Convenient Access from Eglin AFB
Service members, military spouses and the civilian and contractor workforce looking for a dentist near Eglin AFB can reach Shoreline Dental Studio in roughly 11 minutes from the West Gate. The office is in Fort Walton Beach, almost a straight shot down the parkway, and one dentist, Dr. Ashley Dubois, cares for adults and children alike. A 7:00 AM start on Thursdays helps patients fit a visit in before the workday.
From the West Gate, head west on Eglin Boulevard (SR 397) for about 0.7 mile, then turn south onto Eglin Parkway (SR 85). Stay on the parkway for roughly 4.5 miles and turn right onto Walter Martin Rd NE. The practice is at 34 Walter Martin Rd NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, about 5.5 miles from the gate, with no tolls on the way.
The office sits right by Uptown Station and the post office, close to where Walter Martin Rd NE meets the parkway. Tap Google Maps for live turn-by-turn guidance on your phone. Neighbors in Lake Lorraine or Shalimar travel the same road to see us.
A Steady Dental Office for Base Families and Civilian Staff
For census purposes, Eglin AFB is a census-designated place in Okaloosa County that covers the main base and its on-base family housing. About 3,000 people lived there at the 2020 census. The wider reservation is far larger, stretching across roughly 463,000 acres of the Panhandle.
The installation began in 1935 as the Valparaiso Bombing and Gunnery Base. It was later named for Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Eglin, a pilot killed in a 1937 aircraft crash, and today the 96th Test Wing is its host unit. The base even shares its facilities with the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, an unusual arrangement for a military installation.
Families on base send younger children to Eglin Elementary, an Okaloosa County school that operates on post, while older students attend Lewis Middle School and Niceville High School. The Air Force Armament Museum, founded on base in 1975, now sits near the West Gate on the parkway, with free admission and aircraft from World War II to the present. Its doors are open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can learn more about the installation itself on the official Eglin Air Force Base website.
Military life brings moves, new schools and shifting training schedules. A dental office that keeps every family member's records in one place, and that knows the whole household by name, makes that easier. Our team keeps visits efficient and explains costs before any treatment begins.
Dental Priorities for Military Households Near the Base
When you arrive at a new assignment, getting everyone's checkups back on track is easy to put off. A first round of cleanings and exams gives Dr. Dubois a baseline for each person, so small problems are found early rather than in the middle of a busy season.
Adults who grind or clench under stress often wear down or crack back teeth without noticing. A cracked tooth that still has a healthy root can usually be protected with a dental crown. When a tooth can't be saved, an implant offers a fixed replacement that doesn't rely on the neighboring teeth.
Kids adjusting to a new school and a new town do best when the dental chair feels familiar. Nitrous oxide is available for nervous children, and the comfort menu adds blankets, neck pillows and personalized music for patients of every age.
Dental emergencies don't wait for a convenient week. For a broken tooth, swelling or a sudden toothache, the practice asks patients to call for a same-day evaluation of the emergency. New and uninsured patients can start with the $59 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, which covers a focused exam, any needed x-rays and treatment recommendations.
Care Options for Patients Seeking a Dentist Near Eglin AFB
Family Dentistry
Spouses, children and grandparents visiting from out of state can all be seen in one practice. Preventive visits, oral cancer screenings and routine repairs keep the household's care in one place between moves.
Dental Implants
Implants replace missing teeth with a stable, long-term result. Dr. Dubois trained extensively in implant surgery and restoration during her residency, and CBCT 3D imaging gives a detailed view of the bone.
Pediatric Dentistry
Children get gentle checkups, cleanings and fluoride treatments with a patient, unhurried approach. It helps young patients who have just switched schools feel at home quickly.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide and oral sedation make dental work easier for anyone who feels anxious in the chair. Patients can talk through both options with Dr. Dubois before the appointment.
Meet Your Dentist, Dr. Ashley Dubois
Dr. Ashley Dubois earned her DDS at New York University in 2015, then completed a general dentistry residency at the Orlando VA Medical Center caring for America's veterans. She keeps learning through Clinical Mastery Series courses in functional smile design. Born and raised in Fort Walton Beach, she opened this practice in 2022.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Our team files insurance claims for you and explains your costs up front, before any work starts. Civilian employees and family members without dental coverage can join the Membership Plan at $429 a year for adults or $299 for children 12 and younger. Cherry financing is available for treatment insurance won't cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Shoreline Dental Studio from Eglin AFB, and how do I get there?
It is about 5.5 miles from the West Gate, roughly an 11-minute drive. Follow Eglin Boulevard (SR 397) west, then Eglin Parkway (SR 85) south, and turn right on Walter Martin Rd NE. Patients wanting a dentist near Eglin AFB will find the office at 34 Walter Martin Rd NE, by Uptown Station.
How can I tell whether a toothache is a dental emergency?
Swelling in the face or gums, a fever, a tooth knocked loose or out, or pain that keeps you up at night all point to an emergency. Call the office right away, and the team will arrange a same-day evaluation for an urgent problem. A mild ache that comes and goes still deserves a prompt exam.
Is there a dental plan for contractors and civilian staff who have no dental coverage?
Yes. Civilian staff and contractors without dental benefits can join the Adult Membership Plan for $429 a year. It bundles the routine care most adults need, such as two cleanings, two exams and a set of x-rays, and takes 15% off other treatment. There are no claim forms, activation fees or waiting periods.
I haven't seen a dentist in years. Where do I start?
Start with a complete exam and a set of digital x-rays. That first visit shows Dr. Dubois what is healthy, what needs care soon and what can wait, and she will put it in a clear order. Nobody is lectured for the gap, and comfort options like nitrous oxide are there if you feel uneasy.
Is it normal for my gums to bleed when I floss?
No, healthy gums usually don't bleed. Bleeding when you brush or floss is often an early sign of gum inflammation, called gingivitis, which tends to improve with a professional cleaning and steady care at home. If bleeding continues for more than a week or two, book an exam so Dr. Dubois can check for gum disease.
Schedule Your Visit from Eglin AFB
New to the area or simply overdue for a checkup, you can be seen by a dentist near Eglin AFB without a long drive. Call 850-318-3823 to book an appointment. Browse nearby communities on our Areas We Serve page or learn more on our Dentist Fort Walton Beach, FL homepage.