Kristen Esperanza, DDS, Dentist
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Kristen Esperanza, DDS

Dentist

33 Enterprise St Ste 9 Duxbury MA, 02332
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About

Dr. Kristen Esperanza is a Dentist practicing in Duxbury, MA. Dr. Esperanza specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.

Education and Training

New York University College of Dentistry DDS 2022

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons MS Nutrition 2017

New York University BA Psychology 2016

New York University Florence 2013

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish, Filipino

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Dentist Center for Progressive Dentistry 2023 -
  • Administrative Assistant Ruby Gelman DMD 2017 - 2018
  • Peer Mentor New York University College of Dentistry 2020 - 2022
  • Student Representative Columbia University 2016 - 2017
  • NYU Liberal Studies Scholarship - 2013

Awards

  • Graduated NYU with Honors 2016  
  • NYU Dean’s List 2013  

Professional Memberships

  • American Dental Association  
  • Massachusetts Dental Society  
  • Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Bellevue Hospital /2014
  • Edward Hospital / 2011-2012
  • Veterans Oral Health Initiative New York University College of Dentistry / 06/2021 -12/2021
  • New York University College of Dentistry / 10/2018 – 02/2020
  • ANIMA, Florence, Italy / 02/2013 – 05/2013

Areas of research

RESEARCH EXPERIENCEGraduate Research Assistant 10/2016 08/2017New York Obesity Nutrition Research CenterNew York Presbyterian Hospital- Columbia University Medical Center Administered questionnaires regarding sleep behaviors, food and caffeineintake, and psychological state Measured height, waist circumference, and weight of participants Reviewed food diaries for detail and input meals into NDSR for nutritionalanalysis Centrifuged blood, allocated plasma and red blood cells into their propertubes, and put tubes in the research freezer Input data into excel and analyzed it for patternsGraduate Research Assistant 03/2017 05/2017Pediatric Dentistry Clinic at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Conducted surveys with parents to assess parental knowledge, attitudes, andbeliefs regarding early childhood cavitiesClinical Research Assistant 08/2015 08/2016New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Assisted with the development of AutoAmsler, an eye health app Recruited participants Conducted Amsler Grid eye tests with participants on paper and digitalplatforms and recorded responses Led focus groups to get feedback on models of the appUndergraduate Research Assistant 01/2015 05/2015NYU Neuroscience and Education Lab Organized data on EKG patterns using the program CardioEdit for a projectconcerning stress and heart rate

Kristen Esperanza, DDS's Practice location

Center for Progressive Dentistry

33 Enterprise St Ste 9 -
Duxbury, MA 02332
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New patients: 781-932-7761
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33 Enterprise St Suite 9, Duxbury, MA 02332, USA
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