About Us

Who We Are

Ascend Dental in Brookline, MA, is a top-rated dental practice that offers a wide range of dental services to patients of all ages. Led by Dr Anqi Hu, the team at Ascend Dental is dedicated to providing the highest level of care and comfort to every patient. The practice offers a full range of general dentistry services, including routine cleanings, fillings, extractions, and more. In addition, Ascend Dental also offers specialized services such as orthodontics, periodontics, and endodontics. The team is also experienced in cosmetic dentistry, providing services such as teeth whitening, veneers, and more. The office is equipped with the latest technology and techniques to ensure that patients receive the most efficient and effective treatment possible. The team at Ascend Dental takes a patient-centered approach and works closely with each patient to create a personalized treatment plan that meets their specific needs and goals. The office is conveniently located in Brookline, MA and offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate busy patients. Overall, Ascend Dental is a great choice for anyone looking for high-quality dental care in the Brookline area.

A Few Words About

Dr. Anqi Hu - Dentist

Dr. Hu received her bachelor of science degree at Emory university in Atlanta, Georgia. She went on pursuing her passion in dentistry at University of Michigan where she received her doctoral degree. Dr. Hu then completed residency at Cleveland Medical center in Ohio.Her training is focused on smile makeover, facial esthetics and teeth straightening.

During her spare time, Dr. Hu enjoys learning new techniques, materials and technologies. She is a true believer of” treating people the way you want to be treated.” Therefore, her vision of leading the Ascend Dental Studio team is to treat each patient as they would treat their own family

Dr. Samaratunga - Dentist

Dr. Samaratunga graduated from the University of Pennsylvania before earning his dental degree at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Even though he has been out of school for a long time, his education never truly stops, as to date, he has completed hundreds of hours of advanced training in all fields of dentistry and always seeks to learn more. He loves interacting with patients and putting them at ease while recommending the most optimal and customized oral health treatment plan for them. He also has a passion for science and likes working with high-tech tools. Originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka, and a health enthusiast, Dr. Samaratunga loves to hike (weather permitting) because he says being in nature is the best way for him to relax and destress. He is also an avid reader, with his favorite genre being sci-fi.

Dr. Wanpeng Xu - Periodontist

Dr. Xu got his BDS from Henan Medical University, China, in 2000. Upon his graduation, he went to Hiroshima University, Japan, for his first periodontal training combined with a PhD majored as tissue engineering in periodontal application. After he came to the United States, he continued his research focusing on dental originated stem cells at Tufts University until he joined Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry and received his second dental degree (DMD) and periodontal certificate from 2010 to 2015. Dr. Xu conducted and continued conducting researches in tissue engineering applied dental field besides his teaching appointment and leading research group for dental implant during and after he finished his dental training at Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Currently he is full time practicing periodontics in multiple offices covering east Mass. He is still actively working with bioengineers and tech groups trying to develop new material/methods to facilitate implant placement in bone-deficient areas in clinic.

Outside of work he enjoys swimming, kayaking, music, and traveling. Community involvement is one of his top priorities and he greatly enjoys public service and giving back to the community.