More Than a Dental Office: Your Trusted Care Partner in New Bern, NC

For over three decades, the Hoard family name has been synonymous with exceptional dental care in Coastal North Carolina. At New Bern Smiles, we are more than your dentists. Dr. Stephen Hoard and Dr. Nicole Hoard are your dedicated partners in achieving and maintaining a healthy, confident smile for life.

Our convenient New Bern office welcomes families from across Craven County and the surrounding Coastal Carolina region, including Havelock, Trent Woods, River Bend, Vanceboro, and Morehead City. Wherever you’re joining us from, you’ll receive the same commitment to advanced, compassionate care.

We offer a wide range of dental procedures in our New Bern dental office, including comprehensive dentistry, dental crowns, and dental implants, as well as other cosmetic dentistry and restorative procedures.

Our Unwavering Commitment to Your Care

From your first phone call to every follow-up visit, our commitment is to your complete comfort and understanding. Here is our promise to you:

• A Listening Ear: We begin every relationship by listening to your concerns, goals, and questions.
• Clarity & Collaboration: We use advanced diagnostics and take time to explain your options. This helps you make informed, confident decisions about your treatment.
• Comfort-First Experience: We use modern technology and a compassionate approach to ensure your visits are as pleasant and anxiety-free as possible.
• Respect & Trust: We believe outstanding care is built on mutual respect. You are always a valued partner in your dental health journey.

The Hoard & Hoard Difference: Advanced Training Meets Compassionate Care

What sets our New Bern dental practice apart is the unique combination of deep experience and a forward-thinking approach, delivered by a true family team.

• A Legacy of Expertise: Dr. J. Stephen Hoard brings over 31 years of experience and a distinguished role as a Faculty Member at The Dawson Academy, a world-renowned center for advanced dental education. This means the techniques and philosophies guiding your care are at the leading edge of dentistry.
• A New Generation of Care: Dr. Nicole Hoard complements this expertise with her fresh perspective, rigorous training from the Medical University of South Carolina, and a dedicated commitment to continuing the family tradition of excellence. She is currently advancing her skills through the same Dawson Academy curriculum.
• A Multidisciplinary Network: For complex cases, we collaborate directly with trusted local specialists in periodontics and orthodontics. We make sure you receive seamless and comprehensive care every step of the way.

Learn more about our office:

• Meet New Bern Dentist Dr. Hoard
• Meet Dr. Nicole Hoard
• Tour Our New Bern Dentist Office
• The Dawson Academy Faculty Member
• Practice Affiliates