Precision Surgery. Compassionate Care.

We are a family of like-minded and skilled surgeons. Dr. Lawrence Herman founded our practice in 1994. Dr. Herman completed his dental degree at the University of Pennsylvania and his residency training at the Albert Einstein college of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. He is a native of Cambridge and has been an active member of our community living and raising his family here.

Dr. Herman welcomed Dr. Sara Runnels into the practice in 2003. She is originally from Maine and relocated here after graduating from Tufts University and completing her residency and medical degree programs at Columbia University in New York City. Dr. Kurt Herman, his son, returned here to his hometown of Walpole after completing his dental degree at the University of Pennsylvania and his residency training at the Medical College of South Carolina in Charleston.

Our name, Neponset Valley Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, reflects the local communities that we serve and strive to provide honest, loving, dedicated care.

We know you have choices when it comes to oral and maxillofacial surgery so why choose us?

• We are a small, family-owned practice. We have been living in and serving our community collectively for almost 50 years.
• Since we are a family-owned practice, and not owned by a big financial company or chain dental practice, we dictate our schedules and therefore have more time to spend with our patients.
• With three doctors, we have more availability to care for patients in our two sites: Dedham and Walpole. Both offices have ample parking, are easily accessible from major highways and transportation, and are handicap accessible.
• Our doctors are highly trained with years of experience. Check them out on our website!
• We still participate with several major dental and medical insurance plans. You pay a lot for insurance and we know you would like to use it!
• Our patient care coordinators make every effort to check and explain the nuances of your insurance plans and the benefits available. We will assist in the filing of claims whenever possible.
• Our patient care coordinators know you are busy and will try to accommodate requests for appointments as soon as possible.
• Our doctors pride themselves on spending time with their patients. Surgery is a very stressful experience and we do not want patients to feel rushed.
• Our clinical staff are loving, kind and will spend time with you so that you understand what to expect at the time of visit and what to do at home afterwards.
• We offer various anesthetic options for our patients and are happy to discuss these at your consultation visit.
• We offer the latest technology with CT imaging and virtual planning for implants. We use the major implant brands, and offer site preparation surgery to prepare for dental implant placement.