Meet Dr. Darren W. Harrington

Darren is a native of Clinton, North Carolina. Darren graduated with distinction from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Darren continued his education at West Virginia University where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree with honors in 2002.

After graduation from dental school, Darren was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. During his distinguished Naval career, Darren completed a one year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. Upon completing his residency, Darren reported to Camp Lejeune, NC to provide dental services for the Fleet Marine Forces. In 2004, Darren deployed to the Middle East to provide routine and emergency services to military personnel in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Darren joined Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry in September of 2006. He volunteers at the New Hope Clinic for low income residents.

Darren enjoys all aspects of general dentistry; especially cosmetic dentistry and dental implants. Darren strives to stay abreast of current dental techniques and technology through continuing education as well as his involvement with multiple dental organizations.  Darren is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the North Carolina Dental Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, and is a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologist.

Darren’s wife Ashley owns Coastal Therapy Services in Southport where she specializes in incontinence therapy.  Darren and Ashley have two daughters, Ellie and Kate.   When Darren is not practicing dentistry; he enjoys fishing, boating, and spending time with his family.