Mansfield MA, Dynamic Dental – Meet the Team

Dr. Edita Outericka | Dr. Alyson Barnes | Dr. Paul M. Kaplan | Dr. Abbas Ghorieshi DMD, CAGS


Dr. Edita OuterickaDr. Edita Outericka has been practicing since 2002.  She graduated in 1996 from Simmons College with a Bachelors Degree.  After graduating from Simmons College, Dr. Outericka entered the graduate program at Tufts University where she earned her Doctorate in Medical Dentistry.  Dr. Outericka is a member of both the American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society.  She is also affiliated with the Cape Cod District Dental Society, South Shore District Dental Society and the New England Dental Society.  Dr. Outericka strives for perfection and works tirelessly to educate patients on good overall dental health and proper dental hygiene.  She has found esthetic dentistry most rewarding and has taken special interest in that area of her practice.  When Dr. Outericka is not working or spending time at dental seminars, she is an avid athlete who competes in triathlons and half marathons.  She also supports charitable athletic events by raising money and participating in them. Dr. Outericka currently resides in Easton, Massachusetts with her husband.

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Dr. Alyson BarnesDr. Alyson Barnes is committed to providing quality dental care while keeping the patient at ease and informed.  She graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Biology.  After college she worked for several years as a high school teacher before deciding on a career in dentistry.  Dr. Barnes earned a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific Dental School. She graduated near the top of her class, with honors. She is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.  Outside of the practice, Dr. Barnes enjoys cooking, running, and flying.  Dr. Barnes provides  high quality dentistry and works closely with patients to insure their dental health.  She currently resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

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Dr. Paul M. Kaplan, or Dr. RootDr. Paul M. Kaplan, or Dr. Root, as he is affectionately known in this area, has been practicing as an Endodontist (Root Canal Therapy Specialist) for nearly thirteen years.  He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's School of Dental Medicine, as well as the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education.  He received his specialty certificate in Endodontics from the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.  Additionally, while at the University of Buffalo, he was awarded a Masters of Science degree in the Oral Sciences for research he completed in the field of Digital Subtraction Radiography.
Dr. Kaplan has been awarded many honors, including being chosen as one of America's Top Dentists in the field of Endodontics for the past 8 years in a row, and as one of Better Living Magazine's Best Doctors for Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
In addition to treating patients in a dental office setting, Dr. Kaplan is a clinical instructor at Boston University’s School of Dental Medicine, where he teaches the post-graduate endodontic residents. 
Away from the office, Dr. Kaplan performs cantorial concerts, teaches tennis, and enjoys quiet time boating and fishing with his family (wife, Stephanie; son, Sammy and twin daughters, Charlotte and Caroline).  Many of his patients make mention of the "special" treatment they receive while under his care, as they are each treated to a cantorial rendition during their visit.

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Dr. Abbas Ghorieshi DMD, CAGSDr. Abbas Ghorieshi DMD, CAGS is a graduate of Boston University School of Dental Medicine in the Advanced Standing Program.   He first graduated from Tehran University School of Medical Sciences and Dentistry.    Dr. Ghorieshi  then completed two years of advanced study in Periodontology  and Oral Biology at Boston University.  This graduate work was followed by  11 years as the  Assistant Clinical Professor teaching in the Oral Biology and Periodontology Department at Boston University School of Dental Medicine.    Dr. Gorieshi  also served as Resident / Instructor in the Oral and Maxillo-Facial  Surgery Departments at Tehran University and  the  associated hospitals.   Dr. Ghorieshi has done basic research in carries at Forsyth Dental Center in Boston.  He has published several papers related to oral Surgery and Oral / Periodontal infection and the relationship to overall health.
Dr. Ghorieshi has 35 years of experience, but he is most well known for his caring and gentle manner.  Patients often remark on his professionalism and attentiveness.  

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