Dr. Paul M. Kaplan, or Dr. Root, as he is affectionately known in this area, has been practicing as an Endodontist (Root Canal Therapy Specialist) in Rhode Island and Massachusetts for over twenty two years. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's School of Dental Medicine, as well as the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. He received his specialty certificate in Endodontics from the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Additionally, while at the University of Buffalo, he was awarded a Masters of Science degree in the Oral Sciences for pioneering research he completed in the field of Digital Subtraction Radiography.
Dr. Kaplan has been awarded many honors, including being selected nationally as America's Top Dentist in the field of Endodontics for the past 16 years in a row, and being honored locally as a Rhode Island and Massachusetts Top Endodontist on multiple occasions.
In addition to treating patients in our dental office, Dr. Kaplan is involved in the academic arena of dentistry as well. He served as clinical instructor and professor at Tufts Universitys School of Dental Medicine and Boston Universitys School of Dental Medicine, where he taught the post-graduate endodontic residents. Currently, he runs the Endodontic department and teaches the AEGD residents at U. Mass Memorial Hospital.
Nina started her dental career in 2010 as a dental assistant working at Pleasant Smiles with Dr. Bajwa but decided to continue her education in dental hygiene. After obtaining her bachelors degree in 2019 from Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Nina came back to join our team. As a dental hygienist, she is passionate about motivating her patients to improve their oral health. You will find that she has a gentle touch, able to put her patients at ease and ensures a positive dental experience. Nina loves spending time with her family, traveling, and dining out in new restaurants.