Dr. Tesini | Dr. Seibel | Dr. Kane | Dr. Phan
Our Staff | Volunteering and Community Service
Dr.
David A. Tesini graduated cum laude from St. Michael's College and received
his DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He completed his
post-graduate training fellowship in pediatric Dentistry at Tufts University and
the Boston Floating Hospital. He also received his Master's degree while at
Tufts and was inducted into OKU, the National Honor Society. He also served as
President of the Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities. In addition
to his practice in
Natick,
Dr. Tesini is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatric
Dentistry at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and Associate-Chief
Dentist at Tufts Dental Facility for the Handicapped. He also served as Director
of Research for the Tufts General Practice Residency Program. He lectures both
nationally and internationally on prevention and early orthodontic treatment for
children. In 2002, Dr. Tesini was awarded the prestigious fellowship of the
Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Click here to read Dr. Tesini's Curriculum Vitae.
Dr.
Kristi Seibel started her career in dentistry as Dr. Tesini's patient. While in
high school she worked as Dr. Tesini's dental assistant and she continued in the
dental field while completing her bachelors degree at the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst. She earned her DMD degree from Tufts University
School of Dental Medicine in Boston. While earning her DMD degree, Dr. Seibel
was an officer in the Smile Squad, an extracurricular children's dental health
education outreach program. After working some years as a general dentist, Dr.
Seibel returned to Tufts to specialize in her first love , pediatric dentistry.
Her training included treating children, young adults and special needs patients
at New England Medical Center, the Cotting School and Brookline Dept. of Health
Dental Clinic. Dr. Seibel is also a Gold Award Scout and life member of the
Girl Scouts of America. She is also a proud mother of two children.
James
F. Kane, DMD, MS - Orthodontist
James
"Jess" Kane graduated from the University of Massachusetts and Tufts University
School of Dental Medicine, where he received his master of science degree in
Anatomy and Certifications in Orthodontics as well as Pediatric Dentistry. Additionally, Dr. Kane
also served as an
Orthodontic Consultant and as the Orthodontic
Course Director at Tufts New England
Medical Center. He has been President of both the Tufts Dental Alumni
Association and the University of Massachusetts Alumni Association. He received
the Distinguished Alumni Award from Tufts University in 2002 and from the
University of Massachusetts-Arnherst in 2007. Dr. Kane is active in the
Massachusetts Dental Society, past president of the Massachusetts Association of
Orthodontists, is a Fellow in both the American and International College of
Dentists, and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics. Presently, he
is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Dental
Medicine, Department of Orthodontics.
Dr. Kane's philanthropic activities include serving as Executive Director of
the UMass-Amherst Foundation Board, Chairman of the Tufts Dental M Club, and as
Chairman of The Capital Campaign for Tufts Dental School (which is funding the
expansion of the Dental School building). He is also cofounder of Project
Stretch, a nonprofit organization serving the dental needs of underprivileged
children throughout the world. In addition, he is a founding member of the UMass
Club in Boston. Most recently, Dr. Kane was appointed to the Board of Overseers
at Tufts School of Dental Medicine.
Peter T. Phan DMD - Orthodontist
We are pleased to welcome our new Orthodontist, Peter T. Phan, DMD, to our staff. Dr. Phan was born and raised in the small town of Nutley, New Jersey. He also lived in California for two years before returning to New Jersey to attend Rutgers University and earn his B.A in Economics and Cell Biology & Neuroscience. Following his undergraduate education, he went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine to receive his D.M.D.
For two years after his dental education Dr. Phan practiced general dentistry in Scituate and Quincy, as well as teaching at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Phan enjoys giving back to the community, and in 2008 he travelled to Nicaragua to provide dental care to underprivileged communities. He hopes to continue to be able to provide dental treatment to other underserved areas around the world.
In 2009, Dr. Phan returned to Tufts University to earn his certificate in orthodontics, where he also he served as Class President. While he is our orthodontist, Dr. Phan also volunteers part of his time to teach orthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Phan also enjoys staying active throughout the year. On his free time he will play flag football, ride his mountain bike, golf, snowboard, and hike in the local hills and mountains.
Our Staff ~ "The Best
in the World"
Our staff is especially trained in all aspects of caring for the dental needs of infants, children and teenagers. They receive ongoing continuing education both within our office and other educational lectures and meetings. Our philosophy is to treat every child like we treat our own children. After one visit you will see why we consider our staff "the best".
We are very please to announce that TESINI PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY in Sudbury initiated a Halloween candy drive for the troops this year. Children were encouraged to bring in their excess candy in return for a spin brush and a chance to enter into the Grand prize raffle, where they gave away an I-Pod shuffle and a $50.00 I-Tunes gift card. Over 700 pounds of candy were collected and donated to Local Heroes in Sudbury (a non-profit organization run by volunteers and funded by donations). The will be sending care packages to the troops overseas as well as wounded soldiers here in the states. Dr. Tesinis’ office also donated hundreds of toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and mouth rinse. Some children made cards to be included in the care packages. I’d call this year a "SWEET SUCCESS"!!
Volunteering and Community Service
"Larvarsi i Denti" (Brush
Your Teeth) | Project Stretch
| Massachusettes Masonic CHIP
Program
Daycare, School and
Community Eduacation Programs
“Lavarsi i Denti” (Brush your Teeth)
In June 2011, David
Tesini D’75, PG’77, PG’79 Associate Clinical Professor in the Department
of Pediatric Dentistry presented “Lavarsi i Denti” (Brush
your Teeth) to Asilo San Pio XI in Vittorio
With the help of family and friends in Vittorio
Dr. Tesini’s mother’s family was from Vittorio
We are very active in professional and community
activities
to promote good dental health.
Project Stretch - Teacapan, Mexico - Exam
in School
Children outside of the school in Teacapan, Mexico
Children in math class with masks on - Teacapan,
Mexico
Project Stretch Team in front of banner - Teacapan, Mexico
Children and Dr. Tesini outside of the primary school - Teacapan, Mexico
Children in the back of a truck with Dr. Tesini and Dr. Abraham
Project Stretch - New Orleans 2006
PROJECT STRETCH:
Dentistry Reaching Out to Children
In 1988, Dr. Tesini co-founded
Project Stretch,
a nonprofit organization which provides free dental care to needy children
throughout the world. He was the first President and currently Dr. Tesini
serves on its Board of Directors.
Previous mission sites include Venezuela, Nicaragua, the Anazonas, Lituania, Equador, Cape Verde, Mexico. USA areas include: Alaska, Alabama, Lawrence, MA, Fall River, MA.
Project Stretch Reaches Out to Help by:
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Teaching dental health
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Providing dental examinations & dental care
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Providing toothbrushes to children who have never had their own
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Providing yearly follow-up services
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Identifying areas of need both at home and abroad
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Working with local dental & medical professionals in those areas to assure continued dental care
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Establishing fluoride rinse programs as well as other preventative services
MASSACHUSETTS MASONIC CHIP PROGRAM is sponsored by the Massachusetts
Dental Society and the Massachusetts Association of Crime Prevention Officers.
The TOOTHPRINTS® bite
impression technique used in Masonic CHIP programs nationwide was developed and
patented by Dr. Tesini. Our staff has participated in community child
identification programs.
DAYCARE, SCHOOL AND
COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Our dentists and staff spend many
volunteer hours going to area schools or daycare centers to teach children good
dental health habits. If you would like Dr. Tesini, Dr. Seibel or our staff to
do a program for your child's class, please call our office.
