The Vermont State Dental Society (VSDS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Rebekah Lucier Pryles, President-Elect of the VT State Dental Society, received national recognition this week as an ADA 10 under 10 (ten professionals nationally who demonstrate excellence in the first ten years of their careers). Dr Lucier Pryles practices in White River Junction at Upper Valley Endodontics, where she also lives with her husband and two children.
In making their announcement the American Dental Association (ADA) praised Dr Lucier Pryles for contributions as a practitioner, an academic, an author and as someone who truly cares about the people she serves. See the ADA announcement here: Lucier Pryles Release
Dr Loren Peck, President of the VT State Dental Society (VSDS) said when he learned the news: “I am pleased to see Dr Lucier Pryles being recognized nationally and we as Vermonters are fortunate that she has chosen to practice in the Green Mountain State.” He went on to describe Dr Lucier Pryles role during the onset of COVID19 here in Vermont “ Rebekah was part of a core team at the VSDS that worked to respond to the crisis and act with the State to show that Vermont dentists were prepared and equipped to manage the crisis and get back to work. Her knowledge and thoughtful demeanor were imperative to helping create the prospect for dental practices to re-open when they did.”
Dr. Lucier Pryles will become President of the Vermont State Dental Society in September of 2021.
About Vermont State Dental Society. The Vermont State Dental Society (VSDS) is Vermont’s professional association for dentists. With just under 400 members, VSDS includes more than 80% of the practicing dentists in the state. VSDS works to enhance oral healthcare through providing resources, educational information and support for its members and the public, as well as advocating for public policies and systems to improve oral healthcare for all Vermonters.