Dr. Rupal Karani received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Mumbai Nair Hospital Dental College. Next, she continued on to study at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine where she obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine. In 2004, she was presented with the American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award. In her free time, Dr. Karani loves to spend time with her children and family playing board games, going on long walks and swimming. In addition, she enjoys cooking up delicious meals and taking in the sights and experiences of traveling.

Educational Background

• Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, DMD Doctor of Dental Medicine
• University of Mumbai Nair Hospital Dental College, B.D.S. Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Volunteer Work

• India, Worked as a dentist with a dental, medical and eye camp throughout rural villages in India

Licensure and Certifications

• Nitrous Oxide License
• Massachusetts Dental License
• CPR, First Aid and BLS Certified

Professional Affiliations

• American Dental Association®, Member
• Massachusetts Dental Society, Member
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Member

Dr. Abhishek Gupta completed his training in Dentistry as well as Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in India before immigrating to the United States in 2009. He then received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from Henry M. Goldman Dental School in Boston, MA.

Next, he completed his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, and Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA. Dr. Gupta is well trained in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His special interests include Dentoalveolar Surgery, Implantology, and Orthognathic Surgery. He has been Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) since 2018.

During his free time, Dr. Gupta loves spending time with his wife and son. In addition, he enjoys activities that include cooking up a delicious meal and taking in new experiences when traveling.

Educational Background:

• Graduate, DMD – Henry M. Goldman Dental School – Boston, MA
• Graduate, Bachelors Degree in Dentistry – Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, India

Academic Appointments and Positions:

• Clinical Instructor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery – Baltimore, Maryland (June 2011-June 2013)
• Senior Resident, Oral and Maxillofacial Residency – Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
• Senior Resident, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery – University of Maryland Medical System
• Fellow in Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Institute, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin, India (December 2007-December 2008)

Professional Affiliations

• Member, American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Member, Massachusetts State of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Member, American Dental Association®
• Member, Massachusetts State Dental Association

Dr. Omar Alani is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He completed his training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Malaysia, before migrating to the United States in 2013. Then he completed an AO Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Oncology and Reconstitution at Beth Israel Hospital, NYC, NY. Dr. Alani obtained his DMD from Boston University 2018, then worked as Attending at the Boston University Medical Center till 2021. Dr. Alani is well trained in all aspects of OMFS, his current interests include dentoalveolar surgery, implantology and orthognathic surgery.

During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, he also enjoys traveling and exploring new regions.

Professional Affiliations

• Diplomat, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Fellow, Mass Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Member, American Dental Society

Dr. Garrett A.J. Charette earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2020 and completed a Certificate in Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics at the Georgia School of Orthodontics in 2023.

In his free time, Dr. Charette is a dedicated sports enthusiast. His love for soccer started during his college years, and though his playing days are behind him he still enjoys watching and analyzing games. When he’s not working on perfecting smiles, Dr. Charette loves spending time with his wife, exploring new restaurants and traveling. His strong connection to the Northeast keeps him grounded, where he enjoys life with his family and community.

• Certificate in Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics, Georgia School of Orthodontics (2023)
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (2020)

• American Association of Orthodontists® (AAO)
• American Dental Association® (ADA)
• Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS)

• Dance Marathon for Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston

• Certificate in Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics
• Massachusetts Dental License
• New Hampshire Dental License
• Invisalign® Certified
• Nitrous Oxide Sedation Certified

Dr. David Blanco received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Clark University. In addition to his B.A., he earned a minor in Biology.

Next, he continued on to study at the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery where he obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery. After obtaining his D.D.S, he completed his Harvard general practice residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Lastly, he earned his Master’s in Public Health from the Boston University School of Public Health.

Outside of dentistry when Dr. Blanco has free time, he volunteers at his local church on the weekends. Some of his interests include exercising, especially running, and traveling to different parts of the world where he can explore different cultures. In addition, Dr. Blanco is fluent in Spanish/p>

Educational Background

• Boston University School of Public Health, M.P.H. Master’s in Public Health
• Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery Clark University, B.A. Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Biology

Volunteer Work

• Project Smile, Nicaragua, Spring 2003

Professional Affiliations

• Massachusetts Hispanic Dental Society, Member