The North Carolina Dental Society Board of Trustees has named James Goodman, CMP, CAE, as its new executive director and chief executive officer.

Drs. Lee and Jasper Lewis (Greenville) host annual Give Kids A Smile Event at their pediatric dental office.

Dr. Frank Courts of Union County advocates for community fluoridated water systems in Union County.

NC Dental Society President, Dr. Robert Stowe and North Carolina dentists are lobbying for higher reimbursement rates.

Dr. Elaine Vowell warns snacking on candy throughout the day is worse than consuming it in one sitting. Dentists advise its best to eat sugar or dessert with a meal and to not allow sugar to sit on teeth.

North Carolina dentist, Dr. Chavala Harris (Greensboro) raises discusses tooth decay and prevention.

Dr. Roslyn Crisp (President-Elect of the NCDS) and Dr, Curtis Newsome addressed the Class of 2026 and provided encouraging words about being future leaders in the profession.

Dr. Frank Courts (Boone, N.C.) shares letter regarding the Medicaid crisis and how it is affecting dentists, patients and access to care.

Dr. Frank Courts describes the oral health crisis due to Medicaid expansion and its effect on North Carolina dentists.

Dr. Frank Courts, chair of the North Carolina Dental Society Council on Oral Health and Prevention describes the effect of Medicaid expansion on North Carolina dentists.