I am passionate about Orthodontics! I love working with my team and our patients to bring about beautiful transformations through the science and artistry of orthodontics. During our patients treatment we not only transform the smile, but sometimes, we see the person transform. Every day we get to see just how powerful having a smile that you love can be for our patients. I love to watch our patients bloomso many become more confident and radiant as they see their true beauty come into focus. They smile more readily, they begin to feel good about themselves and the way they look, and they open up in so many ways. There is nothing more rewarding than this. The smile and healthy bite that we help our patients attain will be with them for lifethat is truly priceless. To think of the number of people that each of our patients may touch with the smile they share, the celebrations that theyll have throughout their lifetime because they will feel free to smile and wont hold themselves back is simply awesome. I cant imagine a more rewarding career than Orthodontics!
2003-2005 National Institutes of Health/National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research K22 Career Development Grant: Scholar Phase: Molecular Basis of Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Faculty Development Phase: Genetics of Maxillary/Mandibular Discrepancies
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Kourtnie had orthodontic treatment as a teen and has been fascinated by orthodontics ever since. She has been working in the orthodontic field for a few years and has loved every minute of it! She says that the best part of her job is seeing the truly amazing transformations in our patients smiles and the extra boost of confidence their new smile brings them.
Karen is a gentle and experienced orthodontic assistant. She has been working in orthodontics for over 30+ years. She loves meeting and interacting with all of the patients and watching their smiles transform throughout their treatment.
She lives in Chelmsford, MA with her husband, Joe. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, arts and crafts and especially scrap-booking. She loves days at the beach and spending time with her two daughters, son-in-laws and her growing brood of grandchildren.
Erin has been working in the dental field for almost a decade, with 7 years of experience as an orthodontic assistant. She is experienced in all aspects of patient care and loves working with and getting to know the patients. She enjoys the opportunity to help patients through their orthodontic treatment and to help patients and parents of patients understand their treatment.
Cheryl is embarking on a new chapter in her life, spending time with her grandchildren and planning to enjoy some warmer weather with her husband this winter. We wish her much happiness and we will miss seeing her each day.
Kim has been planning to move to the Carolinas with her husband to be closer to her two children and their families. This long term plan has now come to fruition. We wish Kim and her family all of the best as they embark on this new chapter. She will be missed!