Our Staff

Bradley Palter, D.M.D

Dr. Palter grew up in Holbrook Mass, He did his undergraduate work at Boston University in 1987 and received his DMD from Tufts University in 1991. Dr. Palter spent two years after graduation working in Boston before he joined Gateway Dental in 1993.

Dr. Palter lives in Foxboro with his wife Deborah, son Nathaniel and daughter Kimberly. He enjoys watching all Boston Sports Teams. He is an avid martial artist where he is currently training to earn his 4th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Both of his children are Karate instructors, where Nate has earned his 3rd degree and Kim is in the process of working towards a similar belt.

Continuing Education

Dr. Palter has stayed current in the latest education and technology by being a member of the American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society. He is very active in two other study clubs where he regularly meets with other general clinicians and specialists in the dental field.

Karen, Office Manager

Karen has worked for Gateway Dental since 2001. She began her career here working with insurances and as a receptionist. In 2005, Karen became Dr. Anderson's assistant and worked very closely with him providing their patients with the upmost professional and personal care until he retired in December 2025. In 2017 Karen became office manager, expanding her duties throughout the office.

Nicole, Dental Assistant

Nicole, Dental Assistant Nicole joined the Gateway Dental team in 2007. She graduated from the New England Dental Assisting School in Taunton, MA. Nicole has been Dr. Palter's assistant working with him to provide the best care to their patients. Nicole brings her energetic personality to our team.

Cheryl, Registered Dental Hygienist

Cheryl, Registered Dental Hygenist Cheryl graduated with honors from Cape Cod Community College in Dental Hygiene. Her dental career began at Gateway Dental in 1986 as a receptionist. She soon became a dental assistant and then returned to college to further her education in the dental field. Cheryl takes pride in improving her patient's smiles with her passion to help them understand the importance of their oral health. She enjoys spending time hiking, gardening and bee keeping. Cheryl has been a Dental Hygienist since 1993.

Kerri, Registered Dental Hygienist and Co-Office Manager

Kerri, Registered Dental Hygienist Kerri began her dental career as a hygiene assistant at a pediatric office in Weymouth, MA. She graduated from Cape Cod Community College in Barnstable in 2005. Kerri enjoys working with children and helps to make each child's dental experience a pleasant one using her vast experience in pediatric dentistry. Kerri joined the Gateway Dental team in 2006. Kerri has expanded her talents to Co-Office manager of the practice. She works closely with Karen over seeing the day to day operations of the office.

Ana, Registered Dental Hygienist

Ana, Registered Dental Hygienist Ana graduated from Bristol Community College in Fall River. She has been practicing hygiene since 2000 and has been employed with Gateway Dental since 2005. Ana delivers the highest quality of dental hygiene to her patients.