Meet The Doctors

General Dentist

Dr. Meola is the Owner and Director of Smile and Skin Aesthetics. He has been practicing dentistry since 1989, and is a second-generation dental care provider. In addition to general dentistry services, Dr. Meola offers Invisalign and is certified to perform Botox^© and Juvederm^© Dr. Meola is also a Clinical Instructor at Tufts University. Dr. Meola is a member of the Massachusetts Dental Society and American Dental Association.

General Dentist

Dr. Esteves has been practicing at Smile and Skin Aesthetics since 2016. Dr. Esteves received her Bachelor’s degree at Binghamton University. She completed her dental education through Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, earning a degree as a DMD. In addition to general dentistry, Dr. Esteves offers Invisalign and is certified to perform Botox© and Juvederm©.

General Dentist

Dr. Salzillo received his Bachelor’s degree from Providence College in 2008 and his Master’s degree from Boston University in 2010. He received his DMD from Tufts University School of Dentistry in 2015. Dr. Salzillo completed his Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency in the US Army at Fort Carson, Colorado.

General Dentist

Dr. Christian Wesolowski is a General Dentist who joined our practice in 2023 and is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.

Oral Surgery

Dr. Livshin has been practicing at Smile and Skin Aesthetics since 2006. Dr. Livshin went to Boston University, where he received his Bachelor’s degree. He then enrolled at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where he received his DMD.

Dr. Alex Ma was born in Illinois and moved to Boston after college to perform allergy research at MGH. After a brief departure to complete his dental training at Columbia University, he returned for his orthodontic residency at Harvard and has been in Massachusetts ever since.

Dr. Ma is board certified and speaks Mandarin Chinese and Japanese. In his spare time he enjoys playing violin in local community orchestras.

Periodontist

Dr. Govostes has been practicing at Smile and Skin Aesthetics since 2009. He received his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire and then went to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where he received his DMD and then later his specialty training in Periodontology.

Endodontist

Dr. Devine has been practicing endodontics since 1990. Following his graduation for his DMD from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Devine went on to complete his endodontic residency at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. While a resident, Dr. Devine published research on the Biocompatibility of Endodontic Materials. Following completion of his endodontic residency, Dr. Devine held the position of clinical instructor in Endodontics at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.

In 1990 Dr. Devine opened his own private practice in Rhode Island where he enjoyed treating patients for over thirty years. During this time he served as a Delegate to the Rhode Island Dental Association and was past president of the Woonsocket District Dental Association. He was also voted Top Endodontist by Rhode Island Monthly Magazine every year since 2011.

When he is not treating patients, Dr. Devine enjoys spending time with his wife of thirty years and their two adult children and their families. They also enjoy weekend trips to the shoreline, long walks with their dogs and gardening.

General Dentist

Dr. Jason Arandia has enjoyed a successful career in dentistry since 2000. He is fully trained and licensed to practice conscious sedation and nitrous oxide sedation. Dr. Arandia has extensive experience in all disciplines of dentistry, including public and community health, cosmetics, preventive, restorative, oral surgery, implantology and endodontics. In addition, Dr Arandia is a certified Invisalign provider.

Dr. Arandia is a graduate of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and completed his post-doctoral training at Hartford Hospital.

He was previously the Director of Dental Services at the South End Community Health Center and a clinical instructor for the Boston University School of Dental Medicine. He is an active member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation.

Periodontist

Dr. Daniel Kao graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2010, where he also continued his Post-Doctoral degree. He is a Board-Certified Periodontist and has taught in several world-renowned dental schools and is currently a member of the Clinical Faculty at Harvard University School of Dental Medicine.