.dentist Domain Names
40 registrars compared — cheapest from $44.00 at NameBright
Delegated in 2014 as part of the new gTLD program, .dentist is a niche space carved out for dental professionals—but it's also a playground for creative wordplay.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NameBright Cheapest | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $220.00 | $440.00 | Visit |
| 2 | eDomains | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $240.00 | $480.00 | Visit |
| 3 | Cloudflare | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $251.00 | $502.00 | Visit |
| 4 | DreamHost | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $274.95 | $549.90 | Visit |
| 5 | Truehost | $55.22 | $85.01 | $65.26 | $395.26 | $820.31 | Visit |
| 6 | IONOS | $56.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $376.00 | $776.00 | Visit |
| 7 | Spaceship | $58.16 | $58.16 | $58.16 | $290.80 | $581.60 | Visit |
| 8 | Porkbun | $58.19 | $58.19 | $58.19 | $290.95 | $581.90 | Visit |
| 9 | Sav | $58.44 | $58.44 | $58.44 | $292.20 | $584.40 | Visit |
| 10 | Hello.co | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $299.95 | $599.90 | Visit |
| 11 | Regery | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $299.95 | $599.90 | Visit |
| 12 | Dynadot | $60.14 | $60.14 | $60.14 | $300.70 | $601.40 | Visit |
| 13 | Epik | $60.95 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $304.75 | $609.50 | Visit |
| 14 | Above.com | $61.82 | $61.82 | $61.82 | $309.10 | $618.20 | Visit |
| 15 | OVHcloud | $63.29 | $71.49 | $70.19 | $349.25 | $706.70 | Visit |
| 16 | NameSilo | $64.99 | $65.99 | $54.99 | $328.95 | $658.90 | Visit |
| 17 | Regtons | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $325.00 | $650.00 | Visit |
| 18 | UK2 | $65.85 | $65.85 | $76.49 | $329.25 | $658.50 | Visit |
| 19 | Netim | $66.50 | $66.50 | $53.00 | $332.50 | $665.00 | Visit |
| 20 | Gname | $66.99 | $66.99 | $66.99 | $334.95 | $669.90 | Visit |
| 21 | Squarespace | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $350.00 | $700.00 | Visit |
| 22 | Internet.bs | $71.27 | $79.17 | $71.27 | $387.95 | $783.80 | Visit |
| 23 | Namecheap | $71.98 | $91.98 | $71.98 | $439.90 | $899.80 | Visit |
| 24 | Crazy Domains | $71.99 | $71.99 | $71.99 | $359.95 | $719.90 | Visit |
| 25 | MrDomain | $72.09 | $72.09 | $72.09 | $360.45 | $720.90 | Visit |
| 26 | Cosmotown | $73.67 | $83.67 | $73.67 | $408.35 | $826.70 | Visit |
| 27 | Marcaria | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $375.00 | $750.00 | Visit |
| 28 | Gandi | $76.38 | $159.98 | $64.71 | $716.30 | $1516.20 | Visit |
| 29 | Infomaniak | $77.81 | $77.81 | $77.81 | $389.05 | $778.10 | Visit |
| 30 | Directnic | $77.99 | $77.99 | $77.99 | $389.95 | $779.90 | Visit |
| 31 | OnlyDomains | $78.49 | $86.49 | $86.49 | $424.45 | $856.90 | Visit |
| 32 | 123 Reg | $79.18 | $79.18 | $79.18 | $395.90 | $791.80 | Visit |
| 33 | 101domain | $82.67 | $94.17 | $82.67 | $459.35 | $930.20 | Visit |
| 34 | Blacknight | $82.68 | $82.68 | $82.68 | $413.40 | $826.80 | Visit |
| 35 | Hover | $93.19 | $93.19 | $93.19 | $465.95 | $931.90 | Visit |
| 36 | Moniker | $103.47 | $116.69 | $103.47 | $570.23 | $1153.68 | Visit |
| 37 | Name.com | $104.99 | $104.99 | $104.99 | $524.95 | $1049.90 | Visit |
| 38 | EuroDNS | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $530.50 | $1061.00 | Visit |
| 39 | INWX | $107.40 | $107.40 | $107.40 | $537.00 | $1074.00 | Visit |
| 40 | GoDaddy | $112.19 | $112.19 | $112.19 | $560.95 | $1121.90 | Visit |
Prices updated daily. Some registrars show promotional first-year prices. Always verify the final price on the registrar's website before purchasing.
A Domain Carved for the Dental Trade
When Dog Beach, LLC took the reins of .dentist, it wasn't just adding another string to the internet's root. This was a targeted play for a specific professional audience: dentists. Delegated on May 22, 2014, as part of the 2012 new gTLD round, .dentist joined a wave of health-related extensions aiming to give practitioners a more memorable online home than a generic .com. The registry's parent, Identity Digital, has built a portfolio of such verticals, and .dentist fits squarely into its strategy of offering industry-specific online identities.
The Dental Niche's Branding Playground
Beyond the obvious use for dental clinics, .dentist lends itself to domain hacks. A practice named 'Smile' could grab smile.dentist, while a creator might snag 'the.dentist' for a personal brand. The extension's clarity makes it a trust signal for patients seeking specialized care, but its playful potential hasn't gone unnoticed by marketers. It's a duality that sets .dentist apart from more rigid health TLDs—it can be both a professional seal and a pun. Since it's not a brand TLD, anyone can register, which keeps the space open to innovation and, occasionally, mischief.
Pricing Signals: A Budget Entry with a Wide Spread
Shopping for a .dentist domain reveals a wide pricing spread across the 40 registrars that stock it. Some budget providers, notably [NameBright](/registrars/godaddy), offer it at entry-level prices, making it an affordable choice for solo practitioners. At the other end, premium registrars may charge significantly more, often bundling services like email and SSL. This spread reflects the TLD's dual nature: it's cheap enough for a small clinic to grab a name, but can cost more if you want a prime word. Renewal rates, too, can surprise—always check the fine print, as some registrars hike prices after the first year.
The Health Cluster: .dentist Among Its Peers
.dentist doesn't operate in a vacuum; it's part of a broader health cluster that includes .health, .healthcare, .doctor, .clinic, and .hospital. While .health and .healthcare cast a wide net, .dentist is laser-focused on one profession—a positioning that offers both precision and limitation. A dental clinic might choose a .clinic domain to emphasize its general practice, or .doctor if the lead practitioner wants personal branding. .dentist, though, leaves no doubt about what you do, which can be a powerful SEO and marketing advantage. Still, its narrow scope means it won't suit a multi-specialty medical group—those are better off with a broader extension.