Being a dentist and providing my patients with comprehensive care requires dedication, advanced training, and a passion for helping people change and improve their lives all while giving them the knowledge to make informed decisions about their treatment. It also gives me an opportunity to treat patients how I would hope to be treated in the same circumstances.
My profession is more than just a job to me. I have always been of the mindset that no one should work to live, much less live to work. I enjoy what I do as well as meeting so many new people as they come into our community and our practice. My personal goal is to be able to offer TRULY comprehensive care so that I can meet all of their needs.
Establishing relationships with my patients and watching how dentistry can change their lives is the most satisfying part of my profession. When you become a patient in our practice, you become part of our dental family. Every time you come into our office we strive to make it a pleasant experience, both relaxed and as professional and friendly as possible. We are passionate about what we do and our commitment to our patients. We are not only a doctor and staff, we are also parents, patients, and people with needs and concerns just like you.
We can offer you the dental care that you deserve. We understand what you expect from us, and we are dedicated to helping you achieve a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles and a comfortable mouth! We have been blessed with so many wonderful families that have become a part of our practice, and look forward to meeting you and your family.
I graduated with honors from the Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences with a degree in clinical psychology. I completed my Doctorate in Dental Surgery at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry and have been practicing dentistry since 1989.
Upon graduation, I knew I would never be happy doing only specific dental procedures, so I continue to expand my knowledge and training so I can offer new services and procedures every year. I have always loved school, so that goes hand-in-hand in this profession where staying current and keeping up with technology is so important.
I consider it to be my professional responsibility to be a continuous student in dentistry. My regular and frequent attendance at dental education courses around the country and throughout the world ensures that I remain current in the latest techniques and philosophies in my profession. By taking classes in many areas within the field of dentistry, I am able to offer many advanced dental services not normally found in a family practice. I also received advanced aesthetic training at The Center for Esthetic Excellence (Chicago) and The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, of which I am a member.
Born and raised in Ohio, I now reside in Ashland, MA with my three dogs: Alexis, Sedona, and Snickers. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, golfing, reading, and working out. I am an avid bicyclist as well as a pond/marine aquarium enthusiast.
My passions include being an active member in my community. I am involved with organizations that promote animal welfare and rights, human rights and equality, and environmental and natural resource preservation. The charities to which I personally contribute include:
You will find our dental office located conveniently accessible to the surrounding communities of Milford, Franklin and Mendon. We want your dental experience to make you very comfortable. In addition to our oral sedation and anti-anxiety services, we also offer complimentary laughing gas (Nitrous Oxide gas) as a breathable anesthetic and for mild anxiety reduction. We also utilize therapeutic back, neck, leg and head pillows to improve your comfort in our dental chairs. We offer free Wi-Fi in our waiting room, and individual streaming online music while in our treatment rooms.
Our practice manager Jason is here to help with all YOUR scheduling, financial, and insurance needs. His primary responsibility is to make the most of your patient experience. Most often, he will be the first smiling face youll see when you come into the office and who you will speak with on the phone as he handles almost all patient concerns. Jason is always available to answer any question you may have and will do his best to make your time here as pleasant, comfortable, and stress-free as possible. Jason has been with Accent Dentistry for 23 years and has an amazing knowledge of dental insurance and dental procedures. He assists you with any needs or concerns. He will always try to provide the very best customer service available to ensure that you not only get an effective and excellent outcome from your treatment, but also enjoy your time in our office. One of his passions is making sure that dental insurance companies pay for covered services as promised and minimizing our patients out of pocket expenses. As such, he is a highly valued member of our team and his experience and skills are here for our patients use. He can also advise you on making the most of your flex spending and health savings accounts and when to prioritize treatment so as to make your financial undertaking as minimal as possible. The goal here at Accent Dentistry is to avoid surprise bills and expenses so everything is spelled out in writing and confirmed with your insurance prior to your visits; thereby minimizing unexpected costs. Jason is originally from New York, relocated here for college and law school; yet fell in love with the practice of dentistry resulting in him staying with this practice for over two decades.