Convenient Access from Little Egg Harbor
Plan on about 14 minutes from the center of the township to Dental Arts Group, our general dental office in Manahawkin. For many people comparing options for a dentist in Little Egg Harbor, NJ, that short Parkway ride ends at a practice with two dentists, dentures and implants under one roof, and early Friday hours. We welcome new patients from every part of the township.
From George J. Mitchell Elementary School, turn onto Route 539 and head north about 2 miles to Garden State Parkway Exit 58. Take the Parkway north roughly 5 miles to Exit 63, then follow Route 72 west a little over a mile and turn at Barnacle Drive, about 9 miles in all. Summer traffic on Route 72 can add a few minutes, so leave a cushion in July and August.
You will find us at 1322 NJ-72 Ste 1, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, Suite 1 of the office building on Route 72 West. Our Google Maps page gives live directions from your door. Patients coming from Tuckerton or Eagleswood join the same stretch of Route 539 and the Parkway.
A Practice That Fits Little Egg Harbor Life
Little Egg Harbor is the southernmost municipality in Ocean County, a big township that wraps all the way around the Borough of Tuckerton and reaches the county lines at Bass River and Galloway. It was once known as a resort town, nicknamed the "Little Treasure on the Bay." Today it is far more suburban, with year-round residents spread between the bay neighborhoods, Route 9 and the pinelands west of the Parkway.
Much of the recent growth came from new retirement communities. That shapes what local patients need from a dental office: clear explanations, comfortable visits, and real experience with dentures, implants and gum care. It also means many people are managing other health conditions and medications that a dentist should know about.
Our dentists make room for that conversation. A first visit starts with your health history and goals, not a sales pitch. Treatment options and costs are reviewed with you before anything is scheduled, so there are no surprises later.
Plenty of Little Egg Harbor residents already head north for errands, and the trip to our office fits easily into the same routine. Some come straight from the library branch on Mathistown Road; others stop on the way back from the Parkway. Either way, the drive is short enough that regular cleanings stay realistic.
Scheduling works around a retiree's week as well as a worker's. Tuesday through Thursday open at 8:00 AM, Monday runs until 6:00 PM, and every Friday starts at 6:00 AM for anyone who likes an early appointment and a free afternoon. We are closed on weekends.
Dental Health Notes for an Older, Year-Round Township
Retirees often arrive with years of dental history: crowns, partials and a filling or two that has seen better days. Gums tend to recede with age, which exposes root surfaces that decay more easily. Regular cleanings and a careful look at older work help stretch the life of what you already have.
Loose or uncomfortable dentures come up often too. A denture that rocks can make chewing harder and leave sore spots. Implant-supported dentures, held by two to four implants, give many patients a firmer, more confident bite than a denture that relies on suction alone.
Medications deserve a mention as well. Many prescriptions common among Little Egg Harbor retirees cause dry mouth, and a dry mouth loses its natural defense against decay. Fluoride varnish, closer checkups and a quick review of your medication list at each visit help us stay ahead of new cavities.
Gum disease deserves special attention in this age group. Deep cleaning, a re-evaluation a month later and periodontal maintenance visits work together to keep infection in check. Our dentists also screen for oral cancer at checkups, an easy step that matters more with every decade.
Families with children at Frog Pond Elementary, the Mitchell school or Pinelands Regional High School on Nugentown Road are welcome too. The same office handles checkups for the kids and denture care for the grandparents.
Care for Anyone Seeking a Dentist in Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Denture wearers, retirees and their families from the township lean on this mix of treatment most often.
Dentures and Implants
Full and partial dentures, single titanium implants, TeethXpress® with Laser-Lok implants and implant-supported dentures are all part of our Implants & Dentures care. A free implant consultation is a good first step.
Gum Disease Care
Through Healthy Gums, we screen gum pockets, perform scaling and root planing and follow up with maintenance cleanings. It is built for the gum changes many retirees face.
Tooth Removal
Failing teeth, wisdom teeth and teeth that must come out before dentures are handled by our Oral Surgery services, along with implant placement and bone grafting.
Night Guards and Snoring
Our Night Health care includes 3D-printed night guards from a three-minute digital scan, plus medical-grade oral appliances for snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea.
Prevention Visits
Cleanings, digital x-rays, oral cancer screening and fluoride varnish for dry mouth are covered under Cavity & Disease Prevention.
Every new patient starts with The DAG Comprehensive Exam, a thorough baseline that includes intraoral photos, a gum exam and a consult about any missing teeth.
Meet Your Little Egg Harbor Dental Team
Two general dentists share the schedule. Dr. Gregory Strait, DMD, trained at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and was named Resident of the Year at Albert Einstein Medical Center; he is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Viktoriya Halkina, DDS, a graduate of NYU College of Dentistry who once worked as a neuroscience researcher at Rockefeller University, balances comfort, appearance and how long treatment will last.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Many retirees here no longer carry dental insurance, which is why DAG Prime Savings exists: no deductibles, no annual maximum and 20% off general treatment. We are in network with many PPO plans, such as Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Aetna and Horizon BCBS. CareCredit and Sunbit can spread out a denture or implant plan.
What Others Are Saying
Can’t thank the doctor and his team enough! Always very nice and welcoming. Top-notch! Will continue to always go back when needed!
Cody S.
My husband and I are new patients at Dental Arts Group! We are very happy with the doctor and the entire team! If we could we’d give them 10 stars! Thank you again!
Peggy J.
My husband and I have had the best experience with this office. The team is helpful and friendly, we are always greeted with a smile! The doctor is an amazing dentist. He always makes each visit a piece of cake! He listens to our concerns and explains what to expect and steps he will be taking. If we could, we would give this office 100 stars. Definitely recommend if you need a dentist. Could not thank them enough for making us smile again!
Mary H.
Excellent team and atmosphere. The front desk is helpful and friendly, as was the hygienist that took care of me. The doctor was amazing as well. I’m happy to say after many years of trying to find a new dentist, I’ve finally found where I’ll be visiting from now on.
Kristian F.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Dental Arts Group from Little Egg Harbor, and how do I get there?
We are about 9 miles from the Mitchell school area, roughly 14 minutes by car. Route 539 north brings you to Parkway Exit 58; ride north to Exit 63 and follow Route 72 west to Barnacle Drive. For patients wanting a dentist in Little Egg Harbor, NJ, that is one of the easier drives in the area.
What are implant-supported dentures, and how many implants do they need?
Implant-supported dentures are full dentures that snap onto dental implants instead of resting on the gums alone. They typically use two to four implants per arch, which keeps the denture from slipping while you eat or talk. Our dentists check your bone and gum health first to see whether this option suits you.
Do you make both full and partial dentures?
Yes, our dentists make full dentures for patients missing all their teeth and partial dentures that fill gaps between remaining natural teeth. A consultation covers which type fits your mouth, how many visits to expect, and whether adding implants would make the denture more stable. Costs are reviewed with you before work begins.
What does the DAG Prime Savings membership include?
DAG Prime Savings includes an annual comprehensive exam with cleaning, full-mouth x-rays and fluoride, a six-month check-up and two emergency exams. Members also get 20% off general treatment, with no deductibles, copays, annual maximum or claim delays. Single, couple, family and periodontal plans are available for patients without traditional insurance.
Can I be sedated for a tooth extraction?
Yes, dental sedation is available during oral surgery, including extractions and wisdom tooth removal. Because sedation affects alertness, you will need someone to drive you home afterward. Our dentists talk through your health history and medications first, so the plan for your visit is safe and clear before the day of surgery.
Schedule Your Visit from Little Egg Harbor
If you are choosing a dentist in Little Egg Harbor, NJ, we would be glad to meet you. Call 609-739-8975 or book online; Tuesday through Thursday open at 8:00 AM and every Friday at 6:00 AM. Read more about our Manahawkin dentist team, browse all the areas we serve, or check township updates on the Little Egg Harbor Township website.
