Dr. Burton A. Horwitz, DDS, MSD
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1356362602
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About This Provider
Dr. Burton Horwitz is a pediatric dentist in Raleigh with 20 years of experience making children's smiles healthy and bright. A lifelong Raleigh native who knew at age 8 that he wanted to be a dentist, Dr. Horwitz brings passion and dedication to every patient visit. He has devoted over 30 years to providing free dental care to children in need and has served as dental director for the Head Start program, earning North Carolina's highest honor for service—the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Dr. Horwitz is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to caring for your child's dental health with the same commitment he brings to his community work.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- UNC Dental School (graduated)
- Broughton High School
Credential: DDS, MSD
NPI registered: 07/22/2006
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Awards & Recognition
- Order of the Long Leaf Pine (North Carolina's highest honor for service)
Beyond the Office
Head Start program dental director (started 1966, continued 30 years)
Free dental care to children in need (30+ years on Fridays)
Frankie Lemmon School volunteer care
Tammy Lynn Center volunteer care
Dental mission to Moldova (2002 onwards, annual trips)
UNC Dental School faculty member (since 1960s)
Leader at Beth Meyer Synagogue in Raleigh
Knew at age 8 he wanted to be a dentist
Raleigh native
Served in the Air Force after dental school graduation
Met his wife Michele at a party and proposed within two weeks; married 60 years as of August 2025
Has a large hat collection in his home 'retreat'
Currently 87 years old and recently retired from private practice due to developing a tremor in his right hand
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