General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Endodontists in Durham, NC
Desiree T. Palmer, DMD, PA and Associates is a Black-owned family and general dentistry practice located at 105 Newsom St., Suite 204, in Durham, North Carolina, reachable at 919.471.9106, and open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 4:30pm (closed Fridays). Founded in 1985 by Dr. Desiree T. Palmer, the practice has served the Durham community for nearly four decades and expanded in August 2015 with the opening of Bull City Dental on historic Parrish Street in downtown Durham. It also serves patients from Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Roxboro, and Cary. General and family dentistry services include CEREC same-day crowns, dental bridges, dental crowns, dental fillings, dental implants, dental sealants, dentures, gum treatments, Identafi oral cancer screening, pediatric dentistry, root canal treatment, teeth cleanings, TMJ treatment, and Under Armour Mouthwear sports mouth guards, supported by technology such as CEREC and intraoral cameras. Cosmetic dentistry offerings include Invisalign, dental bonding, dental veneers, and teeth whitening. The practice has been recognized as a top Durham dentistry practice by Opencare.com and was a Patients' Choice Winner in 2016. Dr. Palmer, the practice owner, brings over 40 years of dental experience and holds memberships in the National Dental Association and the American Association of Women Dentists, while mentoring future dental professionals and serving on multiple community boards. Co-owner Dr. Brittanie J. Harris is a North Carolina native who earned her DDS from UNC Chapel Hill in 2018 and holds membership in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Canai Calmore, who earned her doctorate from the UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and previously practiced in Greenville and Raleigh, emphasizes patient education and preventative care.
Desiree T. Palmer, DMD, PA and Associates was founded in 1985 by Dr. Desiree T. Palmer, who has since built the practice into a nearly four-decade fixture of Durham dentistry. In August 2015, the practice expanded with the opening of Bull City Dental on historic Parrish Street in downtown Durham, extending its reach into the heart of the city. Guided by a mission to provide comprehensive dental care above and beyond expectations in a warm and caring environment, the practice operates around five core values: dependability, accountability, teamwork, respect, and integrity. Dr. Palmer has spent over 40 years in dentistry, mentoring future dental professionals and serving on multiple community boards, while co-owners Dr. Brittanie Harris and Dr. Canai Calmore, both UNC Chapel Hill dental school graduates, have joined to carry the practice's commitment to preventative care and patient education into its next chapter, continuing to bring optimal oral health to patients throughout the greater Durham area.





