Meet The Team
Pedram Javedan, DDS, FAAPD
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Pedram Javedan grew up all over the world. He has lived in the UK, Ecuador, Canada and the US. He currently resides in Cambridge with his family and is passionate about getting involved within the local community. He attended Tufts University where he graduated with a B.A. in Psychology. He went on to the University of Toronto School of Dentistry to receive his Doctorate in Dental Surgery. He furthered his education at the Montefiore Medical Centre/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, completing both a Certificate in General Practice Residency and Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry over the course of 3 years.
During his pediatric dental residency, Dr. Javedan was on staff at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Hospital, where he treated patients from infants to young adults, and patients with special needs. He worked in private practice for over 6 years where he dearly cared for all his patients. He chose to come back to Cambridge permanently because of its proximity to family, it’s charm and vibrant community. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and a Board Certified Pediatric Dental Specialist from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He currently has hospital privileges at Franciscan Hospital for Children. For fun, Dr. Javedan enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing tennis and indoor soccer. Lately, he has become quite passionate about cooking.
Marti Gabriella, DMD
Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Marti Gabriella, originally from Malden, Massachusetts, earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. During her graduate studies, she demonstrated her dedication to global dental care by volunteering with Healing the Children, an organization committed to providing essential care to families affected by cleft lip and palate in Cucuta, Colombia. Additionally, she completed a comprehensive externship program in rural Florida, where she tirelessly attended to the dental needs of many children from migrant worker families.
Following her dental school journey, Dr. Gabriella embarked on a path of continuous learning and professional development. She undertook a General Practice Residency at Cambridge Health Alliance in collaboration with Harvard School of Dental Medicine. It was during this period that she discovered her true passion for pediatric dentistry, leading her to pursue further post-doctoral education at Nemours Children’s Hospital of the Delaware Valley, where she acquired specialized training in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Gabriella’s commitment to excellence in her field is underscored by her passion in pursuing the latest techniques in the field.
Semira Avanessian
Patient Coordinator
Semira is pleased to have joined the professional and vibrant atmosphere of Cambridge Children’s Dentristry. She has lived in the greater Boston area for more than twenty years now and currently resides in Watertown with her husband and son. Semira graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelors in Computer Science and worked in her field for a number of years.
As the Patient Coordinator, Semira will often be the first point of contact with families and children. Aside from her wonderful organizational skills, her love for children in general is what prompted her to take on this position. She likes to travel and has recently taken up yoga, but mostly she loves to spend time with her family and friends.