About Old North Dentures and Implants

Learn How We Approach Care, Comfort, and Life-changing Results

We focus on quality over quantity, with care built around your goals, comfort, and long-term success. Our Durham practice centers on advanced implant dentistry, full-arch restoration, and a thoughtful experience that avoids rushed, one-size-fits-all treatment. You can expect clear communication, selective care, and attention to the details that matter.

At Old North Dentures and Implants, we do things differently. Our Durham practice was founded on a simple belief: every patient deserves personalized attention, expert care, and results that truly change their life. We focus exclusively on implant dentistry and full-mouth restoration because that focus allows us to do what we do exceptionally well. No routine cleanings, no assembly-line appointments, and no one-size-fits-all solutions.

Our philosophy is quality over quantity in every sense. We take the time to understand your specific situation, your goals, and your concerns before recommending any treatment. Dr. Robert Long brings over 600 hours of advanced implant training, a hospital-based surgical residency, and something rare in this field: personal experience as a patient who underwent life-changing jaw surgery. That background shapes how we approach every consultation and every case.

We also believe in being selective. Full arch implant treatment is a long-term commitment, and we want to make sure we are genuinely the right fit for your needs before moving forward. That means honest conversations, thorough evaluations, and a team that is invested in your outcome well beyond the day of your procedure. Read on to learn more about who we are, how we work, and why patients throughout the Triangle trust us with some of the most important dental decisions of their lives.

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The Old North Difference

Dentistry That Transforms Lives, Not Just Smiles

We focus on what truly matters: helping you regain your confidence, comfort, and quality of life. Every treatment is planned around your unique needs, never rushed and never one-size-fits-all.

Quality Over Quantity

We dedicate the time each case deserves, focusing on exceptional outcomes for every patient rather than rushing through high-volume appointments.

Empathy From Experience

Dr. Long underwent double jaw surgery himself, giving him genuine empathy for the fears, recovery, and life-changing results full arch patients face.

Hospital-Trained Surgeon

His residency at Augusta University combined intensive implant training with emergency trauma experience, building surgical skill few general dentists ever develop.

Same-Day Smiles

In-house 3D printing lets us design and fabricate your provisional teeth during surgery, so you can leave with a functional, natural-looking smile that day.

5-Year Warranty Protection

Our Implant Membership Plan covers ongoing maintenance and warranty coverage for implant complications, so your investment stays protected long after treatment ends.

A Calm, Welcoming Space

Every detail of our office, from the unhurried pace to Dr. Long’s gentle communication style, is designed to ease anxiety and make complex treatment feel approachable.

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advanced technology

Durham's Most Advanced Dental Implant Technology

You deserve treatment planned with millimeter precision. We use cone beam CT scanning to map your jaw in three dimensions, intraoral scanners to capture digital impressions without messy materials, and in-house 3D printing to fabricate same-day temporary teeth. This integrated digital workflow shortens your treatment time and reflects our commitment to quality over quantity in every implant case we handle.

Financing Options

Get the Care You Need Without Financial Stress

We offer flexible payment plans so you can get the treatment you need without the financial stress. Your smile shouldn’t have to wait, and with us, it doesn’t have to.
Streamline your dental care investment with Proceed Finance. Their flexible plans make achieving your smile goals easy and affordable.

NO Credit Score Impact Until Plan Selected.

CareCredit, a trusted healthcare financing option, offers convenient payment plans to fit your budget. Invest in your oral health with confidence.

NO Credit Score Impact Until Plan Selected.

Bite-sized payments, big smiles! Cherry Payment Plans offer easy-to-use financing options to make your dental care more accessible.

NO Credit Score Impact Until Plan Selected.

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Protect Your Investment in Your Smile

We Stand Behind Every Implant We Place

Dental implants are a long-term commitment, and so are we. Our Implant Membership Plan combines the ongoing care your implants need with a 5-year warranty on our work, so you can enjoy your new smile with confidence.

Implant Care Membership

For Old North Dentures and Implants Patients

$

50

/month

or $600/year

🎉 Members typically save $120+ annually

*This is not an insurance policy. Coverage applies only to implants and restorations placed by Dr. Long at our Durham, NC office. Your warranty remains active with continuous membership and attendance at all scheduled maintenance appointments. Some exclusions apply.

Join the Implant Care Membership

Enroll after your implant treatment is complete, and your warranty starts the moment your final restoration is placed.

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DMD

Hospital Privileges

#1

3-on-6 in NC

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Implant Warranty

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Before & After Transformations

Transformations That Speak for Themselves

Every smile here started with a conversation and a plan built around that patient’s specific needs. From single implants to full mouth reconstruction, these transformations show what’s possible when precision and personal care come together.
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MEET OUR DOCTOR

Expert Surgery From a Doctor Who Understands

At Old North Dentures and Implants, we focus exclusively on implant dentistry and full-mouth restoration, taking the time each case truly deserves. Our quality-over-quantity approach means you receive personalized attention from a doctor who genuinely understands what you’re going through.

Dr. Robert Long

DMD

Before becoming an implant dentist, Dr. Long was a patient himself. Growing up with a severe nine-millimeter underbite, he underwent double jaw surgery and spent three months on a soft-food diet. That experience shapes how he approaches every consultation today, with genuine empathy that can’t be taught in residency.

After earning his DMD from the University of North Carolina, he completed a hospital-based residency at Augusta University under internationally recognized mentors. He has logged over 600 hours of advanced implant training, including the AAID MaxiCourse and ORCAA full arch program. With five years of private practice in the Triangle and thousands of implants placed, Dr. Long brings both surgical precision and lived understanding to every patient he treats.

What Our Patients Say

Real Stories From Patients Who Found Their Confidence Again

Our patients share how we’ve helped them regain confidence, comfort, and the freedom to smile again. Their stories reflect the personalized care, exceptional experience, and lasting results you can expect.
It’s been great partnering with Dr. Long, and providing his implant restorations. We love working with him because his attention to detail and accuracy is incredible! He uses great materials and always wants what’s best for his patient. You will be in great hands with Dr. Long!
Adam Ahokas
2 months ago
Dr. Robert Long is an exceptional dentist who combines professionalism, expertise, and genuine care for patients. From the first appointment, I was impressed by how thorough and attentive he was in explaining the treatment process and addressing every concern with patience and honesty.What stood out most was the attention to detail and the commitment to making sure I was comfortable throughout the entire visit. Dr. Long is clearly very skilled and knowledgeable, and it gave me a great sense of confidence knowing I was in such capable hands.I truly appreciate the high level of care I received and would highly recommend Dr. Long to anyone looking for a dentist who is both highly competent and compassionate.
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3 months ago
I’ve had the privilege of working with Dr. Long for over five years, even before he opened his own practice, and I can say without hesitation that he has played a significant role in preserving my trust in truly ethical, patient-centered dentistry.Dr. Long consistently demonstrates a rare combination of professionalism, integrity, and genuine compassion. He takes the time to listen, treats every patient with respect, and approaches his work with a level of honesty that is increasingly hard to find—recommending only what is truly necessary and always prioritizing the patient’s best interest.What stands out most to me is the exceptional quality of his implant work. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to see firsthand the precision, care, and expertise he brings to every case, and the results have been nothing short of outstanding.It is an honor to know and work alongside a clinician of his caliber, and I would recommend him with the highest level of confidence.
Christian Sinondon
4 months ago
Dr. Long is a great person and thorough dentist! Dr. Long always gives his honest professional opinion and care!
Miller Harris
4 months ago
I’ve worked with Dr Long for 4 years I would trust him with all my work!
Sade Jeffers
4 months ago
Dr. Long is the best! He makes you feel very comfortable with his expertise and pleasant demeanor. He skillfully handled my procedure and addressed all of my concerns. 10/10 would recommend!
Allie Coggins
9 months ago

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