How to Build a High-Conversion Dentist Website with Next.js 14 + Tailwind (Source Code)

If you do freelance work, you know the drill: A local business (Dentist, Plumber, Real Estate) needs a website. They have a budget, but they need it yesterday.

You could use Wix or WordPress, but then you're stuck dealing with slow plugins and security updates forever.

I prefer building with Next.js 14 (App Router). It's faster, more secure, and I can charge a premium for "Custom Code."

I recently built a complete Dentist Website System, and I want to share the architecture and a key component so you can build one too.

The Architecture

For a local business site, you don't need complex state management. You need SEO and Structure.

Here is the folder structure I use for maximum SEO points:

/app
  ├── /services        # Individual service pages (Roots, Whitening)
  ├── /gallery         # Before/After photos (Crucial for dentists)
  ├── /contact         # Booking form + Map
  ├── layout.tsx       # Navbar & Footer persist here
  └── page.tsx         # The High-Conversion Homepage

The "Hero" Component
The most important part of a dentist site is the Hero Section. It needs 3 things:

A trustworthy headline.

A clear "Book Now" Call-to-Action.

A smiling human face (social proof).

Here is the clean Tailwind + React code for a responsive Hero section you can copy:

import Link from "next/link";
import { Phone } from "lucide-react";

export default function Hero() {
  return (
    <section className="w-full bg-slate-50 py-12 md:py-24 lg:py-32">
      <div className="container px-4 md:px-6">
        <div className="grid gap-6 lg:grid-cols-2 lg:gap-12 xl:grid-cols-2">
          <div className="flex flex-col justify-center space-y-4">
            <div className="space-y-2">
              <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tighter text-teal-900 sm:text-5xl xl:text-6xl/none">
                Gentle Care for Your <span className="text-teal-600">Perfect Smile</span>
              </h1>
              <p className="max-w-[600px] text-gray-500 md:text-xl dark:text-gray-400">
                Experience modern dentistry in a comfortable environment. We specialize in cosmetic transformations and emergency care.
              </p>
            </div>
            <div className="flex flex-col gap-2 min-[400px]:flex-row">
              <Link
                className="inline-flex h-10 items-center justify-center rounded-md bg-teal-600 px-8 text-sm font-medium text-white shadow transition-colors hover:bg-teal-700 focus-visible:outline-none"
                href="/contact"
              >
                Book Appointment
              </Link>
              <Link
                className="inline-flex h-10 items-center justify-center rounded-md border border-gray-200 bg-white px-8 text-sm font-medium shadow-sm transition-colors hover:bg-gray-100 hover:text-teal-900"
                href="/services"
              >
                View Services
              </Link>
            </div>
          </div>
          {/* On mobile, this image stacks below the text */}
          <div className="flex items-center justify-center">
             <div className="relative h-[350px] w-[350px] rounded-full bg-teal-100/50 flex items-center justify-center">
                <span className="text-teal-800 font-medium">Image Placeholder</span>
             </div>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </section>
  );
}

Want the full template?
I realized I was rebuilding the same "Services Grid," "Contact Form," and "Before/After Gallery" for every client.

So I bundled the entire project into a Next.js 14 Starter Template.

It includes:

✅ 5 Pre-built Pages (Home, Services, Gallery, Contact, About)

✅ Mobile Responsive Navbar (Hamburger menu working)

✅ Booking Form UI

✅ TypeScript & Tailwind configured

If you are a freelancer, you can grab this, customize the colors, and deliver a client site in about 3 hours.

Download the Dentist Pro Template Here

Happy coding!