Meet the doctors

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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.

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Dr. Natali Nunez

Dr. Natali Nunez was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She decided to pursue a career in dentistry at a young age. She attended the University of Southern California, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion & Disease Prevention.

She went on to obtain Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Public Health degrees from Columbia University in New York City, where she graduated with Honors.

After dental school, Dr. Nunez completed advanced specialty training in endodontics at Harvard University and received a Master of Medical Sciences in Oral Biology from Harvard Medical School. Her research at Harvard focused on the relationship between clinical symptoms and oral biomarkers.

As a practitioner, Dr. Nunez prides herself on her compassion and on creating a supportive environment for her patients of all ages. She is passionate about education and emphasizes the connection between oral health and overall health. Dr. Nunez’s extensive training has ideally positioned her to provide outstanding patient-centered care at the vanguard of endodontic treatment. Dr. Nunez currently serves on the board of the Massachusetts Association of Endodontists and teaches at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. In her free time, Dr. Nunez enjoys yoga, cooking, food styling, and photography. 

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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.

Anxiety-free sedation dentistry

Over 50 thousand South Shore residents have some level of anxiety when it comes to going to the dentist. Unfortunately, the fear factor may be so significant that it forces many of them to neglect their dental needs. Are you nervous about visiting a dentist? Do you need to have multiple dental procedures performed? If you answered yes to these questions, anxiety-free sedation dentistry by South Shore Dental Prosthetics is an ideal choice. Imagine being able to complete all your dental care in one appointment only, anxiety-free.

At South Shore Dental Prosthetics, we want to help our patients get past their dental anxiety, which is why we offer sedation dentistry. Our sedation dentistry program was designed to offer fearful patients a safe, comfortable means of receiving treatment. Using various techniques, we help our patients relax before and during their dental procedures so that they feel more at ease with the notion of in-office oral care.

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We feel that dental anxiety is nothing to be ashamed of. So let us help you address and overcome your fears with our sedation dentistry program. If you would like to schedule an appointment or consultation, please call our office today.Over 50 thousand South Shore residents have some level of anxiety when it comes to going to the dentist. Unfortunately, the fear factor may be so significant that it forces many of them to neglect their dental needs. Are you nervous about visiting a dentist? Do you need to have multiple dental procedures performed? If you answered yes to these questions, anxiety-free sedation dentistry by South Shore Dental Prosthetics is an ideal choice. Imagine being able to complete all your dental care in one appointment only, anxiety-free.

At South Shore Dental Prosthetics, we want to help our patients get past their dental anxiety, which is why we offer sedation dentistry. Our sedation dentistry program was designed to offer fearful patients a safe, comfortable means of receiving treatment. Using various techniques, we help our patients relax before and during their dental procedures so that they feel more at ease with the notion of in-office oral care.
We feel that dental anxiety is nothing to be ashamed of. So let us help you address and overcome your fears with our sedation dentistry program. If you would like to schedule an appointment or consultation, please call our office today.

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