Dental Health, Lifestyle, and Technology
South Shore Dental Prosthetics is a state-of-the-art dental office that utilizes the latest technology, including laser dentistry, Primescan intraoral scanning, and 3D CBCT imaging. We are committed to delivering the best possible experience to our patients, and cutting-edge technology is one way we achieve this.
We are experts in anxiety-free sedation dentistry, and we want you to feel relaxed during your visit.
We love our office! A nicely designed dental office is known to ease patients’ anxieties. We want our dental office to look like the home of a stylish, minimalist-minded friend.
Dental Health, Lifestyle, and Technology
South Shore Dental Prosthetics is a state-of-the-art dental office that utilizes the latest technology, including laser dentistry, Primescan intraoral scanning, and 3D CBCT imaging. We are committed to delivering the best possible experience to our patients, and cutting-edge technology is one way we achieve this.
We are experts in anxiety-free sedation dentistry, and we want you to feel relaxed during your visit.
We love our office! A nicely designed dental office is known to ease patients’ anxieties. We want our dental office to look like the home of a stylish, minimalist-minded friend.
Smiles Made Here
Just like the most celebrated, enigmatic, and captivating smile, your smile, too, can hold a timeless allure. Trust us to sculpt your smile into a work of art that mirrors the balance of your health and beauty.
Meet the team
Dr. Katarina Pavlicic
Dr. Pavlicic is a graduate of the Boston University Dental School.
In 2005, she attended Lutheran Medical Center’s Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program and was awarded a Certificate of Advanced Dental Graduate Study.
Dr. Pavlicic graduated from the world-renowned Misch International Implant Institute and the Kois Center for Advanced Dentistry.
Dr. Pavlicic has been Oral Sedation DOCS Certified since 2006.
Dr. Yumi Ogata
Dr. Ogata is a Board-certified Periodontist, which means she is specialized in Periodontics and Implant Surgery.
Dr. Ogata received her D.D.S. degree in 2006 and completed a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Japan. She obtained her D.M.D. degree and completed the Advanced Education Program in Periodontology at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) along with her Master of Science Degree (MS) in Biology.
Dr. Ogata is an Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontology at Tufts. She is actively involved in teaching, clinical research, and mentoring research projects for periodontal residents and dental students. Her research has focused on testing and enhancing procedures for bone regeneration in dental implant therapy. She also received extensive training in evidence-based dentistry.
Dr. Ogata has won many awards and grants. Most recently, she received the Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) in 2019. She is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), Cochrane Oral Health Group (COHG), American Dental Education Association (ADEA), Japanese Academy of Clinical Periodontology, and the Japanese Society of Periodontology.
Dr. Jennifer Gibbs, MAS, DDS, PhD
Dr. Gibbs was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She completed her dental school degree (DDS) and PhD in Neuropharmacology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She completed her endodontic residency training at the University of San Francisco California as well as a Masters of Applied Science (MAS) degree in Clinical Research. She is a board certified Endodontist. She values her role as a clinician who offers high quality treatments delivered with empathy and patience that are based on the best available evidence, and a deep understanding of biology.
Dr. Gibbs is also a distinguished educator, mentor, and researcher. She lectures nationally and internationally on topics related to pain mechanisms, clinical pain management, complicated endodontic diagnoses, regenerative endodontic procedures, and patient centered outcomes of endodontic treatment. She has authored more than 40 scientific articles and several book chapters.
Dr. Gibbs has been recognized by receiving multiple awards including an Endodontic Educator Award from the American Association of Endodontists (2009), the Distinguished Mentor Award from UCSF (2010), The Distinguished Scientist Award in Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics (2023) from the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), and the Distinguished Senior Faculty Award from Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) in 2024.
In her free time she enjoys spending time outside hiking, playing tennis, balcony gardening, as well as baking, reading novels, and spending time with family.