Meet Our Plymouth, MA Dentist
Get to Know Dr. Steve Aveni
Dr. Aveni’s career in the dental field covers over 40 years so far, and he truly values the long-term relationships he has created with each of his patients. He is very passionate about his profession and hopes that you’ll choose to trust your dental needs in his capable hands. To learn more about his background, just keep reading below.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
When Dr. Aveni was three years old, he was brought to the dentist’s office and featured in The Patriot Ledger to encourage other children to visit and promote the value of preventive care. This experience encouraged him to practice good oral hygiene habits and eventually even pursue this field as a viable career – and he’s never regretted that decision.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
After completing his undergraduate education at Stonehill College, Dr. Aveni achieved his doctorate at the Georgetown University School of Dentistry. Throughout the course of his career, he has undergone advanced training in a variety of specialty topics, including treating sleep apnea with an oral appliance, full-mouth reconstruction with implant dentistry, crowns, bridges, and porcelain veneers. He also served as an Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Dentistry from 1979 to 2000. He currently hosts an Apex program at his dental office where students can learn about the dental field and what it’s like working in a real dental office.
Dr. Aveni is currently a member of the following organizations:
- American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
- American College of Dentists (Fellow)
- International College of Dentists (Fellow)
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon (Faculty Member)
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Dr. Aveni is happily married to Diana Cousineau Aveni, who is an artist, interior designer, and author who owns Hingham Furniture and Design and Framing Concepts in Hingham, MA. They have two children together named Diana Reed and Steven Aveni, Jr. In his spare time, he plays baseball competitively in the Men’s Adult Baseball League, golfs, gardens, and regularly goes to the gym.