An independent shortlist of 5 Fargo practices, scored on 2,444 reviews, experience, and care.
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Our top ranked dental practice in Fargo, North Dakota is Dr. Byrum Cartwright, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 553 public reviews. Other top choices include Dakota Pediatric Dentistry and Northern Lights Dental. Fargo has a population of about 113,658, and the 5 strongest local practices are compared on this page.
Booking a dentist in Fargo, North Dakota should be simple, so we did the legwork of comparing them for you. We compared local dental practices on review scores, review volume, registry credentials, and the treatments they offer. Our rankings stay independent of whether a practice chooses to advertise with us.
Across the 5 top practices we highlight in Fargo, patients can access general dentistry and pediatric dentistry. 1 of these practices on this page offers pediatric dentistry. The Fargo practices on this list average 15 years in practice, with Dr. Byrum Cartwright among the most established at 20 years. Listed offices serve several parts of the city, including the 58103, 58104 ZIP areas. Together these practices hold 2,444 public Google reviews, led by Dr. Arjan Majidian, DDS with 557. The average rating across this Fargo list is 4.9 out of 5.
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General Dentistry
Offering general dentistry in Fargo, a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 553 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry · Pediatric Dentistry
Known in Fargo for general dentistry and pediatric dentistry, serving patients for 18 years. Rated 4.8 out of 5 across 482 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Offering general dentistry in Fargo, serving patients for 9 years. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 545 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
Offering general dentistry in Fargo, a well established practice with 20 years of experience. Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 307 public Google reviews.
General Dentistry
A Fargo dental office focused on general dentistry, serving patients for 8 years. Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 557 public Google reviews.
Ratings on this list run from 4.8 to 5.0, review counts from 307 to 557, and registry records from 8 to 20 years.
| Rank | Practice | Google rating | Reviews | Years on record | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dr. Byrum Cartwright | 4.9 | 553 | 20 | General Dentistry |
| #2 | Dakota Pediatric Dentistry | 4.8 | 482 | 18 | General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry |
| #3 | Northern Lights Dental | 5.0 | 545 | 9 | General Dentistry |
| #4 | Dr. Steven George, DDS | 4.9 | 307 | 20 | General Dentistry |
| #5 | Dr. Arjan Majidian, DDS | 5.0 | 557 | 8 | General Dentistry |
5 of the 5 Fargo practices on this page are matched to their record in the US National Provider Identifier registry, and 5 carry a public Google rating. Details were last reviewed on August 27, 2026.
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The practices we list in Fargo, North Dakota average 4.9 stars. Bismarck (5.0) scores a little higher.
| City | Average rating | Practices ranked | Top pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 4.9 | 5 | Dr. Byrum Cartwright |
| Grand Forks | 4.9 | 5 | Dr. Christopher Mcdonald, DDS |
| Bismarck | 5.0 | 5 | Dr. Dean Knudsen, dds |
A healthy mouth quietly supports the rest of your health. General dentists in Fargo, North Dakota provide checkups, fillings, crowns, and preventive care for the whole family. Consistent care keeps small problems from turning into expensive ones later.
General Dentistry5 of 5 listed practices
General dentistry covers checkups, cleanings, cavity treatment, and the long term upkeep of your teeth and gums. In Fargo, offered by Dr. Byrum Cartwright, Dakota Pediatric Dentistry, Northern Lights Dental and 2 more.
Pediatric Dentistry1 of 5 listed practices
Children's dentists are trained to make early visits calm and to catch problems as teeth develop. In Fargo, offered by Dakota Pediatric Dentistry.
Treatments available in Fargo today look very different from a decade ago. Read about recent advances and what to ask your Fargo dentist.
We rank Fargo, North Dakota practices on review quality and volume, national provider registry records, years in practice, and online presence. Paid placements are always marked as ads.
Read our full ranking methodologyLook at the track record
Among the 5 practices listed in Fargo, North Dakota, registry records show an average of 15 years in operation, and 3 have been on record for 15 years or more. Dr. Byrum Cartwright has the longest record at 20 years. Experience matters most for complex work such as implants or root canals.
Look at review volume
The listed Fargo, North Dakota practices hold 2,444 public Google reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.9. A score backed by many reviews, like the 557 for Dr. Arjan Majidian, DDS, tells you more than a perfect rating from a handful of patients. Recent comments about staff and comfort are often the most telling.
Check the services on offer
1 of the 5 listed Fargo, North Dakota practices offers services beyond general dentistry, including pediatric dentistry. If you need pediatric dentistry, consider Dakota Pediatric Dentistry.
Consider the commute
The practices here are spread across 2 ZIP codes (58103 and 58104). A dentist near home or work makes it far easier to keep up with checkups twice a year.
Book a first visit
Start small in Fargo, North Dakota: book a checkup, see how the staff treat you, and only then commit to bigger treatment.
Knowing what happens at a first visit in Fargo, North Dakota takes the nerves out of booking one. Expect a review of your medical history, a set of digital X rays, and a full exam of your teeth and gums. A good office will explain everything in plain language before anything is scheduled.
What you pay for dental care in Fargo, North Dakota comes down to the procedure and your coverage. Cleanings and exams are usually covered in full, while crowns, implants, and braces involve a larger share. Get a written estimate from your Fargo dentist before any major procedure.
Use these questions on your first call to a Fargo, North Dakota dental practice to avoid surprises later.
Dr. Byrum Cartwright holds the number 1 spot on our Fargo list, with a 4.9 star Google rating from 553 reviews. Dakota Pediatric Dentistry ranks second with a 4.8 rating.
Dr. Arjan Majidian, DDS has the most public Google reviews among the practices we list in Fargo, with 557. Across all 5 listed practices there are 2,444 reviews in total.
In Fargo, North Dakota, the 5 rated practices we list average 4.9 out of 5 on Google, and the highest rating is 5.0.
Of the practices we list, Dr. Byrum Cartwright has the longest record in the national provider registry, at more than 20 years. The average across the list is 15 years.
Besides general dentistry, the listed Fargo, North Dakota practices offer pediatric dentistry (1 practice).
The Fargo practices we list are in ZIP codes 58103 and 58104. The biggest cluster is in 58103, with 3 of the 5.
Each of the 5 Fargo, North Dakota practices here was scored on the same factors: Google rating, number of reviews, national provider registry records, experience, and a working website. The highest scores make the list.
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