Gabriel Boustani DMD, CAGS, MSD
Dr. Gabriel Boustani is a highly respected board-certified periodontist, dedicated to providing exceptional periodontal and implant care. Since beginning his private practice in 2006, Dr. Boustani has brought a wealth of expertise and an unwavering commitment to his patients.
Dr. Boustani earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Saint Joseph Dental School in 2000. He then advanced his education at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where he received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine with Honors, a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Periodontology, and a Master of Science in Oral Biology. In 2008, he achieved Diplomate status with the American Board of Periodontology, a mark of distinction recognizing his advanced accomplishments in the field.
Focusing exclusively on periodontics, Dr. Boustani specializes in diagnosing, preventing, and treating periodontal disease, as well as performing implant dentistry. He is skilled in advanced surgical techniques, including digital and 3D-guided implant surgery and cutting-edge periodontal regeneration. He continually pursues continuing education both nationally and internationally to stay at the forefront of his specialty.
In addition to his practice, Dr. Boustani is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Periodontology at Boston University School of Dental Medicine. There, he plays a pivotal role in training and mentoring future dental professionals. His reputation for excellence is well-established, having been honored with the Top Dentist award by Boston Magazine for his exceptional contributions to patient care.
Dr. Boustani’s clinical skills include connective tissue grafting, soft tissue management in the esthetic zone, full-mouth rehabilitation with implant-supported fixed restorations, All-on-X solutions, lateral sinus lifts, and guided bone regeneration. He integrates both traditional methods and innovative techniques, such as platelet-rich growth factors and zirconia implants, to achieve outstanding results in complex implant cases.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Boustani is an avid snowboarder who loves spending winter weekends on the slopes with his two sons. He also enjoys scuba diving, hiking, and traveling.
Denise Shapiro DDS, MA
Dr. Denise Shapiro was the first practicing female periodontist and is currently one of only five board-certified periodontists in Rhode Island. She built and maintains a beautiful state-of-the-art periodontal office on the East Side of Providence. She has been practicing periodontal therapy (gum treatment) since 1987 and has created a reputation as an outstanding clinician. Dr. Shapiro enjoys her relationship with her referring dentists in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and has established excellent communication with them. That, as well as her attention to detail and follow-through with the patients allows her to give individualized and special treatment for her patients. Dr Shapiro has performed volunteer dentistry on orphan children in Bolivia, Panama and Cambodia, and participates with the Donated Dental Services program. She is best known for her esthetic procedures including gum recontouring (esthetic crown lengthening) and connective tissue grafting.
Denise Shapiro is a graduate of Emory University and Columbia School of Dental and Oral Surgery. Her post graduate training was done at Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry. Dr. Shapiro became Board Certified in 1993 as a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. She has served on the American Dental Association Council on Insurance as well as the Committee on the New Dentist. Dr. Shapiro is a member of the Pierre Fauchard Dental Honors Society. In 1996 she was inducted into the International College of Dentists.