Celebrating the 2025 Oral Health Heroes

Weston, MA

Co-Founder/CEO of Progressive Dental Management & Smile Land Dental

“We are committed to sparking joy in dental care and transforming how people view their dental journey. What truly makes it special is the opportunity to continue learning and growing alongside the exceptional clinicians I support every day—these clinicians are my oral health heroes.”

Upton, MA

Owner, Practicing General Dentist at The Center for Advanced Dental Care, PLLC

“Being recognized means that we have been doing something right to stand out! I am happy that we are making a difference in the oral health world. The more patients we are able to create a welcoming and respectful environment the better for our community.”

Chatham, MA

Licensed Dental Hygienist and Founder of Polished DNTL LLC and Brush Up Inc

“I have been working in the public health sector for the past 24 years—our work is focused in schools across Massachusetts and is open to all students. We know that dental disease is preventable and our goal is to do just that, and at the same time provide a positive experience for all of our patients.”

Reading, MA

Immediate Past President for Better Oral Health for Massachusetts Coalition (BOHMAC) and Associate Professor at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene

“By addressing the broad spectrum of issues that impede the attainment of good oral health and health equity, we can impact the health of all residents throughout the Commonwealth.”