Wakefield
Meet The Team
At Future of Dentistry in Wakefield, we work through the oral-systemic link: a concept that shows how your oral health directly impacts the general health of the rest of your body and vice versa. Everything in our office, from our medications to our instruments, is carefully selected to benefit your general well-being and ensure optimal oral health.
Dr. Costello was born, raised and educated in Massachusetts having grown up in Norwood, attended college at UMass Amherst, and dental school at Boston University where he received his DMD. During his time at BU, he participated in a global outreach program helping an underserved population in Nicaragua, in addition to taking part in many local service events. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, and partakes in a monthly Spear Education study group where he meets with other local dentists to discuss cases.
His interest in dentistry began at a young age and hopes that he can help patients have positive experiences with dentistry and motivate them to have healthy smiles! One of his favorite parts of the job is meeting all different types of patients and learning their stories. He works hard to customize treatment plans to a patient’s needs and concerns while providing comprehensive treatment.
When not busy with dentistry, he is an avid tennis player, gardener and painter.
Dr. Danielle Silva grew up in Everett and attended UMass Amherst for her undergraduate studies, majoring in business management with a minor in biology. After working in business for several years, she earned her DMD from the University of Pennsylvania. While in dental school, she served on the school’s Diversity and Inclusion Council and tutored biochemistry and pathology. She was inducted into the Matthew Cryer Honor Society and was awarded the Achievement Award in Pharmacology and Therapeutics, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dental Student Award, and Alpha Omega Certificate of Academic Achievement Award. She also was a certified group fitness instructor at the university’s fitness center.
Dr. Silva continued her training by completing a general practice residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, and Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Silva emphasizes taking time to understand patients’ goals and concerns and wants every patient to feel confident they are being heard. She cares about her patients and always recommends treatment that is in their best interest.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Silva prioritizes spending time with her friends and family, including her two young children and toothless cat.
Dr. Konstantinos Vazouras is Associate Professor and Program Director of Post-graduate Prosthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists.
He graduated first in his class from Athens Dental School in Greece and worked in private practice in England for several years. He received his postgraduate research training in Manchester, UK (MPhil Degree in Biomaterials Science and Dental Technology) followed by a 3-year Prosthodontics residency and Master of Science degree at the University of Connecticut. He received a certificate in Dental Implant Surgery from the same institution and upon graduation, he was awarded the prestigious International Team of Implantology (ITI) scholarship, where he spent one year at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, Associate Fellow of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontists and an ITI fellow.
Dr Vazouras is proficient in three languages, English, German and Greek.
Dr. James Pastore earned his Masters in Biomedical Science from Tufts University School of Medicine. He was a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and continued at Tufts University to complete his endodontic residency. During his time at Tufts, Dr. Pastore received multiple awards including the Tufts Alumni Association Scholarship, the Lester P. Goldsmith Endodontics Award, and the Dr. Thomas F. Winkler III Scholarship for Postgraduate Endodontics Resident.
Dr. Pastore is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He is a member of the American Association of Endodontists, the Massachusetts Association of Endodontists, and the American Dental Association. Dr. Pastore currently serves as Vice Chair of the North Shore District Dental Society.
Outside of the office, he spends time with his wife and 3 children and his hobbies include snowboarding and golf.
Dr. John Badger, DMD, brings a wealth of experience and a patient-centered approach to dentistry at our practice. Born in Austin, Texas, he spent his early years in the South before his family relocated to Bangor, Maine, during his high school years.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Maine in Orono in just three years, followed by his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2015.
After graduation, Dr. Badger and his wife moved to Houston to be near his family, where he practiced for nearly a decade. Now settled in Wakefield, they are excited to be closer to her family and put down roots.
Committed to making dental visits as stress-free as possible, Dr. Badger employs a down-to-earth, thorough style that prioritizes optimal outcomes for every patient. His problem-solving mindset ensures that challenges are met with collaborative solutions, always focusing on achieving the best results.
Outside the office, Dr. Badger cherishes time with family and friends, including his two beloved cats, Mousey-moo and Bubba. He stays active with light workouts and by playing pick-up basketball in a men’s recreational league most Sunday mornings.