Faith Drennon 15 Old Beach Rd., Newport, 849-4790
George DuPont III 593 Eddy St., Providence, 444-5284
Andrianna Edwards 2358 South County Trl., East Greenwich 840 Tiogue Ave., Coventry, 828-1171
Craig E. Elice 1090 New London Ave., Cranston, 943-7535
Denise Goodman 2359 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, 334-3070
Christopher Gordon 2358 South County Trl., East Greenwich 840 Tiogue Ave., Coventry, 828-1171
Jason Hencler 1775 Bald Hill Rd., Unit 4, Warwick, 825-6062
John Kiang 2358 South County Trl., East Greenwich 840 Tiogue Ave., Coventry, 828-1171
Julia Lafen 5700 Post Rd., Suite 5, East Greenwich, 285-2500
Steven D. Lasser 1090 New London Ave., Cranston, 943-7535
Joanne C. Lewis 2435 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Suite A4, Coventry, 823-1700 5700 Post Rd., Suite 5, East Greenwich, 285-2500
Farisa S. Mulvey 111 Point St., Suite 1, Providence, 272-3443
Thomas S. Mulvey 111 Point St., Suite 1, Providence, 272-3443
Leslie A. Olton 2224 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, 431-1224
Nicholas Paquin 2358 South County Trl., East Greenwich 840 Tiogue Ave., Coventry, 828-1171
A Little Tooth, a Bigger Reward Lost teeth are paying off more than ever, according to Delta Dental Plans Association.
The Tooth Fairy has been extra generous lately. According to the Delta Dental 2026 Tooth Fairy Poll, the average value of a single lost tooth increased by 17 percent, jumping from $ 5.01 to $ 5.84 during the past year. The very first tooth lost is even more rewarded, as it’ s worth 23 percent more than the average lost tooth. A first tooth is currently valued at $ 7.17 on average, compared to last year’ s $ 6.24. More than one in three parents— about 38 percent— state the Tooth Fairy leaves a little extra for their child’ s first tooth compared with future teeth. More kids are waking up to nonmonetary gifts as well, with about 32 percent receiving a physical gift from the Tooth Fairy this year, up from 19 percent in 2025. Since the poll began in 1998, the average Tooth Fairy payout has climbed 349 percent, rising from $ 1.30 to $ 5.84 per tooth and reflecting how the cherished ritual continues to evolve. Whether it’ s a few dollars or a small surprise tucked under the pillow, the Tooth Fairy tradition continues to turn a childhood milestone into a memorable moment.
Tom D. Swanson 1985 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 683-0112
Anthony J. Tilelli 336 Cowesett Ave., West Warwick, 828-2400
Athanasios Zavras 67 Phenix Ave., Cranston, 473-04000
PERIODONTICS
Fayez Badlissi 189 Governor St., Providence, 421-6464 97 West Main St., Middletown, 846-6668
Robert A. Bouffard 310 Maple Ave., Suite 107, Barrington, 247-2200
Gabriel Boustani 40 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, 421-1717
John Broderick 167 Gano St., Providence, 274-2600 175 Nate Whipple Hwy., Cumberland, 658-2121
Michael J. Chung 1061 Fish Rd., Tiverton, 624-6674
Giuseppe Cicero 24 Salt Pond Rd., Suite D-1, Wakefield, 783-1530
Danika Crabtree 67 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, 781-2742 118 Point Judith Rd., Narragansett, 783-8484
Anu Deshmukh 67 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, 781-2742 118 Point Judith Rd., Narragansett, 783-8484
Scott Fertik 167 Gano St., Providence, 274-2600
Craig Foisie 88 Beach St., Westerly, 596-9867
Arthur G. Georgeu 65 Newport Ave., Suite 4, Rumford, 434-3220
Brian Goldstein 417 Angell St., Providence, 521-5312 1740 Atwood Ave., Johnston, 233-9800
Edward S. Katz 417 Angell St., Providence, 521-5312 1740 Atwood Ave., Johnston, 233-9800
Sylvia Nagy 1526 Atwood Ave., Suite 102, Johnston, 273-4411 133 Old Tower Hill Rd., Wakefield, 789-6118 440 Broadway, Newport, 846-6265
Charles Pham 417 Angell St., Providence, 521-5312 1740 Atwood Ave., Johnston, 233-9800
Brenda Pierce 67 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, 781-2742 118 Point Judith Rd., Narragansett, 783-8484
Gayathri Shenoy 417 Angell St., Providence, 521-5312 1740 Atwood Ave., Johnston, 233-9800
Gregory S. Theberge 417 Angell St., Providence, 521-5312 1740 Atwood Ave., Johnston, 233-9800
PROSTHODONTICS
Barbara Bilder 116 Wayland Ave., Providence, 861-1343
Dawn Gallucci 1249 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston, 463-8000
Jon Ruel 310 Maple Ave., Suite 107, Barrington, 247-2200
Craig Van Dongen 372 Ives St., Providence, 831-3777
ABOUT
TOP DENTISTS
Professional Research Services contacted more than 1,000 licensed general dentists and dental specialists in Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut and Massachusetts. PRS asked which dentists they would recommend across Rhode Island. Each dentist recommended up to three colleagues in each specialty. Once the ballots were complete, each nominee was evaluated based on the survey results, the legitimacy of their license and their current standing with the Rhode Island Department of Health. Some dentists have more than one location( in Rhode Island and / or neighboring states) and phone number. Call their office for additional information. 🆁
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