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Shipli Joshi, DMD, Massachusetts Dental Society Guest Board Member. “Treat every patient as if they were a member of your own family” is the piece of advice that has guided Shilpi Joshi, DMD, throughout her career. “While technical skills are essential,” she said, “compassion, empathy, and genuine human connection are what patients remember most.” That […]

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Khamir Mahesh Patel, DMD, Massachusetts Dental Society Guest Board Member. Whether he’s planning the perfect trip with friends or developing new approaches to improve patient care, Khamir Patel, DMD, enjoys solving complex problems. A seasoned dentist with 11 years of practice, Dr. Patel has built a career that blends healthcare, science, and innovation given by […]

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Steven Spitz, DMD, Massachusetts Dental Society President. Dr. Spitz would have chosen a career with animals if he were not a dentist. He majored in animal science at UMass Amherst en route to becoming a veterinarian before shifting his focus to dentistry. An opportunity to work for the summer with his uncle, Dr. Richard Lipman, […]

Jennifer Korzeb, DM, Massachusetts Dental Society Vice President. Described by friends as dedicated, hardworking, and reliable, Jennifer Korzeb, DMD, has a passion for helping her patients. A colleague once told her, “You can work with anyone for 45 minutes.” Remembering the 45-minute rule, Dr. Korzeb shows great compassion with her patients and recognizes that they […]

Dr. James Lee, Massachusetts Dental Society Treasurer, is a second-generation dentist practicing general dentistry in Malden, Massachusetts. Dr. Lee is passionate about strengthening the dental profession through organized dentistry & advancing oral health care for underserved communities. Dr. Lee brings a wealth of leadership experience to the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) Board of Trustees. He previously served as MDS Secretary, East Middlesex District Trustee, Chair […]

Maritza Morell, DMD, MPH, Massachusetts Dental Society Secretary. Dr. Maritza Morell is the current MDS secretary and the past trustee for Region 6 and Merrimack Valley District. Her journey into dentistry began as a young child, when she developed a unique bond with her dentist and orthodontist, who inspired her to pursue a career in […]

David Samuels, DMD, Massachusetts Dental Society Speaker of the House. As a fifth-grade student, 10-year-old David Samuels was assigned to write a report on teeth. While researching for the assignment, he visited his uncle’s dental practice for a day, where he was introduced to patients as Dr. Samuels. He never looked back from that experience. […]

Kevin Monteiro, MBA, CAE, Massachusetts Dental Society CEO & Executive Director. Mr. Monteiro has been with the organization for more than a decade. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University, Monteiro attended Babson College in Wellesley, MA, to pursue his master’s degree in business administration. He also earned Certified Association Executive credentials through the […]