Introducing Dr. Jacquelyn Richards

Dear Valued Patients,

We hope this message finds you well in the upcoming holiday season! As our patient family continues to grow, we are committed to ensuring that you always receive the highest level of care, attention, and comfort you have come to expect from us.

We are pleased to introduce Dr. Jacquelyn Richards, who will be joining our team as our newest dentist starting December 16, 2025. Dr. Richards shares the same compassionate philosophy, patient-first mindset, and commitment to excellence that has always guided our practice. With a warm approach, gentle chairside manner, and a deep dedication to clinical quality, we are confident that Dr. Richards will be a wonderful fit for our patients and our team.

Dr. Richards brings three years of experience and a passion for providing comprehensive, compassionate dental care. She was born and raised in Midcoast Maine. She graduated from Wheaton College with a Bachelors in Biochemistry before earning her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Boston University. Dr. Richards then completed her Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency through New York University in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. She has developed a strong reputation for her expertise in general dentistry. Her commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in dental technology and techniques ensures that every patient receives the highest standard of care. Her goal is to make her patients feel comfortable and to improve their health and quality of life.

At Arndt Dental, we believe in creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for all our patients. The standard of care you have received from our dentists will remain exactly what it has always been – thorough, thoughtful, and personalized. Whether you’re visiting for a routine checkup or a more specialized procedure, you can trust that you’ll be in excellent hands with Dr. Richards. We have full confidence in Dr. Richards and are excited for you to meet her at your next visit.

Dr. Richards will be seeing patients on Mondays and Tuesdays. Dr. Francis will continue to see patients Monday-Thursday and Dr. Arndt will see patients on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Thank you for trusting us with your dental health and for being a valued member of our dental family. We look forward to continuing to provide you with the exceptional dental care you deserve and are grateful for the opportunity to care for you and your family.

Warm regards,

Dr. Shannon Arndt, Dr. Anthony Francis, and the Arndt Dental Team