Dentists in New Hanover County, NC
Our directory lists 341 dental providers and practices in New Hanover County, North Carolina (116 registered as organizations). With an estimated 243,333 residents (2024), that is about 14.0 listings per 10,000 people, above the statewide figure of 9.8. Listings are spread across 2 cities and towns.
Cities in New Hanover County
- Wilmington (336)
- Carolina Beach (5)
Types of dental providers
| Primary specialty (NPI taxonomy) | Listings |
|---|---|
| General Dentistry | 282 |
| Orthodontics | 22 |
| Endodontics | 16 |
| Periodontics | 12 |
| Prosthodontics | 3 |
| Pediatric Dentistry | 3 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology | 2 |
| Dental Anesthesiology | 1 |
Community health centers in New Hanover County
HRSA-funded health centers offer a sliding fee scale based on income. Not every site has a dental clinic, so call and ask.
- GOSHEN MEDICAL CENTER - CAROLINA BEACH – 1328 Lake Park Blvd N, Carolina Beach
- Goshen Medical Center - Wilmington – 1444 S 17th St, Wilmington
- MedNorth Health Center – 925 N 4th St, Wilmington
- MedNorth Health Center – 917 N 4th St, Wilmington
- MedNorth Health Center at Calhoun Drive – 240 Calhoun Dr, Wilmington
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Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are in New Hanover County?
Our directory lists 341 dental providers and practices with an address in New Hanover County, North Carolina, based on the NPI registry.
How many dentists per person does New Hanover County have?
About 14.0 dental listings per 10,000 residents, using a 2024 Census population estimate of 243,333. The North Carolina average is 9.8.
Are there low-cost dental options in New Hanover County?
There are 5 HRSA-funded health center sites in the county. They charge fees based on income; call to ask whether a site offers dental care.
Listings are matched to the county by ZIP code using the Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA-to-county relationship file; a ZIP that crosses county lines is assigned to the county holding most of its land, so counts are approximate. Sources: NPPES NPI registry (Oct 2026), U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county population estimates, HRSA health center sites. Other counties in North Carolina · Dental care by state