SCANLAN FAMILY DENTISTRY | DENTAL CARE IN RALEIGH
A new name for the same independently owned family dental practice on Falls of Neuse Road
Opening summary: Galligan Family Dentistry is becoming Scanlan Family Dentistry, a new name that reflects Dr. Abigail Scanlan’s ownership while keeping the dental home patients already know. The dentist, familiar team, North Raleigh location, phone number, patient records, and scheduled appointments remain with the practice. Existing patients do not need to transfer records or take any special action. You can continue walking through the same doors and seeing the people who know your history.
Five Quick Questions
Why is the practice changing its name?
The new name reflects Dr. Abigail Scanlan’s ownership after the transition that began in January 2026 and Dr. Ryan Galligan’s retirement. It is a new sign for the same independent dental home.
Is the practice moving?
No. We are staying in the same North Raleigh office on Falls of Neuse Road, so patients can keep coming to the location they know.
Do existing patients need to transfer records?
No. Your records, treatment history, and account remain with the same practice. There is nothing you need to request or move.
Will my scheduled appointment change?
No. Your appointment stays on the schedule unless our team contacts you about an unrelated scheduling matter.
Is the dental team changing?
The familiar team patients have known through the transition remains here, with Dr. Scanlan continuing as the practice dentist.
Those are the practical answers. Below, we share why the name is changing, what will stay familiar, how Dr. Galligan’s legacy remains part of our story, and what patients may notice while signs and accounts are updated.
The Name Now Reflects the Family Leading the Practice
Dr. Abigail Scanlan and her family acquired Galligan Family Dentistry in January 2026. Dr. Ryan Galligan remained during a transition period, helping preserve continuity for longtime patients as Dr. Scanlan assumed ownership and responsibility for the practice’s future.
After two decades of caring for patients in North Raleigh, Dr. Galligan completed his final appointments and began retirement. Changing the name is the final public step in an ownership transition that has already taken place. It puts the Scanlan family name on the independently owned practice they now lead.
Your Dental Home Is Not Changing
The physical office remains on Falls of Neuse Road. Dr. Scanlan remains the dentist. The team that patients have met during the transition remains here. Patient records, accounts, treatment history, and scheduled appointments stay with the practice.
Existing patients do not need to request transfers, complete new records solely because of the name, or reschedule an appointment. The phone number and ways to contact the office remain the same. Over time, patients will see the new name and logo on the website, signs, email, social profiles, and printed materials.
What matters most cannot be changed by a sign. We still want each visit to feel personal, unhurried, and grounded in the relationship our team has built with you. Knowing a patient’s history, remembering the concerns that made a previous visit difficult, and making room for questions are all parts of continuity that a name change should protect.
Scanlan Family Dentistry Represents the Next Chapter
The practice will continue caring for children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. The approach remains relationship-focused, with an emphasis on prevention, clear explanations, conservative treatment when appropriate, and thoughtful restorative care when it is needed.
Independent ownership allows patients to build continuity with the dentist and team who know their history. The new name is not a shift toward a corporate model or a different office. It is a clearer statement of who owns the practice and who is responsible for carrying it forward. Dr. Scanlan and her family live with that responsibility personally, and we intend to keep earning trust one visit at a time.
The Galligan Name Remains Part of the Practice Story
A name change does not erase the relationships that built this dental home. Dr. Galligan cared for generations of patients, knew their families, and established the foundation that made the transition possible. We are grateful for the practice he built, for the care he gave this community, and for the trust he placed in Dr. Scanlan and the team.
Our earlier ownership transition notice introduced the change at the beginning of 2026. This later announcement marks Dr. Galligan’s retirement and the point when the public identity begins catching up with the ownership patients have already experienced.
What Patients Will Notice During the Transition
Brand updates do not all happen on the same day. A patient may temporarily see Galligan Family Dentistry on one reminder and Scanlan Family Dentistry on another while directories, insurance systems, signage, and digital platforms are updated. Both names refer to the same continuing practice during this transition.
If an insurer or another provider asks about the name, contact our team and we will help clarify the change. Patients can also review our About Us page and team page for current information about the people behind Scanlan Family Dentistry.
Same Team, Same Dental Home, New Name
For longtime patients, we hope the transition feels intentionally uneventful. You can walk through the same doors, see familiar people, and continue care without moving records. We understand that a trusted dental office can become part of a family’s routine across many years, and we do not take that familiarity for granted. For people discovering the practice for the first time, Scanlan Family Dentistry is the name of a locally owned dental office built on an established North Raleigh foundation.
The name and logo acknowledge a new generation of ownership while respecting the one that came before it. We are thankful to Dr. Galligan, grateful to every patient who gave Dr. Scanlan and the team a chance to continue that care, and excited to keep earning your trust in the years ahead.
Scanlan Family Dentistry, formerly known as Galligan Family Dentistry, serves patients in North Raleigh. This article provides general information about the practice and its policies.
Questions About the New Name?
If anything about the transition is unclear, call the team you already know. We will be happy to confirm an appointment, record, insurance detail, or simply reassure you that you are still in the right place.