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A guide for pediatricians, dentists, speech pathologists, ENTs, sleep physicians, and other healthcare providers.
We welcome referrals from providers across Rhode Island and New England. Whether you're managing a child with airway concerns or an adult patient who needs orthodontic treatment before restorative work, we're here to collaborate. Dr. Lavigne, Dr. Cardarelli, and their team communicate closely with referring providers throughout the course of treatment.
Make a Referral →The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child be evaluated by an orthodontist by age seven. Early evaluation allows us to identify developing problems and intervene at the most effective time — often reducing the need for more complex treatment later.
Please refer your pediatric patients to us for any of the following:
Orthodontic treatment plays an important role in comprehensive adult dental care. We work closely with general dentists, prosthodontists, oral surgeons, periodontists, and other specialists to ensure ideal outcomes for complex restorative and functional cases.
Please refer your adult patients to us for any of the following:
Referring a patient to Anchor Orthodontics is simple. You can reach us by phone, email, or through the form below. We'll take it from there and keep you informed throughout the patient's treatment.
Dr. Courtney Lavigne is Rhode Island's only board-certified orthodontist and Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD) — a distinction held by fewer than 1% of dentists worldwide. She has advanced training in airway health, early intervention, and complex restorative orthodontics, and lectures nationally and internationally. She has a true passion for early intervention to set children up for better growth to avoid complex needs later in life.
Dr. Lauren Cardarelli earned her DMD, Orthodontic Certificate, and Master of Dental Science from the University of Connecticut, where she served as Chief Resident. She is experienced across the full range of orthodontic treatments including clear aligners, customized braces, and advanced appliances including MARPE. Dr. Cardarelli's research has earned multiple national awards in 3D imaging and AI-assisted treatment planning.
