Our Practice
Damian D. Meola,
D.M.D.
Dr. Meola is the Owner and Director of Damian D. Meola DMD & Associates. He has been practicing dentistry since 1989, and is a second-generation dental care provider. Dr. Meola's focus is on cosmetic dentistry. In addition to cosmetic dentistry, his areas of expertise are smile makeovers, veneers, full mouth reconstruction, and implant restorations.
He graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where he is currently a clinical instructor. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society.
Jean-Marie Biebuyck, D.M.D.
Dr. Biebuyck has been a practicing periodontist at Damian D. Meola DMD & Associates since 1991. He attended the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated in 1988 with a degree in dentistry. In 1990 he graduated the periodontal program at Tufts School of Dental Medicine and his practice is now limited to reconstructive and cosmetic gum and implant surgery.
Dr. Biebuyck is associated with the Massachusetts Dental Society, American Academy of Dentistry, American Academy of Periodontology, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Dentistry and Medicine.
Ilya Livshin, D.M.D.
Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Ilya Livshin immigrated to the United States in 1978. After growing up in Brookline, Massachusetts, Dr. Livshin went on to Boston University, where he received his Bachelor's degree. He enrolled at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where he received his DMD. After graduation, Dr. Livshin has dedicated his dental expertise and his life to the United States Air Force. There, he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC. With this program, he received hands-on experience in complex dental restorative procedures, dental implants, root canal therapy, impacted wisdom teeth extractions, cosmetic procedures, migraine/myofacial pain therapy, and oral sedation dentistry.
John Govostes, D.M.D.
Dr. Govostes received his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire and then went to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where he received his dental degree (D.M.D.) and then later his specialty training in Periodontology. He then took additional steps to become a board certified periodontist and diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Govostes limits his clinical practice to the field of Periodontics which focuses on patient education as well as the preservation of teeth through various non-surgical and surgical therapy modalities in the treatment of gum diseases (periodontitis), as well as implant dentistry and the treatment of other oral pathologic conditions associated with the mouth. The various services offered but not limited to, are the: reduction of gingival pocketing, cosmetic correction of recession and reconstruction with various gum grafting techniques, removal of hopeless teeth, replacement of missing or hopeless teeth with dental implants, as well the augmentation of bone which is often times needed for future dental implant placement. Dr. Govostes is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the Massachusetts Society of Periodontics, the Massachusetts Dental society, as well as a member of Delta Sigma Delta organization, which is an International Dental Fraternity. Dr. Govostes has served the public by working in community dental clinics in Colorado as well as volunteering for Dental missions to Quito, Ecuador where he treated the underprivileged community. He also serves as a guest lecturer at the Yankee Dental Convention in Boston MA. Dr. Govostes concerns himself with his patients' comfort, relaxation, and education as well as the quality of care he provides.
Jason Arandia, D.M.D.
Dr. Arandia is a graduate of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and completed his post-doctoral training at Hartford Hospital. He has been practicing dentistry at Damian D. Meola DMD & Associates since March 2002.
Dr. Arandia has enjoyed a successful career with extensive experience in all disciplines of dentistry, including cosmetics, implantology, preventive and restorative treatment, oral surgery, and endodontics.
In addition, Dr Arandia offers sedation dentistry, in which he can address all of your needs in a safe and relaxing atmosphere with fewer appointments.
Dr. Arandia is a clinical instructor for the Boston University School of Dental Medicine and a member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. For more information about sedation dentistry, call the office to schedule a consult, or visit http://www.bostonsedation-dentistry.com
Elina Fooks, D.M.D
Dr. Fooks graduated cum Laude, from Brandeis University. She received her doctorate from Tufts School of Dental Medicine in 2000. She continued her training at New York Presbyterian Hospital Cornell. In 2003 she graduated the endodontics program at Tufts University, where she is now on the faculty as an assistant clinical professor.
Dr. Fooks is a member of the American Dental Association, The American Association of Endodontists, and Massachusetts Association of Endodotists.
Thomas Montemurno, D.M.D.
Dr. Montemurno has been setting the highest standards of excellence in orthodontics since 2005. He earned his Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree and completed his residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the prestigious Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
An esteemed member of the orthodontic community, Dr. Montemurno is a member of many leading dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, New Hampshire Dental Society and the Massachusetts Dental Society. He is also co-chair of the Tufts Alumni Committee.