Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lois Palermo and reappointed Danielle Franklin, D.D.S., and Raymond L. Wiggins, D.D.S., M.D., to the Dental Review Committee. Their terms will run until February 1, 2031. The committee participates in informal settlement conference panels to decide if an informal resolution is suitable for contested cases involving license holders and provides recommendations on how complaints or allegations should be handled.
Lois Palermo, from League City, works as a dental hygienist at Drs. Castille and Castille. She is affiliated with several professional organizations including the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Texas Dental Hygienists’ Association, and the Bay Area Dental Hygienists’ Association. She also serves on the board of Potter’s Smile. Palermo holds an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from Del Mar College and a Bachelor of Science in Technology, Occupational Technology, and Industrial Studies from the University of Houston.
Danielle Franklin, D.D.S., based in Dallas, is a dentist and owner of Sunflower Dental. She has served as president of the Oak Cliff Dental Study Club and sits on the boards of Duncanville Community Theatre and Duncanville ISD Education Foundation. Franklin was also previously chairperson for the Duncanville Chamber of Commerce. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University (TAMU) and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from TAMU College of Dentistry.
Raymond L. Wiggins, D.D.S., M.D., from Katy is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who leads Texas Oral and Facial Surgery, P.A. He holds credentials as a diplomate with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and fellowships with both the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Wiggins is also involved with the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and previously served on the board for the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. His education includes degrees from Southern Methodist University (Bachelor of Business Administration), TAMU College of Dentistry (Doctor of Dental Surgery), McGovern Medical School at UT Health Science Center at Houston (Doctor of Medicine), UT Houston Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Certificate), as well as a Master of Divinity from Regent University.
“Governor Greg Abbott appointed Lois Palermo and reappointed Danielle Franklin, D.D.S. and Raymond L. Wiggins, D.D.S., M.D. to the Dental Review Committee for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031,” according to an official statement.
The committee plays a role in resolving disputes related to professional conduct among dental license holders by making recommendations following review conferences.
