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We are a dedicated team of dental professionals committed to making every visit comfortable, precise, and stress-free so you can smile with confidence.
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DDS
G. Thomas Ward
I was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, on St Patrick’s Day in 1969 into a Coast Guard Family. We spent a good deal of my childhood in New York City, where I grew to love baseball and especially the Yankees. We moved around a bit — California, North Carolina, Cape Cod — but my heart has always been in North Carolina. I followed in my father’s footsteps first to Wake Forest University then to UNC-Chapel Hill Dental School. I came to Carteret County when I graduated in 1995 and have loved it ever since! Currently, I live on Harkers Island, where I love to paddleboard, fish, sail and kayak with my dad; my son, Calvin; my wife, Scarlett; and my Lab, Ginger. Calvin and I enjoy building solid-body electric guitars, and you can usually find me in my shop building something or out in the yard tending to the chickens or the garden. My dental philosophy is simple — being kind, gentle and understanding goes a long way! I learned my techniques from the best school, and my demeanor from the best role model, and I strive every day to show the best of those aspects to my patients!
DDS
G. Thomas Ward
I was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, on St Patrick’s Day in 1969 into a Coast Guard Family. We spent a good deal of my childhood in New York City, where I grew to love baseball and especially the Yankees. We moved around a bit — California, North Carolina, Cape Cod — but my heart has always been in North Carolina. I followed in my father’s footsteps first to Wake Forest University then to UNC-Chapel Hill Dental School. I came to Carteret County when I graduated in 1995 and have loved it ever since! Currently, I live on Harkers Island, where I love to paddleboard, fish, sail and kayak with my dad; my son, Calvin; my wife, Scarlett; and my Lab, Ginger. Calvin and I enjoy building solid-body electric guitars, and you can usually find me in my shop building something or out in the yard tending to the chickens or the garden. My dental philosophy is simple — being kind, gentle and understanding goes a long way! I learned my techniques from the best school, and my demeanor from the best role model, and I strive every day to show the best of those aspects to my patients!
Scarlett
Scarlett has over 25 years of dental experience and has been working with Dr. since the beginning of her career. Scarlett attended Coastal Carolina College and became a CDA in 1996. Scarlett has a calming effect, is kind and gentle, and puts patients at ease during their procedures. She does her best to make every visit the most enjoyable for all of our patients. To her, the most rewarding aspect of working with our patients is seeing the change we make in people’s lives by providing beautiful smiles. Scarlett enjoys spending time with her son, Gage, and her husband, Tom. She loves to devote her free time to relaxing at their home on Harkers Island and being on the water with her family and friends.
Scarlett
Scarlett has over 25 years of dental experience and has been working with Dr. since the beginning of her career. Scarlett attended Coastal Carolina College and became a CDA in 1996. Scarlett has a calming effect, is kind and gentle, and puts patients at ease during their procedures. She does her best to make every visit the most enjoyable for all of our patients. To her, the most rewarding aspect of working with our patients is seeing the change we make in people’s lives by providing beautiful smiles. Scarlett enjoys spending time with her son, Gage, and her husband, Tom. She loves to devote her free time to relaxing at their home on Harkers Island and being on the water with her family and friends.
Cathy
Cathy was born and raised here in Carteret County and has been in dentistry for over 25 years. She is experienced in assisting patients with their scheduling, insurance, and financial needs. Although insurance is filed as a courtesy, she is always happy to discuss the financial options available for your estimated out-of-pocket expense. She takes great pride in being able to offer advice and guidance when our patients are searching for new dental insurance as well. She is familiar with all areas of our practice and is ready to help solve any issues that may arise. Cathy enjoys spending her time outside having cookouts and family gatherings. She is devoted to her husband and children, who are the most important people in her life. She also enjoys being one of the singers in “The Nelsons” gospel group. I followed in my father’s footsteps first to Wake Forest University then to UNC-Chapel Hill Dental School. I came to Carteret County when I graduated in 1995 and have loved it ever since! Currently, I live on Harkers Island, where I love to paddleboard, fish, sail and kayak with my dad; my son, Calvin; my wife, Scarlett; and my Lab, Ginger. Calvin and I enjoy building solid-body electric guitars, and you can usually find me in my shop building something or out in the yard tending to the chickens or the garden. My dental philosophy is simple — being kind, gentle and understanding goes a long way! I learned my techniques from the best school, and my demeanor from the best role model, and I strive every day to show the best of those aspects to my patients!
Cathy
Cathy was born and raised here in Carteret County and has been in dentistry for over 25 years. She is experienced in assisting patients with their scheduling, insurance, and financial needs. Although insurance is filed as a courtesy, she is always happy to discuss the financial options available for your estimated out-of-pocket expense. She takes great pride in being able to offer advice and guidance when our patients are searching for new dental insurance as well. She is familiar with all areas of our practice and is ready to help solve any issues that may arise. Cathy enjoys spending her time outside having cookouts and family gatherings. She is devoted to her husband and children, who are the most important people in her life. She also enjoys being one of the singers in “The Nelsons” gospel group. I followed in my father’s footsteps first to Wake Forest University then to UNC-Chapel Hill Dental School. I came to Carteret County when I graduated in 1995 and have loved it ever since! Currently, I live on Harkers Island, where I love to paddleboard, fish, sail and kayak with my dad; my son, Calvin; my wife, Scarlett; and my Lab, Ginger. Calvin and I enjoy building solid-body electric guitars, and you can usually find me in my shop building something or out in the yard tending to the chickens or the garden. My dental philosophy is simple — being kind, gentle and understanding goes a long way! I learned my techniques from the best school, and my demeanor from the best role model, and I strive every day to show the best of those aspects to my patients!
Noel
Scarlett has over 25 years of dental experience and has been working with Dr. since the beginning of her career. Scarlett attended Coastal Carolina College and became a CDA in 1996. Scarlett has a calming effect, is kind and gentle, and puts patients at ease during their procedures. She does her best to make every visit the most enjoyable for all of our patients. To her, the most rewarding aspect of working with our patients is seeing the change we make in people’s lives by providing beautiful smiles. Scarlett enjoys spending time with her son, Gage, and her husband, Tom. She loves to devote her free time to relaxing at their home on Harkers Island and being on the water with her family and friends.
Noel
Scarlett has over 25 years of dental experience and has been working with Dr. since the beginning of her career. Scarlett attended Coastal Carolina College and became a CDA in 1996. Scarlett has a calming effect, is kind and gentle, and puts patients at ease during their procedures. She does her best to make every visit the most enjoyable for all of our patients. To her, the most rewarding aspect of working with our patients is seeing the change we make in people’s lives by providing beautiful smiles. Scarlett enjoys spending time with her son, Gage, and her husband, Tom. She loves to devote her free time to relaxing at their home on Harkers Island and being on the water with her family and friends.
Kara
Kara was born and raised right here on the coast of eastern North Carolina, graduating from West Carteret High School. She then graduated from UNC Wilmington with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She has been with G. Thomas Ward since March of 2017 and is the first friendly face you will see as you walk in our door. She is committed to providing the best customer service to all of our patients, no matter their needs, so that they may have the best dental experience possible. She is kind, patient and dedicated to her job, no matter what task is given. Kara enjoys spending time outdoors, listening to all different types of music and getting some sand between her toes at the sound. Her pride and joy is her young son, Jameson, who is constantly keeping her on her toes. She mainly enjoys being called mom, her favorite title! Cathy enjoys spending her time outside having cookouts and family gatherings. She is devoted to her husband and children, who are the most important people in her life. She also enjoys being one of the singers in “The Nelsons” gospel group. I followed in my father’s footsteps first to Wake Forest University then to UNC-Chapel Hill Dental School. I came to Carteret County when I graduated in 1995 and have loved it ever since! Currently, I live on Harkers Island, where I love to paddleboard, fish, sail and kayak with my dad; my son, Calvin; my wife, Scarlett; and my Lab, Ginger. Calvin and I enjoy building solid-body electric guitars, and you can usually find me in my shop building something or out in the yard tending to the chickens or the garden. My dental philosophy is simple — being kind, gentle and understanding goes a long way! I learned my techniques from the best school, and my demeanor from the best role model, and I strive every day to show the best of those aspects to my patients!
Kara
Kara was born and raised right here on the coast of eastern North Carolina, graduating from West Carteret High School. She then graduated from UNC Wilmington with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She has been with G. Thomas Ward since March of 2017 and is the first friendly face you will see as you walk in our door. She is committed to providing the best customer service to all of our patients, no matter their needs, so that they may have the best dental experience possible. She is kind, patient and dedicated to her job, no matter what task is given. Kara enjoys spending time outdoors, listening to all different types of music and getting some sand between her toes at the sound. Her pride and joy is her young son, Jameson, who is constantly keeping her on her toes. She mainly enjoys being called mom, her favorite title! Cathy enjoys spending her time outside having cookouts and family gatherings. She is devoted to her husband and children, who are the most important people in her life. She also enjoys being one of the singers in “The Nelsons” gospel group. I followed in my father’s footsteps first to Wake Forest University then to UNC-Chapel Hill Dental School. I came to Carteret County when I graduated in 1995 and have loved it ever since! Currently, I live on Harkers Island, where I love to paddleboard, fish, sail and kayak with my dad; my son, Calvin; my wife, Scarlett; and my Lab, Ginger. Calvin and I enjoy building solid-body electric guitars, and you can usually find me in my shop building something or out in the yard tending to the chickens or the garden. My dental philosophy is simple — being kind, gentle and understanding goes a long way! I learned my techniques from the best school, and my demeanor from the best role model, and I strive every day to show the best of those aspects to my patients!
Hayden
Hayden graduated Coastal Carolina Community College in 2013 as a dental assistant and then in 2016 as a dental hygienist. Dentistry is her passion, and she enjoys being able to help others and being a part of keeping them healthy. Making sure that our patients are comfortable and happy with their treatment is her top priority. She was born and raised right here on the Crystal Coast. She has two dogs, Oliver, a Yorkshire Terrier, and Buoy, a Chocolate Lab, who keep her busy in her spare time.
Hayden
Hayden graduated Coastal Carolina Community College in 2013 as a dental assistant and then in 2016 as a dental hygienist. Dentistry is her passion, and she enjoys being able to help others and being a part of keeping them healthy. Making sure that our patients are comfortable and happy with their treatment is her top priority. She was born and raised right here on the Crystal Coast. She has two dogs, Oliver, a Yorkshire Terrier, and Buoy, a Chocolate Lab, who keep her busy in her spare time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common questions about our dental care, treatments, and visits so you know what to expect.
How often should I visit the dentist?
Most patients should visit the dentist every 6 months for a routine check-up and professional cleaning. Regular visits help prevent cavities, gum disease, and other oral problems.
What can I expect during a dental procedure?
Modern dentistry focuses on comfort and pain-free treatment. With advanced techniques and local anesthesia, most procedures are quick and comfortable.
Do you offer emergency dental services?
Yes, we provide emergency dental care for toothaches, broken teeth, swelling, and dental injuries. Please contact us immediately in urgent cases.
What should I do if I have a toothache?
Rinse your mouth with warm water, gently floss, and avoid placing aspirin directly on the tooth. Schedule an appointment as soon as possible for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Do you treat children?
Absolutely! We offer gentle and friendly pediatric dental care to ensure a positive experience for children and help build healthy habits from an early age.
How can I keep my teeth and gums healthy?
Brush twice daily, floss regularly, limit sugary foods, and visit the dentist for routine check-ups. Preventive care is the key to a healthy smile.
Start Your Journey With Us!
We’re always excited to welcome new patients to Oceanside Family Dentistry. Whether you’re new to the area or just looking for a dental home you can feel comfortable with, our team is here to make your experience easy, relaxed, and personalized from the very first visit. Schedule your appointment today and let us help you keep your smile healthy and confident for years to come.
Start Your Journey With Us!
We’re always excited to welcome new patients to Oceanside Family Dentistry. Whether you’re new to the area or just looking for a dental home you can feel comfortable with, our team is here to make your experience easy, relaxed, and personalized from the very first visit. Schedule your appointment today and let us help you keep your smile healthy and confident for years to come.
Start Your Journey With Us!
We’re always excited to welcome new patients to Oceanside Family Dentistry. Whether you’re new to the area or just looking for a dental home you can feel comfortable with, our team is here to make your experience easy, relaxed, and personalized from the very first visit. Schedule your appointment today and let us help you keep your smile healthy and confident for years to come.