I love a great smile. It is the first thing I notice when I meet someone. I consider it a gift that I can give someone a healthy, happy, confident smile of their dreams. Dentistry, through its perfect blend of science and art, has allowed me to touch the lives of many.
Not everyone comes to see me professionally for esthetic reasons. Many people sit in my chair are struggling with pain in their head, neck, or jaw joint. Many people are struggling with poor sleep. Spending time helping these patients manage their pain and reclaim their lives in a non-invasive way is what brings me the truest sense of accomplishment. In this way, dentistry has provided me a deeply personal way to connect with and help others.
My dental journey has included my undergraduate education at the University of Rochester, dental school at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and a post-graduate residency at the AEGD at Boston University.
My husband Brandon and I lived in North Carolina for two years while he completed his MBA, and then we moved back to my home state of Massachusetts where we settled in Hanover. Over the years, Brandon’s and my family has grown to include our three daughters Mila, Maren and Macyn, and our dog Hunter. There is a real sense of energy, spunk and fun in our home and never a dull moment as we spend our spare time on soccer and softball fields, basketball courts, and with a close-knit group of friends. We adore the South Shore and truly enjoy the communities we are lucky to be a part of. Dentistry has enabled us to be a part of the communities of Hanson, Cohasset, Abington and Weymouth.
We are excited to continue to spread our “purple” presence across the South Shore as we grow our practices.
As our practice network has grown, I have had the opportunity to focus on the clinical aspects of dentistry that I hold close to my heart and continue to shape and maintain my vision for our dental offices and teams. Together, we are navigating the ever-changing dental landscape with the goals of providing the best care on the South Shore, staying at the cutting edge of dental technology and innovation and providing a great place for our teams to provide care. I love being a dentist and I appreciate the unique qualities and situations of everyone that enters our office. Dentistry is a team effort and we work very hard to make sure that every patient’s experience is the best it can be. I enjoy seeing all of our patients and look forward to meeting the new ones. Come be a part of our dental family and let us make you smile!
Education
Dr. Freeman received her Bachelor of Science degree in Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Rochester. She went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2005. Following her education at Tufts, Dr. Freeman continued her education at Boston University School of Dental Medicine, completing a residency in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program.
As our practice network has grown, I have had the opportunity to focus on the clinical aspects of dentistry that I hold close to my heart and continue to shape and maintain my vision for our dental offices and teams. Together, we are navigating the ever-changing dental landscape with the goals of providing the best care on the South Shore, staying at the cutting edge of dental technology and innovation and providing a great place for our teams to provide care. I love being a dentist and I appreciate the unique qualities and situations of everyone that enters our office. Dentistry is a team effort and we work very hard to make sure that every patient’s experience is the best it can be. I enjoy seeing all of our patients and look forward to meeting the new ones. Come be a part of our dental family and let us make you smile!
Education
Dr. Freeman received her Bachelor of Science degree in cell and developmental biology at the University of Rochester. She went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2005. Following her education at Tufts, Dr. Freeman continued her education at Boston University School of Dental Medicine, completing a residency in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program. Dr. Freeman’s Dental Memberships:
Dr. Murphy is a Boston native and is excited to be returning home after living in New York. She graduated from the University of Richmond with a B.S. in Biology in 2013 and went on to receive her dental degree at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2019. While at Tufts, Dr. Murphy served as the Vice President of the Tufts Chapter of the Academy of General Dentistry and took part in various volunteer opportunities.
In her senior year, Dr. Murphy was selected to be a Clinical Teaching Assistant in both the Emergency and Radiology Clinics, which were opportunities she wholeheartedly enjoyed. After receiving her dental degree, Dr. Murphy completed a General Practice Residency through Mt. Sinai Hospital at the James J. Peters Veterans Medical Center in the Bronx, New York, providing her with experience in complex restorative dentistry, implants, root canal procedures, and oral surgery.
When not focused on dentistry and her patients, Dr. Murphy likes to spend time outdoors in the Berkshires or Cape Cod and to spend time with her family and friends.
Dr. Murphy is a member of the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Rebekah Collins is passionate about serving her patients with integrity and providing excellent, long-lasting dental care. Her dental career started at the front desk of an oral surgery office in Tampa, Florida, where her friendly smile was the first thing you saw when you walked through the door. She later went on to attend dental school at A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. She was recognized with honors for her exceptional clinical, leadership and merit skills. Her dental school training allowed her to pursue whole person healthcare and respectfully earn a certificate of public health with a dental emphasis. During her time in school, she completed five external rotations at community health centers across the nation, where she gained extensive hands-on training in the field of dentistry while treating the underserved.
After dental school, Dr. Collins attended an advanced education of general dentistry program at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, where she received advanced training in treatment planning and complex restorative dental treatment. Dr. Collins sees the artistry in dentistry and is known for her compassionate chairside manner. She has experience in all aspects of general dentistry including crowns, bridges, removable dentures, implant restorations, extractions, root canals and teeth whitening, and she is Invisalign® certified.
Dr. Collins recently married her longtime partner Andrew, who she lovingly calls her 24-hour tech support. They are both big foodies that are new to the Boston area and cannot wait to explore new places!
Dr. Shivani Shirgavi fell in love with the Boston area after graduating from college, and since then, she has become firmly established in our friendly local community. Her kind, caring, sunny nature and gentle touch are extremely reassuring for our families and younger patients.
Dr. Shirgavi is especially passionate about preventive dental care and finds it extremely rewarding when she can help children and adults understand their dental health and the positive effect good dental health can have on general health. When not caring for her patients, Dr. Shirgavi can frequently be found at the Quincy Animal Shelter. As a committed animal lover, Dr. Shirgavi volunteers at the shelter every weekend. She also enjoys the arts, music, traveling and relaxing with a good book.
Dr. Shirgavi graduated with her degree in dentistry from VS Dental College in Bangalore, India, before completing her Advanced Standing Program at Boston University School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Darmetko was born and raised on the South Shore and is excited to be serving the communities she knows and loves. Dr. Darmetko graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in kinesiology and continued on to achieve her Doctor of Dental Medicine at Tufts University, graduating in 2018. While at Tufts, Dr. Darmetko spent much of her time volunteering for the American Association of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry, advocating for patients with special dental needs.
She was the recipient of the Peter Vouras Jr. Excellence in General Dentistry senior prize fund and was also a member of the student research fellowship program. Dr. Darmetko is dedicated to creating trusting and long-lasting relationships with her patients with an emphasis on oral health and overall health and well-being. She is committed to constantly expanding her knowledge and staying current on the latest techniques through continuing education.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Darmetko enjoys spending time with her family and friends, staying active, cooking, and rooting for the Boston sports teams.
