Dr. Michael R. Coppe is passionate about pediatric dentistry. "When I was in dental school, I did an extensive study in Sweden; I was interested in public health, and I visited clinics all over the country. The kids were great! Even if I didn’t know their language, I learned I could communicate with them with no trouble.”
Since he was 11 or 12, there was never any question what kind of dentistry Dr. Coppe would practice – pediatrics because he liked the clientele.
Dr. Coppe received his undergraduate degree from Fordham University and was awarded his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Harvard University. Along with his post-graduate training in Pediatric Dentistry from Children's Hospital in Boston and Harvard School of Dental Medicine, he also earned his Doctor of Medical Science Degree in Oral Biology from Harvard University.
Many who know Dr. Coppe – patients and friends alike – know his passion for history, especially 18th century, local history. He was a Colonial reenactor for a long time, and several years ago, he joined the British Tenth Regiment of Foot to reenact the April 19th event on the Lexington Green as a Redcoat. Dr. Coppe has a number of other hobbies including sailing and model trains.
If he could offer dental advice to parents or to patients, Dr. Coppe would say, "Take care of your teeth. Remember to floss and brush and visit us twice a year.”
Dr. Carolyn Coppe knew she wanted to be a dentist since she was a small child. "I grew up in this very office and was always aware of how happy everyone was that worked here. It was an easy decision to make". Carolyn completed her pediatric dental residency at University of California, San Francisco in 2008, after graduating from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
The town of Lexington has been a home to Carolyn since she was 8 months old, and she attended both Hastings and Bridge Elementary school before graduating from Lexington High School. Growing up, Carolyn was a member of the Hayden Precision Teams and still proudly wears the label of "Haydenette". Like her father, Carolyn enjoys sailing and can remember attending and participating in the reenactments held on Patriot's Day.
After graduating from dental school, Carolyn accepted the opportunity to do research at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in Bethesda, Maryland. It was there that she explored a growing interest in work on dental stem cells from primary (baby) teeth, and she continued this research during her residency at UCSF. Eventually she completed her master thesis on this very topic and was awarded the prestigious Ralph E McDonald Award at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Meeting in 2008. This highly coveted award is given to the resident with the best overall research manuscript and presentation. In 2011, Carolyn passed the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry examinations. The Mission of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry is to verify to the public and to the health professions that a pediatric dentist has successfully completed both an advanced educational program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation and a voluntary examination process designed to validate the knowledge, application, and performance requisite to the delivery of exceptional care in pediatric dentistry.
Carolyn met her husband, Zach Peacock at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and they continued their training together at the University of California, San Francisco. Zach is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital. Carolyn and her husband are living in Lexington with their sons, Gregory Harper and Trent Stanley.
Dr. Chad Sears has been an orthodontist since 2003 and was Dr. Carolyn's dental school classmate. Dr. Chad and Dr. Carolyn have a long history, they became fast friends during a dental school orientation in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Although they discovered that they do not like "roughing it" in the wilderness, they did begin a beautiful friendship. Since that fateful trip, Dr. Chad and Dr. Carolyn have remained close and have provided each other the moral support that only best friends can give through all of life's adventures. Dr. Chad began his professional career establishing a successful practice in the heart of downtown San Francisco. He joined our practice in 2015 and provides orthodontic services to our patients including:
Dr. Chad attended the University of California, San Francisco for his orthodontic education where he was selected to be the Chief Resident. He graduated Cum Laude from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine for his general dental program, and Magna Cum Laude from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for an undergraduate major in biology. He has published his research in peer-reviewed orthodontic journals and was awarded the prestigious Thomas Graber Research Award from the American Association of Orthodontists. He is an eligible Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California.
Dr. Chad and his partner live in nearby Lincoln with their two goldendoodles, Snacks and Penny. He is an avid chef and loves to eat anything! If you have good restaurant recommendations please let him know.
Dr. Katie, a board certified Diplomat to the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, completed her undergraduate education at Harvard University and was awarded her D.M.D. from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Her post-doctoral training was completed at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she received her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry in 2015. During residency, Dr. Katie did research to determine if antibiotic therapy caused an increase in molar-incisor hypomineralization in patients with Sickle Cell Disease. She is a big believer in preventative dentistry and loves to help coach families on best oral health practices.
Dr. Katie was born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. During her free time, she enjoys being active, playing sports such as soccer, ice hockey, golf, tennis and swimming. In high school, she was a member of the Canadian Jr. National Soccer Team and the Team Ontario Hockey Team. Her love of sports then allowed her the opportunity to play both Division I Soccer and Ice Hockey while attending Harvard University. Unfortunately, she was unable to come away with a national hockey title, having lost in the finals in back to back years. Although she spent many hours involved with athletics, she also focused on her studies, obtaining her BA in Human Evolutionary Biology and ensuring she had all her dental school prerequisites.
When she can’t get outside to enjoy the sun, she loves reading, cooking and, of course, spending time with her husband (who was a former patient of Dr. Mike Coppe) and her children Adeline, Laurel, Emmett and Colleen.
Dr. Callan Donovan grew up in Falmouth, Maine. She loves spending time outdoors with her black lab, Nellie. They love hiking, going to the beach, and spending time in the snow. One of her favorite hobbies is horseback riding. She has been riding horses since she was 10 years old and was on her college team where she had the opportunity to ride for the national championship in her division. She also enjoys interior design, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.
Dr. Donovan completed her undergraduate degree in biology at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and was then accepted to the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine where she received her DMD. Dr. Donovan has wanted to be an orthodontist since she was 16 after working for her hometown orthodontist in Maine, so she was very excited when she was accepted to the University of Louisville’s orthodontic residency program. After graduating, she decided to move back to the northeast, which she has always considered home.
Dr. Alexandra Penta has been drawn to caring and advocating for children since she was young herself, and she is so excited and grateful for the opportunity to bring that passion to life as a pediatric dentist! Dr. Penta grew up right around the corner in Belmont, MA and earned her undergraduate degree from Hamilton College where she majored in Mathematics, minored in Art, and competed in the NESCAC as a four-year member of the Women’s Soccer Team.
She then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2021. As someone who is driven by giving back to her community, throughout her tenure at Tufts Dr. Penta was heavily involved in mission-driven organizations both within dental school and beyond, namely leading and serving on the executive boards for the Tufts chapters of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA), American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), and Minds Matter Boston.
Following dental school, Dr. Penta completed her post-graduate training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA where received her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. She is currently Board Eligible with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD).
Dr. Penta strives to foster a warm and empowering environment in each of her visits with children and their families, and is committed to optimizing her patients’ oral and overall health. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Penta loves being active (especially outside!), expanding her knowledge of holistic health and wellness, traveling, participating in non-profit work, and nurturing her relationships with friends and family.
Dr. Jordan Sutherland recently finished her pediatric dental residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and then went on to obtain her dental degree from Boston University. As a Waltham native, she grew locally and is excited to return to the area!
Beyond dentistry, Dr. Sutherland is passionate about cooking and loves to experiment with new recipes, often hosting friends and family for dinner parties. She also enjoys caring for animals and regularly fosters pets through the local Animal Rescue League, providing temporary care and homes for animals in need.
These hobbies reflect Dr. Sutherland's holistic approach to life and patient care. Whether nurturing young smiles, spending time with friends and family, or fostering pets, she's dedicated to promoting health, happiness, and community in all aspects of her life.
Michelle joined Coppe and Sears in 2009. Michelle graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute where she received a certificate in Network Communications and Information Systems.
A native of Massachusetts, Michelle lives in Lowell. She comes from a really big family with lots of children and absolutely loves spending time with them. Michelle is also a Great Auntie!
Michelle joined Coppe and Sears in 2019. She graduated from Stoneham High School in 2010 and Merrimack College in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in English. She has been in the dental field since 2014. Michelle serves as the financial coordinator and enjoys helping patients navigate the sometimes-tricky insurance world.
In her leisure time Michelle enjoys spending time with family and friends, writing and going to the gym.
Kelly joined Coppe & Sears in 2020. Kelly attended the University of Rhode Island where she graduated in 2005 with a degree in Communications and Sociology. She also attended Middlesex Community College, graduating in 2010 as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
A native of Arlington, Massachusetts, Kelly and her husband Brandon currently live there with their three children Keira, Colin, Maeve, and their dog Sully. Kelly loves spending time with her family and friends and traveling.
Nancy is the longest tenured employee at Coppe and Sears. She dually serves as a Registered Dental Hygienist and Practice Administrator/Office Manager. Nancy attended Middlesex Community College, graduating as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
Born and raised in Lexington, Massachusetts, Nancy currently lives there with her husband Roy. She has two grown children, her daughter Lauren who is a special education teacher in Lexington, and her son Mark who is a professional comedian living in NYC. Nancy recently became a grandmother. In her leisure time Nancy loves taking long walks, watching Netflix, knitting and enjoying dinner out with family and friends.
Melanie joined Coppe and Sears in 2009. She dually serves as both a Registered Dental Hygienist and Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator. Melanie attended Middlesex Community College, graduating in 2015 as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
A native of Massachusetts, Melanie lives in Danvers. She absolutely loves working with children every day! Melanie enjoys the gym, country music, travelling and spending time with her family, especially her nephew
Coppe and Sears happily added Guy to their team in 2013. He dually serves as both a Registered Dental Hygienist and Personnel Manager. Guy attended Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, graduating in 1993 as a Registered Dental Hygienist, and Northeastern University in 1994 with his bachelor’s degree. He then received his master’s degree in education from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 1996.
A native of Massachusetts, Guy lives in Framingham with his wife Julie and two adult children Ellie and Ben and their dog Lulu.
Kisha kicked off her career with Coppe and Sears in 2012. She graduated from Nashoba Valley Technical High School in 2011 and is a Certified Dental Assistant. Kisha also received her esthetician license in 2021 and specializes in eyelash extensions and eyebrows.
Kisha lives in Dracut with her wife Casey, their son Zayn, and their dog Guiness. In her spare time she loves online shopping and spending time with her family.
Adding his years of experience to the team, Ayaz joined Coppe & Sears in 2019. He received his Dental Degree from a dental school abroad.
Originally from India, Ayaz immigrated to the United States in 2012 and is proud to be an American Citizen. Ayaz resides in Billerica with his wife and two children Hasan and Hussain. Leisure time for Ayaz includes playing cricket and spending time with his family. He is also fluent in many languages including Russian and Hindi.
Julie has been in the medical field (oncology care) since 2013. In 2022, she decided to change careers and become a dental assistant and she’s so happy she did! Her favorite holiday is Halloween. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her nephews and niece and her dog Winston.
Aly stumbled into the dental field in 2020 while searching for a career change and since then hasn't looked back. As a dental assistant, she feels lucky to be working in pediatrics and orthodontics as it is so much fun working with kids. She strives to create a positive experience for every patient she meets! Aly enjoys many hobbies and seems to have a new one each month. Right now she is working on the craft of photography and videography.
Jen is a graduate of New Hampshire Technical Institute, where she earned her degree in 2012. She has worked in both general and pediatric dental practices. She and her dog Abbey recently relocated to Massachusetts to be with her boyfriend and his children. In her leisure time, Jen enjoys traveling with her family and playing with her dog.
Bismark is a dedicated dental/orthodontic assistant with a passion for providing quality care to patients. With an eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and efficient environment, he ensures that each visit is as comfortable as possible. Outside of his professional life, he is an avid reader. Whether it's fiction, history, or scientific journals, he believes that reading broadens his perspective and continuously enhances his skills. He believes that learning not only fuels his curiosity but also contributes to his personal and professional growth.
Amy graduated with her dental hygiene degree from Middlesex Community college in 2012, she then went on to receive her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Mount Ida. She lives in Groton with her 2 dogs. When she is not working, she enjoys a good country concert, spending time in the mountains at her family's camp in northern NH, or at the ocean.
Ashley joined Coppe & Sears in 2020. Ashley graduated from Londonderry High School in 2010. Ashley embraces change and challenges as opportunities for growth.
Ashley lives in Lowell with her partner Ramone and their three children, Dante, Amiyah and Laia. In her leisure time Ashley takes her kids to school and sports activities. A big fan of basketball, Ashley loves the Boston Celtics and tries to attend as many NBA games as she can.
Rosa joined Coppe and Sears in 2022. She was born in Philadelphia and later moved to Massachusetts. She graduated from The Salter School in 2007 for medical assisting. She is working towards her goal of buying a house in the future.
In her spare time Rosa loves to shop and spend time with her five children Deyshalee, Michael, Aniyah, Jaelianie, and Elijah. Rosa loves basketball and is a BIG fan of the Boston Celtics! She is also fluent in Spanish.
