A Dental Team With Credentials You Can Verify
At My Smile Care, we believe patients deserve to know exactly who is treating them — their training, their board certifications, their philosophy of care, and the continuing education that keeps them at the leading edge of the profession. Our Westford dental team is led by clinicians whose credentials place them in a small minority of U.S. dentists, and whose investment in technology gives them tools most practices never acquire.
Dr. Dheeraj Pamidimukkala, DMD, FAGD, ABDSM, FICOI
Owner & Lead Clinician
Dr. Dheeraj Pamidimukkala is the founder and lead clinician of My Smile Care in Westford, Massachusetts. His practice philosophy is built on three principles: diagnose with certainty, treat with precision, and always choose the most conservative option that will give the patient a lasting, beautiful result.
Credentials
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) — Awarded to the top ~6% of U.S. dentists who complete 500+ hours of continuing education and pass a rigorous comprehensive examination across all disciplines of general dentistry. The FAGD is one of the most demanding voluntary credentials in American dentistry.
- Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) — Fewer than 1,000 dentists nationwide hold this board certification, which requires advanced training in the recognition and dental management of obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, and sleep-disordered breathing in partnership with sleep physicians.
- Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantology (FICOI) — An internationally recognized credential for advanced clinical expertise in dental implant surgery and prosthetics.
- Digital Smile Design (DSD) Certified — Trained in the globally recognized DSD protocol for aesthetic smile planning, previewing, and delivery.
Clinical Focus
Dr. Pamidimukkala practices comprehensive restorative, cosmetic, implant, and sleep dentistry with particular expertise in:
- Full-arch and single-tooth dental implants using X-Nav computer-guided surgical navigation
- Sleep apnea and snoring therapy, including oral appliance therapy and Fotona NightLase® laser treatment
- TMJ and orofacial pain with Fotona laser therapy
- Full-mouth rehabilitation and Digital Smile Design veneer makeovers
- Minimally invasive dentistry using Bioclear, Aqua Care air abrasion, and Fotona laser cavity treatment
Philosophy
“Patients don’t come to us for dentistry. They come to us because they want to eat, sleep, smile, and live without discomfort or self-consciousness. My job is to use the best tools and the best science to get them there — as conservatively and as comfortably as possible.”
Continuing Education & Memberships
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
- International Congress of Oral Implantology
- American Dental Association
- Massachusetts Dental Society
- Ongoing advanced training in Fotona laser dentistry, implant surgery, and digital workflows
Dr. Deepak Shinde, DMD, FAGD
Associate Dentist
Dr. Deepak Shinde brings advanced general dentistry experience and a calm, patient-first chairside manner to our Westford team. Like Dr. Pamidimukkala, he is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) — placing him in the same elite ~6% of U.S. dentists whose commitment to continuing education and comprehensive competency has been independently verified by the AGD.
Credentials
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD)
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
- Active memberships with the American Dental Association and Massachusetts Dental Society
Clinical Focus
Dr. Shinde provides comprehensive family, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry with a focus on gentle, thorough, and thoughtful care for patients of all ages. He is particularly well known for his care of anxious patients and families with young children.
Philosophy
“Earning a patient’s trust is the first step of every appointment. When patients feel heard and fully informed, the clinical work becomes easier — for both of us.”
Why Credentials Matter
Dentistry is a lightly regulated specialty when it comes to titles. Any dentist can call themselves a “cosmetic dentist” or an “implant dentist” without completing any additional training — because those are not recognized dental specialties. What does matter is verifiable, board-level credentialing, continuing education, and hands-on experience.
At My Smile Care, every credential we list is independently verifiable:
- FAGD can be verified at agd.org
- ABDSM Diplomate status can be verified at aadsm.org
- FICOI can be verified at icoi.org
We believe you deserve to know.
Our Shared Commitment to Technology
Credentials describe what our doctors know. Technology describes what they can do with that knowledge. Our team is equipped with:
- Fotona LightWalker dual-wavelength Er:YAG and Nd:YAG laser
- X-Nav computer-guided implant surgical navigation
- Cone Beam CBCT 3D imaging
- ATP 38 photobiomodulation therapy
- EMS Airflow Guided Biofilm Therapy (region’s first certified)
- Bioclear matrices for minimally invasive composite restorations
- Aqua Care air-abrasion no-drill dentistry
- PRF regenerative healing
- Full digital workflow — scanning, design, and treatment planning
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will I see at my first visit?
New patient exams are typically performed by Dr. Pamidimukkala or Dr. Shinde. You’ll meet your hygienist, have a full 3D exam if indicated, and review findings directly with your doctor.
Does Dr. Pamidimukkala see pediatric patients?
Yes. We welcome families and treat patients from early childhood through senior adulthood.
How do I verify your credentials?
All credentials listed are independently verifiable through the Academy of General Dentistry (agd.org), American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (aadsm.org), and International Congress of Oral Implantology (icoi.org).
Do you offer second opinions?
Absolutely. We welcome second-opinion consultations, especially for complex implant, full-mouth, sleep, or TMJ cases.
Meet Us in Person
Ready to experience the difference that credential-backed, technology-forward dentistry makes?
Call (978) 692-6326 or Request an Appointment — we’re accepting new patients in Westford, MA.