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Chapel Hill Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Led by Dr. James Furgurson, our dental team at Chapel Hill Family & Cosmetic Dentistry offers personalized care for patients of all ages throughout the NC Triangle Region. Dr. Furgurson and Dr. White are committed to providing the highest standard of care and the best possible patient experience when you visit our Chapel Hill dentist office.

Our comprehensive dental services can meet all of your oral health needs and goals under one roof. From growing to aging smiles, our team is dedicated to working with patients as individuals for the best possible results. Dr. Furgurson is an experienced restorative dentist in Chapel Hill, NC for treating damaged and missing teeth.
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Born and raised in North Carolina. I graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor's degree in Communications and then decided to pursue a career in the dental field. I graduated from Guilford Technical Community College with a degree in Dental Hygiene. I'm proud to say that I am a North Carolina native, raised in Durham, NC.
Chapel Hill Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is a family dentist office in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Our team of dental professionals is led by local dentist Dr. James Furgurson. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the Academy of General Dentistry; an accomplishment achieved by few dentists nationwide.
Dr. James Furgurson is a family dentist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. We offer comprehensive general dentistry services for children and adults as well as cosmetic dentistry and restorative dental treatments. Dr. Furgurson leads a team of dentists and staff who are highly trained professionals dedicated to patient care and education.
Dr. Furgurson is a comprehensive cosmetic and family dentist who emphasizes listening to his patients and helping them achieve whatever their dental goals may be. A native of Plymouth, NC, Dr. Furgurson has lived in the triangle for 15 years and is happy to call Chapel Hill home.

He is an honors graduate of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, a Magna Cum Laude graduate of NC State University with B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a minor in Biotechnology, and a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry.Dr. Furgurson is a dedicated student of the profession and completes hundreds of hours of continuing education each year.
At Chapel Hill Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, our office utilizes the latest, high-quality dental technologies to treat our Chapel Hill patients. We use these tools to help make your experience more comfortable, efficient, and cost-effective. Patients love our dental technologies like LiteTouch Laser, T-Scans, and Cone Beam Computed Tomographies because they can be used in multiple treatment plans.
Reviews (28)
Jennifer Murphy
Jennifer Murphy
Jan 05, 2022
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They were not very clear on explaining to young patients that they are out of network. I even spoke with the office worker the day of his appointment, she wanted to see an dental eob to ensure coverage ( odd but in a college town weird things can happen). Then she had my kid put the fee on his credit card (in network does not do this) ugh. I wonder if this was a new employee. So we are out $500+ hoping the out of network benefits happen. So parents if you have Cigna, this is not the place of service for your kid. College kids have enough to handle. Your dental and medical benefits should not be
Dina Crosby
Dina Crosby
Oct 30, 2021
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Dr. Furgurson and his staff are wonderful. Whether a simple check-up or more extensive work, they are always friendly and supportive. They take time to thoroughly answer questions and ensure that you are comfortable before you leave the office. I always feel that I am receiving top-notch care and highly recommend them!
Doreen Hostetler
Doreen Hostetler
Oct 26, 2021
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Dr. White and his whole staff are amazing. I’m not one to enjoy going to the dentist like most, but they made it as painless, pleasant, and as stress free as possible. The work that Dr. White did required research, coordination, and expertise; he and his staff exceeded my expectations. They do excellent work and provide considerate, thoughtful patient care. Thank you so much.
Djhn
Djhn
Oct 25, 2021
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Always a thoughtful checkup from a very professional crew. Recommended!
Joshua Carlson
Joshua Carlson
Oct 16, 2021
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This place is the real deal. Couldn’t recommend it any more. Amazing staff, superb care, excellent atmosphere.
Larry Harville
Larry Harville
Sep 04, 2021
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Dr. Furguson and the entire staff always make me feel comfortable and provide excellent dental care. Dr. Furguson provides great diagnostic care in addition to his excellent care for my teeth and gums.
He is the best dentist that I have ever had.
Note that he has provided painless and compassionate dental care for my wife who has had a phobia about dentists for years. Both of us really appreciate his care and my wife is extremely happy she found him and the staff.
Michael Blanton
Michael Blanton
Aug 22, 2021
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Love the dentist who worked on my teeth. She went out of her way to make me as comfortable as I could be with the whole process. Dog was cute too.🐶
Sal Panettieri
Sal Panettieri
Aug 21, 2021
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I knew this place was going to be good. I have been reviewing places for 4 years on Google maps and have reviewed 184 places,but I have NEVER seen a business with a 5 star rating with 168 reviews. That’s AMAZING! You always get some crack pots who are never satisfied! I was very satisfied with my experience at Chapel Hill DDS. They are working very hard to make your experience pleasant and pleasing. They did for me. I haven’t been to a dentist in 3 years because of a move and the Pandemic. I expected a list from them of procedures they would like to preform. There weren’t any! They simply
Elizabeth Tatum Draper
Elizabeth Tatum Draper
Aug 07, 2021
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I, unfortunately, have had dental issues most of my adult life and a phobia of dentists since childhood. Dr. Furgurson and all of his staff are professional but also very personable at the same time and recognize my need for reassurance. Dr. Furgurson always explains what's going on and gives me options, if there are any, to allow me to participate in my care. Would recommend them to anyone looking for quality dental care.
Sara S.
Sara S.
Jul 20, 2021
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I really enjoy my visits to this office. I see Dr. White and hygienist Lindsay. Lindsay is gentle yet thorough. Dr. White always takes the time to chat with me and catch up on life! It makes a big difference that Dr. White is so "normal" and personable. The office is clean and organized. Very happy with my experiences here.
Chipper R.
Chipper R.
Aug 05, 2020
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Extremely family friendly practice. Great for the entire family. They are very honest and don't try and up sell you on anything. I would recommend for any age person. I genuinely don't have anything negative to say about this practice!
Lori G.
Lori G.
Aug 05, 2020
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Excellent experience with Dr White and Carey! Entire office made me feel safe and reassured, as it was my first visit during Covid-19. Highly recommend!
Uma Fogueri
Uma Fogueri
Jul 15, 2020
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New to NC, a friend recommended this place - its a great clinic, good people there...everyone is warm and friendly and Dr.White is amazing, explains everything before starting the treatment and the nerd in me likes that :) 5 stars Lori is amazing :) Ashton is great 👍
Somebodysomewhere G.
Somebodysomewhere G.
Jul 08, 2020
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My wonderful dentist left the state and I "inherited" this dentist. A nightmare. I don't think losing a tooth is a laughing matter with a cavalier attitude...and I'm being generous. I loved the hygenist until she left. I fled, never to return.
Kevin R. Biles
Kevin R. Biles
Mar 04, 2020
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Staff does a very good job communicating preventative dental care to ongoing response to problem areas. Communication is good as to reminders for upcoming appointments and financial information for larger procedures (total cost and estimated insurance payout). CHFCD also has emergency line for situations that come up after hours.
Kelly Parks Collette
Kelly Parks Collette
Nov 20, 2019
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The office staff and Dr Furgurson are excellent ! They are personable , attentive and knowledgeable . Their use of technology; providing 3D photos of my teeth and graphs of the pressure points of my bite , sets this office apart from others.
Ty'Lequa Oriana Ballard
Ty'Lequa Oriana Ballard
Jul 30, 2019
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This was by far the best dental experience I’ve ever had! The whole team is very friendly and helpful and they make sure your comfortable from the minute you step in the door. They also customize your experience according to what works for YOU which was amazing.
Caroline Garvey
Caroline Garvey
Jul 12, 2018
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Just brought my 4 year old in for his regular cleaning, the whole team did a great job. From the moment we walked in everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The hygienist and dentist were just wonderful with him - patient and kind. He really enjoyed his visit!!! Thank you Dr Ferguson and team for making my little man love the dentist!
Dicky Crump
Dicky Crump
Jun 30, 2018
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I went here for the first time based on the reviews it got. All I can say is the reviews don’t lie. Reception staff are very helpful and jovial even at 07:30 in the morning. Seems to be a very well run and organized camp. Will be enrolling the rest of my family very soon.
Robert T.
Robert T.
May 30, 2018
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I hadn't been to the dentist in about 10 years because I didn't have dental insurance and I do have dental anxiety. My last dental experience was painful and I put off regular dental visits. After noticing some concerns with my gums, I broke down and made an appointment. I'm glad that I did. I felt absolutely no discomfort during my deep cleaning appointments. I was educated about things I could do at home and given a detailed plan for how to get my gums healthy again. The staff is laid back and friendly. Even the dentist is funny and easy going. It made me relax. I felt like
Jordan W.
Jordan W.
May 02, 2018
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Wolf in sheeps clothing. While everyone here was very pleasant and nice I felt like i was being rushed through a greased system from the beginning. The office is clean and shiny but the x-ray machine is still bitewings instead of digital.

On my first visit I was immediately told that I had all kinds of new dental issues that no one had ever mentioned to me before. And the immediate discussions were about the appearance of my mouth and how that could be changed (my teeth look fine and I go to the dentist for health not hollywood) I was offered two very expensive products to buy in the first thirty
B. H.
B. H.
Dec 10, 2017
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This dental practice is the BEST! Not only do they strive for excellence, but patient comfort, satisfaction, and service is also top notch. Dr Furgurson did an excellent job replacing several old crowns from a injury I sustained over 3 decades ago. The results are life changing. What a huge improvement! I should have done it years ago. Also, the entire office staff and dental team are so nice and so welcoming, which really helped alleviate my anxiety & stress about the procedures. I felt like I was family!! Lastly, they have many payment options which you can customize to work with your
Keeley M.
Keeley M.
Nov 01, 2017
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Today was my first visit and I was very pleased with how friendly and efficient the front office staff were. Everything was very clean and the atmosphere was very inviting. I was also only expecting a 1 hour appointment but I was informed that the initial is usually a 1.5 hour appointment after I had arrived, once I told them I only had an hour (I was on my lunch break) they managed to do my cleaning and evaluation extremely quick and still efficiently. I look forward to my future appointments at this practice!
Wendy L.
Wendy L.
Jun 30, 2016
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My husband and I have done deep-cleaning and fillings here--overall, we loved our experience. However, we have to pay $$$ out of pocket (surprise!) because the deep cleaning was denied by the insurance--if we knew this earlier, probably would not have done the procedure. Other than that, good dental place in the area.
Lori P.
Lori P.
Oct 07, 2015
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Dr. Furgurson and the team are wonderful! They are very informative and professional and make you feel comfortable and help you to take better care of your teeth. They are very friendly and make the experience enjoyable every time! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for dental care in the Chapel Hill/Durham area.
Mary M.
Mary M.
Dec 01, 2014
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I had been looking for a dentist that is great with children and Dr. Furgurson and his skilled staff are calm and welcoming. The office atmosphere is stress free and friendly and I am extremely happy with how well my children have been cared for.
Barbara L.
Barbara L.
Apr 17, 2014
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I have been going to this office for 10 years. Dr. Furgurson has taken over there after Dr. Lohman left without skipping a beat. The staff are all super professional and friendly. I just got a new crown that just didn't fit right. They got me in immediately and replaced with no charge or issue. Love this dentist and staff!!!
Rachel S.
Rachel S.
Apr 04, 2014
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Mindy is the best hygienist I've ever had. I actually look forward to going to the dentist so I can see her. Since I spend the majority of the appointment with her, her professionalism, great work, and most importantly her friendliness make my visits so great!