Dr. Parul Taneja, DMD
OrthodonticsNPI: 1295870905
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About This Provider
Dr. Parul Taneja is an experienced orthodontist in Chelsea, MA, with nearly 20 years of practice helping patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. She is board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontists and earned her dental degree from Boston University's prestigious Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Taneja offers a full range of braces options, including traditional metal braces, clear braces, and Invisalign for both adults and teens, and uses advanced technology like AcceleDent Aura to help speed up treatment. Beyond her practice, she stays active in her field as a clinical professor at Tufts University and guest lecturer at Boston University, helping train the next generation of orthodontists. When she's not caring for patients, Dr. Taneja enjoys yoga, reading, writing, and traveling.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- Master of Science (MS) in Oral Biology - University of Oklahoma (2002)
- One-year internship - Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, New Delhi
- Graduate degree in Orthodontics - University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) - Manipal University, Karnataka, India (1998)
- Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) - Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (2005)
Board Certifications
- ABO Certification (American Board of Orthodontists)
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 02/20/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Acceledent Aura
- Propel Orthodontics
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Massachusetts Dental Society
- Massachusetts Orthodontics Association
- Indian Dental Society
Awards & Recognition
- Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) Ten under Ten Award (2010)
- Silver medalist in undergraduate orthodontic program at Manipal University
- Distinction in material science, physiology, and pediatric dentistry at Manipal University
Beyond the Office
Clinical assistant professor at Tufts University School of Dental Sciences
Director of biomechanics course for graduate program at University of Oklahoma
Guest lecturer at pre-doctoral orthodontic program at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Lead speaker in Colgate Oral Health Initiative during internship
Active participant in 'Pulse Polio' effort - government of India polio eradication project
Editor of Dental Student Council
Enjoys reading, writing, dancing, music, and traveling
Yoga practitioner and certified yoga instructor
Lives with family in Boston
Prolific writer and involved in public speaking
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