I have found it a privilege and a thrill to be an orthodontist. The joy comes from the individuals and families I have encountered and the lasting relationships that have been built. I love the fact that my practice spans a wide range of ages and all the different personalities that accompany each. Most of all, it is the upbeat attitudes and smiles on a daily basis that enrich my life. We all have a sense of pursuing common goals and working together to put the gift of a great smile on each person's face.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree – Assumption College
• Doctor of Dental Medicine degree – Tufts University Dental School
• Certificate in Orthodontics – Tufts University Dental School Orthodontic Program

Continuing Education

Orthodontics is never routine, since so many new techniques and technologies are unfolding. The best aspect of practicing orthodontics is that this profession is constantly changing. The challenge for me is to sort out the hype from the truly useful. We strive to bring the most value to the families we treat. I regularly participate in continuing education courses as a way to offer my patients all the benefits of the latest, proven techniques in orthodontics.

Our Team

We believe orthodontic treatment consists of an ongoing relationship with our patients. Each individual deserves to feel, and be, the total focus of attention of the entire staff when arriving for every visit. If our patients have not smiled, laughed, or been made to feel special, then we haven’t done our job. We are here for our patients, and we want everybody who comes to our practice to feel welcome.

Outside of the Practice

I spent my early years growing up in Torrington, Connecticut, and now reside in Leominster with my wife, Maureen. We have three grown, married sons, and we are the proud grandparents of four grandsons and two granddaughters. I have a great appreciation for the arts, and in my free time I enjoy oil painting, drumming, and most outdoor activities.

Community involvement has always played a major role in my life. I believe that it is our duty as a community to make the areas we choose to live safe and welcoming for all families. I enjoy participating in a variety of community activities, including coaching basketball and baseball teams, volunteering my time to youth organizations, and supporting a number of charities, especially the Smiles Change Lives program.

Ranger

Many warmhearted stories have been written about the role of dogs in our daily lives. For those of you who did not know Ranger, he was a wonderful dog. Ranger was a Shepherd, Labrador, and Chow mix. My oldest son adopted Ranger while in college, and as he advanced through his education he could no longer take care of Ranger. My wife and I adopted Ranger, with a bit of hesitation, feeling that having a dog would restrict our time and freedom.

We soon came to find out that having Ranger around was hardly a burden; in fact, Ranger’s mere presence was a gift of unparalleled joy. Ranger was a constant companion, he was everybody’s soul mate, and he created everlasting warmth in the hearts of those who knew him.

Sadly, Ranger became sick, and after receiving surgery, radiation, and medication, he passed away. Where once we feared a life with Ranger, it’s now hard to think of life without him. It’s hard to understand just how much one dog can change your life, but for those of you who have experienced this, you know you are blessed.