The reception at Hingham Dental Associates, with the practice's name plaque, a rope wreath and the front desk.

Family care for Hingham, under one roof.

A modern family practice off Route 3A, with our own periodontist and endodontist in the building. Cleanings, crowns, implants and root canals, planned together and done in one place.

Dr. Isaac Kim, periodontist 15+

years placing dental implants, which are placed and restored here, in one location.

Held by our dentists

American Board of PeriodontologyDiplomate, Dr. KimAmerican College of DentistsFellow, Dr. AlikhaniBoston UniversityDental school facultyMassachusetts Dental SocietyMembersAmerican Dental AssociationMembers
The Hingham Dental Associates building at 20 Downer Avenue, with its front steps and drive.
Dr. Christopher Pellegrino holding the front door open at Hingham Dental Associates.

Our dentists share one belief: oral health is directly related to overall health. So we are not just treating a tooth. We are treating a whole person, and the plan starts with your complete medical and dental history.

Preventive, restorative, cosmetic and gum care in one practice, with implants placed and restored in one location.

How care works here

Built for the long run.

The practice aims to build long-term relationships between its team and its patients. Three things make that possible.

A hygienist at Hingham Dental Associates showing a young patient how to brush, using a puppet.
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Children never have to switch offices

The problem: starting over with a new dentist every few years.

Children see a registered dental hygienist and one of our dentists, with sealants, fluoride and orthodontic evaluations. Puppets teach brushing, and sunglasses keep the bright light out of their eyes. As they grow, they stay.

Dr. Pellegrino going over x-rays with a patient in a treatment room. A hygienist at Hingham Dental Associates with a patient during ZOOM! whitening.
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Shown, explained, then planned

The problem: a treatment plan nobody explained.

Low-radiation digital x-rays and intraoral cameras put what the dentist sees in front of you. Larger plans can be spaced over time, most urgent needs first, and financial arrangements are made before treatment begins.

Members of the Hingham Dental Associates team at the front entrance.
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A team trained to one standard

The problem: not knowing who is looking after you.

All clinical staff are CPR certified and OSHA trained, everyone follows HIPAA guidelines, and the whole team takes continuing education courses to keep up with advances in dental technology.

20 Downer Avenue, off Route 3A.

Comfort in every room and efficiency of service, from the front desk to the treatment chair. These are the rooms you will actually sit in.

★★★★★
Wonderful practice for our whole family: mom, dad, 3.5y/o daughter. The entire staff (hygienists, administrator, dentist) are so engaging and wonderful with kids (and adults)! Very professional, great service and attention to detail. Highly recommend. Kelley E.Google review
The front desk at Hingham Dental Associates, with the sail logo on the glass.
The waiting area at Hingham Dental Associates.
A treatment room at Hingham Dental Associates.
The sign at 20 Downer Avenue naming Hingham Dental Associates and Christopher Pellegrino, DMD.
Dr. Christopher M. Pellegrino outside Hingham Dental Associates.
10+
Years teaching as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Boston University’s dental school.

Meet your dentist

Dr. Christopher M. Pellegrino, DMD

Dental school at Tufts, then Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Boston University, where he now teaches future dentists. He lives on the South Shore with his wife Janine and their children, and outside the office enjoys running, hiking, playing guitar and cooking.

  • Clinical Assistant ProfessorPre-Doctoral General Dentistry Department, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, for over ten years.
  • Advanced Education in General DentistryA graduate degree from Boston University, after his doctorate at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
  • Cosmetic dentistryNatural-looking smiles with veneers, all-ceramic crowns and dental implants.
  • Active memberAmerican Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, Metropolitan District Dental Society and American Dental Education Association.

General dentists and specialists, in one building.

When treatment gets complex, our in-house periodontist and endodontist work directly with Dr. Pellegrino, so your plan never leaves the practice.

Dr. Christopher M. Pellegrino, DMD, of Hingham Dental Associates.
General & cosmetic dentistry

Dr. Christopher M. Pellegrino, DMD

Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Boston University, where he has taught for over ten years as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Veneers, all-ceramic crowns and dental implants.

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, DMD

Dr. Ahmed Baioumy, DMD, of Hingham Dental Associates.
Restorative dentistry

Dr. Ahmed Baioumy, DMD

First dental degree from Cairo University, then Graduate Restorative Dentistry at the University of Michigan. Teaches at Boston University and is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon.

Boston University, DMD with high honors

Dr. Isaac Kim, DMD, of Hingham Dental Associates.
Periodontics & implants

Dr. Isaac Kim, DMD

Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, with over 15 years of experience placing dental implants. Completed an AEGD residency in the US Navy.

Tufts University, DMD and Certificate in Periodontics

Dr. Katayoun Alikhani, DMD, of Hingham Dental Associates.
Endodontics

Dr. Katayoun Alikhani, DMD

35 years as an endodontist in private practice, and a teacher in Boston University's predoctoral and postdoctoral endodontic departments. Fellow of the American College of Dentists.

Boston University, DMD and CAGS in Endodontics

The people you will see most.

Hygienists, assistants and coordinators who work together on every visit. What makes them stand out is the compassionate way they care for each patient.

Dentistry in Hingham, MA

Comprehensive care, in one place.

Preventive, restorative, cosmetic, periodontal and endodontic care, combined into one plan for a healthy smile now and well into the future.

Preventive

Catch a cavity while it is small, and you usually avoid the bigger treatment that follows. Quality preventive care is the start of a healthier smile.

  • Routine Cleanings & Exams
  • Low Radiation Digital X-rays
  • Intraoral Cameras
  • Sealants & Fluoride
  • Nightguards for Grinding
  • Oral Cancer Screenings
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Restorative

For missing teeth, a dental injury or tooth pain. Restorative dentistry gives your smile a second chance, from a white filling to an implant.

  • Tooth-Colored Fillings
  • Crowns & Fixed Bridges
  • Dentures & Partials
  • Dental Implant Restoration
  • Implant-Supported Dentures
  • Tooth Extractions
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Cosmetic

Chips, gaps and other imperfections you have been covering with your hand. Restorations are made to look completely natural.

  • Porcelain Veneers
  • ZOOM! Whitening
  • Invisalign Invisible Braces
  • All-Ceramic Crowns
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Gum & Root Canal Care

Surgical and non-surgical periodontal care with Dr. Kim and our hygienists, and root canal treatment with Dr. Alikhani, both in-house.

  • Periodontal Exam & Charting
  • Scaling & Root Planing
  • Pocket Reduction
  • Soft Tissue Grafts
  • Bone Regeneration
  • Endodontic Therapy
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What people ask about most.

Root Canal Therapy

Infection from trauma, deep decay or a crack can reach the pulp at the centre of the tooth. Removing the diseased pulp relieves the pain and saves the tooth.

Porcelain Veneers

Part of Dr. Pellegrino’s cosmetic work, alongside all-ceramic crowns. The aim is a smile that looks completely natural.

ZOOM! Whitening

Professional teeth whitening, done in the practice with the ZOOM! system.

Invisalign

Invisible braces: clear aligners that straighten teeth, offered here alongside orthodontic evaluations for children.

Dental implants & gum care

Placed and restored under one roof.

Missing teeth do not have to mean a bridge or a removable partial. Dr. Isaac Kim, our staff periodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, has over 15 years of experience placing dental implants, and works closely with Dr. Pellegrino on the tooth that goes on top.

  • Looks and feels like your ownAn artificial root holds a replacement tooth, bridge or denture that functions like a natural tooth.
  • Eat and speak with confidenceStrong and secure, so you can eat your favorite foods without pain.
  • Gum disease, caught earlyHalf of Americans over 35 have some degree of it, according to the National Institutes of Health. Caught early, gingivitis is completely reversible.
  • Surgical and non-surgical gum careDeep cleanings, pocket reduction, soft tissue grafts and bone regeneration, with Dr. Kim and our registered dental hygienists.
The front of Hingham Dental Associates at 20 Downer Avenue, with its drive and steps.
Implants are placed and restored here, at 20 Downer Avenue.

Your first visit

Sixty minutes, and a plan you understand.

Hingham Dental Associates welcomes new patients. When you arrive, our office coordinator will greet you, go through your forms and answer any questions.

  1. A sixty-minute visit with a registered dental hygienist: your histories, any x-rays you need, a screening exam and a cleaning
  2. A comprehensive exam with one of our dentists, including a periodontal exam, a bite evaluation and an oral cancer screening
  3. A treatment plan made with you, with larger plans spaced over time and your most urgent needs first
  4. Bring a copy of your insurance card, and your forms if you filled them in at home
The Hingham Dental Associates name plaque and a rope wreath at the reception.
Your first visit starts at the front desk, with our office coordinator.

Same-day emergencies

Openings are reserved in the daily schedule for dental emergencies. If you are in any discomfort, call right away and your first visit will be with the dentist.

(781) 749-1099

Insurance & payment

We work with your dental insurance plan to make the most of your benefits. Questions about coverage? Ask for Kiera, our insurance coordinator. Copayments and deductibles are due at the time of service.

  • MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
  • Debit cards, checks and cash
  • CareCredit healthcare financing
  • Financial arrangements made before treatment begins

New patient forms

Download and print them at home, and fill them in when it suits you. Our office coordinator will go through them with you when you arrive.

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google

In our patients’ own words.

★★★★★
I am a new patient and very happy with everyone from the receptionist to the dental assistant, dentist and hygienist. They were very thorough and gave an honest assessment of my dental health. Also, conservative in treatment and taking the time to seek out any questions and concerns I might have AND assessing and giving answers to them. Nancy D.Google review
★★★★★
Dr. Pellegrino and his team is excellent. They are very friendly and always patient centric. Never a wait for long with scheduled appointments.Dr. Pellegrino is very knowledgeable and strives to provide a treatment plan that is right for the patient, rather than over treatment. Highly recommended. Murtuza B.Google review
★★★★★
Skilled dentist and assistant. When I had a crown on an implant he sent it back until it fit perfectly. Friendly and inviting environment. Dorothy B.Google review
★★★★★
Very nice office and staff. Dr. Pellegrino put me at ease and worked out a treatment plan which will take care of some long term dental problems I’ve had. Don B.Google review
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A very complete and thoughtful consult with great options for my gum issues. Theresa M.Google review

Common questions

What people ask before they book.

Are you accepting new patients?

Yes. Hingham Dental Associates welcomes new patients of all ages, from young children to adults. Call (781) 749-1099 or send a request below, and the office will get back to you.

What happens at my first visit?

Your first visit is usually a sixty-minute appointment with one of our registered dental hygienists: your medical and dental histories, any x-rays you need, a screening exam and a cleaning. Every new patient also has a comprehensive exam with one of our dentists, who develops a treatment plan with you.

I have a dental emergency. Can I be seen today?

Call the office right away. Openings are reserved in the daily schedule for dental emergencies, and your first visit will be with the dentist.

Do you take my insurance?

We work with your dental insurance plan to help you make the most of your benefits. Call and ask for Kiera, our insurance coordinator, to go through your coverage. Copayments and deductibles are due at the time of service.

Do I have to go somewhere else for implants, gum treatment or a root canal?

No. Dr. Isaac Kim, our staff periodontist, places dental implants and treats gum disease, and Dr. Katayoun Alikhani provides endodontic treatment in-house. Both work directly with Dr. Pellegrino, so your plan stays in one place.

How can I pay?

MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover, debit cards, checks and cash. All financial arrangements are made before your treatment begins, and larger treatment plans can be spaced over time.

Where are you?

20 Downer Avenue, Suite 2, Hingham, MA 02043, conveniently located off Route 3A.

Visit us

Downer Avenue, just off Route 3A.

Hours
Monday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Tell us what you need, and we will get back to you.

The office aims to reply within one business day. If you are in pain, please call instead. Please do not send private health information through this form.

✓ New patients welcome ✓ Same-day emergencies ✓ Specialists in-house