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Derek R.Blackwelder,DMD

Thanks for visiting our website, let me tell you a bit about myself. I grew up in Concord, North Carolina, just a stone’s throw from the Charlotte Motor Speedway. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (go Heels!), I took a year off my studies to serve a year with Habitat for Humanity Americorps in Columbia, South Carolina. From there it was the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, where I met my wife Dr Kris (the first day!).

After graduation, Kristine and I felt a strong calling to serve, as well as expand our clinical experience. The Navajo Indian Reservation was the perfect fit. 

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Kristine E.P. Blackwelder, DMD

Thanks so much for your interest in our practice! I'm pretty proud of our little "mom and pop" shop we've got here in beautiful New Hampshire. Let me tell you a little bit about my story.

I knew as a kid I wanted to be a dentist. Weird but true. I was a dental assistant at 16. After dental school, Derek and I went into public health, serving the beautiful people of the Navajo Nation through the Indian Health Service.

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Dr. Jared Knighton

I am grateful to be a part of the Winnisquam Dental family. My name is Jared Knighton and I am a graduate from the University of New England-College of Dental Medicine. I grew up in Freeport, Maine where I loved everything from the beach to camping to watching Boston sports. I attended Brigham Young University for my undergrad, majoring in Neuroscience. Part way through my time at college, I stepped away from my studies to do a two year service mission with my church in the McAllen, Texas area.
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What Our Patients Say...

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“People Love Us On Google”
334 Google reviews (4.9)
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We have been with Winnisquam Dental since 2004 and have been very pleased with the practice. We have always been warmly welcomed in a clean environment. We’ve seen many of the dental hygienists and have recommended them to others. We’ve had great experiences with both Dr. Kris and Dr. Blackwelder, they have worked together with us to come up with treatment plans. Communication has been top notch!
- Kari Scott
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They are the BEST!! Been taking my son there for a while now and he loves it...he had a small procedure done there not too long ago and she was Amazing with stating everything she was going to do slowly and clearly right down to how it was going to feel to him which help his anxiety tremendously...Keep up the good work Winnisquam Dental we love your work! Great place for Children or Anyone!
- Jennifer Karl
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From the minute we walked in the door it was a warm and welcoming visit. We started our appt on time, and Kris came out and introduced herself to both myself and my son. I’ve never seen that in my many visits to a dentist! She was very kind and thorough with any thing she discussed or even did during my sons exam. He was a little timid about going but she had him laughing the whole time! We are lucky to have found such a comfortable environment!
- Meg White
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The folks at Winnisquam Dental are so friendly, professional, and dedicated to what they do! Kate has been cleaning our teeth for years & we just adore her! Both of the Dr.'s have taken care of all of us at one time or another, and they are always wonderful, keeping the experience as pain free & speedy as possible. Mike, at the front desk, is so helpful & kind, and always has a smile on his face! We are lifetime patients for sure!
- Michelle Chapman