ADP reaccreditation

Aug. 11, 2011
Arizona's Tooth Doctor for Kids has been reaccredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

WAKEFIELD, Massachusetts--American Dental Partners has announced that Arizona's Tooth Doctor for Kids has been reaccredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Arizona's Tooth Doctor for Kids is a dental group practice that provides dental care to children through seven locations and two mobile dental units in metropolitan Phoenix and Globe, Ariz., and participates in health plans contracted with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, the state's Medicaid program.

"Arizona's Tooth Doctor for Kids' accreditation is well-deserved, and is recognition of its dedication to clinical excellence and the quality patient care it provides to the children of Arizona," said Gregory A. Serrao, chief executive officer.

American Dental Partners announces accreditation of Chestnut Hills Dental

American Dental Partners encourages its affiliated dental groups to pursue AAAHC accreditation as a means to set and maintain measurable quality benchmarks and achieve a higher standard of patient care. Dr. Jesley C. Ruff, senior vice president and chief professional officer of American Dental Partners, works with the company's affiliates in the pursuit of accreditation.

"We hope that by having our affiliated dental groups be part of a select group of dental practices accredited by the AAAHC, American Dental Partners will be at the forefront of promoting clinical excellence in the dental profession," said Dr. Ruff.

"While AAAHC accreditation is a rigorous and demanding process, we believe it will help our affiliated dental groups continue to recruit high quality professionals and enhance relationships with patients and local dental communities."

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