Dr. Mehdi Karimipour graduated from the University of Los Angeles, CA, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. After publishing an article on evidence-based dentistry, he decided to pursue a dental career and attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine on a merit scholarship. Throughout his education he achieved awards for excellence in clinical achievement and skills in operative dentistry. After receiving his DMD, Dr. Karimipour attended a three-year dental residency program specializing in Prosthodontics at the University of Alabama and VA Hospital at Birmingham, Alabama.
While earning his Masters Degree in Dental Materials, he provided dental services to a non-profit organization to help meet the needs of children in underprivileged and under-served communities in rural cities.
Continuing at UAB for an additional year, Dr. Karimipour obtained a sub-specialty training in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics to serve the prosthetic and medical needs of patients who have lost physical structures (through cancer, congenital and developmental defects) of the head and neck. He fabricates his own prostheses, both oral and facial, in-house and receives personal fulfillment by providing a unique service to help improve the quality of life of such patients.
Dr. Karimipour is a member of the American College of Prosthodontics, the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American College of Fixed Prosthodontics, the Massachusetts Dental Society, the International Academy of Prosthodontics, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the International Academy of Anaplastology.He also volunteers at the Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at Tufts and works part-time as a prosthodontist at the Veteran Affairs hospital in Jamaica Plain.
His expertise includes treating patients in all phases of prosthetic dentistry such as full-mouth rehabilitation, with and without dental implants, smile makeovers and aesthetics, Botox, TMD treatment, sleep apnea, fixed restorations (crowns, bridges, veneers, onlays, inlays), removable prostheses (partials, complete dentures), obturators for cleft lip and palate, and also implant or adhesive-retained nasal, auricular, and orbital prostheses. Dr. Karimipour is also Invisalign certified.
During his spare time, Dr. Karimipour enjoys playing table tennis and once placed second at the NCTTA. Hiking, bicycling, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and exploring the New England area with his wife and daughter are also among his favorite things to do.
Dr. YiChen (Jenn) Wei obtained her bachelors degree in biology from the University of California, Riverside, and dental degree from Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine. She also completed a general practice residency from Stony Brook University Hospital in Long Island, New York. After four years in private practice working as a general dentist, Dr. Wei realized her passion for saving teeth and returned to Tufts University for her specialty degree in endodontics. In addition to private practice, she is a clinical instructor teaching both undergraduate dental students and postgraduate endodontic residents at Tufts.
Dr. Wei uses state-of-the art technology such as an operating microscope, digital imaging, ultrasonic instrumentation, and fiber optics, to provide the most optimal care for her patients. She is an expert in performing both non-surgical and surgical root canal treatment, root canal retreatment, diagnosing cracked teeth, treating tooth pain, and managing traumatic injuries to teeth.
Cherilyn is Office Manager and has been with Modern Dentistry for over 10 years. She is also a Licensed Dental Assistant in Massachusetts with over 18 years of clinical experience (10 years with Modern Dentistry). As an Open Wide Foundation volunteer, she has traveled to Guatemala, donating her services to those less fortunate. Cherilyn was awarded a diploma in Dental Assisting from Everest Institute in May 2003.
Lindita has been working in the dental field for over 11 years. She has thoroughly enjoyed the many experiences and different job responsibilities shes had thru her journey. As our insurance and patient coordinator, it gives her great pleasure to ensure patients experience is smooth and pleasant from start to finish. Lindita joined our practice in September of 2019. She is very grateful for her opportunity to work with Modern Dentistry, working together to accomplish quality care for our patients.
Gina has 21 years of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist. She obtained her Associates degree in Dental Hygiene from Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene in 2000. She continued and earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University in 2001. Gina is passionate about the dental profession.
Melissa graduated from the dental assisting program at Porter and Chester with high honors in 2014. She has seven years experience and has been with Modern Dentistry since 2017. Melissa strives to make your visit at Modern Dentistry a positive one.