Our Staff
Dr. Rachana Vora
[General & sedation dentist]Dr. Rachana Vora is a General Dentist with a specialty in Oral Conscious Sedation Dentistry. She is the Dental Director at Dental Associates of Arlington. Dr. Vora has been practicing dentistry for over twelve years, working closely with patients of all ages. Dr. Vora practices general and family dentistry including restorative, cosmetic, implant and sedation dentistry. Committed to providing the best advanced dental care, Dr. Vora keeps up to date on advances in the dental field and enhances her skills by attending postdoctoral courses in prosthodontics, endodontics and oral surgery.
Dr. Sheila Nguyen
[General & Cosmetic Dentist]Dr. Sheila Nguyen DMD (Dr. Nguyen) is a Board Certified General Dentist at Dental Associates of Arlington. Dr. Nguyen received her Doctorate in Dental Medicine through a rigorous medical and dental curriculum at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She earned her Bachelor and Masters of Science at University of Massachusetts Lowell. Each year she continues her education to hone her skills as a clinician. Dr. Nguyen serves patients at Dental Associates of Arlington, as she is originally from the area. She enjoys all aspect of dentistry including building long term relationships with her patients. Dr. Nguyen is committed to staying current with the latest technology to help maintain a beautiful and healthy smile for a lifetime.
Dr. Azadeh Nemati-Rad DMD
[General & Cosmetic Dentist]Dr. Azadeh Nemati-Rad, DMD is a Board Certified General Dentist at Dental Associates of Arlington. Dr. Rad received her Bachelors in Biologic Sciences from Rutgers University after completing their accelerated track advanced program to the Rutger School of Dental Medicine where she earned her DMD. She completed a general practice residency at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine with focus on special needs patients and complex treatment planning.
Dr. Nikolas Katsavochristos DMD
[General & Cosmetic Dentist]Dr. Nikolas Katsavochristos DMD (Dr. Nick) is a General Dentist at Dental Associates of Arlington. Dr. Nick has been in private practice since 2002. Upon earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery diploma from Aristotle University in 2000, he worked in his private practice in Athens, Greece, where he earned a reputation for delivering high-quality care and offering first-class treatments to his patients. In the US, he attended the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, graduating with honors.Born into a family of physicians, he was inspired from an early age to make a positive impact on people's lives. His journey in dentistry is characterized by an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. Dr. Nick is dedicated to patient education and engagement, ensuring that every patient receives a clear, comprehensive treatment plan they can visualize, relate to, and fully comprehend. Dr. Nick has extensive experience in esthetic and restorative dentistry, crowns and dentures, acrylic and porcelain veneers, periodontal treatments, and root canal therapies. Dr. Nick frequently takes continuing education courses to be up to date with the latest techniques and procedures, to provide his patients with the best comprehensive care possible.
Dr. Annie Amsalem
[Periodontist & Dental Implant Specialist]Dr. Annie M. Amsalem, DDS, MSc is a Periodontist and Dental Implant Specialist at Dental Associates of Arlington. Dr. Annie Amsalem was born in Africa, raised in Paris and received her dental degree from Ecole Garancière (Paris VII) with honors in 1975. Dr. Annie (or Dr. Amsalem) joined our staff in 2004. She completed her advanced postdoctoral training at the Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry, where she received her specialty certificate in Periodontics and a Master of Science Degree with outstanding academic achievement in 1978. Returning to Paris upon graduation, Dr. Amsalem practiced quite successfully in her private practice until 1991, when she made the decision to return to Boston. Dr. Annie is trained in all aspects of periodontics, including gingival grafting for recession, crown lengthening procedures, pocket reduction therapies for periodontal disease, extractions, socket preservation with bone grafting, ridge augmentation to prepare areas for dental implants and multiple types of dental implants.