Dr. Diba Dastjerdi
Owner and Lead Dentist
Dr. Diba Dastjerdi graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2007. She has been a faculty member of the pediatric dentistry department at Tufts since 2003. Dr. Diba has devoted her professional career to treating and serving children. Her experience and passion for working with children started before she moved to the United States in 1999. She completed her initial dental school training in 1988 at Beheshti University and worked as a dentist at the Children’s Hospital. She then specialized in pediatric dentistry in Iran and completed that training in 1995. In 2000, Dr. Diba joined Carr & Associates as a dental assistant. After receiving her degree from Tufts, she rejoined the practice as an associate, later purchasing the office in 2014. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, and the Massachusetts Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Azita Khanbodaghi
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Azita Khanbodaghi is one of our pediatric dentists. She joined our team after graduating from the Pediatric Residency Program at Tufts University. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of California Los Angeles and then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Tufts University. She is also both a clinical instructor and an assistant professor at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Bahram Ghassemi
Orthodontist
Dr. Bahram Ghassemi graduated from Boston University School of Dental Medicine in 1979 with a specialty in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. He served as Chairman of the Department of Orthodontics at the Tehran University Dental School before moving back to the United States. He is an Associate Professor at Tufts School of Dental Medicine in the Department of Orthodontics since 1985. Dr. Ghassemi has authored many articles and has presented numerous lectures and courses at professional meetings nationally and internationally.
Dr. Rickey Smith
General Dentist
Dr. Rickey Smith grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. After obtaining his
Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Marquette University Dental School, he practiced general dentistry in Chicago. Upon moving to Boston, Dr. Smith worked as practice owner, a consultant and as Dental Director at public health center providing dental treatment to his community. With a passion for dentistry at an early age, Dr. Smith treats his patients with dedication and compassion.
Dr. Heidar Zohrehei
General Dentist
Dr. Heidar Zohrehei, commonly known by patients as “Dr. Z”, is one of our general dentists. Dr. Z first graduated from dental school in Iran, where he practiced dentistry until 2013. He then completed an additional two years of dentistry as an Advanced Standing student at Boston University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Zohrehei also worked as a scholar researcher in the immunology department at the Forsyth Institute. Beyond dentistry he has worked for two years as an electrical engineer. He has combined his love for dentistry and engineering and loves doing cosmetic and prosthetic dentistry
Dr. Gyusik Cho
Periodontist
Dr. Gyusik Cho was born in Seoul, Korea and came to the US in 1996. He attended Georgetown University where he majored in Finance and International Business. After working in the financial work for 2 years, he decided to go to dental school and earned his DDS at New York University College of Dentistry. Upon graduating from NYU, Dr. Cho joined the Periodontology Program at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine where he earned his certificate in periodontology and a Master’s Degree in Oral Biology. Dr. Cho currently lives in the South End with his two miniature pinschers Nori and Dochi.
Dr. Yuneisy Vazquez
Dr. Yuneisy Vazquez, originally from Cuba, graduated in 2016 from the prestigious University of the Basque Country, Spain; earning her Dental degree to practice dentistry in Europe. After she moved to the U.S., she pursued a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Boston University, graduating in 2021. She brings a unique perspective to the practice, combining the classic European approach with the Modernity and innovation of the American School of thought. She now utilizes her international education to provide top-notch dental care to our patients, interacting with the patients in English, Spanish, and French. Outside of the office Dr.”Yuna” enjoys cooking and gathering people in her house and loves to watch Science fiction movies, like Star Wars and the Lord of the Rings, she usually brings socks of their favorite characters to the office.
Dr. Rocio Sardiñas Naranjo
My passion for dentistry began at home with my family. I spent a grand part of my childhood hearing how “A smile is the prettiest thing you will ever wear”, and I grew up surrounded by dentists and everything included in this profession. Once in medical school, I learned the required attributes of quality care, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental diseases. I understood the importance of being flexible, adapting to other’s conditions and realities, and keeping up to date with the latest scientific research. I graduated for the first time in 2012, in Cuba. I have also worked as a dentist in Venezuela and Ecuador. Finally, I graduated from Boston University Henry Goldman School Of Dental Medicine in August 2023. I love to travel; I love knowing new places and new people with different cultures. I enjoy seeing old movies and some classics. But, if I have to mention just one thing, I will say
my favorite thing is reading a good book with a cup of coffee while I have my dogs by my side.
Dr. Lily Razavi
Orthodontist
Dr. Lily Razavi is an orthodontist in the Boston area. She was born in Arlington, VA, and raised in Tehran, Iran until she was 16, finishing high school in Princeton, NJ. She completed her undergraduate studies in biology and Byzantine history at Tufts University. Dr. Razavi also obtained both her DMD degree with honors and orthodontics certificate at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She is the recipient of the Dr. Suzanne Rothenberg Furman Award, is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Nation Dental Honor Society, and the American Association of Orthodontics.
Dr. Razavi’s specialization in orthodontics is driven by her passion for problem-solving and working alongside patients to achieve their best smile. Patient comfort is her priority, achieved through open communication and education. She is dedicated to building patient rapport and developing trusting relationships throughout treatment.
Beyond dentistry, Dr. Razavi enjoys skiing on water and snow. She also loves traveling and playing tennis. She is fluent in Farsi, French, English and Spanish.
Tanya Pabon
Office Manager
Tanya has been part of the Carr & Associates team since 2002. She has been an integral part of both the clinical aspect of dentistry as well as the administrative. Her clinical skills stem from her dental education at the Universidad Odontológica Dominicana. She has served as the lead dental assistant at Small Smiles. She has extensive training in dental administration. Prior to joining Carr & Associates she was the manager of an orthodontic practice in Nashua. Tanya is an excellent team leader and loves getting to know our patients. Outside of the office, Tanya enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and their dog Malu. Se Habla Español.
