Meet Our Doctors
All about our amazing doctors
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Dr. Bernard
General Dentist, DDS
Dr. Bernard received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of the Philippines in Manila, Philippines. He then obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.
Aside from dentistry, Dr. Bernard loves spending quality time with his beautiful wife, Aileen, and 2 energetic boys, Ari and Bode. They enjoy being outside as a family and he loves teaching his kids outdoor activities such as basketball, car racing, swimming and climbing. In addition to exploring outdoor activities, they love exploring new cities by taking in the cuisine.
Q/A with Dr. Bernard
Education
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia - D.D.S. Doctor of Dental Surgery
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- University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines - D.M.D. Doctor of Dental Medicine
Volunteer Experience
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Philippines, Participated in numerous medical and dental missions in rural communities providing
multiple tooth extractions and health screenings -
Healthy Mouth, Ran the Healthy Mouth program in western Massachusetts that involves oral
health screenings and education, as well as setting up members of the community for routine
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Day of Service, Annual event that involves administering complimentary dental care to the veterans of our community
Dr. Maria
Orthodontist, DMD, MMSc
Dr. Maria received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Georgetown University in 2011. She continued her education at Harvard University School of Dental Medicine where she obtained a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 2016 and a Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in 2019.
In her free time, Dr. Maria enjoys spending time with her husband, baby, and dog going to the zoo, the New England Aquarium, hiking, and going to the beach.
Education
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Harvard University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA; Master of Medical Science Orthodontics (MMSc), 2019
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Harvard University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA; Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), 2016
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Georgetown University, Washington, DC; Bachelor of Science (Biology), 2011
Professional Affiliations
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American Association of Orthodontists
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Massachusetts Dental Society
Publications
Chen PH, Tang T, Liu C, Wang B, Mian M, Oka C, Baquerizo M, Li Y, Xu L. High-Temperature Requirement A1 Protease as a Rate-Limiting Factor in the Development of Osteoarthritis. Am J Pathol. 2019 Jul;189(7):1423-1434. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2019.03.013. Epub 2019 Apr 30. PMID: 31051168.
Certifications
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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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Invisalign
Volunteer Experience
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Boston Children’s Hospital
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Vietnam Tooth Project
Dr. Kyle
Pediatric Dentist, DMD
Dr. Kyle received his Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from Wheaton College in 2011. He went on to obtain a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2018. Dr. Kyle completed a general dentistry residency at Rhode Island Hospital as well as a residency in pediatric dentistry from the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY.
In his free time, Dr. Kyle enjoys cooking and exploring new cuisines and outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, skateboarding, and snowboarding. Dr. Kyle is also a lifelong student of Shaolin Kung Fu and Chinese Wushu. He also sang a cappella and participated in musical theater in high school and college.
Education
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University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, NY; Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry Certificate, 2021
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Rhode Island Hospital, Division of Dentistry and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Providence, RI; Advanced Education in General Practice Dentistry Certificate, 2019
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Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Boston, MA; Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD), 2018
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Wheaton College Norton, MA; Bachelor of Arts (BA) Biology, 2011
Professional Affiliations
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American Dental Association
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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Publications
Chen PH, Tang T, Liu C, Wang B, Mian M, Oka C, Baquerizo M, Li Y, Xu L. High-Temperature Requirement A1 Protease as a Rate-Limiting Factor in the Development of Osteoarthritis. Am J Pathol. 2019 Jul;189(7):1423-1434. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2019.03.013. Epub 2019 Apr 30. PMID: 31051168.
Licensure and Certifications
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Nitrous Oxide
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Oxygen Sedation
Volunteer Experience
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SMILEmobile - Mobile Dental Clinic Resident Provider
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Global Health Equity Seminar Participant
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Community Outreach Project Co-Facilitator
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Orchard Gardens Outreach Oral Health Educator