Dr. H. Justin Harlow, DDS

Dr. Justin Harlow is a Charlotte, NC based family and cosmetic dentist and owner of Harlow Dental Group, the city's largest Black-owned general dentistry practice with three practice locations. Originally from Atlanta, GA, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Anthropology & Human Biology from Emory University (spring 2007 initiate thru the Mu Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha) and later earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry in 2014.  While passionate about oral healthcare, Dr. Harlow is also a dedicated public servant, having been formerly elected to the Charlotte City Council representing District 2 (NW Charlotte). During his council tenure, he chaired the Housing & Neighborhood Development committee and was a member of the Economic Development committee.

Since leaving public office, he’s served in a variety of civic roles. Currently, he is serving a 4 year term as a Trustee to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority and is the Vice Chair of its Finance & Audit committee, helping oversee a $600 million annual budget. From 2021-2024, he was appointed by Mayor Vi Lyles to lead Charlotte’s Neighborhood Equity and Stabilization Commission, where he helped secure over $130 million in anti-displacement reforms from the City. His deep civic roots include past roles serving as President of the Biddleville-Smallwood Community Organization, board member of Charlotte Center City Partners, and as a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

His colleagues have voted for him as one of Charlotte Magazine's Top Dentists since 2020. Dr. Harlow loves sports and traveling. He resides in the Steele Creek community of Charlotte with his wife, Kiara, and their three sons ages 10, 8 and 6.

Locations for Dr. H. Justin Harlow, DDS

• Harlow Dental at Steele Creek
• Harlow Dental at 7th Street
• Harlow Dental at Eastway