Village Pediatric Dental is committed to delivering the highest quality dental care in a warm and caring way. Exceptional care is given through treating each child as a unique individual and developing an open, respectful relationship with each family. We are passionate about education and prevention and can be trusted to use the highest standard of technical and artistic skill when restoring teeth.
Dr. Linda Morgan grew up in Southern California and attended the Art Center College of Design and the University of California, Santa Barbara where she majored in Biology. She moved to Boston to attend Harvard School of Dental Medicine where she received her DMD. She received her pediatric specialty training at Childrens Hospital, Boston where she served as chief resident and conducted research on fluoride. She then went on to work as an attending dentist there as well as work in private practice and as a mother at home. She's also worked in Dorchester as a math tutor and traveled to third world countries to provide dental care as a volunteer. She lives in Concord with her husband, three daughters, and their menagerie of pets. She loves to knit, draw, paint, and practice yoga.
Dr. Timothy Byrnes grew up in Pennsylvania and spent many years as a Boy Scout, ultimately achieving the Eagle Scout award. He earned his BA in Biology from Lafayette College and completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine with Honors from Temple University. After finishing dental school, he worked as a family dentist in underserved communities working with children, adolescents and those with special needs. He then went on to specialize in Pediatric Dentistry at The University of Connecticut School of Dentistry and Connecticut Childrens Medical Center and thereafter attained board certification in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Byrnes was named one of Boston Magazines Top Dentists of 2020.
Dr. Byrnes passion for teaching and giving also led him to lead eco-adventures in Australia, Costa Rica and the Pacific Northwest, teaching students about conservation and eco-tourism. He also volunteered in the Dominican Republic and Thailand, performing oral health screenings, giving oral hygiene presentations and providing dental care. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, hiking, and scuba diving.
Donna Hackley, DMD, MA, (MPH) is a Part-time Instructor at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology and clinical faculty member of the University of Rwanda, School of Dentistry, Kigali, Rwanda; and a Harvard/Boston University trained pediatric dentist. Dr. Hackley worked exclusively in private practice in Westford and Medford Massachusetts for 17 years. In August 2013, she joined the Human Resources for Health Rwanda program to launch the first School of Dentistry at the University of Rwanda, and served as Co-PI for the first National Oral Health Survey in Rwanda. Dr. Hackley is also a member of Harvard School of Dental Medicines team for the Health Advancement in Vietnam at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In 2014, Dr. Hackley earned her Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies (Organizational Leadership track) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and is currently pursuing her Masters in Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley.
Dr. Hackley strives to promote sustainable capacity and infrastructure development in low-middle income communities and to leverage her practical experiences to address social determinants of health, promote equity, and drive change. Dr. Hackley recently moved from Westford to Boston, and enjoys family vacations on Cape Cod, sports photography and basketball. Above all, she treasures time with her family - her husband Steve of 32 years and their two daughters Hannah and Cara, and their furry four-legged girls, Rowley and Ruthie.
Located at 222 Main Street in Action, the Village Pediatric Dental was custom designed from the ground up. Every inch and detail of our office was considered to provide you and your family with a calming and enjoyable dental experience. From our Care Room, where we make dentistry fun, to the Prize Wall where are patients are rewarded for being fantastic, the Village Pediatric Dental will be a place your children will want to come back to again and again.
Why do I work globally? Offering help to those at home has always been part of my career as a dentist. Working at the level of a Village in other parts of the world is equally important. Its through this work that you become part of the bigger world. Every encounter you make becomes an opportunity to build international relationships. The world suddenly becomes a smaller place. It leaves children and parents in the world with a positive view of our country. But sometimes I believe I benefit more than anyone I help.
Many villages in Kenya depend on visits from dentists and physicians that come from around the world. Global Village Ministries not only provides free care to those with insufficient access to health and dental care but focuses on teaching volunteers about the local customs so that the focus of each patient encounter is not primarily about doing as much work as possible but on building relationships. The result is that dental and medical needs are met, Kenyan villagers feel cared for and understood, and the hearts of the volunteers are forever touched.
Guatemala suffers from a level of inequality and widespread poverty that is extreme. There are few things more painful than a toothache in Guatemala and few options available so infection and mouth pain often go untreated or Tooth Mechanics do tooth extractions with less than appropriate tools and no sterilization. Severe caries detracts from childrens quality of life: they experience pain, infection, difficulty eating, sleep disruption and loss of school and caries affects their nutrition and growth.
The Open Wide Foundation establishes clinics in places where previously no access was available. By bringing dentists to Guatemala they bring an abundance of hope to the communities and life changing experiences to the dentists.
Volunteer dentists, hygienists, assistants and non-dental volunteers deliver treatment and preventive care in dental clinics that serve children in schools, orphanages and remote villages.Dental professionals and people from all walks of life volunteer with children in need, brightening smiles around the world.
Our goal as a new member of your community is to provide an exceptional experience for you and your family. We work to create a welcoming environment that will set you and your children at ease. Our relationship with you is our absolute priority and we strive to provide the latest technology and care to your family, as you grow, we will too.
Before any exam or procedure, our care and education comes first. By teaching your child about their teeth and any procedure were about to do, it creates a fun and enjoyable environment while easing any concerns or nervousness your child might be feeling.
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 63 reviews
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a year ago
Highly recommend. It was a weekend and my son had an issue with his teeth. I was very worried and reached out to several pediatric dentists with no luck. I came across Dr. Morgan and while she wasn't open, she could hear the worry in my voice. She happily told us to come right in on Saturday morning to put us at ease. She was so wonderful with our 1.5 year old. He didn't even move when she was examining him! I am so lucky we found her! It was such a great experience.
Della Dufresne
a year ago
Dr. Linda Morgan and her staff have truly changed how my children view the dentist. When my daughter was 4 she was told by another pediatric dentist that she had to have 4 fillings. I went to Dr. Morgan for a second opinion. She uncovered that my daughter had something called enamel hypoplasia and Linda was able to approach her care differently. Dr. Morgan stays current with the academic literature and is always thinking of ways to improve the experience. The hygenist's have also been wonderful and my girls like watching TV during their treatments as well as receiving a goody on the way out. If you are looking for an exceptional pediatric dentist this is the place for you.
MAPP Admin
2 years ago
HIGHLY recommend Village Pediatric Dental! Dr. Morgan, Dr. Tim, the hygienists, and front staff go above and beyond to make your experience a positive one. They make anxious children and anxious parents feel very comfortable during dental procedures. I also found that they are super gentle and do not push the children to do more work than what they feel is needed and what can be handled. They have a very healthy balance when it comes to the work they recommend. We are so happy that we have found this practice!! Thank you Village Pediatric Dental!
Ashley Riley
2 years ago
Dr. Morgan & the team at Village Pediatric Dental are by far the best I have ever come across. Dr. Morgan is extremely passionate about what she does, and it goes to show each & every day. Dr. Morgan and her Staff are very compassionate, kind and patient with not only the children, but the parents as well. Dr. Morgan goes above and beyond than what most Dentists would & not many can say that they have experienced a dentist like her. Dr. Morgan makes sure that everyone feels safe, comfortable & happy during their visit. The office is always filled with giggles and smiles. There are always children at Village Pediatric Dental who don't want to leave at the end of their appointment because of how much they have enjoyed being at the dentist and that's always amazing to see :)
Lydia Morgan
2 years ago
Dr. Morgan and her team are excellent at what they do. The office is very warm and welcoming. The staff spend quality time with each patient making sure they get the best care possible. Dr. Morgan is dedicated to the well being of everyone who comes into her office. I get my routine dental cleanings with her and they are painless, efficient, and quick every single time. 10/10 highly recommended to anyone interested.
Matthew Putnam
2 years ago
My wife and I are overwhelmingly pleased with the level of professionalism, sensitivity and catering to the needs of our little ones, Jack and Lucy! Dr. Morgan and her staff have made going to the dentist an exciting experience!
Isabella Oliveira
2 years ago
My experience at Village Dental was truly an extraordinary one. They are the embodiment of humanity, kindness and professionalism. What a team! Thank you so much, Dr. Byrnes, Emma, and Ms. Augusta!! (:
Purvi Trivedi
2 years ago
Our kids love doctor Morgan and the staff at Village Pediatric Dental. We never had to wait, they always took us in on time or early, and the kids loved the play area (before Covid).
Wendy Lee Tedder
2 years ago
I can not express how amazing Dr. Morgan is and how grateful I am that we found her a couple of years ago. We immediately loved how beautiful her office is decorated and you can tell how meticulous she is with her decor, and you know you are in good hands with a true artist. I found this to be true recently when my daughter was playing in her first field hockey game of the season, and was struck in the mouth with a field hockey stick, breaking her front teeth so they were left still in her mouthguard! I called Village Pediatric Dental as we rushed my daughter out of her game and I could not believe that my call went immediately to Dr Morgan and she picked up right away!! She met us at her office minutes later and this was after office hours at night!! She was absolutely amazing and fixed my daughters teeth so quickly and perfectly. They were her 2 front teeth and and we were just horrified, but Dr. Morgan truly was our hero because she fixed her teeth and her smile. I can't possibly recommend this dental practice and Dr. Morgan enough. I would give 10 stars if I could! I can't stress enough how thankful I am that we found her because you never think you'll need emergency dental work for your kid's, and I can honestly say, I was so fortunate to find Dr Morgan and be able to have a dentist like her when this happened to my daughter. She is the best!!! The office is immaculate and the staff is super friendly. Just knowing if you ever were in an emergency situation and you have a dentist that will take such amazing care of your child's teeth... that's priceless. Forever grateful to Village Pediatric Dental and Dr. Morgan!!
Emily Garuccio
2 years ago
We are a military family, so we switch services fairly frequent as we relocate homes. I am so grateful to have found Village Pediatric Dental. Dr. Morgan and her staff are kind, friendly, thoughtful, and take the extra effort to make any child feel welcomed as their own family. Our first visit was informative and careful. Taking the extra care to help my children understand and be apart of the process. They share tools, play dentist, and my son even got to be apart of my daughter's cleaning. Obviously Dr. Morgan and her staff are responsible and know what they are doing. But they also know and understand a child's mind and heart, which is truly a gift. My son (8 yrs old) had his first cavity filling and we couldn't stop laughing during the whole process because of Dr. Morgan and her lovely assistant's silly antics which kept my worried son from even thinking twice about his fear of the drill. They take the time to talk about the tools, the sounds, the tastes, etc. My son left with a smile, a hug, and fun toy. His conclusion, "this is the nicest dentist I think I'll ever meet." He has had 4 really lovely dentists in the past from all over the country, yet Dr. Morgan is his favorite by far. My daughter (4 yrs old) also agrees. They go above and beyond, not jaded by busy days, but equipped and ready to care for each child with their whole heart. You can tell, and you'll be just as grateful as I I am. We will be sad for the day when we move again, and say goodbye to Dr. Morgan.
Jeannine Lawless
2 years ago
We just celebrated our one-year anniversary as patients of Village Pediatric Dental, and are incredibly grateful to have found Dr. Morgan and team! Before Covid, I was struck by their kind and welcoming nature, as well as a clear commitment to research and innovation. Since Covid, I've been even more grateful for their conscientious commitment to health and safety. My two boys have each had a complicated (but different) dental issue, and in both cases, I have been amazed by the treatment they received. Even as frequent flyers, they both LOVE going to the dentist! We couldn't recommend Dr. Morgan, Dr. Tim, and Village Pediatric Dental more highly.
Lindy Sontag Blanchflower
2 years ago
This office is amazing! The office itself is very clean and modern, with calming colors and pictures. Dr Morgan and Kelsie are miracle workers when it comes to pediatric patients and dentist anxiety. They make it a great experience for the kiddos. Highly highly recommend.
LLC Massbaymax
2 years ago
The doctor called the police to scare my 4 years old daughter. this is what happend: I have an appointment at 2:40pm and I was arriving at 2:49. and they said my appointment has to be canceled because the schedule was too full. I was upset and I knew late is not good. I beg the front desk lady that it takes me 35 mins to drive to my daughter' s school and takes 45 mins to the clinic from school. However what make me sad is she said be in time is courtesy. it is ture but it seems too cruel to her patient. things always happens especially you carry a kid with you who wanted to stop and find a place to pee.( and I never late last visits) Ok, the clinic is too busy, I decide to call my insurance company to look for a new clinic which could be close to me , when I was waiting for online representative I saw a another patient, so I asked her what time is her appointment nicely . and another front desk girl came out and told me that I should not asked another patient about this question. and I replyed her that I will not ask again and sitted still in my car with my daughter waiting for the representative of insurance company and did nothing more. Then the police came and tell me they called the police that because of I harass her patient... I just asked her about her schedule and behave politely to that patient!I Am her patient too during that period. and when the front desk girl stopped me to asked again, I promised her I will not do it again( not rude at all).( you could check the camera!!) I explaind to the police, he treated me nicely because he saw my little girl sit right next to me. And he said different people has different situations and allowed me to finished my call in the car. Even the police is nice , my daughter still feel scared. I understand being late is no excuse, however this is a pedatric dental, how could u treat a toddler( which is also your patient like that) we are not DANGEROUS!why call police? I just sitting in my car and calling , is this a threaten? By the way , my daughter's SDF process seems not working well the black holes getting bigger and bigger .
Jason Sport
3 years ago
This is an excellent place. Both of our boys went here and actually said they had fun on their visits-- one of them even had a cavity filled. Great with kids, very patient and through. Highly recommend.
Lindy Sontag Blanchflower
3 years ago
This office is amazing! The office itself is very clean and modern, with calming colors and pictures. Dr Morgan and Kelsie are miracle workers when it comes to pediatric patients and dentist anxiety. They make it a great experience for the kiddos. Highly highly recommend.
Wendy Lee Tedder
3 years ago
I can not express how amazing Dr. Morgan is and how grateful I am that we found her a couple of years ago. We immediately loved how beautiful her office is decorated and you can tell how meticulous she is with her decor, and you know you are in good hands with a true artist. I found this to be true recently when my daughter was playing in her first field hockey game of the season, and was struck in the mouth with a field hockey stick, breaking her front teeth so they were left still in her mouthguard! I called Village Pediatric Dental as we rushed my daughter out of her game and I could not believe that my call went immediately to Dr Morgan and she picked up right away!! She met us at her office minutes later and this was after office hours at night!! She was absolutely amazing and fixed my daughters teeth so quickly and perfectly. They were her 2 front teeth and and we were just horrified, but Dr. Morgan truly was our hero because she fixed her teeth and her smile. I can't possibly recommend this dental practice and Dr. Morgan enough. I would give 10 stars if I could! I can't stress enough how thankful I am that we found her because you never think you'll need emergency dental work for your kid's, and I can honestly say, I was so fortunate to find Dr Morgan and be able to have a dentist like her when this happened to my daughter. She is the best!!! The office is immaculate and the staff is super friendly. Just knowing if you ever were in an emergency situation and you have a dentist that will take such amazing care of your child's teeth... that's priceless. Forever grateful to Village Pediatric Dental and Dr. Morgan!!
Isabella Oliveira
3 years ago
My experience at Village Dental was truly an extraordinary one. They are the embodiment of humanity, kindness and professionalism. What a team! Thank you so much, Dr. Byrnes, Emma, and Ms. Augusta!! (:
Emily Garuccio
3 years ago
We are a military family, so we switch services fairly frequent as we relocate homes. I am so grateful to have found Village Pediatric Dental. Dr. Morgan and her staff are kind, friendly, thoughtful, and take the extra effort to make any child feel welcomed as their own family. Our first visit was informative and careful. Taking the extra care to help my children understand and be apart of the process. They share tools, play dentist, and my son even got to be apart of my daughter's cleaning. Obviously Dr. Morgan and her staff are responsible and know what they are doing. But they also know and understand a child's mind and heart, which is truly a gift. My son (8 yrs old) had his first cavity filling and we couldn't stop laughing during the whole process because of Dr. Morgan and her lovely assistant's silly antics which kept my worried son from even thinking twice about his fear of the drill. They take the time to talk about the tools, the sounds, the tastes, etc. My son left with a smile, a hug, and fun toy. His conclusion, "this is the nicest dentist I think I'll ever meet." He has had 4 really lovely dentists in the past from all over the country, yet Dr. Morgan is his favorite by far. My daughter (4 yrs old) also agrees. They go above and beyond, not jaded by busy days, but equipped and ready to care for each child with their whole heart. You can tell, and you'll be just as grateful as I I am. We will be sad for the day when we move again, and say goodbye to Dr. Morgan.
Purvi Trivedi
3 years ago
Our kids love doctor Morgan and the staff at Village Pediatric Dental. We never had to wait, they always took us in on time or early, and the kids loved the play area (before Covid).
LLC Massbaymax
3 years ago
The doctor called the police to scare my 4 years old daughter. this is what happend: I have an appointment at 2:40pm and I was arriving at 2:49. and they said my appointment has to be canceled because the schedule was too full. I was upset and I knew late is not good. I beg the front desk lady that it takes me 35 mins to drive to my daughter' s school and takes 45 mins to the clinic from school. However what make me sad is she said be in time is courtesy. it is ture but it seems too cruel to her patient. things always happens especially you carry a kid with you who wanted to stop and find a place to pee.( and I never late last visits) Ok, the clinic is too busy, I decide to call my insurance company to look for a new clinic which could be close to me , when I was waiting for online representative I saw a another patient, so I asked her what time is her appointment nicely . and another front desk girl came out and told me that I should not asked another patient about this question. and I replyed her that I will not ask again and sitted still in my car with my daughter waiting for the representative of insurance company and did nothing more. Then the police came and tell me they called the police that because of I harass her patient... I just asked her about her schedule and behave politely to that patient!I Am her patient too during that period. and when the front desk girl stopped me to asked again, I promised her I will not do it again( not rude at all).( you could check the camera!!) I explaind to the police, he treated me nicely because he saw my little girl sit right next to me. And he said different people has different situations and allowed me to finished my call in the car. Even the police is nice , my daughter still feel scared. I understand being late is no excuse, however this is a pedatric dental, how could u treat a toddler( which is also your patient like that) we are not DANGEROUS!why call police? I just sitting in my car and calling , is this a threaten? By the way , my daughter's SDF process seems not working well the black holes getting bigger and bigger .
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