Belangie Perez-Torres, RDH
Director of Hygiene Strategy & Operations
Leading hygiene excellence at Aspen Dental
Belangie Perez-Torres is a healthcare leader who supports high-priority initiatives focused on preventive care, patient experience, professional growth and innovation across Aspen Dental. Today, she supports high-priority initiatives focused on preventive care, patient experience, professional growth and innovation.
Areas of expertise & clinical focus:
Comprehensive hygiene care
Oral-systemic health education
Hygiene workforce strategy
Clinical technology & operations
Education
SUNY Empire State University
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Belangie Perez-Torres has contributed to industry conversations around dental hygiene leadership, innovation and professional growth through interviews, podcast appearances and media coverage.
“A smile is a universal language that connects us all, and we’re inspired to create solutions that help people smile every day.”
Belangie Perez-Torres
Global Health Award – Brilliance in Healthcare: Recognized for leadership and contributions to implant dentistry and clinical education.
President of the New York State Dental Hygienists’ Association: Recognized for leadership and contributions within the dental hygiene community.
Women of Distinction Honoree: Honored by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon for leadership, community impact, and contributions to healthcare and education in the Mohawk Valley.
Through leadership, volunteerism and professional advocacy, Belangie helps expand oral health awareness, strengthen the hygiene profession and support better access to care.
Belangie Perez-Torres joined Aspen Dental in 2011 as a dental hygienist. Before joining Aspen Dental, she worked as an orthodontic dental assistant. Inspired by the impact of transforming smiles, she enrolled in a dental hygiene program and began her career with Aspen Dental.
Patients choose Aspen Dental for its modern, patient-centered approach to care. Its comprehensive model supports personalized short and long-term oral health plans designed around each patient’s needs.
Belangie Perez-Torres’ areas of expertise include dental hygiene, professional development, project management and product innovation.
Belangie Perez-Torres sees patients primarily through volunteer work, both in her local community and internationally.
Spending quality time with family, exploring new places and experiencing different cultures.
Belangie Perez-Torres supports high-priority clinical initiatives across Aspen Dental. In 2023, she was honored with the Global Heal Award for Brilliance in Healthcare, recognizing her as an industry trailblazer. She is also very active with the NYDHA, advocating for professional advancement and improved care for New Yorkers.
Belangie Perez-Torres supports the enterprise hygiene portfolio across Aspen Dental, including at-home care products, clinical systems and workforce development initiatives.