Pediatric Dentists
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Orthodontists |
Dentistry for Teens and Adults
"Lavarsi i Denti" (Brush Your Teeth) | Project Stretch: Dentistry Reaching Out to Children
Dr. Tesini | Dr. Soporowski | Dr. Kim | Dr. DeSimini | Dr. Schmid
| David Tesini, DMD, MS | |
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David A. Tesini graduated cum laude from St. Michael's College and
received his DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
He completed his post-graduate training fellowship in pediatric
Dentistry at Tufts University and the Boston Floating Hospital. He also
received his Master's degree while at Tufts and was inducted into OKU,
the National Honor Society. He also served as President of the Academy
of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities. In addition to his practice
in Natick, Dr. Tesini is an Associate Clinical Professor in the
Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Tufts University School of
Dental Medicine and Associate-Chief Dentist at Tufts Dental Facility for
the Handicapped. He also served as Director of Research for the Tufts
General Practice Residency Program. He lectures both nationally and
internationally on prevention and early orthodontic treatment for
children. In 2002, Dr. Tesini was awarded the prestigious fellowship of
the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, Scotland.Return to Pediatric Dentists Return to Top of Page |
| Nancy Jo Soporowski, DMD | |
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Dr.
Nancy Soporowski graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Biology from
Rutgers University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where she
graduated first in her class. She completed her internship and
residency in Pediatric Dentistry at The Children's hospital Boston,
where she was appointed Chief Resident. She is a Clinical
Instructor in Dental Medicine, and is a
member
of the National Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. She is
past president of the Massachusetts Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
She has lectured nationally and has authored numerous journal articles
in her specialty. She has also attended as a pediatric dentist at
The Children's Hospital, Boston. Return to Pediatric Dentists Return to Top of Page |
| Johanne Kim, DDS | |
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 Dr.
Johanne Kim
completed her undergraduate education at Bates College and was
awarded her D.D.S. from Case Western Reserve University School of
Dentistry where she received an award from the American Society of
Dentistry for Children for outstanding interest and proficiency in
dentistry for children. She then completed a General Practice
Residency at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Dr. Kim received her training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Kim is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and she maintains a courtesy staff position at Children’s Hospital, Boston. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Massachusetts Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Association of Hospital Dentists. In her leisure time she enjoys figure skating and art. Return to Pediatric Dentists Return to Top of Page |
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Dr. Catey DeSimini was born and raised in Lakeport, CA, a very small town just north of the Napa Valley. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She continued on to receive her DMD at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. While in dental school Dr. DeSimini participated in multiple community outreach programs and was selected to travel to Nicaragua on a dental mission trip with the non-profit organization Bridges to Community. In 2009, Dr. DeSimini was awarded the Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award for scoring in the top 3% in the nation on her Pediatric Dental Board Qualifying Exam. She is a board certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
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Dr. Brian Schmid attended Bucknell University in Louisburg, Pennsylvania, graduating in 2003 with a degree in biology. He then attended Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine and graduated magna cum laude, also receiving honors from the Massachusetts Dental Society and the International College of Dentists. He was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a national dental honor society.
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Orthodontists
Dr. Kane |
Dr. Mahdavi |
Dr.
Phan
| Jamie Kane, D.M.D. | |
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Dr. Jamie Kane graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a B.S. in Biology. He went on to receive his DMD from Tufts School of Dental Medicine and holds a Certificate in Orthodontics. Dr. Kane volunteers as a clinical instructor at his alma mater in the Orthodontic department. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics, a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Massachusetts Association of Orthodontics and the Massachusetts Dental Association. He is also the Director of the Massachusetts Association for Orthodontists. Dr. Kane’s greatest personal interest outside of dentistry is technology. He has lectured at Yankee Dental Congress on integrating the modern dental office with contemporary digital equipment. In addition, he is currently involved with research that is testing the accuracy of digital equipment used in Pediatric/Orthodontic practices. Dr. Kane grew up in Framingham and Holliston. He went to high school in Shrewsbury and has worked in the practice since he was 12 years old. He now resides in Charlestown Massachusetts with his wife Krista. |
| Peiman Mahdavi, D.M.D. | |
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Dr. Mahdavi received a B.S. degree in Biochemistry
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| Dr. Peter Phan | |
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Dr. Peter Phan was born and raised in New Jersey, and he earned his B.A in Economics and Cell Biology & Neuroscience from Rutgers University. Following his undergraduate education, he went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine to receive his D.M.D. and certification in Orthodontics. He has also donated his time to teaching at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, as well as travelling to Siuna, Nicaragua to provide dental care to underprivileged communities. Dr. Phan is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, and American Association of Orthodontists. |
Dentistry for Teens and Adults
| Marc Abrahams, DMD | |
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Dr. Marc Abrahams heads our new division of teen and adult dentistry. Dr. Abrahams comes to us after many years of private practice in both Canton and Foxboro, MA. After graduating from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, he completed his general practice residency at New England Medical Center, Carney Hospital and the Tufts University Dental Facility For the Handicapped. It was during this time that he met and worked with Doctors Kane and Tesini, starting a collaboration that continues today. In addition to his private practice he was a clinical instructor and practitioner for the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He has been an active member of Project Stretch for the last five years and has been a member of the Teacapan, Mexico team. Dr. Abrahams holds memberships with the American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society. Dr. Abrahams lives in Wellesley, MA with his wife Carol, and his three children, Michael (18), Marie (16) and Alex (13). He loves to travel, hike and ski with his family, and when time allows on the weekends he heads out his door for a long run. |
| Dr. Adrienne LeClair | |
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Dr. Adrienne
LeClair received her DMD from the University of Connecticut School of
Dental Medicine in 2009 where she was awarded the Oral Pathology Award.
While in Connecticut, she participated in surgical externships including
an oral health mission trip to Belize. Following graduation, Dr.
LeClair worked in Boston in private practice and now joins our practice
as a member of the division of adult dentistry. |
“Lavarsi i Denti” (Brush your Teeth)
In June 2011, David Tesini D’75, PG’77, PG’79
Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatric
Dentistry presented “Lavarsi i Denti” (Brush
your Teeth) to Asilo San Pio XI in Vittorio
With the help of family and friends in Vittorio
Dr. Tesini’s mother’s family was from Vittorio
Project Stretch: Dentistry Reaching Out to Children
In 1988, Drs. Kane and Tesini co-founded
Project Stretch,
a nonprofit organization which provides free dental care to needy
children throughout the world. Currently, Drs. Kane, Tesini and
Soporowski serve on its Board of Directors.
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