Benevis Expands Dental Care Network with 37 New Graduates in 2024

Benevis, a prominent organization dedicated to delivering exceptional dental and orthodontic care to underserved communities, is excited to announce the addition of 37 newly graduated dentists to its network in 2024. These recent graduates will provide a range of services including general dentistry, orthodontics, and oral and maxillofacial surgery across 10 of the 14 states and territories supported by Benevis.

Bryan Carey, CEO of Benevis, highlighted the significance of these new additions: “The influx of fresh talent is vital to our mission of connecting uninsured and underinsured families to essential dental care. We are thrilled to welcome these new professionals, who have earned their degrees from prestigious institutions like the University of North Carolina, Harvard, Columbia, and New York University. More importantly, our new team members bring a wealth of cultural diversity and multilingual skills, which will enhance our ability to serve and communicate with our diverse patient base effectively.”

According to the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute, dentists who see higher numbers of Medicaid patients are often from racial or ethnic minorities. This trend is reflected in Benevis, where over 51% of the dentists are from ethnic or racial minority backgrounds, and more than half of the new graduates joining in 2024 also represent these diverse groups. Carey emphasized, “We believe that increased diversity within our dental team can lead to improved healthcare outcomes in underserved communities.”

Benevis operates over 100 dental offices nationwide, aiming to broaden access to quality dental care for underserved populations. With around 350 dentists across 13 states and Washington, D.C., Benevis offers comprehensive care, including orthodontics and specialized services. As a doctor-led organization, Benevis supports its dentists with the autonomy and resources needed to provide outstanding, compassionate care.

Dr. Dale Mayfield, DMD, Chief Dental Officer at Benevis, noted, “Our organizational structure fosters both professional and personal growth for our doctors and staff, all while focusing on our mission to expand access to vital dental services. Our new recruits are drawn to our commitment to serving those in greatest need, particularly those covered by Medicaid and CHIP plans.”

Here is a list of the 37 new dental graduates who have joined Benevis and the states where they will be practicing:

CONNECTICUT

Hyoeun Ahn, DDS – Boston University, 2024
Ashley Bermudez, DDS – University of Southern California, 2024
Aakriti Chaudhry, DDS – The Ohio State University, 2024
Christian Jimenez, OS – New York Medical College, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, 2024

GEORGIA

Jeny Dominguez, DDS – Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2024
Raymond Mclagan, DDS – Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2024

INDIANA

Tasami Abdelsalam, DDS, Orthodontist – Georgia School of Orthodontics, 2024

KANSAS

Thawab Barbour, DDS – University of Minnesota, 2024
Mehtab Warya, DDS, Orthodontist – Roseman University, 2024

KENTUCKY

Ariel Hernandez, DDS – University of Louisville, 2024
Rebecca Tsuei, DDS, Orthodontist – University of Illinois Chicago, 2024

LOUISIANA

Hikmat Aboudan, DDS, Orthodontist – Georgia School of Orthodontics, 2024
Krista Carramusa, DDS – Temple University, 2023
Chiyere Enih, DDS – Texas A&M University, 2024
Joseph Vigoda, DDS – Columbia University, 2024

MARYLAND

Kennedy Chioma, DDS – University of North Carolina, 2024
Abel Kebede, DDS – University of Maryland, 2024
Irene Lang, DDS, Orthodontist – Harvard University, 2024
Heer Ramaswamy, DDS – Temple University, 2024
Jorge Reyes, DDS – Tufts University, 2024
Sonam Saxena, DDS – Temple University, 2024
Zainab Sharif, DDS, Orthodontist – Georgia School of Orthodontics, 2024

SOUTH CAROLINA

Caroline Carmichael, DDS – University of Mississippi, 2024

TEXAS

Riam Abdulwahab, DDS – A.T. Still University, 2024
Renu Aggarwal, DDS – Loma Linda University, 2024
Adriana Buendia, DDS, Orthodontist – University of Alabama, 2024
Kade Grover, DDS – Oregon Health & Science University, 2024
Jonathan Leung, DDS – A.T. Still University, 2024
Amy McLenithan, DDS – New York University, 2024
Matthew McLenithan, DDS – New York University, 2024

VIRGINIA

Oluwatoyin Abedule, DDS – Boston University, 2024
Daniel Betz, DDS – University of Louisville, 2024
Brennan Feldman, DDS, Orthodontist – Rutgers University, 2024
Amr Sankari, DDS – Boston University, 2024
Nicolas Velez, DDS – Howard University, 2024
Hema Kumar Vuppalapaty, DDS – University of Buffalo, 2024
Talat Zoer, DDS – Boston University, 2024

About Benevis Benevis is a leading provider of dental care focused on delivering transformative oral health and orthodontic services to underserved communities. With a history spanning 20 years, Benevis offers comprehensive care through over 100 dental practices across the U.S., conducting approximately 1.4 million visits annually. The organization advocates for policies that enhance access to dental care for all families. For more information, visit Benevis.com.

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