Scanlan Family Dentistry

10/15/2026

Finding time for the dentist is about to get a little easier.

Starting October 22, Scanlan Family Dentistry will offer Thursday lunchtime appointments, with office hours from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Between work, school pickup, and everything else on the family calendar, an afternoon appointment doesn’t always fit. These new midday openings give you another option for a cleaning, filling, or other dental care. Earlier appointments will also be available for those who prefer to start their day with us.

Tell us how much time you have, and we’ll help find an appointment that allows for the care you need.

Read about our new Thursday schedule:
https://scanlanfamilydentistry.com/lunchtime-dental-appointments-thursdays/

Call or text (919) 977-1870 to request a time.

Starting October 22, our Thursday hours are 8 AM to 3 PM. Book an earlier or lunchtime dental appointment at Scanlan Family Dentistry in North Raleigh.

09/25/2026

09/24/2026

In honor of National Play-Doh Day, and with a little inspiration from our friends at (https://elevateoralsurgerygroup.com) , we're proud to unveil our latest masterpiece:

🎨 "Can't You Just Do a Filling?" 🎨

A work of art familiar to every dentist and oral surgeon. 😆

09/23/2026

As the almost last step in our ownership transition, our new website is live! 💙🦷

We rebuilt it around the questions we hear from patients every day.

What happens during your first visit? What does a certain treatment actually involve? Will your insurance work with our office? What should you do when a tooth suddenly hurts? When should your child first see a dentist?

The new Scanlan Family Dentistry website is designed to make those answers easier to find and dental care a little less confusing.

You'll also find more about Dr. Scanlan, our team, our family-run approach, and what you can expect when you walk through our doors.

Take a look around. And if we haven't answered your question yet, call or text us. We're always happy to help.

Check us out:

09/22/2026

A small change on the sign, but a big milestone for us.

After acquiring Galligan Family Dentistry in January, we're proud to officially complete our transition to Scanlan Family Dentistry. Same office. Same trusted team. Same commitment to our patients. Just a new name that reflects our future and our family.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us through this transition. We're excited for what's ahead. 🦷💙

08/25/2026

We're changing our name! 💙🦷

Over the next few weeks, Galligan Family Dentistry will become Scanlan Family Dentistry, reflecting Dr. Abigail Scanlan's ownership and the next chapter for our family-run practice.

So, what does that mean for our patients?

Not much, actually. And that's exactly how we want it.

The name and logo are changing. The people caring for you are not.

Dr. Scanlan is still your dentist. The same team you've seen throughout 2026 will still greet you when you walk through the door. Your records and patient account stay right here. Our location isn't changing. And neither is our commitment to personal, thoughtful dental care.

You'll gradually see the new Scanlan Family Dentistry name appear on our building, website, social pages, emails, and other materials. When you do, don't worry. It's still us.

We're grateful for the 20 years Dr. Galligan spent building this practice and for the patients he entrusted to our care.

Now we're excited to put our family's name on the door and continue building what comes next.

New name. New logo. Same team. Same dental home. 💙

08/11/2026

Last Wednesday marked the end of an era at Galligan Family Dentistry. After 20 years of caring for this community, Dr. Ryan Galligan saw his final patient, completed his final appointment, and officially began his retirement.

We are incredibly grateful for the practice he built, the thousands of smiles he cared for, and especially the patients he trusted us to continue caring for when he handed us the keys earlier this year.

Thank you, Dr. Galligan, for 20 years of dentistry and for giving us such a strong foundation to build upon.

His chapter is complete. Ours has just begun. 💙🦷

07/08/2026

There is nothing quite like becoming a mom... except maybe becoming a mom for the fourth time. 💕

Baby Stella has made our family feel even more complete, and these past several weeks have been a gift we'll cherish forever.

But this chapter also marks another special moment. Dr. Abigail W. Scanlan is officially back in the office and excited to once again care for the families who have trusted her with their smiles.

The same patience, compassion, attention to detail, and love she pours into her own children are the same qualities she brings to every patient she cares for.

And yes... after four beautiful kids, she and her husband have officially agreed this one is the last. 😄

Welcome back, Dr. Scanlan. We've missed you, and we know many of our patients have too. 🩵🦷

07/08/2026

Guess who's back?

Dr. Abigail W. Scanlan has officially returned from maternity leave and is back to caring for smiles!

After spending the past several weeks with the newest member of our family, baby Stella, she's excited to be back in the office seeing patients again.

And for those wondering... after welcoming child number four, Dr. Scanlan and her husband have officially agreed their family is complete. 😄

We're thrilled to have her back doing what she loves, caring for families throughout North Raleigh and the surrounding communities.

Welcome back, Dr. Scanlan! 💙🦷