Our Staff

Barbara Popek, DMD

Barbara Popek, M.S., D.M.D. is a Periodontist and a specialist in Dental Implantology. She completed her Doctoral and Post-Doctoral training, as well a Master’s Degree in Oral Biology, at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Popek has extensive experience with all surgical and non-surgical periodontal procedures including the most advanced techniques in tooth replacement.She is an active member of the Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Society (ADA), Massachusetts Dental Society, and the Worcester Dental Society.

Debra A. LeBlanc, DMD.

Dr. LeBlanc received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wheaton College and her DMD from Boston University. She is an active member of the American Dental Society (ADA), Massachusetts Dental Society, and the Worcester District Dental Society.

Thomas F. Unger, DDS

Dr. Unger graduated from New York University with a degree in General Dentistry. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, and the Southeastern District Dental Society. His special interests include motorcycling and spending time with his family.

Jennifer Bardsley, DMD

Dr. Bardsley received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wellesley College and her DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She has been a part of the Worcester Dental staff since 2001. She is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, the Worcester District Dental Society, and the Women's Dental Society of Massachusetts.

Jonathan M Ochab, DMD

Dr. Ochab received his degree from Tufts University in 1981. He practices General Dentistry at Worcester Dental. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, and the Massachusetts Dental Society.

Karen Yalian

Ms. Yalian received an Associate degree in Dental Hygiene from Quinsigamond Community College in 1984.

Janice Dahlstrom

Ms. Dahlstrom received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts in Biology in 1973. She went on to graduate from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene in 1977.

Links to Dental Associations

We are proud to be affiliated and active members of the following professional organizations: