Dr. Michelle J Anderson, DMD
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1801037643
Practice Details
Insurance Accepted
About This Provider
Dr. Michelle Anderson is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 17 years of experience helping children feel comfortable and safe at the dental office. She earned her dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and completed advanced training in pediatric dentistry, plus she studied both biology and psychology to better understand how children learn and grow. Dr. Anderson specializes in caring for infants, children with special needs, and kids who feel nervous about dental visits—she offers calming options like laughing gas and sleep dentistry to make treatment easier. Her practice philosophy centers on treating the whole child, not just teeth, so she works with families to build healthy habits that last a lifetime. Based in East Boston and accepting new patients, Dr. Anderson is board-certified through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and holds hospital privileges at Franciscan Children's Hospital.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Dual-degree in Biology and Psychology, City University of New York (CUNY)
- Advanced Degree in Pediatric Dentistry (CAGS), Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
- Doctor of Dental Medicine, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Board Certifications
- Board Certified, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 03/06/2009
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Laughing gas (nitrous oxide)
- Hospital dentistry under general anesthesia
- In-office sleep dentistry
- Radiographs (X-rays)
- Digital imaging
Professional Memberships
- Tufts School of Dental Medicine Alumni Board of Directors
- The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- The American Dental Association
- Massachusetts Dental Society
- Massachusetts Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- International Affiliation of Tongue-Tie Professionals
- Academy of Laser Dentistry
Beyond the Office
Hospital privileges at Franciscan Children's Hospital
Work history at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Work history at Massachusetts General Hospital
Originally from Toronto, Canada
Based in Boston for more than 10 years
Loves laughter, music, quality time with loved ones, travel, interior design, fitness and yoga, volunteering, and discovering great restaurants
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