When it comes to picking a new dental practice, there are a lot of factors to consider. Are you focused on finding a locally owned office that treats patients like family? Or are you more intent on visiting a highly trained dentist with decades of tried-and-true experience? Maybe your top priority is simple, no-stress payments with lots of options available. At the office of Dr. Karl Arakelian, individuals and families can find all of these valuable benefits and so many more waiting for them.
Many dental procedures can be a significant investment on the patients part, and our team always treats it that way. You wont find any cut corners when trusting your smile in the hands of Dr. Arakelian reliable, lasting quality is his top priority, whether hes restoring a cracked tooth with a custom-made crown or helping you elevate your appearance through a new, stunning set of porcelain veneers.
From the moment you walk through the front door, our small, close-knit team will be ready and waiting to greet you with big smiles! We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where even the most nervous patients can unwind and relax. Forming relationships is also important to us we love chatting while youre in the treatment chair about your family, upcoming vacations, work, and anything else youd like to share.
Covering the cost of important dental care shouldnt have to be tedious and overcomplicated. Our knowledgeable team is always happy to help patients explore the various financial options we have during their first visit. Do you have dental insurance? Were in-network with many major PPO providers for added convenience. Alternatively, low-interest payment plans are available to break down the cost of big treatment plans into more manageable chunks, and our in-house savings plan can go a long way towards helping patients without insurance make regular oral healthcare more affordable!
Its probably easy to assume that Dr. Arakelian would have gotten interested in dentistry because of his dad, but truth be told, he never once felt pressured into the career. However, while in college, he realized that it would be a great job for him, allowing him to not only take after his father, but also directly serve the community he grew up in. All these years later, and hes never looked back!
Dr. Arakelian graduated from nearby Brooks School in North Andover, MA where he has directed the sports mouthguard program for the Athletic Department for many years. After completing his undergraduate degree in Biology from McGill University in Montreal, Dr. Arakelian chose to follow his fathers track and pursue his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He also completed a General Practice Residency at Tufts-New England Medical Center, continuing to teach there on a part-time basis afterwards.
Since the completion of his formal training, Dr. Arakelian has also attended over a thousand hours of continuing education, including time spent with SPEAR Education Study Club. He has learned to treat and retreat many kinds of complex restorative cases and makes every effort to stay current with the newest techniques and technologies in the field. He is a current member of the Massachusetts Dental Association.
Dr. Arakelian and his wife have been married for over 20 years, and they have two daughters together. When he isnt busy at the practice, he spends lots of quality time with his family. Other hobbies include skiing, golfing, hiking, kayaking, traveling, and photography. He currently serves as an on-call dentist and a member of the Alumni Board for Brooks School, as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Linwood Cemetery in Haverhill and is a former member of the Ski Patrol at Sunday River in Maine. He has also been a member of Cedardale Health & Fitness in Haverhill since it opened over 40 years ago. Dr. Arakelian is also a huge Boston sports fan as is evidenced by the numerous photographs in his office!
Paula has been a member of Dr. Arakelians team since 2007, and she really enjoys helping patients have a smooth experience during each and every visit. She is a lifelong resident of the Haverhill community and currently lives there with her husband. She also has three grown daughters and one grandson.
Marlenes career in the oral healthcare field spans well over 30 years so far, and shes been a member of our team since 2006. Our patients really rely on her extensive experience and attentive nature while in the treatment chair! She currently lives in Haverhill with her husband and has two adult children.
Jenny is our new dental assistant who is graduated from Northern Essex CC in Haverhill. She has assumed numerous roles in our office as we have instituted numerous safety protocols in our Covid world. She lives in Haverhill and is fluent in French.
Amanda may be a relatively new member of our team, but shes been working in the dental field for two decades so far. She studied dental hygiene at Middlesex Community College and is trained in CPR and dental anesthesia. Her favorite part of this position is getting to know all of the patients so well over time. A Haverhill resident, she is married with two children, a dog, and two cats. Her hobbies include reading (she definitely prefers books to TV), camping, cooking, and playing with her kids.