Wilmington Island

Our Wilmington Island dental office strives to make sure patients are not only satisfied with their visits but also have fun! Dr. Christy Harping and Dr. Aileen Han are versatile general dentistry providers, and between the two of them, offer other services such as Botox for TMJ, sleep apnea treatment and orthodontics, including Invisalign.

Schedule a new patient exam, routine cleaning or emergency appointment through our online scheduling portal or by calling the practice directly. You'll find a list of insurances we currently accept on our payment options page. If you have a dental emergency and do not see an appointment available when you need it, please call (912) 897-9000 to speak with a team member. Please note that any patient portion of payment is due at the time of service.

Schedule an Appointment

Thank you for choosing Howard Family Dental for your dental needs! Please click below to access our scheduling portal and reserve your new patient exam, routine cleaning, or emergency appointment.

New Patients

For a list of insurance plans we currently accept along with additional payment options, please click here.
If you have a state-funded plan or do not see your insurance listed, please call the practice to speak with a team member.

Existing Patients

Please use the name and date of birth on file with our practice to schedule your appointment.
If you are not due for a routine cleaning or already have one scheduled, you will not be able to schedule through the portal.

Schedule Online

If you have a dental emergency and do not see an appointment available when you need it, please call (912) 897-9000 to speak with a team member.

Complete New Patient Forms

You will now be redirected to a secure link to complete your patient forms for the Wilmington Island practice. Please make sure to fill out forms for the practice you will be visiting. Also be sure to use the same name and date of birth you used to schedule.

Complete Forms

Insurances We Accept

Aetna
Anthem
Careington
Cigna

Connection
Delta Dental
Humana
MetLife

SunLife/DHA
United Concordia

Aetna
Anthem
Careington
Cigna
Connection

Delta Dental
Humana
MetLife
SunLife/DHA
United Concordia

Don't see your insurance plan listed?

We accept additional insurance plans at select practices, and want to work with you to find the care you need. Please call () - so we can check for a nearby practice that may accept your plan.

Hours

Mon: 7am - 4:45pm
Tue: 7am - 3pm
Wed: 7am - 3pm
Thu: 7am - 4:45pm

Dr. Christy Harpring

Dr. Harpring was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology at Transylvania University. She then went on to graduate from the University of Louisville Dental School. She has continued her education while practicing; becoming certified for Invisalign, orthodontics, Sleep Apnea Treatment, TMJ treatment and Botox.

She is a member of the Georgia Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Orthodontic Society, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.

Dr. Harpring enjoys exercising and spending time with her three kids, Jack, Tory and Cole

Dr. Christy feels blessed to have a great career that has allowed her to form great relationships within the Wilmington Island and Savannah community. What she loves most about dentistry is the ability to change the quality of people’s lives by preserving their smile.

Howard Family Dental is a part of Mortenson Dental Partners.

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