Dr. Alan K. Newman, D.D.S., is a clinical case reviewer for NewSmile and a dentist with more than 45 years of experience across general practice, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, surgical extractions, and dental administration. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Dr. Newman currently serves as Chief Dental Officer at Onsite Dental, as an Investigator for the Arizona Board of Dental Examiners, and as Dental Director of Sunset Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center providing care to underserved communities.
Clinical training and credentials
Dr. Newman earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Over more than 45 years in practice, his clinical work has spanned general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, and surgical extractions. He is a certified auditor for the California Association of Dental Plans (CADP).
Current leadership roles
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Chief Dental Officer, Onsite Dental — leading clinical quality standards across the organization.
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Investigator, Arizona Board of Dental Examiners — investigating professional practice complaints on behalf of the state dental board.
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Dental Director, Sunset Health — overseeing dental services at a Federally Qualified Health Center serving underserved communities.
Teledentistry and orthodontic-network consulting
Dr. Newman has held consulting roles in teledentistry and as a consultant to orthodontic networks, where he developed clinical protocols, trained staff, and contributed to strategic expansion. This background informs his work as a NewSmile clinical case reviewer, where he applies the same protocol-driven approach to direct-to-consumer orthodontic and protective-appliance cases.
What Dr. Newman does at NewSmile
As a NewSmile clinical case reviewer, Dr. Newman:
- Reviews and approves clear aligner cases for treatment suitability before manufacturing begins
- Validates impression and scan submissions for retainer and night-guard cases
- Provides clinical sign-off on cases routed through NewSmile’s licensed-clinician network
- Prescribes NewSmile clear aligners and retainers for cases that meet treatment criteria
Disclosure
Dr. Newman is a licensed dentist who prescribes NewSmile aligners and is compensated per approved case.
About Dr. Alan K. Newman, D.D.S., NewSmile Clinical Reviewer
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Dr. Alan K. Newman, D.D.S., is a clinical case reviewer for NewSmile and a dentist with more than 45 years of experience across general practice, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, surgical extractions, and dental administration. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Dr. Newman currently serves as Chief Dental Officer at Onsite Dental, as an Investigator for the Arizona Board of Dental Examiners, and as Dental Director of Sunset Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center providing care to underserved communities.
Clinical training and credentials
Dr. Newman earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Over more than 45 years in practice, his clinical work has spanned general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, and surgical extractions. He is a certified auditor for the California Association of Dental Plans (CADP).
Current leadership roles
Teledentistry and orthodontic-network consulting
Dr. Newman has held consulting roles in teledentistry and as a consultant to orthodontic networks, where he developed clinical protocols, trained staff, and contributed to strategic expansion. This background informs his work as a NewSmile clinical case reviewer, where he applies the same protocol-driven approach to direct-to-consumer orthodontic and protective-appliance cases.
What Dr. Newman does at NewSmile
As a NewSmile clinical case reviewer, Dr. Newman:
Disclosure
Dr. Newman is a licensed dentist who prescribes NewSmile aligners and is compensated per approved case.
Table of Contents
Dr. Alan K. Newman, D.D.S., is a clinical case reviewer for NewSmile and a dentist with more than 45 years of experience across general practice, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, surgical extractions, and dental administration. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Dr. Newman currently serves as Chief Dental Officer at Onsite Dental, as an Investigator for the Arizona Board of Dental Examiners, and as Dental Director of Sunset Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center providing care to underserved communities.
Clinical training and credentials
Dr. Newman earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Over more than 45 years in practice, his clinical work has spanned general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, and surgical extractions. He is a certified auditor for the California Association of Dental Plans (CADP).
Current leadership roles
Teledentistry and orthodontic-network consulting
Dr. Newman has held consulting roles in teledentistry and as a consultant to orthodontic networks, where he developed clinical protocols, trained staff, and contributed to strategic expansion. This background informs his work as a NewSmile clinical case reviewer, where he applies the same protocol-driven approach to direct-to-consumer orthodontic and protective-appliance cases.
What Dr. Newman does at NewSmile
As a NewSmile clinical case reviewer, Dr. Newman:
Disclosure
Dr. Newman is a licensed dentist who prescribes NewSmile aligners and is compensated per approved case.