Trusted Dentist - Haverhill, MA

Meet Parsia Koleini, DMD CAGS

As a Massachusetts native, Dr. Koleini is thrilled to lead the longstanding team here at Associates in Dental Health of Haverhill. He’s eager to carry on the tradition of providing truly comprehensive dentistry to local families and bringing them the latest advancements in dental care. He looks forward to getting to know you and your family for many years to come, but first, you can learn a little more about him by reading on below!

Why did you become a dentist?

Starting at a young age, Dr. Koleini always enjoyed working with his hands and building things. As he got older and started his college career, dentistry ended up looking like the perfect fit! It provides him with the opportunity to envision, design, and create completely custom-made restorations to improve people’s lives. It also gives him the chance to interact with people of various backgrounds and get to know them over the course of time, which is extremely fulfilling.

Where did you study dentistry?

Dr. Koleini graduated magna cum laude from the Boston University School of Dental Medicine (BUSDM). He then went on to do a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry where he was first in his class in clinical proficiency. His ability to plan and perform complex cases earned him the BUSDM Award for Implant Dentistry as well as the prestigious Award for Clinical Proficiency in the field of General Dentistry.

Dr. Koleini is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and the Massachusetts Dental Society. His passions include implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and keeping informed about the latest dental technologies. He firmly believes that by combining skill and technology he can make the dental experience pleasant for all of his patients. And, he often combines his love for travel with his passion for dentistry by attending over 100 hours of continuing education courses across the globe.

What do you do in your free time?

When he’s not busy helping patients at Associates in Dental Health of Haverhill, there’s nothing Dr. Koleini enjoys more than spending plenty of quality time with his family and friends, as well as his dog, Oscar. His other personal hobbies include traveling to new places and countries, going on outdoor hikes, spending long hours on the water with a fishing pole, and reading plenty of history books.In fact, Dr. Koleini is an amateur expert of world history!

Dentist- Bradford, MA

Get to Know Karl Arakelian, DMD

With nearly 30 years of experience in the dental field so far, Dr. Arakelian is proud to provide state-of-the-art care in a friendly, comfortable environment to those in need. His father was the original owner of the practice, and being able to follow in his footsteps and treat many of the same wonderful patients he once treated is one of his favorite parts of the job! To learn more about him, continue reading below:

Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?

It’s probably easy to assume that Dr. Arakelian would have gotten interested in dentistry because of his dad, but truth be told, he never once felt pressured into the career. However, while in college, he realized that it would be a great job for him, allowing him to not only take after his father, but also directly serve the community he grew up in. All these years later, and he’s never looked back!

Where Did You Study Dentistry?

Dr. Arakelian graduated from nearby Brooks School in North Andover, MA where he has directed the sports mouthguard program for the Athletic Department for many years. After completing his undergraduate degree in Biology from McGill University in Montreal, Dr. Arakelian chose to follow his father’s track and pursue his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He also completed a General Practice Residency at Tufts-New England Medical Center, continuing to teach there on a part-time basis afterwards.

Since the completion of his formal training, Dr. Arakelian has also attended over a thousand hours of continuing education, including time spent with SPEAR Education Study Club. He has learned to treat and retreat many kinds of complex restorative cases and makes every effort to stay current with the newest techniques and technologies in the field. He is a current member of the Massachusetts Dental Association.

Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?

Dr. Arakelian and his wife have been married for over 20 years, and they have two daughters together. When he isn’t busy at the practice, he spends lots of quality time with his family. Other hobbies include skiing, golfing, hiking, kayaking, traveling, and photography. He currently serves as an on-call dentist and a member of the Alumni Board for Brooks School, as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Linwood Cemetery in Haverhill and is a former member of the Ski Patrol at Sunday River in Maine. He has also been a member of Cedardale Health & Fitness in Haverhill since it opened over 40 years ago. Dr. Arakelian is also a huge Boston sports fan as is evidenced by the numerous photographs in his office!