used to them but I couldn’t even close my Mouth with the teeth in. So he ( the Denist ) agreed to make me a top set at no cost only if I made them to fit the bottoms that was made 3 years prior. Now I can’t wear them either cause when I bite it’s just painful. So I’m over this place.
Fantastic experience: All of the staff at the dental Care center are friendly and very kind and professional and it's a very relaxing atmosphere. I have been going there for all my dental needs for approximately 5 years and I absolutely love Dr Higgins...... Sherry Herrmann
Fantastic experience: Wonderful staff. The doctor's are informational and caring. Would recommend.
Fantastic experience: I have always been afraid of the dentist, but this visit was exceptional! The patience and care the staff took with me was a breath of fresh air!!! Thank you all so very much!
Fantastic experience: My visit was a great one. The staff was nice and professional. This was my first time having such a thorough exam. The Dentist lifted my tongue , twisted it over left and right and looked deeply underneath. Thanks fir the concern.
Fantastic experience: My visit was great! The lady that did my cleaning was the best, she took her time and explained everything in detail. She was very thorough with the cleaning. Very friendly and professional. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: They are SUPER friendly! And amazing at their job! I also had the chance to have two people that they were training as well! Highly recommend!!
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much for everything. I was served quickly and I loved the service. Please don't change. God bless you always.
Fantastic experience: Excellent care from professional dentists. Addressed my concerns about two chipped teeth and executed agreed upon solution with precision!!!!
Fantastic experience: Ashley is my FAVORITE person! She has been a part of my family’s treatment for years. Shoutout to Christina on an amazing experience today for periodontal maintenance.
Fantastic experience: I have been going to The Dental Care for a few years now and I have truly appreciated my experience with them. Overall the front desk staff, dental hygienists and the dentists are all knowledgeable and extremely pleasant. I appreciate that they are always friendly and make going to the dentist a pleasant experience. I also appreciate the wait time to be taken back by the dental hygienist and to be evaluated by the dentist is reasonably. I did have an unpleasant instance a couple years ago with one of the dentists however I brought the issue up to management and it was handled immediately. I felt heard in my complaint and the resolution was appropriate. I will continue to use DCC for my dental needs and would recommend them to anyone.
Fantastic experience: Very professional operation with very efficient staff. I would highly recommend this dental facility to anyone I run into.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us!
Fantastic experience: I Had My First Appointment Today Staff Was Very Friendly & Helpful.Very Clean Comfortable Environment. I Didn’t Have A Long Wait Time At All Excellent Top Tier Service I Highly Recommend.
Fantastic experience: The staff were friendly and efficient. Very helpful. I had a lot of questions the ones that they could not answer, they made sure that they got answers from the source. Overall it was a great experience. Than you.
Fantastic experience: The service today was truly professional. Thank you.
Fantastic experience: Very professional and friendly. Dr. Higgins and Nurse Dria were awesome! They both made the process of having three wisdom teeth removed easy with minimal pain. Dria talked to me and helped me feel at ease. Thank you both.
Negative experience: WORSE DENTAL OFFICE EVER. Do yourself a favor and seek somewhere else to get your work done! So glad I found a kinder environment for me and my kids to receive service. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS SHADY BUISNESS AND THE DISRESPECTFUL STAFF!!
We’re very sorry to hear about this experience. The team strives to provide a welcoming and respectful environment for all patients. Feedback like this is taken seriously and helps identify areas for improvement.
Fantastic experience: Very nice technicians and dentist. Very careful and a great job.
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Fantastic experience: I visited this office because I hadn’t been to the dentist in a few years since I had moved. Everyone in the office was very friendly and informative. They set me up with a treatment plan that explained everything that I needed done to my teeth. It gave estimated pricing for all procedures and even broke it done into groups of what would be done at each future appointment. My 2nd appointment was to have 2 teeth pulled. It was very fast and mostly, pain free. I was on my way home in less than an hour. I would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Had tooth pulled , no pain , Dr did an amazing job , great caring manner , made sure I felt at ease and no pain when she pulled my tooth
Thank you for sharing this great feedback!! The team is thrilled to hear the procedure was comfortable and that the care provided was gentle and reassuring. ✨
Negative experience: Lady who did the initial cleaning on my youngest son beside manners were not nice. As well as the lady at the front desk assisting us. Judgemental/rude was my experience
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and take your concerns seriously. Please know we strive to provide compassionate, respectful care to all our patients and families. If you’d like to discuss this further, we welcome you to contact our office directly.
Fantastic experience: The Dental Care Center is amazing!!! They really care about their patients, they go above and beyond to keep the patient satisfied. I will always recommend them highly .
Thank you for the wonderful feedback!! The team is thrilled to hear the care provided is appreciated and that going above and beyond makes a positive difference. ✨ Recommendations like this mean so much!
Fantastic experience: Dr. Tracy was awesome. She explained my treatment needed and was ready to help me. Gave me a peace of mind that my condition was treatable and not as severe as I was originally told, providing me with a peace of mind. I’m excited for my dental journey here.
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