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Pediatric Dentistry · New Bern, NC

Anchored in Care, Built on Smiles

Specialized pediatric dental care rooted in the Coastal Carolina community — where every child is treated like one of our own.

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Welcome

Welcome to Coastal Pediatric Dentistry

Coastal Pediatric Dentistry is committed to providing our patients with the best possible care in a comfortable and safe environment. We want our practice to be a place that kids and families look forward to visiting. Dr. Bailey's experience in dentistry is coupled with genuine concern for her patients. All of our staff is dedicated to providing a fun, safe, and compassionate environment. Here we treat every child as we would our own.


We offer a full range of pediatric dentistry services including preventative care, restorative care, special needs dentistry, and pediatric sedation dentistry.

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About the Doctor

Meet Dr. Bailey

Dr. Bailey is a board-eligible pediatric dentist and a North Carolina native. She completed her undergraduate studies at NC State University, where she was a diver on the varsity team for four years — all while graduating with a degree in Materials Science and Engineering. The discipline, energy, and team spirit she built in the pool are the same qualities she now brings into the dental chair every day.


After earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Bailey completed her pediatric dental residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania, where she served as Chief Resident and gained extensive experience in preventive, minimally invasive, and restorative care for kids of all ages. Along the way, she's always made it a priority to care for children who need it most, dedicating hundreds of volunteer hours to community dental clinics and health fairs for underserved and special-needs populations.


Dr. Bailey believes that a trip to the dentist should feel safe, fun, and even a little exciting. Whether she's walking a nervous first-timer through their very first cleaning or guiding a family through more involved treatment, her goal is always the same: to help kids feel confident, comfortable, and proud of their smiles.


Outside the office, Dr. Bailey is settling into life in New Bern with her husband, Zack, and their baby girl, Blake - who already has personality twice her size. She loves spending time with her family, reading, crafting, doing yoga, and all things Disney. She is thrilled to be putting down roots in the coastal community and can't wait to be part of your child's dental journey for years to come.

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Our Services

A full range of pediatric dentistry

From preventative visits to more involved treatment, we keep little smiles happy and healthy with care that's as gentle as it is thorough.

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Preventative Care

Cleanings, exams, x-rays, sealants, and fluoride that keep cavities away and build healthy habits early

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Restorative Care

From white fillings to crowns, we treat cavities comfortably and gently.

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Special Needs Dentistry

Patient, individualized care in a calm, judgment-free setting for every child.

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Pediatric Sedation Dentistry

Nitrous oxide and general anesthesia options to keep anxious kids relaxed, safe, and comfortable.

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New Patients

Who do we serve

We are proud to serve the children of Craven County and surrounding areas. AAPD guidelines recommend a child have their first dental visit within 6 months of their first tooth coming in and no later than their first birthday. At our office, we see children from birth to about 12 years old, when most children lose all their primary teeth.

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Ages 0–12

For new patient appointment

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In-Network

Delta Dental & NC Medicaid

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All Plans Filed

We file all insurance plans in office.

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Financing

Financing options available.


We are accepting all insurance plans for filing in office. Don't let your out of network status discourage you. We believe that your child's insurance plan should never be a barrier to dental treatment. Please just give us a call if you have any questions. Our office also has financing options available.

We offer a 5% discount for our active duty military families

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What to Expect

Your child's first visit

Your child's first visit to Coastal Pediatric Dentistry is designed to be a positive, engaging experience. We will start with a friendly tour of our office, introducing your child to our dental team in our fun coastal-inspired environment. Our wonderful team will provide age-appropriate dental imaging, oral health education, and a dental cleaning. Dr. Bailey will perform a gentle examination, assess your child's oral health, and discuss any findings with you. This is a safe and judgement-free environment. We encourage parents to ask questions and be involved in their child's oral health journey.

What to Bring

Come prepared & comfortable

Please bring your child's dental insurance information, medical history, and any questions you may have. If your child has a lovey or comfort item, feel free to bring it along with them so they can feel safe and at home.


Please try to fill out all new patient information prior to the first visit if possible. All new patient packets are sent out ahead of time, so that you can fill them out on your own time.

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Parent Reviews

Loved by New Bern families

sarawuest

Dr. Bob & all of the staff at Costal Pediatric Dentistry are always so kind! We love our visits (which are always under 30 mins!) and my daughter looks forward to going each visit. We highly recommend their office for a comfortable and welcoming dental experience. We're sad to hear Dr. Bob is retiring soon but know his new colleague will do a phenomenal job, just as he has.

Kaytlin Morris

My son Landen is 5 years old. He can become very antsy while sitting still. I give 5 stars to this entire office! Friendly and absolutely great with small children. Landen had his teeth cleaned by a dental hygienist named Liz who was so kind and patient with him. Dr. Bob was the same! Everyone entertained my son's made up name he likes to be called, "Max Thunder" and he ate it up! lol highly recommend!

Celesti Tinsley

Dr. Bob is amazing with my children! Both of my boys had surgery back to back, and he made the whole experience so smooth. When my son chipped his tooth, I texted him and he got us in just two days later. The visit was quick— in and out in about 10 minutes. He is calm, knowledgeable, and always so friendly with the boys. He was my second opinion and I cannot thank myself enough for following through with him!

Rose Celestine

Dr Bob and the whole staff were so patient with my nonverbal son… they never judged when he threw a tantrum and only accommodated us to the best of their ability. He explained everything to my Danny boy and made sure he treated him with kindness

Jessica

Dr Bob and his staff are THE absolute best. And he is, in my opinion, the best pediatric dentist in this area!! ; he's so patient and gentle with the littles! He's super funny and knows just how to keep their attention focused on him instead of what he's doing ; he talks them through procedures in such a way that they feel super comfortable and as a parent I feel super confident!! I'm SO thankful that we get to have him taking care of our little's teeth and gums!! 10/10 recommend this practice!

Pam Atkinson

As Always The Staff, Dr Bob Awesome. Wishing Dr.Bob a HAPPY Well deserved Retirement you will be missed GREATLY & no one can fill your shoes. Above and beyond gentle care with our special needs son Nathaniel Atkinson throughout the year's. We Love him all the staff

Kayleen Garrido

Been coming to this dental clinic for about a year already:) I was able to put two of my little girls in and was seen early with their older sister! Everyone in the clinic was awesome and friendly!!! My kiddos loved it. Plus side was that we got an earlier appointment to get all three girls seen at the same time. Instead of having to go back and forth from Newport to New Bern. Every mommy would understand the struggle of having to get all the babies ready and in the car. Customer service was awesome and as long as my kiddos enjoyed themselves and was comfortable with the staff, I as a mother didn't see any issues or concerns about the place or the staff! overall awesome experience for my kiddos!

Michelle Williams

I have never had a bad thing to say about this office. They make my daughter feel comfortable, it's nice that all the kids are together in a room rather than taken into a cold room alone. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Kayla Hacker

My son loves Dr. Bob! He's patient and gentle and so are his staff. We didn't feel rushed, and he actually took the time to check my infant for latching issues as well, even though we didn't have an appointment. Highly recommend!

Gin Ads

Dr. Bob Harris is the BEST DENTIST! He treat each child with respect and kindness! He also is a great storyteller to help with a negative emotional or feelings that may affect the child during the visit. The staff work together to get patients in and out quickly!!

Johnnah Hill

Love coming to Coastal Pediactrics Denistry. Have been coming since my children were 1year old. Patient and kind with kids of all ages. Services are quick, imformative, caring and non judgmental. I do recommend to anyone looking for children's dentist. My oldest loves Dr. Bob and dental assistants are always so sweet and gentle with my children.

Hailey Smith

Had my daughter's first appointment today everything went great! All of the staff were so nice and welcoming and the dentist himself was very nice! Great first visit for us

Steve Hilsinger

This office is the best hands down. The care they give to make the kids feel comfortable. The staff takes the time and they adapt to kids even if the kids are having a bad day. Dr. Bob is the best. He truly cares about the kids and takes time to explain it to them so they can understand. Thank you so much for all you guys do.

Derek Toon

I've taken my kids here for many years and now my granddaughter i love Dr. Bob he is truly amazing with kids and staff is simply awesome ty fir everything!

Ashley Kinsey

The staff is all around amazing but Dr. Bob and is staff that came in before we're great. My son asked questions and they made sure to explain to where he would understand. 10/10 recommend

Holly Parker

Dr. Bob and his staff are wonderful! They really know how to work with children and respect our decisions regarding care. Highly recommend!

Katelyn Nobles

We had a great second experience here! My three year old son is very anxious around any sort of medical teams so it took a while to get him into the chair for them to examine his mouth. Everyone there was very positive and patient with my son which made me so happy and it also eventually got my son inside the examination chair for them to brush and floss his teeth.

Amanda Arter

My daughter has been coming here since she was 2 and LOVES Dr. Bob and everyone in this office! They are always kind, caring and gentle so she looks forward to her appointment every time!

Mary Hardin

Always a great experience! They are great with our kiddos. It's also very quick - in and out within 30 minutes! Highly recommend if you're looking for a pediatric dentist!

Taylor Locklear

Took my little one there for her first dentist appointment. Everyone was so nice and sweet. You can tell they all love what they do and their little patients.
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Sea you soon!

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700 McCarthy Boulevard, New Bern, NC 28562

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Monday–Thursday: 7:45am – 5:00pm

Closed for lunch 12:00 – 1:30pm

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