Dr. Colin Barbaro and Dr. Justin Barbaro are two talented dentists with elite skills and extensive training in a wide range of dental areas. They provide top-level care, stay committed to continuing education, and share a deep passion for oral healthcare. You can feel confident putting your smile in their capable hands.
Dr. Colin Barbaro
Dr. Colin Barbaro is thrilled to be caring for the Garner community following the retirement of Dr. N Rouse Wilson III. Dr. Barbaro brings with him a high level of advanced training from the Veterans Affairs Medical and Dental Center in San Antonio, TX. Due to his training, we are now able to offer procedures under IV sedation, as well as the ability to treat surgically complex dental implant cases which has been Dr. Barbaro’s passion since dental school.
Dr. Barbaro was born and grew up in Fayetteville, NC. After high school, he then followed two of his older brothers to Chapel Hill to pursue his bachelor’s degree in biology at UNC (with a minor in Tar Heel basketball). Dr. Barbaro loved Chapel Hill so much he decided to stay an additional 4 years to earn his Doctorate in Dental Surgery, where he met his future wife, Lauren, who is also a dentist. During his time in dental school, Dr. Barbaro developed a strong passion for dentoalveolar surgery with a special interest in implant surgery. He pursued this interest with research, multiple publications, and extensive surgical and restorative training during his residency in San Antonio.
Following graduation from UNC-Chapel Hill, Dr. Barbaro moved with his lovely wife down to San Antonio, TX in order to begin his Residency program at the South Texas VA hospital, with a focus on comprehensive dentistry, implant dentistry, and IV sedation. The San Antonio VA Residency program, regarded as the best level of training in the country, has provided Dr. Barbaro with many skills in implant dentistry both surgically and restoratively. Although dental implants are Dr. Colin’s passion, he received the highest level of training in all areas of dentistry including endodontics (root canal therapy), cosmetic dentistry, TMJ therapy, sleep apnea treatment, and Invisalign.
When Dr. Barbaro isn’t busy treating patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife, his 5 children, and their dog, Pearl. He also has a passion for all sports and a personal love for fishing, especially fly fishing.
Dr. Barbaro’s Treatment Philosophy:
“My passion is in treating people, not just treating teeth. My goal is to come to work each day and make a positive difference in my patients’ lives. I maintain a focus first on establishing a healthy mouth and secondly on restoring form and function—be it through a simple filling or multiple dental implants. Through my extensive training, I aim to comprehensively care for my patients in a truly comfortable environment.”
Dr. Justin Barbaro
Dr. Justin Barbaro is thrilled to provide comprehensive, compassionate dental care to the Garner community. With deep dedication to his craft and a broad clinical scope, Dr. Barbaro enables the office to offer a wide range of advanced procedures, from cosmetic dentistry and crown-and-bridge prosthodontics to endodontics and oral surgery, including extractions and dental implants.
Originally from Fayetteville, NC, Dr. Barbaro spent his formative years just down the road. Growing up as one of five boys, dentistry was a prevailing theme in his household; with his father and brother, Colin, both being esteemed dentists, the profession truly runs in his blood. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he graduated with Highest Distinction and earned bachelor’s degrees in biology and psychology. He loved Chapel Hill so much that he stayed to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), where he also met his wife, Callie. For all these reasons and many more, the Tar Heels will always hold a special place in his heart.
Dedicated to staying at the forefront of modern dentistry, Dr. Barbaro is a passionate lifelong learner. He continually expands his expertise through continuing education courses, ensuring his patients receive the highest level of care, from simple fillings to full and partial dentures. He also maintains active involvement in numerous professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the North Carolina Academy of General Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
When he isn’t treating patients, Dr. Barbaro cherishes his time spent with his wife, Callie, and their three beautiful children: Cameron, Charlotte, and James.
Dr. Barbaro’s Treatment Philosophy:
“Though every patient is different, my philosophy is always the same: I don’t treat teeth; I treat people. I do my best to treat every patient just like a member of my family, with compassion, respect, and a gentle touch. I also believe that we have a responsibility to both our patients and our profession to be lifelong learners. The field of dentistry continues to evolve and progress, and we are obligated as dental providers to do the same. I have a passion for learning and have sought to satisfy my hunger for knowledge through my participation in countless continuing education courses and my involvement in numerous professional organizations.”