Meet the Team

Dr. Safaei is a 2000 graduate of the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. She has been a dedicated member of the Spear Educational Club for over 12 years and a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Safaei continuously participates in innovative courses, seminars and workshops in order to stay up to date in the exciting world of cosmetic dentistry. She strives every day to provide the highest quality of dentistry that she can at a price that is affordable for everyone.

She is a world explorer, traveler, swimmer, skier and adventurous hiker. When she is not in the office, Dr. Safaei spends and enjoys her time being with her family, bicycling and hiking with her dog.

Dr. Bose grew up in India and pursued her dream by attaining a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), after which she practiced as a consultant endodontist in multiple private clinics. To further her dental career in the USA, she joined the DDS degree program at the University of California in San Francisco, where she was elected as the social chair for the DDS class of 2016 and AGD secretary and class representative for ASDA.

She has also been awarded the Nguyen T. Nguyen scholarship for extraordinary achievement and excellence in endodontics. She followed her DDS degree from UCSF with the prestigious Masters in Medical Sciences (MMSC) program in endodontics at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Bose is devoted to helping the community and has participated in several dental camps in rural areas as well as being actively involved in the dental clinic at UCSF.

Aside from dentistry, Dr. Bose also has two bachelor’s degrees in music. She plays the Hawaiian guitar and has performed as an artist on All India Radio and National Television. Her varied, international dental experience enables her to relate to patients from all walks of life.

Dr. Michele Crohin is an experienced surgeon providing various non-surgical and surgical treatments of gum disease, as well as dental implants, bone and gum grafts.

She earned the joint DMD from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and her GPR from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in 1998. She also earned the MMSC (Masters of Medical Sciences) and completed periodontal training at HSDM in 2001.

Dr. Crohin has been board certified in periodontics since 2005 and got re-certified in 2008. She is a member of the American Dental Association®, American Academy of Periodontology and the Massachusetts Dental Society.

Dr. Takulla-Khalil graduated from the Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital in Pune, India, and the New York College of Dentistry. She was admitted to the Special Patient Care honors program at NYU and was recognized for her academic achievements by  Omicron Kappa Upsilon. She also completed a one-year oral surgery residency at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Takulla-Khalil is a member of the Spear Study Club and attends meetings every month. She also augments her knowledge and skill set through online and hands-on courses and conferences.

Dr. Takulla-Khalil belongs to the American Dental Association®, the Massachusetts Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry, where she is currently pursuing a fellowship. She believes that dental health is an essential part of overall health and has made it her goal to provide the best care possible in a comfortable and compassionate environment.

Dr. Takulla-Khalil and her husband have a seven-year-old son, and she likes to relax by baking, reading and traveling.

Jo-Ann has been in the dental field for over 20 years. She has a clinical background and graduated third in her class at South Eastern Technical for dental assisting. Jo-Ann has completed several courses of continuing education in many health oriented areas such as CPR, infection control and HIPAA as well as dental office management.

When she is not in the office, Jo-Ann enjoys her time at home in Marblehead in her garden or knitting as well as serving on the Board of Directors for the Marblehead Festival of Arts, for which she is very passionate about.

Jill is a graduate of Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at Northeastern University and Middlesex Community College in the dental assisting program. She has been working in the dental field for over 30 yrs. Jill has worked as a dental assistant, office manager and registered dental hygienist. Her passion is educating patients on the importance of oral hygiene for healthy teeth and periodontal health. She has been taking extensive courses throughout her entire career. When she is not working, she loves to spend time with her family, cooking and enjoying the outdoors.

Anna is a graduate of the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene. Anna has been a dental hygienist for over 22 years. She is originally from Ukraine. She takes pride in her ability to help and educate her patients in their day-to-day oral home health care. When she is not in the office, she is home with her husband and family.

Tiffany began her career in the dental field over 20 years ago with plans to become a hygienist, but soon found that she had a passion for assisting. She received her Associate degree as a Human Service Practitioner from Northshore Community College. At our office, Tiffany focuses on establishing relationships with our patients, educating them and providing them with the best possible care.

In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys reading and spending time with her beautiful daughter.

With previous experience, Alexandra joined our office in February 2022, and she utilizes her skills and experience to help patients coordinate their visits. She found Redrock Dental & Wellness a great place to work for from day one! The dentists and coworkers were open and welcoming, especially as she learned the new practice software.

Alexandra is the proud mother of two girls and one son who mean everything to her.

Alicia is a 2016 graduate of the Boston Career Institute and joined our team in January 2022. She appreciates the professionalism of her coworkers and the great working environment at our office. In Alicia’s experience, teamwork is the key to success, and everyone at Redrock Dental & Wellness is part of a great team that cares about our patients.

Ximena has been a dental assistant for over 20 years. She assists in both the Boston and Swampscott offices. She loves the relationships she establishes with her patients. When she is not at the office, she lives in east Boston with her husband and cats.