Our Team

We are committed to excellence in all areas of patient care by employing highly skilled team members and encouraging their continued growth and knowledge through ongoing education.  Our team members' tenure at Dental Health Concepts creates lasting personal and professional relationships that improve communication and positively impact patient care through communication and collaboration.  We work to help patients understand the relationship of their oral health to their total long-term overall health  while providing  the best care in the most comfortable environment possible.

Dr. James Pastore earned his Masters in Biomedical Science from Tufts University School of Medicine.  He was a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and continued at Tufts University to complete his endodontic residency. During his time at Tufts, Dr. Pastore   received multiple awards including the Tufts Alumni Association Scholarship, the Lester P. Goldsmith Endodontics Award, and the Dr. Thomas F. Winkler III Scholarship for Postgraduate Endodontics Resident.

Dr. Pastore is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.  He is a member of the American Association of Endodontists, the Massachusetts Association of Endodontists, and the American Dental Association.  Dr. Pastore currently serves as Vice Chair of the North Shore District Dental Society.

To better serve our patients, Dr. Pastore serves as an an in-house complementary specialist in Endodontics. A highly-qualified practitioner, he offers our patients expertise, enhanced services and guidance, as well as convenience.

Outside of the office, he spends time with his wife and three children. He also  enjoys snowboarding and golf.

A familiar and welcoming presence at Dental Health Concepts, Nina epitomizes our core values as a patient relationship professional. For more than 25 years, Nina has been a constant and helpful guide for patients navigating their dental journeys. In her role as Administrative Director, she leads our administrative team, ensuring a smooth practice operation and an exceptional patient experience.

In addition, Nina serves as a Treatment Coordinator working closely with patients, doctors and clinicians. It is her goal to provide these services in a kind, compassionate manner and to make each patient’s dental experience as pleasant and seamless as possible.

Nina is an active member of Crown Council and regularly attends continuing education courses.