Meet Your Local Dental Team in Jamaica Plain, MA
With the combined experience of our entire staff, Pure Dental is proud to provide our patients with a remarkable level of care. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll always be greeted by a team with integrity and professionalism that is committed to your comfort. We are passionate about getting to know our patients and invite you to do the same with us!
Joseph A. Nelson II, DMD
Owner & Founder
General Dentist
Striving to provide the best dental experience possible, Dr. Nelson is committed to treating each patient who visits Pure Dental with the highest standard of care. Dr. Nelson is known for his ability to make you feel comfortable and at ease as he helps you make important decisions to achieve and maintain long-term dental health and a beautiful smile. He believes that education combined with professional, informed treatment is the key to a lifetime of good dental health and physical well-being.
Dr. Joseph Nelson was born in Memphis, Tennessee, but completed most of his early education in Athens, Georgia. After graduating from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Nelson moved to Boston where he received his dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2004. Tufts awarded Dr. Nelson the Senior Endowed Prize Fund Award for Exceptional Chairside Manner upon graduation.
Dr. Nelson worked for Family Health Network of Central New York, Inc. in the years following his graduation from dental school. While working for Family Health Network, Dr. Nelson was a member of the Allied Health Professional staff at Cortland Memorial Hospital in Cortland, NY, where he performed comprehensive dental care for members of Cortland County and the surrounding communities. He moved back to Boston in 2006, and has worked in private practice, serving the community of Jamaica Plain since that time.
Dr. Nelson is deeply committed to advanced continuing education and is an active member of numerous dental associations and study clubs. He is also a faculty club member of the Spear Institute based in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he travels several times each year to learn, grow professionally, and identify ways to continually improve the patient care provided by Pure Dental.
Lauren Pitluck, DMD
General Dentist
Dr. Lauren Pitluck is originally from Tampa, Florida, but moved to New England after college to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Following dental school, she completed a 2 year general practice residency program at St. Barnabas Hospital, a level one trauma center in New York. She also earned the prestigious honor of becoming Chief Resident in her second year, during which she specialized in complex dental rehabilitation cases and cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Pitluck is passionate about dentistry and her main goal is to make her patients feel comfortable and cared for. Her approach to patient care focuses on comprehensive treatment rather than treatment of one tooth at a time, so that her patients can maintain a healthy and confident smile. She is Invisalign certified, and also enjoys staying up to date with the latest dental techniques and technology through extensive continuing education. Dr. Pitluck is a proud member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the Massachusetts Dental Society and the American Dental Association. When she is not in the office, she enjoys traveling, taking spin classes, cooking, and basking in the sun at the beach.
Rebecca Fine, DMD
General Dentist
Dr. Fine is a Boston native and her interest in dentistry led her to the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University. From there, she completed a residency in Advanced General Dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She is an active member of the numerous dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Association, Hispanic Dental Association, and American Association of Public Health Dentistry.
Dr. Fine strives for patients to feel comfortable in seeking dental care and to understand their treatment options and oral health. Dr. Fine is also very passionate about Boston sports! Her other interests outside of dentistry include cooking and hiking with her husband and labradoodle.
Meera Subramaniam, DMD
General Dentist
Dr. Subramaniam began her dental career by earning a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Bombay. She went on to attend Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where she graduated with honors.
Throughout her many years in the dental field, she has experience working in both US and international dental practices in addition to a wide range of professional clinical settings. Dr. Subramaniam has also served as a faculty member and clinical instructor for dental students and dental residents at Boston University as well as The University of Texas, Houston.
Dr. Subramaniam is passionate about education in all of its forms and is dedicated to high quality, compassionate, patient-focused care. Some of her interests outside of dentistry include traveling, sketching, and painting.
Carla, Office Manager
Natasha, Insurance Coordinator
Graciela, Dental Hygienist
Yesenia, Dental Assistant
Career Inquiries
Are you a motivated, compassionate individual looking to join a vibrant team of dental professionals? We’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a description of the position you’re seeking to careteam@puredentaljp.com. We look forward to hearing from you!