Asma A. Khan, BDS, PhD

The second floor of Tarrson Hall isn’t where you’d expect to find a dental practice, but that’s exactly where Asma A. Khan, BDS, PhD operates within Chapel Hill’s academic corridor. The address—120 Dental Cir—sits just off the main drag, tucked between research buildings and student housing. Unlike the strip-mall clinics dotting Franklin Street, this practice doesn’t rely on foot traffic or flashy signage. Instead, it’s the kind of place patients find through referrals or university affiliations, reflected in its 265 Google reviews without a numeric rating. The focus here leans toward clinical precision over commercial appeal, a distinction that fits the neighborhood’s scholarly rhythm.

Booking an appointment means calling (919) 537-3939, a step that feels more transactional than the chatty intake forms at chain dental offices. There’s no website listed, no social media presence—just a map pin marking its spot in the university’s dental complex. The area itself is quiet by day, save for the occasional shuttle van dropping off grad students. After hours, the sidewalks empty quickly, leaving the building’s modernist facade to the streetlights. It’s a corner of Chapel Hill where the work happens behind closed doors, no fanfare required.