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Dr.
Ronald B. Orr grew up in Belmont, Massachusetts. He graduated
from Northwestern University Dental School where he completed
an Honors periodontics program. He received a Masters of Public
Health from Harvard University where he was awarded the W.K.
Kellogg Foundation Fellowship in health policy and management.
He received his postdoctoral clinical certificate in Periodontology
from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He is currently
an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Periodontology
at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He is married with
one son and enjoys fishing, golf, skiing, and travel. |
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Affiliations:
American Dental Association
American Academy of Periodontology
Academy of Osseointegration
Massachusetts Dental Society,
Middlesex District (Chairperson 2001-2002)
Massachusetts
Periodontal Society
Delta Dental Plan of Massachusetts,
Corporate Member, as well as Professional Advisory Committee
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Licensure
and Certification:
Massachusetts
Dental License 1983
Northeast Regional Boards 1983 |
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Our
Staff
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Diana
- Practice Administrator - with Dr. Orr since 1986. Highly knowledgeable
about practice management software and insurance issues. Diana
will be happy to help you with any special scheduling, insurance
or other financial concerns. Diana's warmth and professionalism
is readily apparent to all that interact with her. She studies
yoga and is an avid reader. |
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Kathy
- Dental Assistant - with our practice since 1999. We are lucky
to have such an experienced surgical assistant. Kathy joined
the practice after assisting and managing the Faculty Group
practice at Tufts Dental School for last 15 years. She follows
all major sports and is a master of sports trivia. |
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Steve
- Dental Hygienist - graduated from the hygiene program at Middlesex
Community College with a 3.9 GPA. A Phi Theta Kappa member,
his regional board scores were 95 on the written and a 100 on
the clinical. While at school he also earned his certification
in local anesthesia. Steve brings a high degree of professionalism
to his position having worked in other fields prior to his current
career in hygiene. He is married to an elementary school teacher,
has one son, and enjoys music and exercise. |
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Laura
- Front Desk - with the practice since 2006. Grew up in Watertown
and now living there with her husband and three sons. Currently
attending nursing school. She enjoys sports of all kinds, especially
watching her boys play hockey and baseball. |
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Benefits of a Specialist
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intervention is the key to preventing advanced periodontal disease
and tooth loss. In our office you get the benefit of highly
trained specialists and office staff in the field of periodontology.
Some other advantages our professionals offer include:
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- Focused Care: Our
office only treats periodontal disease and related disorders
which has allowed us to develop enormous experience and
knowledge to help your specific problem. Since we routinely
treat these conditions, we deliver optimal results with
the greatest comfort. We also provide exceptional preventive
services to help avoid future need for treatment.
- Educational
Services: Our specialists help you understand the nature
of periodontal disease. We want you to be aware of the medical
conditions that can make you more susceptible such as diabetes,
stress, smoking, medications or pregnancy. We take time
to answer any questions you may have.
- Skill
and Expertise: Our specialists have received advanced
training in dentistry, medicine, surgery, microbiology,
and soft and hard tissue (gum and jawbone) physiology. In
addition, we continually update our knowledge and techniques
through a commitment to continuing education. By seeking
the care of our specialists, you are insuring that you receive
the highest standards of treatment in our field of dentistry.
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