Meadow Place Dental

Our Team

As Team members of our practice we promise to provide a safe, caring and relaxed environment for our patients.  We'll provide high quality care as we continue to grow personally and professionally.  We strive to stay current in today's environment.  We build our practice upon high moral and ethical principles.  We love what we do, we have fun doing it, and we will go the extra mile.

Dr. Lawrence W. Life

Dr. Joseph Commisso

Dr. Mitchell W. Kotzen

Dr. Jennifer G. Walsh


Dr. Lawrence W. Life

I feel so fortunate to be a dentist today.  Treating patients over the last 26 years has been a very exciting and fulfilling time.  The combination of research and technological advances has led to tremendous improvements in diagnosis and treatment.  Beautiful, natural, and durable dentistry can now be delivered with ease, speed and comfort.  It allows us time to develop trusting, personal relationships with our patients.

When not continuing my dental education with many of the worlds leading practitioners and lecturers I like to spend time with my family.  I enjoy skiing, windsurfing, mountain biking, hockey, golf, racket sports, reading and woodworking.

    

Educational and Professional Background

  • Westfield High School, Graduated with Honors
  • University of Denver, Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Epsilon Delta (pre-Med honors) and received the Chambers academic scholarship
  • Research Biologist at the Denver Research Institute, with two publications in the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research
  • Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Graduated Cum Laude
  • Chairman of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Curriculum Committee
  • Frequent interviews and appearances on local television stations regarding many state of the art and high tech advances in dental care delivery

Organizations

  • Member of the Crown Council, an elite group of dentists throughout the country, who among other things helps children’s charities by raising funds through the “Smiles For Life” program
  • Member of the American Dental Association
  • Member of the Massachusetts Dental Society
  • Member of the Valley District Dental Society
  • Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Memberships in local Jaycees and Exchange Clubs

Certifications

  • Nobel Biocare, Straumann and several other Implant systems
  • Invisalign Orthodontics, Orthoclear
  • Laser Treatment
  • CPR

Dr. Joseph Commisso

The recent advances in dentistry have made this an amazing time to be a dentist and a patient.  Not only can someone be treated comfortably but, also, faster than ever.  I look forward to future advances in dentistry that continually improve treatment. 

Educational and Professional Background

  • Classical High School
  • American International College, Graduates Suma Cum Laude, received Calculus and outstanding Biology award
  • University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, received outstanding restorative award
  • University of Connecticut General Dentistry Residency

Organizations

  • Member of the American Dental Association
  • Member of the Massachusetts Dental Society
  • Member of the Valley District Dental Society
  • Member of the Western Massachusetts Dental Implant Study Club
  • Member in the Elks Lodge

Certifications

  • Nobel Biocare Implants
  • ITI Implants
  • Invisalign Orthodontics
  • Laser Treatment
  • CPR

Dr. Mitchell W. Kotzen
My engineering education and 5 year background as a practicing engineer, and over 25 years as a dentist afford me the opportunity to evaluate, for my patients, the many technological changes that are occurring in dentistry. Comprehensive family dentistry and esthetic and functional treatment can now be performed in a caring, comfortable, and non-threatening environment. This is truly a great time to be a dentist. My hobbies include golfing, skiing, reading, and the theater.

Educational and Professional Background

  • Boston Technical High School
  • Semi finalist National Merit Scholarship Program
  • Received the prestigious award of Fellow in the Academy by completing more than 500 hours of continuing dental education and passing an extensive exam. I continue my life long quest for continuing education by pursuing credits toward Mastership in the Academy. of General Dentistry of General Dentistry
  • Chosen for the Harvard- VA Teacher Training Program and was a Clinical Assistant in the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry at Harvard. University
  • Alumnus of the L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dentistry, one of the most respected facilities in the country for advanced training in reconstructive dental techniques and the treatment of bite related dysfunction.

Organizations Past and Present

  • Served as Treasurer and Chapter President for the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity
  • Member of PROBUS, an organization of professional and business people, which has helped the mentally retarded and other disadvantaged groups.
  • Board member of the American Cancer Society
  • Member of the American Prosthodontic Society and the Society of Prosthodontic Organizations.
  • Local representative to the Council of Health Care and Health Care Planning in the Boston area.
  • Member of the Valley District Dental Society
  • Member of the Massachusetts Dental Society
  • Member of the American Dental Association
  • Member of the Crown Council, an elite group of dentists throughout the country, who have among other things help St Jude’s Hospital and other charities in raising funds for Cancer research in children.
  • Interviewed and appeared on a local television news station on a segment relating to infection control.

Certifications

  • Nobel Biocare Implants and several other implant systems
  • Laser Treatments
  • CPR
  • Infection Control
  • Invisalign Orthodontics

Dr. Jennifer G. Walsh

I have been practicing dentistry for eleven years and recently joined Meadow Place Dental on a part-time basis in May 2005.  As my three children grow, I look forward to establishing a full-time presence here.  Dentistry is such a rewarding profession and I feel truly privileged to help patients improve both their function and aesthetics in such a caring, start-of-the-art practice.  I enjoy the variety afforded by general dentistry, including the treatment of pediatric patients.  When free from balancing my career and family, I like reading, interior decorating, and travel.

 

Educational and Professional Background

  • Villanova University, BS Biology, Dean’s List, member of Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish National Honor Society.
  • Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, DMD, received Merit scholarship and employment by Department of Oral Medicine as CPR instructor.
  • Carnell University, General Practice Residency at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY.

 

Organizations

  • Member of the American Dental Association
  • Member of the Massachusetts Dental Society
  • Member of the Valley District Dental Society
  • Member of the Western Massachusetts Dental Implant Study Club

 

Certifications

  • Nobel Biocare Implants
  • Straumann Implants
  • Invisalign & OrthoClear Orthodontics
  • CPR