Best Dentists in Oak Island
Finding the right dentist in Oak Island means weighing insurance coverage, distance, and bedside manner. The metro has a growing bench of dentists — 4 dentists are listed below.
4 dentists in Oak Island

Darren W Harrington, DDS
4.5Darren W Harrington · General Practice Dentistry
8212 E Oak Island Dr(910) 457-0626
Wilharm & Harrington, DDS, PA
4.5Wilharm & Harrington, DDS, PA · Dentist
8212 E Oak Island Dr(910) 278-3268
Matthew Keith Miller, DDS
4.5Matthew Keith Miller · General Practice Dentistry
8212 E Oak Island Dr(910) 278-3268
Robert Aaron Wilharm, DDS
4.5Robert Aaron Wilharm · General Practice Dentistry
8212 E Oak Island Dr(910) 278-3268
Dentists in Oak Island by insurance
These providers list this insurance as accepted, but coverage should be confirmed directly with the provider before booking.
Dentists in nearby cities
Same specialty in cities near Oak Island — useful if your insurance network extends across the metro.
About finding a dentist in Oak Island
Oak Island has dentists practicing across hospital systems, group practices, and independent clinics. When choosing a dentist in Oak Island, the three factors most patients care about are: insurance acceptance, distance from home or work, and patient reviews. Heallexa shows all three on every listing so you can compare without clicking back and forth.
Many Oak Island dentists list major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings reflect what providers have indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before booking. Out-of-network visits can cost 3–5× more than in-network ones.
Common questions about dentists in Oak Island
How do I find the highest-rated dentist in Oak Island?+
Sort the list above by rating. Heallexa surfaces verified patient reviews alongside credentials so you can see whether a provider's strengths match what you actually need.
What if no Oak Island dentists accept my insurance?+
Try the surrounding metro — insurance networks often extend across multiple cities. The nearby-cities links below open the same specialty in adjacent markets. Always confirm coverage directly with the provider.
Are walk-in visits available with Oak Island dentists?+
Walk-ins are uncommon for most dentists. The "available today" filter shows providers with open same-day slots.
How often is this Oak Island list updated?+
Heallexa refreshes provider data from public NPI records and license databases on a rolling basis. Listings that fall out of the active registry are removed automatically.