Jean Marie Nordin, DDS, IBDM, grew up on a farm in Kansas and learned the core values of hard work, helping others in the community, and all-natural food. After completing dental school, Jean began her professional career at a dental practice in West Newton, MA where she met a like-minded dentist and business partner, Bob Evans, DMD. In April, 2004, Jean and Bob opened Groton Wellness, a leading center for holistic health care. Founded on the principles of holistic dental health, their vision expanded from a dental practice to include functional medicine, a detoxification spa, and an all-natural, farm-to-table caf.
Dr. Nordin has a serious passion for learning and teaching. On top of her Doctorate of Dental Surgery, she is board certified in Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine. Jean is also acertified SMART trainer. This is aStress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART)developed by the Benson-Henry Institute in conjunction with Harvard Medical School. Dr. Nordin now teaches to staffand other healthcare providers.
Dr. Nordin has won many awards, including the Fellowship award in 2003 from the Institute of Natural Dentistry. In 2012 she was named one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry and in 2013 was honored by The Commonwealth Institute at their Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts celebration.
Jean is passionate about growing a community of health-conscious people who understand, practice and maintain a joyful and healthy life. She supports whole-body healing practices, local farms, food rights and providing people with a choice for all-natural food. She frequently stands up to oppose injustices in our food supply and distribution system and is actively involved with NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) and the Weston A. Price Foundation.
Madhu Katta was born and raised in India. Her passion for dentistry started when she was a young girl and she frequently followed her father, whose profession was dentistry, to observe him performing dental procedures. In 2001 Madhu graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from SDM Dental College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, one of the renowned dental schools in India. She practiced dentistry in India for more than two years before she relocated with her husband to the United States.
Madhu graduated from Tufts School of Dental Medicine in 2010 with a Doctorate of Medical Dentistry degree and has worked in private practice since then. Madhu began working full-time as a General Dentist in a family-owned office in the Boston area. She enjoys working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Madhu keeps herself abreast of new techniques and approaches to biological dentistry by taking numerous continuing education classes. During her spare time she likes to read, garden, travel, and spend time with her husband and two sons.
AHA-CPR current ADA, MA Dental Society, AGD MA Dental License Clear Correct Certification Mini Residency in Dental Sleep Medicine and Temporomandibular Disorders (Tufts School of Dental medicine) Mini Residency in Dental Implants and Restorations Oral Conscious Sedation Certified SMARTprovider,Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART),Benson-Henry Institute&Harvard Medical School SMART (IAOMT ~ Training to follow specific dental mercury amalgam filling removal safety protocols for removal procedures)
International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicity ( IAOMT) Holistic Dental Association (HDA) American Dental Association Massachusetts Dental Society Worcester Dental Society American Academy of Craniofacial Pain American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Samantha Bogle, DMD, MDS, absolutely loves creating beautiful smiles for her patients. Her favorite part is seeing the confidence her patients gain as their smiles transform. Dr. Bogle has wanted to become an orthodontist since the age of 10 after her own positive experience with her childhood orthodontist. Orthodontics integrates her love of art and science. She is so excited to be able to use her knowledge of science and biomechanics and her finesse and attention to detail in the creation of her own art a beautiful smile!
Dr. Bogle was born and raised in New Jersey. She began her journey to become an Orthodontist at Northeastern University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Biology Degree. After college, Dr. Bogle returned home to New Jersey where she was accepted to Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine, graduating 1st in her class. While attending Rutgers, Dr. Bogle was elected treasurer of her class and started a local chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists. Immediately following dental school, Dr. Bogle continued her dental training in a three-year residency at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Department of Orthodontics, where she earned her specialty degree in the field of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and her Masters in Dental Science degree.
Dr. Samantha Bogle, DMD, MDS, specializes inorthodontics with a specific emphasis on early treatment in children to improve facial growth and development. She believes focusing on the airway, proper breathing and early structural intervention can reduce the need for orthodontictreatment later in life. Prevention is key. She treats with low bracket profile, customized Insignia and ceramic braces as well as Invisalignin teens and adults. Dr. Bogle enjoys orthodontics because it allows her to have a lasting impact on each patients life. Dr. Bogle is excited to be practicing holistic orthodontics at Groton Wellness and looks forward to caring for you, creating joyful smiles and healthier lives!
Dr. Bogle loves spending time outdoors. Her favorite time of year is summer when she spends her time at the beach, swimming, and boating. Dr. Bogle has a love and affinity for travel and experiencing other cultures. She enjoys exercising, cooking, and a great cup of coffee.
TheBergen Medalwas awarded to Samantha Bogle in 2015 for outstanding academic achievement. Samanthawas an artist who continued on to become a dentist and orthodontist. She received her award from Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Vice-Chancellor of Interprofessional Education Dr. Dense Rodgers.
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Rating 4.0 out of 5 based on 91 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestLaura Harrington
a year ago
Love this place. Take out or eat in. Or a little of both. Great food.
Samantha Migliozzi
2 years ago
We should have read the reviews before we went. Several years ago my husband had a great experience with the oral surgeon there, but apparently he's no longer with the practice. I was going there to get my mercury amalgams replaced. I have three. When I arrived for my appointment they quoted me $2,700, which included filling three new cavities they had not even told me that I had at my exam. When I asked them to clarify the work they'd be doing the dentist just ignored me and went to start the procedure anyway. I had to get up out of the chair. As it turns out, they had neglected to tell me to "pump and dump" breast milk for 24 hours afterward (still breastfeeding) so I couldn't have the procedure done anyway as I wasn't prepared, even though I had asked them about breastfeeding at my first appointment. I left (after driving 3 hours each way) without getting any work done. Well, that's lucky, because the new dentist I found charges about a tenth of their prices. It's really criminal what they're doing. It's also worth noting that the new dentist says "pump n dump" is not necessary at all because they have confidence in their safe mercury removals. Apparently Groton does not.
Benjamin Kray Zanfagna
2 years ago
Sad to see what used to be a sanctuary for health & wellness turn into another run-of-the-mill dental office. I traveled a great distance for a cleaning. Upon scheduling and prior to arriving there was no mention of having updated x-rays taken. Then when I was in the chair there was a blatant attempt to upsell by adding multiple line items to my invoice, including x-rays, when all I had scheduled was a cleaning. After a discussion with the owner, I left without having my teeth cleaned. This was not my first time in this office, but it will be my last. Since a change of ownership it's no longer a biological dental office; it is a conventional Western institutionalized dental office run by insurance companies' policies and procedures.
kimberly hudson
2 years ago
I just saw Dr. HAND, ND for the first time and it certainly won't be my last. I didn't know what to expect going in but it was a very pleasant experience. His kindness, his touch and his compassion were way above normal. He does Bowen, craniosacral and therapy of the mind all at one time. Talk about COMPLETE COMFORT! his hands get this energy that can't be explained and he is capable of helping so many things that we all suffer from dzy to day. Look at the lists of stuff he helps! It's so incredible. I left feeling like i made a friend instead of seeing a doctor! In my heart that is how it is.
Courtney Andrade
2 years ago
Was looking for a fluoride free, holistic dentist and was referred to by some friends. I had my two children end up going for a cleaning using our own toothpaste and with no xrays. They tried charging me $800!! Then I said for less than 30mins your charging me for what?! Then they said sorry we added the xrays and then said it's $400 instead. (STILL INSANE) Not only that, they told me both my kids had lip ties, and that it would cost $200 for each child to just have a consultation. I went to 2 other dentists to confirm if this was true and they both laughed. Turns out, neither of my children have lip ties. I wonder how many other people just took their advice and have had unnecessary surgeries. Disgusting if you ask me. There is nothing good about this place!
Becky Hart
2 years ago
I would give them zero stars if I could. What kind of dentist doesn't think fluoride is good for practice? On their website they even acknowledge that it is recommended by the American Dental Society and condemns it in the same breath? Ridiculous, unprofessional and honestly how did they even get a practicing license? Staff is also very rude. It was the closest office to me and even still I will never go back again.
dolob370 vivi
2 years ago
NEVER AND EVER GO THERE! If only I could give their dental service negative stars!! Never return your phone calls or emails unless you haven't paid yet. I have to go there in person multiple times to get anything from them, from x-rays to insurance claim documents. As for their treatment? Well, I had a crown inserted more than half year ago, still hurts. So, if you don't care about wasting your hard-earn money ( ridiculous expensive compared with other dentists) , really get a lot of time to kill, and don't mind being ignored all the time, congratulations, this is your go-to place! Wish I knew better
Walter Barton
2 years ago
I found out Captain America's dad works here!!
D. M. Pessi
2 years ago
I was thrilled when I found this place. I am chronically ill & started seeing some practitioners there. Dr. Evans soon became my dentist. I thought it would be not only convenient having it all under one roof, but also beneficial to me as a patient. What a horrible mistake! These people decimated my dental health while charging me tens of thousands on top of my dental insurance. Since I am unable to work, my husband and I had to take a loan to pay for this. Not long after becoming a patient there, Dr. Evans started pushing me into having all my previously root canaled teeth extracted. He was backing himself with an outdated, 100 year old theory of Dr. Weston Price. Being desperate to feel better made me vulnerable and I eventually gave in. He extracted six of my teeth and made an extensive bridgework. I won't go into details, but I was put through so much pain and misery, that my chronic illness soon became even worse. And that was only the beginning. After exactly 1/2 year, half of one of my bridged upper front teeth completely broke off. Dr. Evans had to put some veneer over it. Less than three years later (and finally different dentist), 3 of my molars supporting the bridgework had to be root canaled due to pain. One developed serious infection and had to be extracted. Therefore I have NO molars on one side as a result. Now I have trigeminal neuralgia in my face and will most likely suffer for the rest of my life. 6 months later, another molar supporting a large bridge has become infected and the bridge has to be removed. I am afraid that soon I won't be able to eat solid food. I am not even 50 years old. I also started having bad migraines soon after the bridgework which have become almost daily over the next couple of years. I have contacted them numerous times to send me my patient records and x-rays, so I can get proper treatment. After ignoring my emails for a while, they finally sent me a few x-rays of my teeth AFTER the work was completed. I never received a single page of my patient records.
Walter Barton
3 years ago
I found out Captain America's dad works here!!
D. M. Pessi
3 years ago
I was thrilled when I found this place. I am chronically ill & started seeing some practitioners there. Dr. Evans soon became my dentist. I thought it would be not only convenient having it all under one roof, but also beneficial to me as a patient. What a horrible mistake! These people decimated my dental health while charging me tens of thousands on top of my dental insurance. Since I am unable to work, my husband and I had to take a loan to pay for this. Not long after becoming a patient there, Dr. Evans started pushing me into having all my previously root canaled teeth extracted. He was backing himself with an outdated, 100 year old theory of Dr. Weston Price. Being desperate to feel better made me vulnerable and I eventually gave in. He extracted six of my teeth and made an extensive bridgework. I won't go into details, but I was put through so much pain and misery, that my chronic illness soon became even worse. And that was only the beginning. After exactly 1/2 year, half of one of my bridged upper front teeth completely broke off. Dr. Evans had to put some veneer over it. Less than three years later (and finally different dentist), 3 of my molars supporting the bridgework had to be root canaled due to pain. One developed serious infection and had to be extracted. Therefore I have NO molars on one side as a result. Now I have trigeminal neuralgia in my face and will most likely suffer for the rest of my life. 6 months later, another molar supporting a large bridge has become infected and the bridge has to be removed. I am afraid that soon I won't be able to eat solid food. I am not even 50 years old. I also started having bad migraines soon after the bridgework which have become almost daily over the next couple of years. I have contacted them numerous times to send me my patient records and x-rays, so I can get proper treatment. After ignoring my emails for a while, they finally sent me a few x-rays of my teeth AFTER the work was completed. I never received a single page of my patient records.
Aspen Grant
3 years ago
Horrible! I should have read the reviews prior to going. I was looking for a holistic dentist and someone with experience in removing metals from the mouth and was so hopeful when I found this place. After a few visits I quickly saw many red flags. Dr. Nordin wanted to remove my front teeth that had been crowned and then kept changing her mind from one, to two, to three teeth to be removed. Her uncertainty spooked me, her up front out of pocket costs not covered by insurance seemed off and when I asked about her experience with the type of surgical procedure she wanted to do she got defensive, told me she'd send me a estimate and then never got in touch with me again. Her office staff as others mentioned was nice at first but as soon as they make a mistake become extremely rude. I was there early for my second appointment, I had checked in and waited for a while, when I checked in again because it had been past the time of my appointment the receptionist told me I was in the wrong place (supposed to go to the other building for this appt) and that I missed my appointment and they couldn't see me now. When I checked in, they never told me this specific appt would be elsewhere and as I sat in front the receptionist she never once said anything. No one apologized and or was able to get me in to see her. I finally saw Dr.Nordin rather than her and the other specialist and she was just as dismissive and rude. I don't trust anyone in their dental practice. It's an obvious shady culture from the top down. Be cautious if you do see them!
Jaime Gaudet
3 years ago
They removed an amalgam filling I had wanted out for YEARS (and they did it safely and painlessly). Such a great, clean and modern facility.
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3 years ago
Holy Moly! What scary reviews!!!
Elisha Raczkowski
3 years ago
What an amazing experience! From the moment you are greeted to the completion of your dental treatment, they all are patience and caring. I felt extremely comfortable and safe before and during COVID. Their attention to ever detail does not go unnoticed. Thank you. I would definitely recommend if you are looking to be cared for as a whole person.
Jilian Hayes
3 years ago
I've been going for just about 2 years. The treatment is great but their appt. scheduling isn't. Three times they've called me to cancel an appt because the doctor needed to reschedule. Unfortunately they then reschedule 2-3 months later. I can see if it was me that cancelled I wouldn't need to wait. But when it's them cancelling - you would think they could put me in sooner.
Elisha Raczkowski
4 years ago
What an amazing experience! From the moment you are greeted to the completion of your dental treatment, they all are patience and caring. I felt extremely comfortable and safe before and during COVID. Their attention to ever detail does not go unnoticed. Thank you. I would definitely recommend if you are looking to be cared for as a whole person.
Jaime Gaudet
4 years ago
They removed an amalgam filling I had wanted out for YEARS (and they did it safely and painlessly). Such a great, clean and modern facility.
Jilian Hayes
4 years ago
I've been going for just about 2 years. The treatment is great but their appt. scheduling isn't. Three times they've called me to cancel an appt because the doctor needed to reschedule. Unfortunately they then reschedule 2-3 months later. I can see if it was me that cancelled I wouldn't need to wait. But when it's them cancelling - you would think they could put me in sooner.
Sherry Seaver
4 years ago
Biological dentistry. Take the time needed with each patient.
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