Kristine Achille Grazioso, DMD
Dr. Grazioso (a.k.a. Dr. G), is a 1988 graduate of Boston College, where she received her B.S. in Biology, and a 1993 graduate of The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine where she was awarded her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Dr. Grazioso received her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA, in 1996. She served as Chief Dental Resident and received numerous awards for excellence in Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Oral Surgery.
Dr. Grazioso is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She received the Richard Pugh Award from the ABPD for scoring in the top 3% nationally on the Comprehensive Written Examination.
Dr. Grazioso is a graduate of the Massachusetts Dental Society’s Leadership Institute, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s Legislative Workshop for Leaders in Pediatric Dentistry. She is actively involved in grassroots efforts on the state and national level to promote issues important to dentistry and to the patients she serves. She is the New England/New York representative on the Council of Government Affairs for the AAPD and is a member of the Standing Committee on Legislative and Government Affairs at the Massachusetts Dental Society.
Dr. Grazioso is a past President of the Massachusetts Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and currently serves on its Executive Board. She is on courtesy staff at the Franciscan Hospital for Children, where she cares for patients under general anesthesia in the Operating Room.
Dr. Grazioso resides in Marshfield with her husband, Henry, and their sons, Alex and Nicholas. She is active at St. Christine’s Church and with the cub scouts.
Anne R. Kuczma, DMD
Dr. Anne Kuczma (a.k.a. Dr. K), a Rhode Island native, graduated in 1998 from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Zoology. After working as an environmental scientist, she decided to make a career change. She attended and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2007. As a student, she received the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Public Health Dentistry, and American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology predoctoral awards. In addition, she was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society. In 2009 she completed her residency in pediatric dentistry at Children’s Hospital Boston. While a resident, Dr. Kuczma conducted research on the oral health of children with cerebral palsy. Dr. Kuczma is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Kuczma lives in Norwell with her husband Damian, children Callan and Andrew, and pug Fitzgerald. In her free time, Dr. Kuczma enjoys running, swimming, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Mina Schafft
Dr. Mina M. Schafft (a.k.a. Dr. S) graduated from the University of Florida in 1999 with a B.S. in Nutrition and from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2003. While attending a one-year general practice residency in Nogales, Arizona, Dr. Schafft realized her passion for working with children and pursued her career in Pediatric Dentistry. She returned to Boston and completed her post-graduate training in 2007 at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. During her training, Dr. Schafft returned to her native land in Nicaragua and provided dental care in underserved areas. While a resident she conducted research on several methods of preventative dentistry.
Dr. Schafft is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and Massachusetts Dental Society. She is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and is a member of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Schafft lives in Braintree with her husband, Dan, and their twin boys Logan and Christian. In her free time, Dr.Schafft enjoys cooking and spending time with her family.