As our periodontal specialist, Dr. Salem gives our patients instant access to a wide variety of specialty procedures, saving them from having to visit an outside office. She can provide advanced gum disease therapy as well as perform bone grafts and dental implant surgery.
Navleens career in dentistry spans almost five years so far. She takes pride in creating treatment plans that are very specific to a patients goals, needs, hurdles, and preferences, leading to big smiles!
Navleen is from Revere and enjoys being around her parents and sisters. She also has a Chihuahua mix named Astro who is full of energy and love! In her spare time, you can often find her traveling, hiking, painting, or making jewelry.
Originally from Puerto Rico, Zaiasys greatly enjoys coming in every day to support our team members and patients. Creating relationships makes this work worthwhile! She has earned 31 college credit recommendations for business communications, project management, computer application, customer service, and more.
Sindy enjoys working at our front office because the job requirements definitely align with her strengths as an organizer. She loves being able to create a better environment for both coworkers and patients alike! Whether over the phone or in-person, she strives to make an amazing first impression on new visitors to the office.
Outside of work, Sindy is close with her parents and sister. She spends her free time reading books, working, cooking, exploring different languages, and traveling not only with loved ones, but by herself too!
Gemma completed her Bachelors in Dental Hygiene at MCPHS University, as well as her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at Northeastern University. Today, as one of our hygienists, she always goes the extra mile to create relationships with patients.
In her free time, Gemma enjoys hanging out with her nephews and niece, painting, baking, reading, and dancing. She also loves traveling she actually spent her first semester of undergrad studying abroad in Greece!
Dellanira is close with her mother, twin sister, and three other siblings. As for hobbies, you can typically find her hiking, walking, riding her bike, hitting the gym, or hanging out with her nieces and nephews. Shes always up for a new adventure thats different from the typical routine!
Michaela has been working in dentistry for over five years now, having studied at the Everest Institute. She really enjoys having the opportunity to ease patients fears, change smiles, and learn and grow every day!
Sheila has been working in oral healthcare an impressive 25+ years. She attended the dental hygiene program at Cape Cod Community College. Today, shes always ready to go above and beyond to help patients smile brighter and feel better!
Away from work, Sheila is the proud single parent of four children. She spends her free time running, biking, reading, traveling, watching sports games, going to concerts, hanging out with friends/family, and being a BIG foodie.
Victoria is new to our team, but she already loves that her job allows her to help people feel more confident about their smiles! Shes always ready to provide the best care possible to new and returning patients alike.
At home, Victoria and her boyfriend Jordan have two dogs: Kona (a Pyrenees) and Oliver (a Beagle). Some of her favorite hobbies include hiking, kayaking, baking, and reading. She also LOVES to travel in fact, shes been to 16 national parks so far, with hopefully more to come!
A Massachusetts native, Jayne attended Bunker Hill Community College after graduating from East Boston High. She actually started her training in the dental field at just 16 years of age, so she has extensive experience more than 20 years, in fact! Since joining our team, she has truly enjoyed working alongside an amazing group of professionals.
Jayne and her husband have two children and a Pug together. As a family, they love to travel, go to the beach, and have BBQs. Heres something you may not know about her: she loves learning how to make different cocktails!
Kamryn first joined the dental field as a dental assistant. She attended both Mattanawcook Academy and Mount Ida College for her studies. In addition to graduating cum laude with her Associate in Science (A.S.), she received the 'Excellence in Dental Hygiene' award while in dental hygiene school. Today, she has 10 years of experience under her belt!
Kamryn comes from a large family, who she loves dearly. Since moving to Boston, she has thoroughly enjoyed hiking, traveling, and enjoying the food scene. Heres something you may not know about her: her first job was at a diner that her mother owned. She credits this experience to the reason why she loves getting to know people!
Our dental office is located near Back Bay West, just blocks away from the Boston Public Library. We have an easily accessible location for patients who are walking to and from work, allowing you to visit us during our early morning hours without having to use up your PTO. Plus, were located in a beautiful, historical retail area, so youll be able to tackle any important errands after your visit! Click on the link below to see our location or get directions.
Typically, visiting the dentist means entering a clinical, cold environment that focuses more on seeing as many patients as possible and less on the quality of care they provide their patients. This is the exact opposite of the care you can expect when you visit our team at Turning Leaf Dental. Our experienced professionals take the time to get to know each of our patients to better understand their unique needs. And while youre getting the best care that dentistry has to offer, well be ready to serve you the highest level of customer service before, during, and after your visit.
We accept nearly every dental insurance plan and our expert team works hard to make sure you understand your benefits and are able to utilize them to the fullest extent. No insurance? No problem. Well have you covered with straightforward financial solutions, such as interest-free CareCredit and options that allow you to spread out your payments over time. So, whether youre receiving care that isnt covered by your benefits or you dont have dental insurance, youll be able to get the high-quality care you deserve right away. You can explore all of our payment options by clicking on the link below.
We believe that exceptional dentistry comes from using the latest state-of-the-art dental technology, like our intraoral cameras and digital impression system. Not only do these devices allow us to offer care thats more convenient and comfortable, but they also ensure that no stone goes left unturned, and they allow us to plan the most precise treatments possible for outstanding, long-lasting results.
As previously mentioned, Dr. Kat grew up hearing all about different dental techniques and cases. So, her interest in the field of dentistry was sparked at a young age. As early as she can remember, she did crafts, made art, and was hands-on with projects. Today, she combines her passion for esthetics and healthcare to help those in her treatment chair truly smile. Tapping into her enjoyment of art and appreciation for rendering a practical good is extremely rewarding for her!
Dr. Kat attended Brown University, which is where she majored in the History of Art and Architecture. Next, she attended the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Throughout the years, she has continued to prioritize continuing education. As a result, she has her Invisalign certification and has completed advanced course work on veneers, digital dentistry, BOTOX, and more. If that wasnt impressive enough, shes also an active member of several professional organizations, including:
Away from the office, Dr. Kat enjoys spending time with her fianc and their two large cats. She also has several interests outside of dentistry, such as practicing embroidery, drawing, taking HIIT gym classes, jogging, and making clothes. With a great love for Bostons long cultural and political history, she enjoys checking out museums in her free time too!