Dr. Forman, Dr. Fontillas, and the team of dental professionals strive to provide the highest quality and most comprehensive care possible in a comfortable and engaging environment. This dental practice truly cares about your personal dental goals, answers your questions, and uses your health history to create the perfect, individualized treatment plan. They are committed to providing extraordinary dental care and strive to reinforce your decision to make this practice your long-term dental home.

Dr. Forman grew up in the greater Boston area. He did his undergraduate studies in psychology and biology at Bates College and subsequently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where he was elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society. Upon returning to Boston, he completed a two-year, hospital-based General Practice Residency through Harvard University and the West Roxbury VA Medical Center. After his residency, he worked in a group dental practice in Boston for 5 years and then for the Harvard University Health Service for a period before he opened the practice here in Central Square. Getting to know our patients and help them achieve optimal dental health is what motivates Dr. Forman every day.

Dr. Forman enjoys cooking for family and friends and is an avid biker and swimmer. He has completed multiple triathlons over the past decade or so. Dr. Forman lives with his wife in Newton. Their two grown children are public school teachers here in Boston and New York City.

Dr. Fontillas is originally from Asheville, North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She continued her education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), graduating Summa Cum Laude. While in dental school, Dr. Fontillas was a Merit Scholarship recipient and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. She continued her dental training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard School of Dental Medicine completing a one-year general practice residency (GPR).

Dr. Melcer grew up on the north shore of Long Island NY and did his undergraduate studies in Psychology at Temple University in Philadelphia. He moved across town to complete his Doctorate degree at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He completed his post-doctoral degree in Periodontics as well as an MPH here in Boston at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and the School of Public Health.

Ellie grew up in the greater Baltimore area. She graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in Womens Studies. She went on to obtain a masters degree in Social Work from Simmons College. She took time away from gainful employment to raise three children. When the time came to rejoin the workforce, her husband said, You should work for my brother. And so, since 2003, Ellie has been working for Dr. Forman.

She started out knowing nothing about the field of dentistry, much less dental benefits, but has grown with the office team and now enjoys helping patients in all kind of ways, explaining dental benefits, scheduling multi-phase treatment plans and managing payment plans. Ellies training as a social worker helps puts patients at ease with issues that can sometimes feel stressful to navigate.

Betzy was born and bred in Boston. She graduated from Mount Ida College in 2001. Through most of high school and throughout college, she worked in a dental office near home. She has been a Certified Dental Assistant since 2000. She joined Dr. Formans team when the office moved from 872 Mass Ave to our current location at 875 Mass Ave in 2005. She is now our lead assistant and oversees our supply ordering and our OSHA compliance. Betzy loves working with patients, helping put them at ease during procedures and making sure all their needs are met when they are at the office.

Arielle grew up in the greater Boston area and graduated from Mount Ida College in 2011 with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2011. She has been with our team since 2012 and cant imagine working at any other office. She not only sees patients for dental hygiene, she also is an integral member of the business team, helping new patients when they register making sure that their insurance questions are answered accurately. Arielle strives to educate her patients and motivate them with regards to their oral health.

Elizabeth was born in Haiti. After studying computer programming and accounting, she emigrated to the United States. Following her mothers nursing footsteps, she fell in love with home health care. She had always been interested in the dental field and decided to attend the Dental Hygiene program at Mount Ida College. After graduation, Liz worked in two practices, one pediatric and one with adults at Dr. Formans office.She has now worked full time in Dr. Formans practice for 15 years. She likes the challenge of her daily schedule, meeting new patients and helping them achieve their goal of maintaining a beautiful smile.Liz is fluent in both Creole and French and is happy to discuss your dental hygiene in either of those languages or English.Liz lives with her daughter and granddaughter.

She started her dental career as an assistant 19 years ago and transitioned to the front desk 11 years ago. She truly loves all things dentistry and has a passion for solving the mystery that is dental insurance!