KANGAROO SMILES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- American Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Cherice is excited to be part of our team. She loves working with children at Kangaroo Smiles and is happy to answer any questions, or concerns you may have about your child's dental care.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Instructor
- American Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Originating from Taiwan, where she earned her first dental degree, Dr. Jessie further pursued her passion for dentistry by acquiring her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
Renowned for her warm and caring personality, Dr. Jessie provides a fun, comfortable, and educational experience for children and parents. She effortlessly creates a vibrant, comfortable, and enlightening environment for both children and their parents. Her fervor lies in cultivating a positive dental mindset among children and teenagers, steering them towards a lifetime of healthy smile. Dr. Jessie believes in a comprehensive approach to pediatric dentistry, ensuring that each child receives the individualized care they need to achieve optimal oral health.
Job Titles:
- American Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Joshua Hurlburt ("Dr. Josh") grew up in a small town in Michigan and is a double Wolverine having graduated with both his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Modern European Studies and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the top-rated University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Go Blue!
Lily Hu, is the Director of Anesthesia and Pain Control and Assistant Professor at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she teaches all anesthesia-related curriculum for pre-doctoral, postdoctoral, and continuing education level students.
Dr. Hu earned her DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and completed her dental anesthesiology residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York.
Job Titles:
- American Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
After growing up in sunny California, I moved to NY to pursue my dream of becoming a dentist. However, after visiting Massachusetts I knew this was home for me. So even though I was not born here, I feel like a true New Englander in my heart.
Dr. Nina Khedkar grew up in North Central New Jersey. While she will always be a Jersey Girl at heart, she has spent the majority of her adult life in Massachusetts.
Dr. Jagad grew up in India where he trained to be a dentist. After practicing for a short while, he moved to the USA and received his DMD at Boston University. He then practiced general dentistry and realized he really enjoyed treating kids and wanted to pursue it as a specialty.