Dr. Michael R. Coppe is passionate about pediatric dentistry. 'When I was in dental school, I did an extensive study in Sweden; I was interested in public health, and I visited clinics all over the country. The kids were great! Even if I didnt know their language, I learned I could communicate with them with no trouble.

Dr. Coppe received his undergraduate degree from Fordham University and was awarded his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Harvard University. Along with his post-graduate training in Pediatric Dentistry from Children's Hospital in Boston and Harvard School of Dental Medicine, he also earned his Doctor of Medical Science Degree in Oral Biology from Harvard University.

Many who know Dr. Coppe patients and friends alike know his passion for history, especially 18th century, local history. He was a Colonial reenactor for a long time, and several years ago, he joined the British Tenth Regiment of Foot to reenact the April 19th event on the Lexington Green as a Redcoat. Dr. Coppe has a number of other hobbies including sailing and model trains.

Dr. Carolyn Coppe knew she wanted to be a dentist since she was a small child. 'I grew up in this very office and was always aware of how happy everyone was that worked here. It was an easy decision to make'. Carolyn completed her pediatric dental residency at University of California, San Francisco in 2008, after graduating from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

The town of Lexington has been a home to Carolyn since she was 8 months old, and she attended both Hastings and Bridge Elementary school before graduating from Lexington High School. Growing up, Carolyn was a member of the Hayden Precision Teams and still proudly wears the label of 'Haydenette'. Like her father, Carolyn enjoys sailing and can remember attending and participating in the reenactments held on Patriot 's Day.

After graduating from dental school, Carolyn accepted the opportunity to do research at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in Bethesda, Maryland. It was there that she explored a growing interest in work on dental stem cells from primary (baby) teeth, and she continued this research during her residency at UCSF. Eventually she completed her master thesis on this very topic and was awarded the prestigious Ralph E McDonald Award at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Meeting in 2008. This highly coveted award is given to the resident with the best overall research manuscript and presentation. In 2011, Carolyn passed the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examinations. The Mission of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry is to verify to the public and to the health professions that a pediatric dentist has successfully completed both an advanced educational program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and a voluntary examination process designed to validate the knowledge, application, and performance requisite to the delivery of exceptional care in pediatric dentistry.

Carolyn met her husband, Zach Peacock at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and they continued their training together at the University of California, San Francisco. Zach is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital. Carolyn and her husband are living in Lexington with their sons, Gregory Harper and Trent Stanley.

Dr. Chad Sears has been an orthodontist since 2003 and was Dr. Carolyn 's dental school classmate. Dr. Chad and Dr. Carolyn have a long history, they became fast friends during a dental school orientation in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Although they discovered that they do not like 'roughing it' in the wilderness, they did begin a beautiful friendship. Since that fateful trip, Dr. Chad and Dr. Carolyn have remained close and have provided each other the moral support that only best friends can give through all of life 's adventures. Dr. Chad began his professional career establishing a successful practice in the heart of downtown San Francisco. He joined our practice in 2015 and provides orthodontic services to our patients including:

Dr. Chad attended the University of California, San Francisco for his orthodontic education where he was selected to be the Chief Resident. He graduated Cum Laude from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine for his general dental program, and Magna Cum Laude from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for an undergraduate major in biology. He has published his research in peer-reviewed orthodontic journals and was awarded the prestigious Thomas Graber Research Award from the American Association of Orthodontists. He is an eligible Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California.

Dr. Chad and his partner live in nearby Lincoln with their two goldendoodles, Snacks and Penny. He is an avid chef and loves to eat anything! If you have good restaurant recommendations please let him know.

Dr. Katie, a board certified Diplomat to the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, completed her undergraduate education at Harvard University and was awarded her D.M.D. from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Her post-doctoral training was completed at Boston Childrens Hospital and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she received her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry in 2015. During residency, Dr. Katie did research to determine if antibiotic therapy caused an increase in molar-incisor hypomineralization in patients with Sickle Cell Disease. She is a big believer in preventative dentistry and loves to help coach families on best oral health practices.

Dr. Katie was born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. During her free time, she enjoys being active, playing sports such as soccer, ice hockey, golf, tennis and swimming. In high school, she was a member of the Canadian Jr. National Soccer Team and the Team Ontario Hockey Team. Her love of sports then allowed her the opportunity to play both Division I Soccer and Ice Hockey while attending Harvard University. Unfortunately, she was unable to come away with a national hockey title, having lost in the finals in back to back years. Although she spent many hours involved with athletics, she also focused on her studies, obtaining her BA in Human Evolutionary Biology and ensuring she had all her dental school prerequisites.

When she cant get outside to enjoy the sun, she loves reading, cooking and, of course, spending time with her husband (who was a former patient of Dr. Mike Coppe) and her children Adeline, Laurel, Emmett and Colleen.

Michelle joined the team in the summer of 2009. She is from Chelmsford, Massachusetts and recently graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute where she received a certificate in Network Communications and Information Systems. She comes from a really big family with lots of children and absolutely loves spending time with them. Michelle is the one sitting behind our front desk with a huge smile on her face...always.

Michelle joined our team as financial coordinator in the spring of 2019 and enjoys helping patients navigate the sometimes tricky insurance world. She has been in the dental field since 2014. Michelle is from Stoneham and outside of work she likes spending time with family and friends, writing and going to the gym.

Kelly is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and the dental hygiene program at Middlesex Community College. Kelly has 10 years of experience in pediatric and general dentistry. She lives in Arlington with her husband Brandon and their 3 children: Keira, Colin and Maeve. In her free time Kelly enjoys spending time with and traveling with her family.

Nancy is a registered dental hygienist and lifelong resident of Lexington who has worked for Dr. Coppe for more than 20 years. Nancy has two children. Mark, who is a graduate of Rollins College, is employed with the Ritz Carlton Hotels. Lauren, who is a graduate of Assumption College, is employed with the Lexington Public Schools working at Clarke Middle School. In her free time, Nancy enjoys reading, knitting, spending time with family in New Hampshire and Maine.

Melanie started working at the office in 2009 as a certified dental assistant. She graduated from Middlesex Community College with a degree in dental hygiene in 2015. She absolutely loves working with children every day! Currently she works as a hygienist and our orthodontic treatment coordinator. Melanie also enjoys the gym, country music and spending time with her family and friends.

Guy recently joined our team time in the spring of 2017. A graduate of Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, Guy has over 20 years of pediatric and orthodontic experience. Guy lives in Framingham with his wife Julie and their two children, Ellie and Ben and their dog Lulu. In his free time, Guy and his wife enjoy spending time with family and coaching their kids in soccer and hockey.

Erica started as a student here in the office, and Dr. Coppe was so impressed with her skills that he hired her immediately upon her graduation from Middlesex Community College as a Dental Assistant. She has been a member of the team since 2008 and has also been a patient. Her beautiful smile is courtesy of Dr. Mike's orthodontic treatment. Erica lives with her husband and three children, Jayden, Andrea and Joel in Lynn.

Brittany grew up in Saugus, MA and graduated from Minuteman Tech in 2012 with a certificate in dental assisting. She joined the Coppe and Sears team in 2014 and is a certified dental assistant. Brittany enjoys both the pediatric and orthodontic aspects of the office. Since joining the practice as an assistant she has recently moved into the position of Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator, where she couldn't be happier. Brittany loves days spent by her pool in the summer and will never say no to donuts!

Kisha graduated from Nashoba Valley Technical High School and is a certified dental assistant. She joined the practice in 2011 and has been a wonderful addition. She enjoys going to the movies, spending time with her little brothers and taking care of her dogs Nala and Guiness. In 2016, she bought a house and got engaged!

Ayaz has many years of experience in orthodontic assisting. He actually graduated with a Dental Degree from a dental school abroad. Originally from India, Ayaz immigrated to the United States in 2012 and is proud to now be a US citizen. He enjoys reading, watching action movies, and spending time with his beautiful wife.

There is no better feeling than seeing children smile and I get to see it all day long! This practice treats and teaches children in a uniquely positive way how to have healthy oral habits. I was a preschool teacher for 3 years and knew that I wanted to work with children. I attended Middlesex Community College in 2016 and received my Dental Hygiene degree. I am furthering my education at Southern New Hampshire University and receiving my Bachelors in Health Science. I am very grateful to be part of such an amazing and professional office with great people! In my free time, I like to go to the beach, be with my family and friends, and travel to new places all over the world!