Otero Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry is among the most comprehensive dental practices in the nation and among the first total solutions dental implant practices in the Carolinas. Recognized for sterling outcomes, incomparable success rates and innovative treatments for dental implants. As an all-in-one facility providing all aspects of dental implant care, patients now can have all of their dental implant needs conveniently treated in one location. Using immediate function protocols, patients can often have their implants and beautiful new teeth placed all in the same day. Giving you back your smile, your laugh, your life.

Our luxurious facilities offer you reclining chairs, cozy blankets,and your choice of music, television, or a movie on DVD. You can even listen to your choice on headphones which block out most of the dental noises. We also offer warm lavender scented towels to refresh after your treatment and acomplimentary paraffin hand wax treatment for long procedures. A visit to our office can feel like a trip to a spa.

Dr. Misael annuallylectures toEast Carolina Universitys dental school residents & engages them in a professional development course. Heguides the graduates transitioningfrom school into thefield of dentistry. In early 2017, ECU invited Dr. Misael to join their faculty as an adjunct professor.

After earning her Bachelors of Science with Honors from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, Dr. Lindsey attended New York University College of Dentistry where she earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree. Highly committed to clinical excellence, she is a certified provider for Invisalign and Lumineers. See how the Invisalign process works.

The Oteros love the career they chose and enjoy keeping busy with dentistry and of course, their family! When they have free time, you will find them at the beach, boating, hiking, cooking, and travelling.

Dr. Misael and Dr. Lindsey spent months interviewing potential candidates for their front and back office staff. It was a long process, but one they were happy to undertake because they had only one thought in mind: a positive experience for their patients, from the first phone call to the final follow-up. The doctors were looking for compassionate staffers who understand what a visit to the dentist means to people. They wanted a front desk staff that were friendly and flexible and dental hygienists and assistants who were knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of dental care. The Oteros believe they have found exactly the right people to compliment the staff. This outstanding team of care providers pledges to treat everyone with professionalism, friendliness, and respect. We pride ourselves in being family dentists. Together, patients can be assured their oral health care experience at Otero Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry will be second to none.

Crystal has been practicing Dental Hygiene for twenty-seven years and has been with our practice for ten. She received her Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene degree from Coastal Community College. Crystal has been married to John for twenty-five years and together they have two kids, Tyler and Madison. In her free time, Crystal and her family love going out on the boat and spending time gardening.

Natalyn has been practicing Dental Hygiene for nine years and has been with our practice for seven years. She graduated from Cape Fear Community College with degrees in Education, Arts, and Dental Hygiene. Natalyn is an avid runner and loves gardening in her spare time. Married to Kenny for eight years, their lives revolve around their daughter, staying active, and spending time outside.

Jessica joined our team in 2021 and has been practicing Dental Hygiene for sixteen years. She receivedher Dental Hygiene degree from Coastal Community College in 2005. She has been married to Tim for seventeenyears and together they have two kids, Emily and Nathan, and their Boxer, Josie. Jessica loves to spend her free time out on the water, boating with her family, along with gardening and yard work.

Veronica has been a Dental Assistant for fourteen years and has been with our practice for almost 10 years. She graduated from Cape Fear Community College as a Certified Dental Assistant. Originally born in New Jersey, she was raised in Southport, NC. When shes not bringing smiles to patients, she enjoys the quaint little town of Southport, Nascar racing & spending time with her 2 furbabies Benji & Onyx!

Lee Anna has been a dental assistant since 2004 and has been with our practice for six years. She received her Dental Assisting degree from University of Pittsburgh and loves the Steelers and the Penquins! She has been married to Matt for 20 years and they enjoy spending time outdoors, walking on the beach, and spoiling their very first grandchild, Wyatt.

Faith joined our team in 2021. Originally from northwest North Carolina, she loves spending her free time outdoors and anywhere on the water. She has two fur babies named Keke and Baby. Faith has been a Dental Assistant for one year and graduated from EDUDent College of Dental Assisting.

From treatment planning to patient care, Andrea has been working with our team for seven years. She loves traveling and exploring the country with her husband in their self renovated sprinter van. She also enjoys spending time at home with their three dogs, gardening, and raising chickens.

Joan has been at our office for seven years and is the first face you see when you walk in the door! Originally from Massachusetts, she is the proud mother of four children and eight grandchildren. Joan enjoys gardening, spending time outside, and traveling to see family.

Christy began working with us in 2019 and has been working in the dental field for eighteen years. She moved to the area with her husband, Chris, from Central Virginia. In their spare time, they love to search for sharks teeth and sea glass on Topsail Island.

Joanna joined our team in 2020, but is a local Wilmingtonian of 28 years. Her and her husband have three children and two fur-babies. She loves to spend her free time outside anywhere from running to looking for sea glass on the beach to paddleboarding and yoga, Joanna is always active and enjoys living near the water.