Dental Team – North Attleboro, MA
Meet a Team
You Can Trust
A dental team shouldn’t just do the bare minimum to get your appointment over faster. Our Attleboro Dental Group team members all enjoy forming lasting, trust-based relationships with our patients and showing them how dental care can be convenient, comfortable, and even enjoyable. We can’t wait to meet you and your family in person, but before you call, you can get to know our team better ahead of time by checking out their brief biographies below.
Dr. William Herr
To Dr. Herr, dentistry is all about forming relationships with patients. Before entering dental school, Dr. Herr had an opportunity to shadow other dentists while he was still earning his undergraduate education. It was in his time there that he realized how dentists could leave a positive impact on people as well as that person’s entire family. Seeing that relationship unfold while also being able to change that person’s life is what really makes all the hard work worth it.
Dr. Andrew Luccio
Dr. Luccio had always been drawn to healthcare, but dentistry stood out to him because of how closely he’d get to be working with his patients. He notes that dentists have a very unique role when it comes to the doctor-patient relationship. These relationships can easily last a lifetime, and the more he learned how dental disease and gum disease represented two of the most common diseases in America, the more he realized how important teeth really are. He quickly realized how a career in dentistry would allow him to make a pretty incredible impact on his community. For these reasons, he feels it’s an honor every day to walk through the doors of this dental office and provide patients the care they need.
Dr. Poya jafari
Originally from Auburn, MA, Dr. Jafari always knew that he loved biology, but wasn’t sure where he would take his passion for science as a career. At a young age, he always helped his father around the house and he knew he enjoyed working with his hands. By the time he was in high school, Dr. Jafari had the opportunity to shadow dentists while visiting Iran with his family. He realized that dentistry provided the perfect combination of engineering and biology. Being able to talk to patients directly and experience this face-to-face dynamic was what truly sealed the deal for Dr. Jafari’s career in dentistry.
Dr. Nancy Mo
After seeing first-hand the positive effects of a smile transformation, Dr. Mo chose to dedicate her life to helping others achieve healthy, happy smiles. She ultimately decided to pursue the BS/DDS program at the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education in New York City before continuing her education at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Today, she has undergone advanced training in everything from surgical therapies and endodontics to implant placement. We are thrilled to have her on our team, and she looks forward to making your dream smile a reality!
Dr. Caitlin Duggan
With a full decade of experience and counting, Dr. Duggan finds it incredibly rewarding to help patients transform their smiles while boosting their self-confidence. Being able to build strong relationships with them and earn their trust in genuine dental care is a major highlight of practicing dentistry. She’s excited to provide essential treatments and achieve beautiful results for our patient’s smiles, and she looks forward to seeing you at your next appointment! Keep reading to learn more about her background and expertise.
Dr. Justin Cifuni
Dr. Justin Cifuni is a board-certified periodontist who specializes in dental implants surgery, hard and soft tissue regeneration, and multiple laser therapies. His advanced skills allow us to provide dental implant planning, placement, and restoration in-house so patients can receive a wider variety of treatments in one place while still working with our trusted team. We are proud to bring his unique expertise to our patients as opposed to making them visit a different practice for these services. To learn a little more about Dr. Cifuni and his background, read on below.
Dr. Ammar Awadi
Dr. Awadi’s journey into endodontics began with a passion for helping people maintain their oral health. After practicing general dentistry for seven years in Boston, he realized his true calling was in endodontics, where he could focus on saving teeth and alleviating pain. The intricate nature of root canal treatments and the opportunity to make a significant impact on his patients’ lives drew him to this specialized field.
Alicia
Scheduling CoordinatorAlicia is a member of our front office team, and her mission is to help our patients feel welcome from the moment they give us a call or step through our doors. Originally from Pawtucket, she is a huge sports enthusiast (both playing and watching) and loves animals — she considers her dog and cat to be her kids!
Jessica
Financial CoordinatorEnsuring that patients have access to dental care that is both financially flexible and comfortable is the chief concern of our financial coordinator. Jessica is the first to tell you that these interactions and relationships with patients are what she enjoys most about her job. Aside from financial arrangements, she is also tasked with a number of responsibilities that ensure the smooth and timely operation of the dental office!
Jessica calls her three children the center of her universe. It’s a very busy universe, particularly with the various sports-related activities each is involved in. Some interests and hobbies of Jessica’s include spending time at the beach, doing yoga, and biking.
Dacia
Insurance CoordinatorDacia primarily serves as the insurance coordinator for Attleboro Dental Group but is also a skilled dental assistant. She helps each patient plan ahead for their dental care and ultimately achieve the beautiful smile they want and deserve. To make this happen, she draws on a wealth of knowledge and expertise while ensuring that she stays on the top of the latest developments in the industry.
Outside of the dental office, Dacia stays very active, particularly with her daughter Teagan by her side. Camping, boating, and spending time at the beach are just a few of the things you will find Dacia enjoying with friends and family on a regular basis.
Delirio
Insurance CoordinatorOriginally from Harwich, Cape Cod, Delirio finds that the best part of her job is knowing that she and her amazing team are creating a positive impact in the lives of our patients through exceptional dental care. She enjoys being able to learn as much as she can while also ensuring that people can receive convenient and reliable treatment for their dream smiles.
When asked, Delirio claimed that it was her family who taught her how to be as driven as she is today. Not only does she enjoy helping others with their financial situations, but she’s passionate about getting to know everyone she meets and building strong relationships with her community. In her spare time, you might catch her reading a book and enjoying a good story.
Leah
Scheduling CoordinatorLeah brings with her a wealth of experience in healthcare and hospitality, having spent 15 years of her professional life in the senior living industry. You will find that Leah has a work ethic that is second to none and an exceptional attention to detail! These skills, combined with her warm and compassionate demeanor, are why we have entrusted her to manage our clinical schedule, helping to coordinate your care so that you don't miss a beat. Whether you are visiting us for routine care or complex, multidisciplinary treatment, you can be sure that she will meticulously guide you through the process.
When not advocating for oral health in the North Attleboro community, Leah (you guessed it) loves to stay active! Kayaking, camping, and rollerskating are just a few of the outdoor activities you will find her enjoying with her friends and family. Did we mention that Leah is also into music? She knows how to play the ukulele!
Heather
Dental HygienistHeather is yet another valued member of our hygiene team. With over 25 years of experience, patients of Attleboro Dental Group take comfort in knowing that they are seeing a clinician that is both highly experienced and educated. Since completing her formal training, she has made it a priority to consistently and frequently complete extensive continuing education so that her patients are getting the most advanced and up-to-date treatment possible.
Outside of dentistry, Heather spends much of her free time with her husband and two children, all of whom lead active lifestyles themselves. She is also a dog-lover and has adopted two from Thailand!
Carolyn
Dental HygienistThe experienced clinical team at Attleboro Dental Group is lucky to have Carolyn as one of our hygienists, as she brings 30+ years of experience to the role. She is able to provide unmatched care to each patient she sees, and it is her genuine care for their wellbeing that keeps them coming back. Carolyn would be the first to tell you that the relationships she has built with patients over the years are what she values most.
Outside of the dental office, Carolyn loves to spend time with her family. She is married to her husband Mike and has a daughter named Jillian, as well as two stepchildren named Hannah and William. Her children certainly keep her busy, and one of the many hats she wears is that of “Softball Mom.”
Shannon
Dental HygienistShannon is a member of our highly experienced dental hygiene team, and our patients are certainly better off for it. Her high regard for creating a calm, relaxing environment ensures that even patients with a history of dental anxiety are not at all threatened when visiting the dental office.
Shannon enjoys a number of activities outside of work, including cross-stitching, reading, and spending time with friends and family. While Shannon’s husband Nick (and their two cats) would say that she has a soft side, be warned – she has earned her 3rd-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate!
Virgen
Dental AssistantExperience and a commitment to advanced training are two of the core principles that our team is built upon. Virgen is yet another team member that we are happy to say embodies both. She has made it her mission to continuously advance her skills so that she can provide a first-class experience at each and every visit. Aside from her superb dental assisting skills, her positive, upbeat demeanor is contagious. At your next visit, you can count on seeing her smile and leaving with one of your own!
When Virgen is out of the dental office, you will find her spending time with friends and family and being a proud mother!
Alexis
Dental AssistantOriginally from Lakeville, Alexis attended Lincoln Tech for dental assisting. Now, she is certified in BLS, infection control, X-rays, and HIPPA. Plus, she is an EFDA, has experience working with endodontists, periodontists, and general dentists, and has more than seven years of experience! For her, the best thing about her job is doing something different each day.
In her free time, Alexis enjoys detailing cars, hiking, spending time on the boat, and hanging out with her three dogs. Here’s a fun fact about her: she’s mechanically inclined!
Devon
Dental HygienistDevon loves coming into work each day because it means she gets to help and educate her patients! Before joining our team, she completed the hygiene program at the Community College of Rhode Island. Since then, she’s completed externships, earned her local anesthesia permit, and become certified in BLS/CPR.
Originally from Rhode Island, Devon comes from a wonderful and supportive family. In her free time, she enjoys going out to eat with her boyfriend, shopping, taking care of her house plants, reading, and doing anything outdoors.
Gail
Dental AssistantFor more than three decades now, Gail has been helping people improve their smiles and their overall health. Truly, it’s one of her favorite aspects of her job! In addition to studying at the Bryman Institute, she earned her DANB and has completed training in oral surgery, sinus lifts, periodontics, and more.
Gail is a mother of grown twins. In her free time, she loves boating and paddleboarding!
Joleen
Dental AssistantBorn in Seekonk, MA, Joleen has been working in the field of dentistry for several years and counting. She started by attending The Northeast Collaborative School of Dental Assisting to earn her license. Today, she is certified in Radiation Health and Safety and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. The best part about her job is being able to help patients feel more comfortable in the chair while maintaining and improving their beautiful pearly whites.
If she isn’t at the office, Joleen is spending time with her family and loved ones. She has two children, a son who’s a mechanic and a daughter who also works in the dental field, and a beautiful grandson. In her free time, she enjoys arts and crafts, sewing, hiking on trails, and being near water. One interesting thing about her: she loves painting on canvas!
Carlene
Registered Dental AssistantAfter graduating from Attleboro High School, Carlene completed her formal dental assistant training at Bristol Community College. Since becoming a Registered Dental Assistant, she has completed continuing education classes on everything from laser dentistry to infection control to ensure our patients receive the absolute best care. Now, she has more than 20 years of hands-on experience under her belt, and she continues to love interacting with the wonderful people who walk through our front door!
Carlene and her husband, Dennis, have two children together. She loves spending time with them and her friends as well as biking, running, and camping. Here’s a fun fact about her: she lost 70 pounds in a year’s time thanks to her active lifestyle!
Erika
Administrative CoordinatorOriginally from Guatemala City, Erika completed her studies at Canadian College in Guatemala. Before joining our team in 2023, she worked in a dental office in Rhode Island, which is where she gained experience in everything from insurance verification and scheduling to patient charts. When asked what she loves most about her job at Attleboro Dental Group, she said that it’s interacting with our patients, helping them, and working with a company that has similar values!
Erika comes from a big and wonderful family that she loves spending time with (especially her little nephew). As for hobbies, she likes gardening, cooking, learning new things, and going out. Here’s a fun fact about her: she’s bilingual!
Kiley
Front DeskKiley says that the best thing about her job has to be the team! She says that everyone is so welcoming and helpful in our practice, and she looks forward to building strong relationships with our patients just like them. In addition to her experience working in dental offices, Kiley also has certifications in radiology, CPR/AED, OSHA, and HIPAA. Over the years, she has attended multiple dental conventions and taken administrative classes as well.
Kiley is living outside of her hometown for the first time in her life with her boyfriend and their little dog, Hemi Ryder. She is very close to her parents, older sister, and nephew. She considers herself to be a big foodie and is always eager to try new restaurants. She also likes doing both traditional and anti-gravity yoga as well as going camping from the spring to the fall.
Krystal
Registered Dental HygienistKrystal’s 10+ year career in dentistry began in high school! While attending BVT's dental assisting program, she earned her certifications and infection control and radiology. After graduation, she worked as a dental assistant for four years before earning her bachelor’s degree at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene. If that wasn’t impressive enough, she also earned her master’s degree in health sciences in 2022! Year after year, she continues to love educating people about their oral health and helping them keep their smiles in tip-top shape.
Krystal and her fiancé, Jake, have two cats together, Dexter and Dash. When she isn’t at our office or spending time with loved ones, you can find her working at MCPHS as a clinical instructor, baking, hiking, and playing video games. Here’s a fun fact about her: she used to be a ballet dancer!
Irene
Administrative CoordinatorIrene has been working in the field of dentistry for over a decade and counting. She loves being in a supportive and caring team as well as getting to know our patients and helping them reach their dental goals. She studied at Sacred Heart University before working as an office manager at a small dental office for about a year. She later spent years as an Administrative Coordinator for a multi-specialty practice before moving to Atlanta to be an Insurance/Billing Manager for an oral surgery office. During her time in Boston, she attended the Yankee Dental Conference annually and took two to three courses of continuing education to learn about billing and coding in oral surgery.
Whenever she isn’t at the office, Irene spends much of her time with her husband, their two beautiful daughters, and their rescue dog Odin. She loves listening to music and attending concerts, playing the piano or reading a novel (when she has the time), and walking outside with her kids to enjoy the amazing New England weather. She also loves to cook! Her favorite thing is to make her mother’s egg roll recipe.
Nicole
Dental AssistantWith nearly a full decade of experience in the dental field, Nicole loves being part of a patient’s transformation and seeing their life change through their smile. From Uxbridge, she studied at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School, receiving her OSHA, First Aid/CPR, Infection Control, and Radiation Health and Safety certifications. As a dental assistant, you’ll find her helping the team and dentists around the office to help treat pearly whites.
At home, Nicole lives with her boyfriend and their three adorable dogs. Other than spending time with family and loved ones, she also enjoys trying out new restaurants, exploring new hiking trails, and practicing drawing and painting.
Julia
Dental AssistantHaving grown up in Brazil and then moving to Woonsocket, RI, Julia loves being able to meet new people every day and build great relationships with her patients while also helping them achieve greater oral health. The best part of her job: watching people gain confidence in themselves through their smiles. She became certified in radiology through courses at Boston University and became a dental assistant. She’s also attained her certification in Basic Life Support and is highly trained in BOTOX, fillers, nitrous oxide, and Invisalign.
Julia spends much of her time with friends and family whenever she isn’t at the dental office. She also enjoys exploring new places to eat as well as working out to stay active. One fun fact about her: she’s fluent in both Portuguese and English and is currently learning Spanish!
