Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Dental Care in Quincy
Dental Associates has been a trusted provider of comprehensive dental care in Quincy, MA since 1947. Our practice combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver personalized, family-focused dental solutions. Our team of specialists, including periodontists, prosthodontists, and general dentists, brings advanced expertise in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. We prioritize patient comfort through innovations like our 3M Definition Scanner, which eliminates traditional molds for precise digital impressions. With a commitment to continuous improvement, we offer services ranging from preventive care to complex implantology, ensuring every patient receives thorough, compassionate treatment.Our state-of-the-art facility features digital dentistry tools, CBCT imaging, and an in-house laboratory for custom restorations. We maintain rigorous sterilization standards and emphasize patient education to promote long-term oral health. Our hygienists and assistants work closely with patients to create welcoming, stress-free experiences during every visit. Through generations of service, we've built a reputation for technical excellence and genuine care that extends beyond the dental chair. Our goal remains what it was in 1947: helping patients achieve optimal dental health in a comfortable, professional environment.
Services
Dental Implants
Teeth Whitening
Preventive Care
Digital Dentistry
Porcelain Veneers
Dental Bridges
Amalgam Fillings
Dentures
Tooth Extractions
Gum Disease Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of experience providing dental care in Quincy, MA
- Our team includes specialists in periodontics, prosthodontics, and implantology
- We use advanced technology like digital impression scanners and CBCT imaging
- Our in-house dental laboratory creates custom restorations with precision
- We maintain rigorous sterilization standards exceeding industry requirements
What people say
Friendly staff
Clean office
Thorough explanations
Professional and kind
Made feel at home
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions that look and function like natural teeth. Our specialists place titanium posts into the jawbone to support crowns, bridges, or dentures. This treatment prevents bone loss while restoring full chewing functionality and aesthetic appearance. Patients benefit from improved speech, comfort, and confidence compared to traditional removable prosthetics.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening treatments effectively remove deep stains caused by food, drinks, and medications. Our Zoom! In-Office system brightens teeth up to eight shades in one hour while take-home kits offer gradual whitening overnight. These safe, dentist-supervised options produce longer-lasting results than over-the-counter products through professional-grade bleaching formulas.
Preventive Care
Regular preventive appointments include professional cleanings, oral exams, and digital X-rays to maintain optimal dental health. Our hygienists remove plaque and tartar buildup while monitoring for early signs of decay or gum disease. This proactive approach prevents minor issues from becoming complex problems requiring extensive treatment later.
Digital Dentistry
Digital dentistry incorporates 3D imaging, intraoral scanning, and CAD/CAM technology for precise diagnostics and restorations. The 3M Definition Scanner creates accurate digital impressions without messy molds while CBCT imaging provides detailed views of teeth, bone, and nerve pathways. These tools enhance treatment planning accuracy and improve patient comfort during procedures.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers transform smiles by covering stained, chipped, or misaligned teeth with thin ceramic shells. These durable, stain-resistant facings bond directly to tooth surfaces for natural-looking improvements in shape, color, and spacing. The minimally invasive procedure typically requires two visits for preparation and placement of custom-fabricated veneers.
People
Lewis E. Hootnick
General/Restorative Dentist
Dr. Hootnick has practiced restorative dentistry for over 30 years. He earned his DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1979 and completed residency training in Bridgeport, CT. He brings expertise in state-of-the-art dental techniques to patient care.
Khanh Xuan Le
Periodontist
Dr. Le specializes in periodontics and implantology with advanced training from the University of Montreal and Universite Laval. She holds multiple professional certifications and maintains active memberships in leading dental organizations while serving patients in the South Shore area.
Jessica Latimer
Periodontist
Dr. Latimer combines clinical practice with teaching at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She earned her DDS from the University of Washington and completed specialty training in periodontics while receiving multiple academic honors and research awards.
IL Won Chang
Prosthodontist
Dr. Chang specializes in complex restorative cases using digital technology for full-mouth rehabilitation and implant solutions. He received his DDS from Indiana University and completed advanced prosthodontics training at Tufts University with academic recognition.
Jorge Peralta Gonzalez
Dentist
Dr. Peralta Gonzalez provides comprehensive dental care with expertise in restorative procedures and Invisalign treatment. He earned his DMD from Boston University after completing dental education in the Dominican Republic and medical assisting training in New York.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive dental care including preventive exams, restorative treatments, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and periodontal services using advanced technology.
How can I schedule my first appointment?
New patients can call 617-472-1036 or use our online contact form to schedule their initial examination and cleaning with our Quincy dental team.
What technology do you use for dental procedures?
Our office features digital impression scanners, CBCT imaging, intraoral cameras, and an in-house laboratory for precise diagnostics and efficient restorations.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We work with most major insurance providers and can help patients maximize their dental benefits while minimizing out-of-pocket expenses.
How do you ensure patient safety during treatments?
We maintain strict sterilization protocols exceeding industry standards with modern infection control practices and regular equipment sanitization throughout our facility.
