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.Â
When not busy with dentistry, he is an avid tennis player, gardener and painter.
Dr. Konstantinos Vazouras is Assistant 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Outside of the office, he spends time with his wife and 3 children and his hobbies include snowboarding and golf.
Dr. Minakshi Gupta was born and raised in Mumbai India, where she completed five years of dental school – Bachelor of Dental Surgery BDS. After graduating, she moved to the US in 2009 for further studies and attended dental school at UCLA, Los Angeles California – Doctor of Dental Surgery DDS. She graduated from UCLA in 2013 and has been practicing since then. Dr. Gupta is very passionate about dentistry and likes to attend dental meetings and continuing education courses.
While at UCLA, Dr. Gupta was awarded the Certificate of outstanding achievement in Comprehensive Patient Care. She was also part of the Dean’s Leadership Institute at UCLA. Dr. Gupta strives to maintain high standards with her patient care, ensuring that every patient receives help and the best dental care that makes a difference in their lives and brings happy smiles to all.
Her hobbies include traveling, hiking, painting, sculpturing and kayaking. Dr. Gupta is very happy to welcome you to Future of Dentistry and looks forward to getting to know you as a patient!
