Aa lifelong resident of Providence, Rhode Island, Dr. Anthony D. Paolucci received his Bachelor of Arts in biology from Boston University in 1981. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine in 1985 from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Theowner of Paolucci Family Dentists for more than 25 years, he has enjoyed delivering quality care to all his patients, including the underserved communities of St. Marys Home for Children, Harmony Hill School, and Donated Dental Services.

Over the last ten years, Dr. Paolucci has served as an associate clinical instructor operative dentistry and prosthodontics at Tufts University. As Providence peer review chair, he has been an advocate and an effective mediator for patients throughout the dental community. He also appears as a guest lecturer as part of the ethics curriculum at Tufts University, whichhe specializes in peer review and case presentation.

Dr. Paolucci is a member of the Delta Dental of Rhode Island credentialing committee. He is also affiliated with the Rhode Island Dental Association, the Providence District Dental Society, and the American Dental Association, and is a longstanding member of the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Hali Kaufman has been a dentist for nearly 30 years and still finds it a truly rewarding and satisfying profession. She feels tremendously gratified to know she is improving her patients lives and health. Dr. Kaufman feels lucky to be able to meet so many wonderful people, and to be part of such a great community. She has always loved being a dentist, and helping people smile the way they want to smile.

Dr. Kaufman received her undergraduate degree fromBrandeis University and graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Tufts University. After that, Dr. Kaufman began practicing in Newport, where she opened an office and lived for 13 years. She came to Providence after selling that practice andmovingupstate, and has been a doctor with this practice for 17 years.

Dr. Kaufman is passionate about staying active in her profession. She always looks to further her knowledge through continuing education in order to stay up to date with the latest procedures and materials. Dr. Kaufman is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Pierre Fauchard Honor Society, and the Rhode Island Dental Association, for whichshe has served on various committees.

Dr. Kaufman grew up on Long Island, and moved to Rhode Island in 1988. She and her husband Mike now live in Lincoln. They enjoy the outdoors and try to stay active. Both are avid nature photographers and many of Dr. Kaufmans pictures can be seen on the computers and the walls in our office.

Dr. Christopher Mirucki received his Bachelor of Arts in biologyfrom Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York in 2002. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine in 2006 from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Mirucki completed his postgraduate training in endodontics and obtained a masters degree in the field of molecular and microbiology in 2009 from the University of Connecticut.

Dr. Mirucki has been the recipient of several scholastic and clinical awards during his undergraduate dental and postgraduate training. He received his board certification from the American Board of Endodonticsin April 2010, achieving distinction asone of the youngest to accomplish this feat in less than one year after completion of his postgraduate education. Board certification is awarded to those who make significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty.

Dr. Mirucki has also authored and co-authored several publications related to the field of endodontics with a focus on biologic principles of treatment. Recently, he was elected to the scientific advisory board of the Journal of Endodontics, where he reviews and critiques research articles related to the field of endodontics.

Dr. Tuyen Nguyen grew up in Boston and received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Boston College in 2008. After College Dr. Nguyen moved to Greenville, Mississippi where she taught Fourth and Fifth grade math and science through Teach for America, a non-profit organization. In 2010, after returning to Boston , she worked as a program coordinator for families with young children, focusing on family engagement activities. Dr. Nguyen received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine in 2018 from Tufts University School of Medicine.

Prior to dental school, Dr. Nguyen participated in global service trips to both Dominican Republic and Haiti; she looks forward to engaging in more trips in the future as well as other volunteer opportunities.

Dr. Nguyen lives in Massachusetts. She enjoys camping, hiking and taking her nephews to the beach in the summer. She is also an apple picking enthusiast so dont be surprised if you catch her on any particular weekend filling her apple bag with her favorite variety of apples.