Sunrise Dental of Chapel Hill
Sunrise Dental of Durham
Dr. Esther Vice Hanson is a compassionate and accomplished dentist whose unwavering dedication to her craft and community shines in every patient interaction. A 2007 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, she earned her degree with honors and was recognized for her excellence by being nominated to the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society—an honor granted to only nine students in her graduating class.
Dr. Hanson has built a remarkable foundation of expertise, combining technical skill with a deep commitment to patient care. Since 2007, she has been transforming smiles and improving lives in Durham and the surrounding areas. Her devotion to community service extends far beyond her practice. In 2014, she founded Hope For a Smile, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides vital dental care to under-resourced individuals. Through her leadership and compassion, Dr. Hanson has touched countless lives with the transformative power of her work.
With a practice philosophy rooted in inclusivity and kindness, Dr. Hanson creates a safe, welcoming space where patients feel seen, heard, and valued as their authentic selves. Her exceptional dedication has been recognized with awards like the Opencare Patient’s Choice Award starting in 2016 through the present and being named one of Durham’s best dentists in peer reviews for 2023 and 2024.
Dr. Hanson shares, "It is a privilege and honor to serve my patients every day. Thank you to everyone who has entrusted me with their care over the years." — Esther Vice Hanson
Sunrise Chapel Hill
