About Us
Meet St. Johnsbury Dentist Team
Our St. Johnsbury Dentist team is equipped with the expertise to get the job done. At St. Johnsbury Dental Associates, the entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve.
Whether you need an adult or pediatric annual dental exam, restoration services, or cosmetic treatments such as teeth whitening, our St. Johnsbury Dentist team has the skills to meet your needs.
Dr. Darren Boles
“How you do anything is how you do everything.” – T. Harv Eker
William Darren Boles grew up in Laurel, Mississippi, where he discovered his passion for athleticism and serving others during high school. After graduation, he joined the United States Army and received several honors, including the Army Achievement Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Darren also completed a tour overseas in Jordan and attended Army Air Assault School.
Following his service as a combat medic with the 101st Airborne “Screaming Eagles,” Darren pursued his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Louisiana State University (LSU), graduating in 1996. He opened his first practice in Laconia, NH, in 2004 and was named one of New Hampshire’s Top Dentists by New Hampshire Magazine from 2012–2016. Darren has participated in overseas mission trips to Honduras and Belize and completed an Oral Surgery externship at Guy’s Hospital in London while earning his dental degree.
Dr. David Bogacz
“Don’t worry, be happy!” – Bobby Mcferrin
Dr. David Bogacz attended Tufts University and graduated in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. Following a lifelong desire to become a dentist, he then went on to Boston University School of Dental Medicine, graduating with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1985.
He has been practicing in Concord, NH for over 35 years and has always worked hard to stay current on advances in dentistry through continuing education. Dr. Bogacz is a member of the following professional organizations:
Dr. John Lansky
Dr. Lansky grew up in Ravenna, Ohio. After high school, he attended Ohio State where he majored in Zoology and pre Dental. He continued his education at Case Western Reserve College of Dentistry. After dental school, he did a general practice residency at the VA hospitals serving veterans in Cleveland, Ohio. Following the residency, he moved to central Vermont and has been practicing dentistry here in Vermont for 26 years.
He is an exceptional dentist and is experienced, kind, and highly skilled. In his free time, he enjoys being with his family, skiing, sailing, hiking, mountain biking, and doing projects around his house.
Dr. Mehdi Noei
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Lynn Kemp, RDH
"I am truly blessed."
Lynn was a Certified Dental Assistant for 7 years prior to receiving her associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene in 1991. She has actively taken care of patients as a certified dental hygienist since then. She received her certificate in anesthesia in 2020. St. Johnsbury Dental Associates is lucky to have such a caring and skilled member of our dental family. She has 3 grown children and one grandson. She loves to cook and garden.
Scott Ashford, RDH
"Aim at Heaven and you will get Earth 'thrown in': aim at Earth and you will get neither." - C.S. Lewis
New to the beautiful Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, Scott moved from Pennsylvania where he originally graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance; however, after shadowing his wife’s Dad in dentistry, he decided he would pursue the dental field as well. Scott graduated from Luzerne County Community College in Dental Hygiene and has since worked in both hygiene and orthodontics.
Outside the world of teeth, Scott loves spending time with his high school sweetheart and wife, Melissa, along with their three wild and free toddlers. He also still remains active in music as he serves on the worship team at his local church, and enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.
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Claudine Aboo Obounou, RDH
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Dana Peavey, EFDA
"I always strive to do my best and to treat others how I would like to be treated. I have a job where I have the privilege of doing that every day!"
Dana has been with our practice since June 2020. She completed her Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary in 2021 from the New Hampshire Technical Institute. She is also a Certified Dental Assistant from the Dental Assistant National Board.
Dana has an exceptional chair-side manner when taking care of her patients. She is our Clinical Lead for all the dental assistants and is skilled in doing restorations for our patients. Dana enjoys outdoor activities like biking, walking, camping & four-wheeling with her family.
Desiree Garand, EFDA
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." - Wayne Gretzky
Her career in Dental has taught her about the love she has to serve her community, the dedication she has to and her passion for Dentistry, and the strength she has found within herself to achieve the goals she set for herself. Suzanne and Dr. Boles were happy to support her choices to advance her career as their employee, making it possible.
She is proud to say that she is an EFDA for St. Johnsbury Dental Associates and she is grateful to help take care of her community. St. Johnsbury Dental Associates is also proud to have her as part of their dental family.
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