Our Doctors and Staff at Kids Dental Care are committed to providing your child with the highest quality pediatric and orthodontic dental care in a gentle, efficient and professional manner. We place a great deal of importance on establishing lasting relationships with our families, based upon mutual trust and open communication. We invite your questions and value any suggestions that you may have.

Dr. Buccino and Dr. Oliveira have extensive training and experience in all areas of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. They are committed to staying abreast of the latest techniques and scientific advances in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics by reviewing current dental journals and attending continuing education courses. Our office provide comprehensive services such as preventive dentistry, sealants, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, Invisalign, infant dental care, pediatric dental trauma, oral surgery, nitrous oxide analgesia (laughing gas), conscious sedation (a way of using medication to relax a child without the loss of consciousness), and the option of treatment under general anesthesia in the hospital.

Michael Buccino, D.D.S., M.S.D. has practiced pediatric dentistry in Massachusetts since 1988. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oregon in 1978 and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Northwestern University Dental School in 1982. Graduating among the top of his dental class, he also received the highest score in the nation in the pediatric dentistry/orthodontic section on Part II of the National Dental Board Examinations. Dr. Buccino is listed in the Guide to Americas Top Dentists every year. Over the years, Dr. Buccino was a Referee for Pediatric Dentistry, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

In 1989, Dr. Buccino received a Diploma for the successful completion of a 425-day curriculum in comprehensive orthodontics at the Doyle Seminar series of advanced courses in progressive knowledge and techniques for earlier and better patient care. Dr. Buccino wrote his Master Thesis on informed consent and has also published articles in professional dental journals on multiple supernumerary teeth and Rett Syndrome. Since 2003, Dr. Buccino has taken five one year courses through the American Orthodontic Society. He studied with Dr. Leonard J. Carapezza, D.M.D. for two years taking the Beginning and the Advanced courses entitled Early Treatment of Malocclusion. The following year in 2006, Dr. Buccino studied with Dr. Larry White, D.D.S., M.S.D. and Dr. William E. Wyatt Sr., D.D.S., F.A.C.D., F.I.C.D. in a one year Advanced Orthodontics course. In 2009, Dr. Buccino completed Dr. Robert Geretys two year course in Comprehensive Orthodontic Education. Periodically, he gives dental presentations to dentists, pediatricians, hygienists and the general public.

Dr. Buccino is a member of the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Orthodontic Society, the Massachusetts Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Southeastern District Dental Society. He was Chairman, Vice-Chair, and Chair-Elect of the Southeastern District Dental Society, past Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Fall River Dental Society, and co-founder of the Middleboro-Lakeville dental study group. He is also on the medical staffs at Brockton Hospital located in Brockton, Massachusetts, St. Annes Hospital and the Same Day SurgiClinic located in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Dr. Buccino is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In order to achieve this distinguished designation, pediatric dentists must complete rigorous examinations and a clinical survey before a group of peers from across the country. This voluntary evaluation is attempted by only a small percentage of pediatric dentists. Upon successful completion of the examination, pediatric dentists are named Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition, Dr. Buccino is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

I am a Registered Dental Hygienist graduate from Bristol Community College. I joined Kids Dental Cares team in 2000 and love working with the children. Dr. Buccino is a very knowledgeable pediatric dentist. I have been able to grow in my field. As a hygienist, I am one of the first members of our team that will meet your child. When they come for their first cleaning my goal is to make it happy and fun. When Im not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children. We like to travel and spending lots of time outside. I look forward to meeting you and your family.

Hi, my name is Laura. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with an Associates degree in science from Bristol Community College. I am a Dental Hygienist and became part of Kids Dental Cares team in 2009. I take pleasure in creating a pleasant experience for your child. My ambition is to educate and motivate your child to maintain a healthy smile. I enjoy building a one of a kind relationship with the children and their families. I have two children, a grandchild and a loving husband.

Hi, my name is Jennifer and I am so excited to be part of the Kids Dental Care team. I graduated from Lincoln tech in 2010 with an associates degree. When Im not working, I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend and my goddaughter. My hobbies are walking my dogs, painting, yoga, jogging, and enjoying movies.

Hi, my name is Judi and I am Dr. Buccinos Dental Assistant at Kids Dental Care. I have been working with at Kids Dental Care since 1997. He is a great pediatric dentist who truly cares about the health of your childs teeth and has a wonderful staff. My role as his dental assistant is to prepare or educate your child about our dental instruments before we use them. Using kid friendly names, together we listen to the different sounds or get to touch and feel them so to set aside the fears. I love the challenges each day brings, and I look forward to helping your child achieve happy and healthy smiles!

I have been working for Kids Dental Care since 1989, and enjoyed watching the dental office grow over the years with the wonderful staff, parents and children in our practice. If you ever have any questions about our office, please feel free to contact me.

Hello, Im Alma. I am the Patient Coordinator for Kids Dental Care. I have worked at Kids Dental Care since 2001. I really enjoy working with the children and families. It gives me great pleasure to watch the children grow into young adults. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, baking, and spending time with my family.

Hi Im Deb! I am the Financial Administrator and have been with Kids Dental Care since 2009. I really enjoy my job and the people I help on a daily basis. I have been in the dental field for over 25 years mostly working at the front desk; it has been an interesting and fulfilling career. In my spare time, I like to read, garden, enjoy the water, playing WII sports, watching my daughter play softball and just relaxing with my family.