Apr 18, 2024

Business North Carolina: The North Carolina Dental Society Names New Executive Director and CEO

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

Apr 18, 2024

The Greenville Daily Reflector: ‘The need is still there for oral care for children': Low turnout for free event belies scope of children's dental problems, health officials say

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

Apr 18, 2024

FOX 8: Dental community battles to keep fluoride in North Carolina county’s water

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

Apr 18, 2024

WFMY News: Best Practices on Eating Candy this Valentines Day

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.

Apr 18, 2024

Public News Service: NC dentists raises awareness on childhood tooth decay and prevention

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

Apr 18, 2024

North Carolina Health News: Dentists Lobby for Higher Reimbursement Rates

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

Apr 18, 2024

ECU News: ECU dental school’s second-year students receive white coats

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.

Apr 18, 2024

Winston-Salem Journal: Oral Health Crisis

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

Jan 24, 2024

Neuse News: Letter to the editor: Something must be done about NC’s oral health care crisis

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

Dec 11, 2023

The Johnston County Report: Letter To The Editor: Something Must Be Done About NC’s Oral Health Care Crisis

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.