From the desk of Allan M. Acton, DDS Owner & Founder, Cary Family Dental In the past, I’ve written about my vision for this practice and in particular, how it has evolved over time. I am writing again to share with you why our practice has chosen to expand to a second location right here […]
Community Involvement
How We’re Changing the World Through Dentistry
From the desk of Allan M. Acton, DDS Cary Family Dental Dear Friend, This month marks Cary Family Dental’s 15th-year anniversary. Each year I try to take some time away from the hustle and bustle of the office to step back and think about the role of Cary Family Dental in the world. Over the […]
Cary Family Dental Donates Money & Handwritten Letter to Troops

Cary, N.C. – Cary Family Dental is partnering with Operation Gratitude to collect handwritten letters to deployed troops, veterans, new recruits and first responders this holiday season. The practice is also donating $500 to Hope For The Warriors, an organization that provides support programs for service members, veterans and military families that are focused on […]
Dentistry from the Heart – it’ll be here before we know it

Our annual free day of dentistry is fast approaching It’s hard to believe that our 3rd annual Dentistry from the Heart event is right around the corner! This year is set to be the biggest and best year yet and I couldn’t be more excited. Our free day of dentistry is a first come first […]
Bad Breath is No Good
Bad breath, also called halitosis, can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Bad breath can also be made worse by the types of foods you eat and other unhealthy lifestyle habits. You may not even be aware of your own bad breath, so if you’re concerned […]
Dr. Acton discusses Dentistry from the Heart on RAL's Tarheel Talk
Dr. Acton recently joined WRAL’s Tarheel Talk to discuss Dentistry from the Heart. The 30 minute show will air on Sunday, April 8th at 6:30am. We encourage everyone to tune in! If you know anyone that would benefit from our free dental care day please visit the Dentistry from the Heart page of our website. […]
Paying it forward at Cary Family Dental
A couple of months ago I gave each team member at Cary Family Dental a $100 bill with explicit instructions: “Give this money away in the next 2 weeks or give it back to me.” You see, I believe the old adage that when you give something away you get something greater in return. Personally […]
Cary Family Dental Hosts Dentistry from the Heart
All of us at Cary Family Dental are excited to announce our Dentistry from the Heart event, happening April 14, 2012 from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm! Will will be treating the first 100 adult patients with a free extraction, filling or cleaning. Spots for this event are on a first come, first serve basis. […]
What do you enjoy most about fall?
It’s fall here at Cary Family Dental, a time when all across the country, the leaves begin to change colors and the air becomes crisp. Today we wanted to ask you, our wonderful patients, “How are you spending your time this fall?” Our team would love to hear about your favorite places for eating, shopping, […]
Summer fun with Cary Family Dental
It’s summer here at Cary Family Dental, a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories. Whether you are headed to a barbecue, a camping trip, hitting America’s open roads or just having fun in the backyard, Dr. Acton, Dr. Gaught and our team want to hear all about it! Leave a comment on our […]
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