About Us
Dr. Karen Mega
Dr. Karen Mega is proud to be a true Rhode Islander. She was born and raised in Providence, attended Classical High School and went to Providence College where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. She then attended Boston University School of Dentistry. She returned to Rhode Island to open her practice, with her mom being her first employee. She has been practicing at the same location for over 30 years. She has served as treasurer for the Cranston chapter of the RI dental association for five years, and she remains an active member of the RI dental association.
Dr. Mega is dedicated to her husband and two children. Having a special needs child, Dr. Mega is very involved in the special needs community and with the Special Olympics. She has a service dog Buzz who she helped train. Buzz is often at the office and provides emotional support.
Dr. Mega started her love for dentistry in grammar school. Her passion for caring for people has never wavered. She is passionate about educating patients about the importance of oral health to achieve total wellness. For this reason, she transitioned her practice three years ago to be mercury amalgam free! She is a member of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, and has been focusing her continuing education on Biological Dentistry. It is her life’s journey to help others. She is proud to say she has generations of families entrusting their care to her, and she is grateful to have loyal, long-time employees.
Dr. Alexandra Nguyen
Dr. Alexandra Nguyen (sounds like “win”)
was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, and obtained her dental degree from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in New York in 2010. She then completed a one-year general practice dental residency program at the University of Minnesota Physicians Dental Clinic, where she expanded her dental skills treating medically complex patients in the hospital setting. Following her residency program, she worked in a community dental clinic treating underserved patients. She also had the honor of serving in the United States Navy Reserves providing dental care to active duty service members on weekends.
Dr. Nguyen went on to practice in a large group practice setting in Minnesota, and remained there for many years until her husband’s medical training brought her and her family to NYC for two years, and finally to Rhode Island. She enjoys combining her scientific knowledge, artistic, and precision skills in providing good quality dental care to patients of all ages and backgrounds. She understands that the dental chair is not everyone’s favorite place to be, and strives to make the experience as comfortable as possible. She aims to ensure that her patients have a complete understanding of their oral health, and provide them with the knowledge and care to have the best possible outcomes.
Outside of the office, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children, exploring nature, trying out new restaurants and cuisines, and playing musical instruments.
Robin Williams RDH
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Pam Webb
Tia Lowell
Tia is a multi-faceted team member at Karen M. Mega DMD. She joined the practice as a dental assistant in the spring of 2002. She now demonstrates her exceptional skills at the front desk as well as assisting with the overflow in the clinical area. Her ability to quickly switch roles between the two very different departments is astounding! Tia takes pride in having knowledge in Biological Dentistry & Medicine. She's also a licensed Esthetician in the state of RI. The RI native is a lifelong resident of Cranston where everyone knows “Tia”! In her spare time she loves to play in the earth's soil gardening & growing plants! Tia is a devoted mother of 2 revolutionary children & is also the matriarch of her tribe! A supreme in the world of crafting & practicing mindfulness along with positivity! She will seek out the greatness in others to display for the world to see.
