Convenient Access from Boylan Heights
From the top of the hill at Montfort Hall, Cameron Village Dentistry is roughly a 6-minute drive. If you have been looking for a dentist near Boylan Heights who treats the whole person, our Raleigh office, across the street from the Village District shopping center, is close enough to reach between errands. Dr. Turner and his team focus on root causes and on how oral health ties into overall wellness.
Leave Montfort Hall, the Italianate mansion that now operates as the Heights House inn at 308 South Boylan Avenue, by way of Mountford Avenue. Turn north on South Boylan Avenue, cross the railroad, and jog briefly west on Hillsborough Street. Turn north onto Saint Mary's Street, then head west on West Peace Street until it meets Smallwood Drive. Expect about 1.7 miles in total.
The office address is 2104 Smallwood Dr, Raleigh, NC 27605, and you can get turn-by-turn directions on Google Maps from your own front porch. Nearby, our Downtown Raleigh and Glenwood South pages describe the trip from those districts.
Thoughtful Dentistry for a Neighborhood With a Long Memory
Boylan Heights is one of Raleigh's earliest planned suburbs. The Greater Raleigh Land Company bought the Boylan estate in 1907 and laid out curving streets on the slopes below Montfort Hall. Craftsman bungalows line most of those streets, with Queen Anne and Colonial Revival houses mixed in. Boylan Avenue, the main street, received the largest lots and the deepest front lawns.
Montfort Hall still crowns the neighborhood. The mansion was built for William Montfort Boylan, sits at the highest point in Boylan Heights, and was listed on the National Register in 1978. From there the streets slope gently south and east toward Western Boulevard. When the lots first went on sale, buyers were about a ten-minute walk from the State Capitol and a short distance from Pullen Park.
The neighborhood has earned two layers of recognition. It joined the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district on July 29, 1985, with 252 contributing buildings developed between 1907 and about 1935. It is also a City of Raleigh Boylan Heights Historic Overlay District, with a period of significance from 1907 to 1930. Residents here know that careful upkeep protects something worth keeping.
Every December the neighborhood opens its yards to the city. The Boylan Heights Art Walk has run each year since 1992 on the first Sunday of the month. More than 100 regional artists show their work on porches, lawns and driveways across Boylan Heights. It is one of the clearest signs of how much neighbors here share with each other.
We think about teeth the same way. Original enamel, like original woodwork in an old house, is worth preserving whenever it can be saved. Our whole-health approach favors conservative repairs and asks why a tooth broke down before choosing how to rebuild it. That mindset suits people who value the real thing over a quick replacement.
Health Questions Boylan Heights Patients Bring to Our Chair
Many patients who live in historic homes also care about what goes into their bodies. Questions about the materials in fillings and crowns come up often in integrative dentistry. Our office offers biocompatibility materials testing for patients who want that information before treatment. Dr. Turner reviews the results with you and explains the choices.
Some longtime residents still carry silver amalgam fillings from decades past. When those fillings need replacing, our practice offers the SMART amalgam removal procedure as one option. We also offer natural ozone therapy among our whole-health services. Your dentist will explain what each involves so you can decide what fits your goals.
Everyday wear matters just as much. Whether you spend weekends at Dorothea Dix Park, the 308-acre city park just south of the neighborhood, or long days at a desk, snacks and coffee add up. Over time they wear enamel and stain teeth. A cleaning every six months keeps both problems in check.
Care Options From a Dentist Near Boylan Heights
Whole-Health & Advanced Care
This is where our integrative services live, from biocompatibility testing to DOMEzero maxillary expansion. Each option starts with a conversation about your overall health.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Neighbors who host porch gatherings and art-walk visitors may want a brighter smile to match. Whitening, bonding and veneers can refine color and shape with a natural result.
Periodontics
Healthy gums hold everything else in place. We screen for gum disease at routine visits and treat it before it threatens the bone.
Root Canal Therapy
An infected tooth can often be saved rather than removed. Root canal therapy clears the infection and keeps your natural tooth working.
When a tooth cracks without warning, speed matters. We offer same-day appointments whenever possible, and our same-day crowns can restore a broken tooth in a single visit. Our intraoral scanners capture the tooth digitally as part of that process. For many busy residents, that means one trip across town instead of two.
Meet Your Raleigh Dental Team
Dr. William Turner IV earned his DMD from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and practices with a holistic, root-cause philosophy. He looks at how your mouth connects to the rest of your health. Dr. Jack Welborne rounds out our two-doctor team.
Insurance & Financing
Larger treatment plans can be split into monthly payments through Cherry, CareCredit or Sunbit. We also accept cash, checks and all major credit cards. If you carry insurance, our team will file the claim for you.
Testimonials
What Our Patients Say
At Cameron Village Dentistry, we are honored to care for patients who trust us with their smiles and well-being. From individuals overcoming dental anxiety to families who visit us year after year, their words inspire everything we do. Patients often share how our gentle approach, advanced care, and warm team make them feel truly supported—like they’re part of our dental family.
“If you’re looking for a dental office with a truly whole health approach and the most welcoming environment, look no further than Cameron Village Dentistry. The doctor is INCREDIBLE, compassionate, patient, gentle, an excellent listener, and deeply respectful. The doctor created the most peaceful experience for my son!! Their team is equally amazing, warm, and genuine. I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY!! I can’t recommend them enough!!! “
– Eve K.
“I had the best experience with Cameron Village Dentistry. The hygienist was so kind and understanding and kept asking me if I was doing ok. I really appreciate their kindness and understanding. They took time explaining every step they were going to take and reassuring me that I was doing great, which kept me calm. I am so impressed with this place. I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else.”
– Michelle B.
“Cameron Village Dentistry is the best! The doctor is very nice and patient! The dental assistant does a great job! They both always communicate so well! They made my procedure so easy and smooth! The front office team is SO SWEET! They always take such good care of me! The rooms are always so clean! This is the best dental practice ever! I love it here.”
– Nicole S.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Cameron Village Dentistry from Boylan Heights, and how do I get there?
Our office sits about 1.7 miles from Montfort Hall, a drive of roughly 6 minutes. You follow South Boylan Avenue north, Hillsborough Street briefly west, Saint Mary's Street north and West Peace Street west. Neighbors who want a dentist near Boylan Heights can make the round trip in well under half an hour.
Can I book a cleaning around the Boylan Heights Art Walk weekend?
Yes, as long as the visit falls on a weekday. The Art Walk takes place on the first Sunday of December, and our office is closed on weekends. We are open Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM and Friday until 2 PM. Booking a weekday visit the week before is an easy way to plan around it.
Does your office offer biocompatibility testing before new fillings?
Yes, we offer biocompatibility materials testing as one of our whole-health services. It gives Dr. Turner information about how you may respond to specific dental materials before treatment. Dr. Turner reviews the findings with you in plain language. The results help shape which filling or crown material we recommend for you.
Which streets connect Boylan Heights to Peace Street?
Saint Mary's Street is the main link. From South Boylan Avenue you cross the railroad tracks on the north edge of the neighborhood and reach Hillsborough Street. A short jog west puts you on Saint Mary's Street heading north. It meets West Peace Street, which carries you west to Smallwood Drive and our office.
Can I spread the cost of a crown or implant into monthly payments?
Yes, we work with three financing companies: Cherry, CareCredit and Sunbit. Each lets you divide larger treatment costs into monthly payments, subject to their approval. We also take cash, checks and all major credit cards. Our front desk can walk you through how financing pairs with any insurance benefits you already have.
Schedule Your Visit from Boylan Heights
Come down from the hill and meet a dentist near Boylan Heights who takes the long view of your health. Call 919-752-3009 to reserve your first appointment. See every Wake County neighborhood we serve on the areas we serve hub, or visit our Dentist Raleigh, NC homepage. We also welcome patients from nearby Garner.