Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Archana Karkhanis-Lavana, DMD, is one of the general dentists at Family Dental Group, which has locations in Gardner, Paxton, and Northborough, Massachusetts.
Dr. Karkhanis-Lavana graduated in 2000 from Tufts University Dental School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in dentistry in 1995 from Pune University’s Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College in Dhankawadi, India.
Dr. Karkhanis-Lavana is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, and its local affiliate, the Worcester Dental Society.
She completed a fellowship from the International Dental Implant Association and is placing implants at the Gardner office of the Family Dental Group.
Dr. Karkhanis-Lavana strongly believes that her patients deserve the best available care. To achieve that proficiency, she is educated in single-visit crown technology (CEREC) and dental laser technology to reduce anesthesia and achieve painless dentistry.
Dr.Karkhanis-Lavana is compassionate and gentle toward her patients. She and her staff will strive to make dental visits painless and anxiety-free.
Dr. Karkhanis-Lavana finished the Frank Spears Institute Course in Aesthetic Excellence at Scottsdale, Arizona.
In her free time, Dr. Karkhanis-Lavana is an avid reader and a travel enthusiast. She loves spending time with her twin daughters, Kiara and Karisma, and her son, Ruhan. She has been happily married to Dr. Nikhil Lavana for 20 years.
Dr. Shuchi Dhadwal is a board-certified Orofacial Pain specialist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. She received her advanced education in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Orofacial Pain from Eastman Institute of Oral Health. She also completed a one-year fellowship program in Craniofacial Pain Disorders from Tufts University School of Dental medicine. Dr. Dhadwal has been a faculty member at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine since 2010 where she teaches pre- and post-doctoral students and provides clinical care. She also served as a Clinic Director of Craniofacial Pain Center from 2013-2020. Over the years, Dr. Dhadwal has presented at several meetings including Yankee Dental Congress and has published several peer reviewed articles and book chapters. She is an active member of American Academy of Orofacial Pain and serves as a Chair of the Publications Committee. She also served as a Guest Board member for Massachusetts Dental Society from 2017-18
Dr. Shuchi Dhadwal is a board-certified Orofacial Pain specialist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. She received her advanced education in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Orofacial Pain from Eastman Institute of Oral Health. She also completed a one-year fellowship program in Craniofacial Pain Disorders from Tufts University School of Dental medicine. Dr. Dhadwal has been a faculty member at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine since 2010 where she teaches pre- and post-doctoral students and provides clinical care. She also served as a Clinic Director of Craniofacial Pain Center from 2013-2020. Over the years, Dr. Dhadwal has presented at several meetings including Yankee Dental Congress and has published several peer reviewed articles and book chapters. She is an active member of American Academy of Orofacial Pain and serves as a Chair of the Publications Committee. She also served as a Guest Board member for Massachusetts Dental Society from 2017-18
Dr. Shuchi Dhadwal is a board-certified Orofacial Pain specialist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. She received her advanced education in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Orofacial Pain from Eastman Institute of Oral Health. She also completed a one-year fellowship program in Craniofacial Pain Disorders from Tufts University School of Dental medicine. Dr. Dhadwal has been a faculty member at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine since 2010 where she teaches pre- and post-doctoral students and provides clinical care. She also served as a Clinic Director of Craniofacial Pain Center from 2013-2020. Over the years, Dr. Dhadwal has presented at several meetings including Yankee Dental Congress and has published several peer reviewed articles and book chapters. She is an active member of American Academy of Orofacial Pain and serves as a Chair of the Publications Committee. She also served as a Guest Board member for Massachusetts Dental Society from 2017-18
Lihua Zhang, DMD, of Beacon Dental Center, offers holistic dental care to men, women, and children in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Zhang has over 15 years of experience in advanced dental procedures, orthodontics, oral surgery, and more.
Dr. Zhang began her formal training in dentistry at the Peking University School of Stomatology, in Beijing, China. In 1994, after relocating to the United States, she completed her Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
Having established her private practice in 1995, Dr. Zhang has since gained valuable experience and skill in general and advanced dental care.
Dr. Zhang also provides excellent preventive and restorative dental care, including dental cleanings, Invisalign®, root canals, and dental implants, using state-of-art technologies, such as the iTero Element 5D Plus scanner, and advanced techniques.
Dr. Zhang is married with three children. In her free time, she enjoys running, skiing, and gardening.
For excellent, high-quality dental care for the whole family, call or book an appointment online with Dr. Zhang at Beacon Dental Center.
Nikhil M. Patel, DMD, is an experienced family dentist who can treat the oral health needs of your entire family at his self-titled office in Worcester, Massachusetts. He and his welcoming staff cater to patients from right in town to surrounding communities, restoring and enhancing smiles with care and compassion. Born in India, Dr. Patel graduated with a bachelor of dental surgery degree from Government Dental College and Hospital in Ahmedabad, India, in 1983. In the United States, he received his doctor of dental medicine degree from Boston University in 1990. Dr. Patel places an emphasis on forming close personal relationships with his patients, one of the hallmarks of his practice. He specializes in a variety of general and cosmetic dentistry services, including crowns and bridges, teeth whitening, clear braces, and preventive dentistry. Never one to rest on his laurels, Dr. Patel hones his craft by taking at least 50-60 hours of continuing education each year, which helps him to stay current on the latest dental techniques and technology. He’s also a member of the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, the Worcester District Dental Society, and the Academy of Laser Dentistry. When he’s not in the office, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time his wife and their three children.
Burlington Center Dental Associates provides the men and women of Burlington, Massachusetts, with high-quality dental treatments to ensure their smile is a source of pride. Regardless of your oral health care needs, Dr. Farid Awad, DDS and the dedicated team at Burlington Center Dental Associates are committed to providing exceptional care you can trust.
To ensure that patients receive the most convenient and comfortable treatment options, Burlington Center Dental Associates is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to accommodate all of your dental needs within their facility. The team also offers same-day services for many treatments as needed.
In addition to providing routine dental services, the team at Burlington Center Dental Associates also offers assistance to patients seeking treatment for more complex oral health concerns. They routinely treat patients requiring procedures like oral surgery, extractions, and root canals in-office.
Additionally, those seeking cosmetic treatments, like teeth whitening and Invisalign®, can feel confident that the team at Burlington Center Dental Associates can help them perfect their smiles with their cosmetic dentistry services.
To receive high-quality dental services that will keep you smiling for years to come, call Burlington Center Dental Associates, or request an appointment online today.
Dr. Shuchi Dhadwal is a board-certified Orofacial Pain specialist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. She received her advanced education in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Orofacial Pain from Eastman Institute of Oral Health. She also completed a one-year fellowship program in Craniofacial Pain Disorders from Tufts University School of Dental medicine. Dr. Dhadwal has been a faculty member at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine since 2010 where she teaches pre- and post-doctoral students and provides clinical care. She also served as a Clinic Director of Craniofacial Pain Center from 2013-2020. Over the years, Dr. Dhadwal has presented at several meetings including Yankee Dental Congress and has published several peer reviewed articles and book chapters. She is an active member of American Academy of Orofacial Pain and serves as a Chair of the Publications Committee. She also served as a Guest Board member for Massachusetts Dental Society from 2017-18
Jemin Kim, DMD, is a general and cosmetic dentist at Varinos Dental Associates and part-owner of the Newburyport and Haverhill, Massachusetts, offices, where he specializes in dental implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic dental procedures.
Dr. Kim is DOCS (Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation) Education-certified in oral sedation dentistry to put nervous or anxious patients at ease and provide a greater level of comfort during dental procedures.
Dr. Kim earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. He completed advanced training in implant dentistry at the Institute for Comprehensive Implant Therapy & Esthetics in Milton, Massachusetts. He continues to stay up-to-date with the latest advances in dentistry like Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic (CEREC) crowns to speed up the process of creating crowns for his patients.
Dr. Kim is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Massachusetts Dental Society.
Varinos Dental Associates is a general dentistry practice offering cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontics, and sedation dentistry to patients of all ages. With three conveniently located offices in Newburyport, Peabody, and Winthrop, Massachusetts, patients of all ages receive comprehensive dentistry services.
Led by Frank Varinos, DMD, and Jemin Kim, DMD, the team at Varinos Dental Associates rely on the latest advances in technology to deliver the highest-quality care to their patients. A patient-centered practice, the dental team offers sedation dentistry to ease anxious patients and increase patient comfort during dental procedures and the convenience of same-day CEREC crowns.
The practice is proud to offer affordable dental implant pricing and tooth whitening on-site to give more patients access to the smile of their dreams. The dentists have advanced training in prosthodontics to deliver dental implants, bridges, dentures, and cosmetic dentistry that meet the individual needs of each patient.
To schedule an appointment for a cleaning, general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, or prosthodontics, use the online booking tool or call the office nearest you today.
Archana Karkhanis-Lavana, DMD, is one of the general dentists at Family Dental Group, which has locations in Gardner, Paxton, and Northborough, Massachusetts.
Dr. Karkhanis-Lavana graduated in 2000 from Tufts University Dental School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in dentistry in 1995 from Pune University’s Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College in Dhankawadi, India.
Dr. Karkhanis-Lavana is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, and its local affiliate, the Worcester Dental Society.
She completed a fellowship from the International Dental Implant Association and is placing implants at the Gardner office of the Family Dental Group.
Dr. Karkhanis-Lavana strongly believes that her patients deserve the best available care. To achieve that proficiency, she is educated in single-visit crown technology (CEREC) and dental laser technology to reduce anesthesia and achieve painless dentistry.
Dr.Karkhanis-Lavana is compassionate and gentle toward her patients. She and her staff will strive to make dental visits painless and anxiety-free.
Dr. Karkhanis-Lavana finished the Frank Spears Institute Course in Aesthetic Excellence at Scottsdale, Arizona.
In her free time, Dr. Karkhanis-Lavana is an avid reader and a travel enthusiast. She loves spending time with her twin daughters, Kiara and Karisma, and her son, Ruhan. She has been happily married to Dr. Nikhil Lavana for 20 years.
Nikhil Lavana, DMD, is one of the general dentists practicing at Family Dental Group, which has locations in Gardner, Paxton, and Northborough, Massachusetts.
He graduated with honors in 2000 from Boston University’s Goldman School of Dentistry. He’s a 1995 graduate with honors from Pune University Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College in Dhankawadi, India He completed a master’s degree in dental biomaterials at Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dr. Lavana is an active member of the American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, and its local affiliate, the Worcester Dental Society. He is also a member of the local chapter of the Spear® Study Club, a dental practice continuing education effort by Spear Education LLC in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dr. Lavana takes great pride in practicing dentistry and being on the cutting edge of dental technology. He is educated on single crown technology (CEREC) and dental lasers (Waterlase MD® from BIOLASE® Inc.), used for restorations without anesthesia, especially in children and periodontal surgeries with quick healing results.
Dr. Lavana has logged countless continuing education hours to master these technologies and is a certified expert in the field. He’s gentle and compassionate toward his patients. He’s comfortable doing all aspects of general dentistry, including veneers and cosmetic work, implant restorations, crown and bridge, root canal therapy, extractions, and tooth-colored fillings.
He is certified in Invisalign® (invisible braces) and is on the preferred provider list for providing treatment.
Dr. Lavana completed Dr. Frank Spears’ workshops in aesthetic dentistry and is working toward his fellowship with the American Association of General Dentistry.
Dr. Lavana has a keen interest in sports and movies. You can engage in conversations with him about sports of all kinds.
Jemin Kim, DMD, is a general and cosmetic dentist at Varinos Dental Associates and part-owner of the Newburyport and Haverhill, Massachusetts, offices, where he specializes in dental implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic dental procedures.
Dr. Kim is DOCS (Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation) Education-certified in oral sedation dentistry to put nervous or anxious patients at ease and provide a greater level of comfort during dental procedures.
Dr. Kim earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. He completed advanced training in implant dentistry at the Institute for Comprehensive Implant Therapy & Esthetics in Milton, Massachusetts. He continues to stay up-to-date with the latest advances in dentistry like Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic (CEREC) crowns to speed up the process of creating crowns for his patients.
Dr. Kim is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Massachusetts Dental Society.
Varinos Dental Associates is a general dentistry practice offering cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontics, and sedation dentistry to patients of all ages. With three conveniently located offices in Newburyport, Peabody, and Winthrop, Massachusetts, patients of all ages receive comprehensive dentistry services.
Led by Frank Varinos, DMD, and Jemin Kim, DMD, the team at Varinos Dental Associates rely on the latest advances in technology to deliver the highest-quality care to their patients. A patient-centered practice, the dental team offers sedation dentistry to ease anxious patients and increase patient comfort during dental procedures and the convenience of same-day CEREC crowns.
The practice is proud to offer affordable dental implant pricing and tooth whitening on-site to give more patients access to the smile of their dreams. The dentists have advanced training in prosthodontics to deliver dental implants, bridges, dentures, and cosmetic dentistry that meet the individual needs of each patient.
To schedule an appointment for a cleaning, general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, or prosthodontics, use the online booking tool or call the office nearest you today.
Archana Karkhanis-Lavana, DMD, is one of the general dentists at Family Dental Group, which has locations in Gardner, Paxton, and Northborough, Massachusetts.
Dr. Karkhanis-Lavana graduated in 2000 from Tufts University Dental School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in dentistry in 1995 from Pune University’s Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College in Dhankawadi, India.
Dr. Karkhanis-Lavana is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, and its local affiliate, the Worcester Dental Society.
She completed a fellowship from the International Dental Implant Association and is placing implants at the Gardner office of the Family Dental Group.
Dr. Karkhanis-Lavana strongly believes that her patients deserve the best available care. To achieve that proficiency, she is educated in single-visit crown technology (CEREC) and dental laser technology to reduce anesthesia and achieve painless dentistry.
Dr.Karkhanis-Lavana is compassionate and gentle toward her patients. She and her staff will strive to make dental visits painless and anxiety-free.
Dr. Karkhanis-Lavana finished the Frank Spears Institute Course in Aesthetic Excellence at Scottsdale, Arizona.
In her free time, Dr. Karkhanis-Lavana is an avid reader and a travel enthusiast. She loves spending time with her twin daughters, Kiara and Karisma, and her son, Ruhan. She has been happily married to Dr. Nikhil Lavana for 20 years.
Nikhil Lavana, DMD, is one of the general dentists practicing at Family Dental Group, which has locations in Gardner, Paxton, and Northborough, Massachusetts.
He graduated with honors in 2000 from Boston University’s Goldman School of Dentistry. He’s a 1995 graduate with honors from Pune University Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College in Dhankawadi, India He completed a master’s degree in dental biomaterials at Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dr. Lavana is an active member of the American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, and its local affiliate, the Worcester Dental Society. He is also a member of the local chapter of the Spear® Study Club, a dental practice continuing education effort by Spear Education LLC in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dr. Lavana takes great pride in practicing dentistry and being on the cutting edge of dental technology. He is educated on single crown technology (CEREC) and dental lasers (Waterlase MD® from BIOLASE® Inc.), used for restorations without anesthesia, especially in children and periodontal surgeries with quick healing results.
Dr. Lavana has logged countless continuing education hours to master these technologies and is a certified expert in the field. He’s gentle and compassionate toward his patients. He’s comfortable doing all aspects of general dentistry, including veneers and cosmetic work, implant restorations, crown and bridge, root canal therapy, extractions, and tooth-colored fillings.
He is certified in Invisalign® (invisible braces) and is on the preferred provider list for providing treatment.
Dr. Lavana completed Dr. Frank Spears’ workshops in aesthetic dentistry and is working toward his fellowship with the American Association of General Dentistry.
Dr. Lavana has a keen interest in sports and movies. You can engage in conversations with him about sports of all kinds.
"The secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient."
My Mission
" I am committed to providing exceptional dental care, help my patients achieve the highest level of life-long dental health appropriate for their needs in an atmosphere of trust and compassion. Every day, I strive hard to create beautiful healthy smiles and make a positive impact in the lives of all my patients."
Education & Continuing Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery ( DDS)- University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry- San Francisco, California
Masters of Public Health ( MPH)- Columbia Mailman School of Public Health- New York, New York
At Columbia, Dr. Aggarwal worked on many research projects focusing on oral health outcomes, including PTH and its effect on dental tissues and the beneficial effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Periodontitis.
While attending the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry Dr. Aggarwal was awarded the Quintessence Award in Periodontics and selected for the Molar Endodontic Clerkship Program.
Dr. Aggarwal has over a decade of experience practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in the New England area. She has training in Invisalign, complex root canals, oral surgery and various aspects of cosmetic dentistry. She has also received extensive training focused on the surgical and restorative aspects of dental implants.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Aggarwal is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Massachusetts Dental Society, and the New Hampshire Dental Society.
Jemin Kim, DMD, is a general and cosmetic dentist at Varinos Dental Associates and part-owner of the Newburyport and Haverhill, Massachusetts, offices, where he specializes in dental implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic dental procedures.
Dr. Kim is DOCS (Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation) Education-certified in oral sedation dentistry to put nervous or anxious patients at ease and provide a greater level of comfort during dental procedures.
Dr. Kim earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. He completed advanced training in implant dentistry at the Institute for Comprehensive Implant Therapy & Esthetics in Milton, Massachusetts. He continues to stay up-to-date with the latest advances in dentistry like Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic (CEREC) crowns to speed up the process of creating crowns for his patients.
Dr. Kim is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Massachusetts Dental Society.
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