Meet the Dream Team

Why I Insist on Gentle, Painless Dentistry

Since I was very young, I have had aspirations of becoming a dentist.  It all started when at the age of five, I had a four hour long root canal procedure. Since I lived in the USSR there was NO anesthesia used and my mother couldn't even be by my side.  Hearing my sobs of pain from the waiting room she lost consciousness shortly before I did.  After that horrible experience, I vowed to never let that happen to anyone! At that moment my odd but well intentioned dream was born. I am proud to say that now my dream has become reality. This is an exciting time in my life and I want to share my passion for dentistry with you in our practice.

Dr. Dan Kazachkov attended Tufts School of Dental Medicine, one of the world's most renowned dental education programs. Dr. Dan also attained a Fellowship from the American Dental Implant Association and belongs to many accredited dental institutions. He takes extensive continuing education courses in esthetic and implantology dentistry, from luminaries such as Dr. Frank Spear, Dr. Lindsey Pankey, Dr.Arun Garg and Dr. Noshir Metah.

Welcome to Dental Arts of Westwood, I'm Dr. Dan, how can we help you improve your oral health?

Dr. Alana is an orthodontic/Invisalign specialist who entered the practice in March, 2021. Graduating Magna Cum Laude, Dr. Alana continued her training at Tufts University and completed her specialty training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Over the past 7 years, Dr. Alana has been perfecting smiles of all ages on the East Coast as a Board-Certified Orthodontist.

As we have an ever-growing number of children in the office, Dr. Alana would like to make sure your children are on track with their growth and development. We are recommending children starting at age 7 to have a consultation to plan for future care. However, Dr. Alana does not only treat children and loves the results she is able to achieve with Invisalign in adults.

Dr. Alana is originally from Nashua, New Hampshire. Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends (outside of Covid-19), running, and baking. She is a loving mother to her 3-year-old son and golden retrievers.

When I was seven, in a dental exam, it was found that I had two cavities on my adult molars. I remember that my mom was devastated with the news, and I could sense from my mom's reaction that getting a filling is a horrible and painful thing. The dentist assured my mom and I that I would be just fine. The dentist was really nice and explained everything during the filling procedure and to my surprise, it was a pleasant experience and not painful at all! I still vividly remember that at the end, the dentist and I had a pinky promise that I would brush and floss well every day and these two cavities would be the last cavities I get. And that has been a promise that I have kept till this day.

I spent majority of my childhood in Shenzhen, China and moved to the US for high school. I graduated magna cum laude from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine and am committed to be a lifelong learner. I have taken numerous continuing education courses pursuing an Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship, including at the prestigious Pankey Institute. I am affiliated with numerous professional organizations such as the American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society.

When I am not practicing dentistry, you can find me doing ballet, yoga, or baking. I truly believe that having a well-balanced life allows me to provide whole-person care to my patients, instead of just seeing them as someone with teeth.

Dr. Chiu received his doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry in 2016. He then received his Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study and Master of Science in Dentistry from Boston University School of Dental Medicine in 2019.

He offers various Periodontal treatments, including comprehensive Periodontics, dental implants, crown lengthening, bone grafting and gingival recession treatments.

Dr Chiu is committed to continuing his education in the field of dentistry, as well as educating young dentists. He is currently a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Periodontists. He is also a current Assistant Professor of Periodontology at Boston University. From Taiwan and Vancouver, Dr. Chiu resides in Boston. He is fluent in both English and Mandarin.

Dr. Dhiraj Panjwani is a general dentist, born and raised in Mumbai, India. His dental journey began at Manipal College of Dental Sciences, India where he trained to be a general dentist. He graduated Cum Laude and received his D.M.D. from the International Dental Program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Panjwani has been actively involved in patient care, academic research, and volunteer work since his early days in dentistry. He has multiple research publications and papers in national and international journals. He has also received grants for his research projects both in India and the USA. He was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, received the Merit Scholarship at Tufts, and was a Dean’s List recipient.

Dr. Panjwani keeps up to date with all the latest advances in dentistry with continuing education courses and his participation in the American Dental Association, and Massachusetts Dental Society. He loves to connect with his patients and understand their concerns about their dental needs. He takes each treatment plan in a “one step at a time” approach while giving his patients the big picture about comprehensive dental care.

His interests include playing tennis, cricket, reading books, and spending time with his friends and family. He is excited to meet you and your family!

I graduated from the Forsyth Dental Hygiene program at MCPHS University of Boston. I am very passionate about dental hygiene because I get to know my patients as well as help them reach their oral hygiene goals and answer any questions they may have.

In my spare time you will find me with my family, significant other and friends. I am a huge animal lover and have a Shetland sheepdog named Pearl.

Although I enjoyed the patient centered care aspect of working in the psych field for 10yrs, I am excited to transition into the dental field. After completing a rigorous hygiene program at Bristol community college I am happy to be a part of the dental arts of Westwood team. I enjoy helping others and creating a stress free environment where anxiety and nerves have the potential to be high. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and driving.

My love for dentistry started early on as a dental assistant in high school. So, it was an easy decision for me to major in Dental Hygiene at Mount Ida College in Newton, MA. I love working with my patients to improve their oral health from in office treatment to teaching proper home care.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling, spending time with my friends and family, and relaxing at home with my significant other and my cat named Mackie.

I graduated from Porter and Chester in 2016. After completing my internship with Dental Arts, I officially became part of the wonderful team! Every day I learn something new and that is one of the things that I love most about this job. Dental Arts has taught me more than I have ever expected to learn from a dental office. I look forward to the many years ahead and all the new experiences I will have.

In my spare time I enjoy being with my family, friends and long weekends in the Cape.