Dentist in Mansfield, MA
All our professionals at Martin, Kissell & Pushee, PC maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.
Meet our Team
Raymond K. Martin, DDS, MAGD
Dr. Martin has dedicated his career to studying and implementing modern dental techniques that enable the families he serves to enjoy optimal dental health.
He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, and the Southeastern District Dental Society. He has achieved Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry and Fellowship in the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Society.
Dr. Martin currently serves as Speaker of the House of the Massachusetts Dental Society and is a Major and Chief of Dental Service in the Massachusetts Air National Guard at Otis ANGB on Cape Cod.
Dr. Martin is committed to a high level of continuing education. This enables him to remain current with the latest dental research and technology. He has completed a five-year intensive continuing education curriculum know as New England Mastertrack. In addition, he has completed a year long surgical mini-residency in implantology at Boston University School of Dental Medicine. He has been selected to be a CEREC mentor to teach CAD/CAM dentistry at the Scottsdale Institute for Dentistry.
Dr. Martin is an honors graduate from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1983. Upon graduation from dental school, Dr. Martin completed a general practice residency with the Tufts College of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Martin was born in Victoria, Texas a nd traveled extensively in the U.S. and overseas growing up with his father's career in the Air Force. Dr. Martin is happily married to Dr. Jean Lee, a microbiologist at Harvard and has two children, T yler and Elaine. In his leisure time he enjoys mountain biking and road biking, cooking with his daughter Elaine, playing golf with his son Tyler, and tasting and collecting wine.
David R. Kissell, DMD
Dr. David Kissell received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical
Engineering from Marquette University in 1993. Dr. Kissell attended
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and received his degree in
1998. Dr. Kissell then served in the United States Air Force for three
years stationed at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs where he also
met his wife Kristin. Dr. Kissell joined Dr. Martin in 2002 as an
associate and became a partner in January of 2013. Dr. Kissell has
three children, Liam, Ciara and Chloe. He enjoys spending time with
his family, golfing and skiing.
Jessica L. Pushee, DMD
Dr. Pushee grew up in Southern Massachusetts and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science from the University of Hartford in Connecticut. After graduation she worked as a dental assistant and then went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. Upon graduation from dental school Dr. Pushee spent the following two years treating the under-served dental population in a community health center in Worcester, MA. She joined the practice in 2014. Dr. Pushee is a member of the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry as well as the American Association of Women Dentists. She enjoys spending time with her husband and son, Chase, as well as her two dogs.
Hygienists
Shelly Bessette, RDH
Shelly started working with Dr. Martin in 1992 as a Certified dental
assistant. Two years later, she furthered her education at The Forsyth
School for Dental Hygienists and has been working as a hygienist for over 20
years. She takes pride in educating her patients achieve a healthier
and brighter smile. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with
her husband, two children and dog.
Deborah Cloherty, RDH
Deb is a hygienist who takes tremendous pride in providing excellent dental
care. She firmly believes in educating her patients about achieving
and maintaining optimal dental health. Deb is a graduate of Community
College of Rhode Island. She has been working with the practice since
2000 and has been a dental hygienist since 1996. While not at work,
she enjoys playing field hockey, working out and spending time with her
husband and two daughters.
Tina Dimascio, RDH
Gina Dunne, RDH
Gina graduated Framingham State with a major in childhood education and then
Bristol Community College for dental hygiene. Gina worked with
children for years while dental assisting before pursuing her love of
dentistry as a dental hygienist. She has been a dental hygienist for 7
years while raising her children and coaching youth sports in Foxboro.
Her passions are snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking and
reading. She has 3 children and two dogs, Jacoby and Attitash.
Lisa Maguire, RDH
Lisa is a hygienist who contributes to the friendly atmosphere
present. Lisa graduated from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene and
has been practicing hygiene for over 31 years. She has been with
us for over 17 years now and has become an important part of the
intricate staff dynamic. Lisa is married with two daughters and enjoys
spending time with them. Lisa is always willing to help with any
questions or concerns regarding dental hygiene.
Karen Roche, RDH
Karen has been a dental hygienist since 1987 and has worked part-time in Dr.
Martin’s office since 1995. She graduated from The Forsyth School for
Dental Hygienists in 1987 and has expanded her knowledge since then with
additional course work including radiology, periodontal therapy, and tooth
whitening. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her
husband, two daughters and their fur baby, Comet.
Amanda Sansone, RDH
Amanda has been a member of Drs. Martin, Kissell & Pushee’s staff since May
of 2003. She attended Stonehill College in Easton and later graduated
from the Forsyth program at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. She
advances her knowledge of dental hygiene through continuing education
classes and reading Dental Hygiene Journals. She especially enjoys
helping her patients achieve optimal health through patient education and
the challenge of making routine visits as enjoyable as possible for both
children and adults.
Nancy Scarlata, RDH
I graduated from the Dental Hygiene Program at Mount Ida College in
2007. Before that I worked as a Certified Dental Assistant in the
State of Massachusetts for twelve years. WIth almost 25 years of
dental experience, I have been molded into an excellent dental professional
who will continue to sharpen my skills to the full extent. I will go
above and beyond for my patients entrusted in my care. I reside in
Middleboro with my husband Tim and my two boys Michael and Timmy. I
love to camp and hike the White Mountains in New Hampshire with my family.
Assistants
Karyn Ryan, Kerri Stetson, Kerry MacCallum, Sarah Kashgagian
Front Desk
Holly Shaw, Allyson Tinkham, Jessica Menyo, Liam Kissell
Office Manager
Judy Kasprzyk