Dr. Van Orenstein

Dr. Van Orenstein grew up right here in Newton. His training allowed him to see the country from coast to coast, and after all that, he realized that Boston is a kind place and returned home. After attending Newton North High School and the University of Vermont, he completed his dental degree at the University of Pennsylvania and his pediatric dental specialty at UCLA. Despite living in the Sunshine State for 5 years, Dr. Van returned so that a hometown kid could serve his community.

Dr. Kaitlin Bancroft

Dr. Kaitlin Bancroft grew up in Massachusetts and is excited to be a part of the team at Newton Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. She grew up in Longmeadow Massachusetts and completed her undergraduate education at Harvard University where she was a member of the women’s lacrosse team. She continued her education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where she received her D.M.D. Degree Cum Laude. While at Tufts, Dr. Bancroft was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a dental honors society, and Honos Civicus, a society which recognizes students who excel academically and as civic leaders. Dr. Bancroft’s 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 and was chief resident her second year. She is one of a select few who have received the title of a board-certified Diplomate at the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

In her free time Dr. Bancroft enjoys pilates, tennis and golf. She resides in Wayland with her husband and two children.

Dr. Maria Baquerizo

We are excited to welcome Dr. Maria Baquerizo (Dr. B) to our NPD + O family. Dr. Baquerizo was born in Ecuador and has received an Ivy League training on her path to joining our team of caring providers.

Dr. Baquerizo graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She continued her education at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she received her DMD. She went on to complete her orthodontic specialty training also at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and earned a Master of Medical Sciences degree in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.

Dr. Baquerizo is a caring and empathetic orthodontist who is passionate about providing her patients with an exceptional experience and a beautiful smile that they can share with the world.

When she is not in the office, Dr. Baquerizo enjoys spending time with her growing family and her dachshund, Finn. She loves gardening and cooking, especially when she gets to be assisted by her 2 young children. Dr. Baquerizo loves animals and spent time volunteering at a rehabilitation center in South Africa, helping strengthen orphaned baby rhinos and other injured animals. Dr. Baquerizo is active in the dental community and is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists.

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Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is grounded in the idea of prevention. Through regular exams, identifying risk, and developing strong healthy habits, we do our best to stop troublesome dental issues. This includes consistent thorough dental home care. We understand our role as health professionals to motivate and educate our patients, tailoring plans to their individual needs.

Best Pediatric Dentist in Newton

Dr. Van Orenstein is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He is one of a small number of pediatric dentists to complete this additional degree of recognized excellence in pediatric dentistry. Additionally, his two year residency in pediatric dentistry gave him extensive experience working with children and adolescents with special needs, sedation dentistry, state of the art technology, and the most up to date research in the field.

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