Meet the Team
Justine Kelley, DMD, FAGD
General and Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Justine Kelley received her Bachelor of Arts degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Miami University, Oxford, OH, and earned her DMD degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. At Harvard, she graduated at the top of her class, earning the esteemed Gold Medal Award, among many other honors. Upon graduation, Dr. Kelley completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in Washington, D.C. and served for the next several years in the United States Air Force (rising to the rank of Major) before entering into private practice in the Boston area. She considers her service in the U.S. Air Force both an honor and a privilege.
A true dental professional, Dr. Kelley is compassionate, approachable, and known for her ability to provide gentle, high quality dentistry.
She strives for excellence in all she does, so you can rest assured her attention to detail will not waiver while you are in your care. Dr. Kelley is a skilled at guiding anxious or apprehensive patients through their treatments and helping patients feel confident that their goal of achieving a healthy smile to last a lifetime can be realized with comfort and affordability. She provides dentistry with integrity and an individualized approach that is beyond compare.
Dr. Kelley is committed to staying ahead of changes in dentistry and advancements in dental treatment. She is a “Fellow” of the Academy of General Dentistry (F.A.G.D.) and a lifelong learner, studying areas of Dental Anxiety Management, Occlusion, Complex Treatment Planning, Esthetics and Smile Enhancement, and Advanced Techniques and Materials. Dr. Kelley is dedicated to providing her patients with the latest and best that dentistry has to offer. She does so by constantly challenging herself, attending hands-on courses, and participating in the Spear Study Club. She is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Massachusetts Dental Society, the Metropolitan District Dental Society, and the Pierre Fauchard International Dental Honor Society. She also mentors young dental professionals.
Dr. Kelley concentrates on restorative dentistry and works hard to preserve as much of your natural tooth structure as possible. She is prevention-oriented and truly has your long-term wellbeing at heart. Her special interest is cosmetic dentistry, including smile makeovers and CAD/CAM technology, and she is highly skilled at implant restorations. Dr. Kelley understands that oral health is a major part of overall health and doesn’t believe in treating just one tooth at a time. Her treatment plans are comprehensive by design, in order to provide her patients with optimal comfort, health, and wellness. The care she provides is focused on improving function, self-image, and a patient’s ability to be the best they can be.
Dr. Kelley is known for her empathy and the extra time she takes with each patient—listening to them and talking to them to ensure they are at ease. She is committed to developing great relationships with her patients, ensuring patient comfort, and educating patients so they understand their oral health conditions and treatment options. She works hard to cultivate long-term dental relationships which are evidenced by the loyal patients who have followed her through the years.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kelley’s other passions include health and fitness, cooking, gardening, and above all, spending quality time with her beautiful family.
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