Dr. Jessica Stilley-Mallah Appointed to Florida Board of Dentistry

Board-certified periodontist and owner of Periodontal Health Center named to state regulatory board by Governor DeSantis.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Dr. Jessica Stilley-Mallah, a board-certified periodontist and owner of Periodontal Health Center in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida, has been appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to serve on the Florida Board of Dentistry. The eleven-member Board oversees licensure, professional regulations, and patient safety measures statewide.

Why it matters

Dr. Stilley-Mallah's appointment to the Florida Board of Dentistry is significant as the Board plays a crucial role in establishing and enforcing standards for dentists and dental hygienists to protect patient safety across the state. Her 18 years of leadership, clinical excellence, and community involvement in the dental field make her well-qualified to serve on this important regulatory body.

The details

As a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Dr. Stilley-Mallah was the first board-certified periodontist in Pasco County. She has served as President of the Florida Association of Periodontists and received the Florida Dental Association Leadership Award in 2020 in recognition of her service and professional impact. Dr. Stilley-Mallah is also a member of the American Dental Association Dental Content Committee.

  • Dr. Stilley-Mallah was appointed to the Florida Board of Dentistry on February 25, 2026.

The players

Dr. Jessica Stilley-Mallah

A board-certified periodontist and owner of Periodontal Health Center in Tampa and New Port Richey, Florida.

Governor Ron DeSantis

The Governor of Florida who appointed Dr. Stilley-Mallah to the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Florida Board of Dentistry

An eleven-member board that oversees licensure, professional regulations, and patient safety measures for dentists and dental hygienists statewide in Florida.

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What they’re saying

“I am deeply honored to serve on the Florida Board of Dentistry. Protecting patients and maintaining high standards of care are central to what we do every day. I look forward to helping advance policies that ensure Floridians continue to receive safe, ethical, and high-quality dental care.”

— Dr. Jessica Stilley-Mallah, Board-certified periodontist and owner of Periodontal Health Center (EINPresswire.com)

The takeaway

Dr. Stilley-Mallah's appointment to the Florida Board of Dentistry underscores her deep expertise and commitment to advancing high-quality, ethical, and patient-centered dental care across the state. Her leadership on this regulatory board will help ensure Floridians continue to receive safe and effective dental services.