Catching Waves,
Creating Smiles

Wilmington’s Trusted Pediatric Dentist

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Meet Your Expert Pediatric Dentists

Your Child’s Dental Home in Wilmington, NC

At Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry, we’re proud to care for Wilmington’s brightest smiles! Our gentle, experienced team loves helping kids feel comfortable and confident at every visit. With a focus on conservative, comprehensive care and a fun coastal vibe, we make dental visits something to smile about.
Meet the team that keeps every appointment swimmingly fun!

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Dr. Skip Tyson

Dr. Skip and his wife, Susan, founded Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry in 1997, setting the course for happy, healthy smiles. For nearly 30 years, he’s created fun, personalized dental experiences that build lifelong oral health.

MEET DR. SKIP

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Dr. Stephanie Heaney

Dr. Stephanie provides gentle, expert dental care in a warm, nurturing environment. With a friendly, child-focused approach, she helps kids feel comfortable while building lasting relationships based on trust, fun and healthy smiles.

MEET DR. STEPHANIE

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Dr. Katie Benson

Dr. Katie brings energy and enthusiasm to every visit, ensuring each child feels welcome and at ease. Combining advanced techniques with a fun, caring approach, she helps kids build confidence and smiles that shine.

MEET DR. KATIE

Our Pediatric Dental Services

Where Every Visit Feels like a Day at the Beach!

Welcome to Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry—where compassionate, patient-centered care helps little smiles grow strong and healthy. Our conservative approach means we’ll never recommend unnecessary or overly invasive treatments. Discover how our gentle, expert team provides exceptional pediatric dental care for children across Wilmington, NC and surrounding communities, from infancy through young adulthood.

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Preventative
Dental Care

Restorative
Dental Care

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Conservative
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Special
Needs

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Behavior
Management

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Laser
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The Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry Difference

A Fun, Kid-Friendly Place Where Your Child’s Smile Thrives

At Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry, our priority is helping your child achieve a healthy, beautiful smile—while having fun along the way! With patient education, a gentle approach, and a beachy, kid-friendly atmosphere complete with a fun waiting area and teen room, we’re proud to provide exceptional pediatric dental care in Wilmington, NC.

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Fun
Atmosphere

Independently Owned

Comfort
Focused

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Conservative Approach

Real Reviews In Wilmington, NC

Where Little Smiles Ride Big Waves

My kids love Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry! They provide excellent patient-centered care and are great at communicating with me about their dental health, potential problems and are up front about costs when extra procedures are needed. Everyone there is super friendly and welcoming and I am happy to say that my boys have zero fear when it comes to the dentist, despite having a few fillings.”

-Alicia

I would never take any of my kids anywhere else. As soon as we entered this office and I met the dentist and his team I knew it was the perfect place for my autistic son. They were warm and friendly and you can tell by their actions and calmness they had dealt with many special needs kids. All I can say is if you want your kids in the best hands and have the best experience for them, bring them to Skip and his team.”

-Autumn

“I cannot recommend this practice enough! From the moment we walked in, my daughter’s fears were at ease. The awesome playhouse in the waiting room was so amazing I wish every doctors office had this. The staff was SO caring and supportive and just amazing. This was my daughter’s first visit to the dentist and I thought we would for sure be leaving in tears but we left in smiles with prizes in hand instead.”

-Kylie

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💐 A huge thank you to Dr. Martha for taking such wonderful care of our little patients while Dr. Katie was on maternity leave. We’re so grateful to have had you as part of our team! 💫
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Expert Pediatric Dental Care

At Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry, we make it easy to schedule your child’s next visit! Whether it’s their first dental checkup or a routine cleaning, our friendly team is here to ensure every experience is positive and stress-free. Give us a call at (910) 791-7380 and our team will confirm your preferred date and time. We look forward to helping your child enjoy a lifetime of healthy, happy smiles!