Quality Care, No Matter How Complex

For over 40 years, Sandhills Dental Rehabilitation Center has served the community with excellence in prosthodontics and is committed to an elevated patient experience. The dentist you work with makes a big difference in your treatment. Drs Oettinger, Sulik, and Cook are extraordinarily experienced prosthodontists who are sensitive to the needs and desires of their patients.

With support from our competent and friendly team, we take the time to learn about you, so your visit is specialized to your unique needs and as pleasant as possible.

To learn more about us, don’t hesitate to contact our office by calling (910) 692-4051 or by sending us a message through our online contact form.

Southern Pines Team

Your Caring Dental Team

With support from our competent and friendly team, we take the time to learn about you, so your visit is specialized to your unique needs and as pleasant as possible.

John B. Oettinger, D.M.D.
Prosthodontist

Dr. Oettinger grew up in Kinston, NC, about two hours east of Southern Pines. While working towards becoming an Eagle Scout, he encountered the leadership of several dental community members in Kinston, which led him to consider dentistry as a career. After receiving an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from UNC-Chapel Hill, he had a short career in real estate before pursuing his goal of becoming a dentist.

William D. Sulik, D.D.S., M.S.
Prosthodontist

Dr. Sulik achieved the rank of Associate Professor in Prosthodontics at UNC. During his tenure at the dental school, he was active in teaching, research, and in the Dental Faculty Practice. His teaching responsibilities included clinical and didactic instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. His clinical research in dental materials helped introduce dentistry to an exciting new alternative to conventional options for the fabrication of

Ryan Cook, D.D.S., M.S.
Prosthodontist

Dr. Ryan Cook is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina where he graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California. Upon the completion of dental school, he was trained at the University of Texas Health Science Center- San Antonio in a dual residency

Alicia
Dental Assistant

Alicia was born and raised in Fayetteville. She is the youngest of 4 siblings. Alicia graduated from NC Dental U in 2018 before joining Dr. Oettinger. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as volunteering for Leaf Of Life.

Betsy
Dental Assistant

Originally from Michigan, Betsy has called North Carolina home for the past 22 years. She has worked in the dental field for over 20 years. Betsy’s favorite part about dentistry is getting to know her patients and assist them through their time with Dr. Oettinger. When not at work, Betsy enjoys being with her husband and twin daughters as well as working towards her private pilots license.

Allyson
Dental Assistant

Allyson, from Bladenboro, started with us in our in-office laboratory and has now transitioned into working as a dental assistant. She loves spending time with her dog Ziggy, getting away to the beach and the mountains, and caring for her awesome garden!

Brooke
Front Office

Born and raised in rural Wyoming, Brooke moved to North Carolina in 2012. She joined Dr. Oettinger in 2017. New to dentistry, Brooke has enjoyed getting to learn the in’s and out’s of the dental field and meeting all of the new and returning patients. Outside of the office Brooke enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband Jason and basset hound, Hazel.

Samantha
Front Office

Samantha is a native North Carolinian. Joining our front office staff, Samantha has over 20 years of dental office and insurance experience. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two boys, Noah and Ian.

Ken
Laboratory Technician

Ken is a native of Las Vegas, coming to North Carolina in 2010. Ken has over 30 years of experience in both fixed and removable prosthetics. He successfully managed several full service laboratories and is a Gulf War veteran, volunteer in the dental community, and avid outdoorsman.

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