We are specialist members of the American Association of Endodontists and we look forward to being of service to you. Our expert team, led by respected Endodontic specialists Dr. Fernandes, Dr. Melito and Dr. Sharma are complimented by an experienced Endodontic staff. We provide the highest standard of professional care in a friendly, comfortable environment. Our mission is to render state of the
art Endodontic treatment in a caring compassionate environment that goes above and beyond expectations. Our patients take pride in their decision to invest in their oral health care. Our referring professionals are confident that their patients will experience seamless delivery of care. We are a highly-efficient, dedicated team who treat all individuals with dignity and respect. Our reward is the immense satisfaction of a job well-done!
~We are a contracted provider with the following insurances:
• Altus
• Assurant
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Delta Dental
• MPE (Massachusetts Public Employees)
• Delta EPO
• United Concordia (select plans)
• Universal- Harvard Pilgrim Discount Plan
• Principal Life
• Dentemax:
1. Guardian WITH A PPOII Network = Dentemax
3. Aetna WITH A PPOII Network = Dentemax
4. Humana WITH A Dentemax Network
5. United Health Care WITH A Dentemax Network
We will gladly submit to all other insurance plans that we do not directly contract with.
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Meet The Doctors!
-Endodontist Jacinta Fernandes, BDS, MDS, DDS
Dr. Fernandes' career in Dentistry began when she was 17 years old at the Goa Dental College in Goa, India. She then transferred to Government Dental College and Hospital in Bombay to complete the Bachelor of Dentistry program and was awarded the B.D.S degree in 1986. She wanted to do a post-graduation in Dentistry and participated in the "All India Entrance Exams" in 1988 and placed 22nd and was fortunate to get the specialty and college of her choice. She thus received the M.D.S. degree in 'Operative Dentistry and Endodontics' at Nair Hospital Dental College in Bombay, India in 1991. She then joined her family in the US, where she continued her education and attained theD.D.S. degree from New York University College of Dentistry in 1994. Upon completion, she attended The University of Medicine and Dentistry at the New Jersey Dental School and completed the Postgraduate program in Endodontics in 1996. Dr. Fernandes began her Endodontic career in Massachusetts with 'Endodontics Inc.', which had offices in Salem, Danvers and Malden. She acquired the Malden location and opened 'Endodontics of Malden' in January 2005, and thereby accomplished one of herprofessional dreams - maintaining a successful, state-of- the-art endodontic practice, where her patients would receive the utmost care and respect. Dr. Fernandes continues her education and shares her knowledge on a regular basis with her colleagues. She is a member of the American Association Of Endodontists, the American Dental Association, The Massachusetts Dental Association and the East Middlesex District Dental Society. Dr. Fernandes served as the secretary of the East Middlesex District Dental Society for 6 years. When not indulged in Dentistry, Dr. Fernandes devotes her time to her family - her husband Vinny and children - Aparna, Vikram and Analiese, who gets the most of the cake! A luxury for the busy doctor these days is curling up 'uninterupted' with a good book, gardening and travelling AKA 'just getting away'!!!.
-Endodontist Christine Melito, BS, DMD, MScD
Dr. Christine Marie Melito graduated magna cm laude from Northeastern University with a B.S. in Cardiopulmonary Science in 1997. After she practiced as a respiratory therapist for three years, she began her dental training. She received her DMD degree in 2004 from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she graduated summa cm laude. Dr. Melito was elected into the Alumni membership in the XI-XI Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a National Dental Honor Society. She then received her Masters of Science degree in Dentistry and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Endodontics from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2007. She has been in private practice in endodontics since that time. Dr. Melito is a member of the American Association of Endodontists, the American Dental Association, and the Massachusetts Dental Society. She presented the results of her thesis research at the 2006 AAE Annual Session in Honolulu. Dr. Melito upholds the same principles and high standards on which 'Endodontics of Malden' was built. She serves her patients with the same care and compassion that is a vital part of the practice. Dr. Melito's presence has allowed us to expand our hours to six days a week, providing you with those much requested Saturday hours! Dr. Melito is a Massachusetts native and lives with her husband Mark, her son Dominic and her new baby, Sofie Eliana in Saugus. In her spare time, she enjoys running, cooking, and traveling.
-Endodontist Dr. Kanika Sharma, DMD
Dr Sharma received her DMD with honors from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. While there, she received many accolades including the prestigious AADR student research fellowship for her work on endodontic pathogens. She continued her studies at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where she received her certificate in Endodontics. Prior to her dental education, Dr. Sharma attended the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with degrees in Neuroscience and Psychology with honors. She currently works part-time in private practice, and is also a clinical instructor in the pre-doctoral and post-doctoral Endodontics program at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Sharma is a member of the American Association of Endodontics, the American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Association of Endodontics. Dr. Sharma is board-eligible and is working towards diplomate status with the American Board of Endodontics. Outside of the office, Dr. Sharma loves reading, yoga and exploring Boston with her family and friends. Dr. Sharma possesses the same level of compassion and caring that your patients have come to expect from our practice.
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