At Wellesley Family Dental, our primary goal is to provide the best dental care possible. We are a family friendly, general and cosmetic dental practice thats built around the patient experience while maintaining our focus on oral health and patient education. Our staff members are friendly, excellent communicators, and here to assist you with your dental needs. Our team is lead by Dr. Moskowitz-Porath along with Dr. Brittany ChickandDr. MelissaKnudsenwho use the latest technologies including digital X-rays, intra-oral cameras, PrimeScan - CEREC, CBCT technology and advanced dental products to help you maintain a beautiful smile.
Dr. Moskowitz-Porath received her Bachelors of Arts from Brandeis University in 1990 and in 1994 she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) from University of California in San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry.
In addition, Dr. Moskowitz-Porathcontinued to do advanced dental training in a general practice residency earning a Certification in Hospital Dentistry in 1995 at VA Sepulveda Medical Center.In 2003, she received a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Boston University School of Public Health.
For 18 years Dr. Moskowitz-Porath was an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of General Dentistry at the Boston University School of Dental Medicine teaching dental students in a clinical setting. She has been awarded many faculty and teaching awards over the years. She served as the past president of the Charles River Study Club.
Dr. Moskowitz-Porath, known for her warmth, compassion, and thorough approach with patients strives to put each patient at ease with her sincere, friendly chair-side manner and honest treatment approach. She views her practice as an extension of her family and focuses on providing personable, quality care. Dr. Moskowitz-Porath enjoys treating children to adults and prides herself on making the experience at the dentist a positive one.
In her spare time, Dr. Moskowitz-Porath loves to spend quality time with her husband and five children. She enjoys going on long runs with her rescue dog, doing Zumba classes and baking for the family.
Dr. Chick graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine with a degree in Doctorate of Medical Dentistry in 2011. Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As a dental professional, I stay up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for my patients. As a doctor, I recognize that my patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in me. That is just one reason why I value each and every patient relationship.
Following graduation from dental school , I began my career by decidingtoserve our country as a Lieutenant in the US Navy for four years. While serving in the Navy, Dr. Chick received several awards and commendations for her exemplary service and outstanding dental care. Stationed with the Marines in both South Carolinas low country and southern California during her 4 year tenure, Dr. Chick enjoyed taking care of Marines and Sailors dental needs.
Since then, she has established herself in private practice in the greater Boston area.Dr. Chick takes pride in addressing her patients specific dental needs and goals in a comfortable and relaxed setting. Patient education, developing an ongoing trusting relationship and providing patients with the most enjoyable dental experience possible are the main reasons she loves being a general dentist.
A Massachusetts native, Dr. Knudsen grew up in Needham and graduated from Needham High School. She then attended Boston University, where she received her undergraduate degree in biology, and continued on to attendBoston University's Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. She graduated from dental schoolwith honors, earning her doctor of dental medicine degree in 2013.
Over the years Dr. Knudsen has practiced dentistry in several MetroWest communities, and she is excited to put down roots so close to home at Wellesley Family Dental. Dr. Knudsenunderstands that patients have many dentists to choose from, especially in this area, and she cares for each patient in the way she would treat her own family. She enjoys getting to know her patients personally and prides herself on being a kind and trustworthy provider, and person.
One of the most interesting aspects of general dentistry is having the opportunity to meet amazing people of all ages and getting to learn about their lives.Dr. Knudsen takes extra time to chat witheach patient and truly enjoys hearing about her patients experiences,families, and interests.Dr. Knudsen has an easy-going manner and calming personality, and looks forward to providing exceptional care in a comfortable setting.