PERFECT SMILES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Dentist & Practice Owner
- Founder of Design Ergonomics
Dr. David Ahearn founded Perfect Smiles in 1993 and added our second location in 2010. With well over two decades of expertise in cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry, Dr. Ahearn regularly participates in continuing education to stay on top of the latest dental techniques and technologies - and so does the rest of the Perfect Smiles team. Together the team devotes more than 60-plus hours to continuing education every 90 days.
He also takes great satisfaction in helping fearful or apprehensive patients feel relaxed and comfortable through sedation dentistry. Unlike many general dentists, Perfect Smiles offers three kinds of sedation:
Inhaled sedation or "laughing gas"
Oral sedation
IV sedation
Cutting-edge technology - and its ability to improve the lives and health of his patients - is a passion for Dr. Ahearn, who has become a noted expert in the world of dentistry. He regularly teaches advanced programs across the country and is often a highlighted speaker at American Dental Association (ADA) events, where he shares his knowledge and love of dentistry with other doctors.
Dr. Ahearn is also the founder of Design Ergonomics, the leader of the field in high performance dental office design. With Dr. Ahearn being a leader in dental productivity, their dental office designs represent a highly integrated synthesis of current dental knowledge and technology.
Dr. Dan Tracy joined the Perfect Smiles team after completing his general practice residency in San Francisco, where he gained exposure to the dental field, discovering the areas of cosmetic dentistry and surgical procedures to be his favorite. He has spent many years volunteering to educate children on the overall importance of oral hygiene and has taught dental students how to perform exams and about the importance of patient education.
Dr. Tracy brings with him such enthusiasm about the dental field that it quickly puts every patient at ease. He is always looking forward to helping patients smile confidently!
Dr. Madhuri Patel is a skilled, likable, and patient dentist. Patients love her because she provides excellent dental care in a gentle and relaxed manner. With a passion for family dentistry, she recently moved to Rhode Island from New York City after completing her dental school at the largest and busiest dental school in the U.S., NYU College of Dentistry. Her coworkers and our patients appreciate her commitment to her work and the well-being of her patients. She always carries a positive attitude.
During her free time, she loves watching sitcoms and murder mysteries, cooking a variety of delicious vegetarian meals, trying different cuisines, and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Dentist
- Advisor to the Dental Assisting Program
Dr. Mary Jane Miranda has been a member of our family since she was a child, when her mother worked at Perfect Smiles. At an early age, she expressed an interest in dentistry. Her interest grew through the years, as she came to the office with her mom and saw Dr. Ahearn and other dentists at work. After graduating high school, she started working at our front desk and soon after became a certified dental assistant.
In 2007 she graduated from Rhode Island College and took a hiatus from the practice to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She was so committed to becoming a dentist that she commuted to Boston from Somerset, MA every day for four years! After obtaining her degree, Dr. Miranda returned to practice dentistry where she first fell in love with the profession - at Perfect Smiles!
Dr. Miranda is an advisor to the Dental Assisting Program at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. It is here where she helps steer the vocational program and students toward future success. Her involvement on the board keeps the dental program up-to-date with inside knowledge of industry trends and technologies, both cutting-edge and proven industry standards.
When you come to us for orthodontic treatment, you'll have the pleasure of working with Dr. Neil Blitz. He works out of both of our offices. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Blitz received his degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and studied orthodontics at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Before joining the Perfect Smiles team in 2009, Dr. Blitz was in private orthodontic practice for 25 years in Rhode Island.
Dr. Blitz is a people person and enjoys learning new things from his patients. During his time away from the office, he enjoys snorkeling and is an avid underwater photographer and spearfisher.
Kim has been working in the dental field since 1988, but she recently joined our team in September 2017. Kim has a medical transcription certificate as well as an AADOM (An Association Dedicated to Dental Office Management) membership. At her core, Kim simply loves helping people, and Perfect Smiles is a great office to work at and receive care from. The people make the practice - we have great patients and staff! In her free time, Kim enjoys spending time with family and friends, fishing, traveling, and listening to music.
Laurie has been working in the dental field since 1989. She joined our team in 1998 and has been helping our patients ever since. The best part about her job is her co-workers and the wonderful team environment. Laurie spends her free time doing her favorite things: being with her grandchildren, gardening, and baking.
Nicole has been in the dental field since 2008. She is a registered dental hygienist and a certified dental assistant, but she has been serving our office since 2016 in operations. Nicole networks with dental office managers around the entire country. She enjoys the endless opportunity that she has been given to help create a culture that focuses on continuous improvements for the team and for the patient experience. When away from the office, Nicole likes trying new restaurants, being outdoors, hiking the White Mountains, and spending time with her friends and family.
Dr. Neuenhaus joins us with clinical experience from New York University College of Dentistry, where he gained exposure to the dental field and fell in love with oral surgery. He is eager to gain more experience and learn as much as he can as he continues to grow as a practitioner.
Patients will feel at ease with Dr. Neuenhaus as he will be treating patients as if he was treating his parents. "I hold myself to very high standards when it comes to the care that I provide."
In his spare time, Dr. Neuenhaus enjoys hiking, surfing, and snowboarding. He especially loves surfing in snowstorms and Nor'easters.