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.