Meet
Dr. Pasquale Eckert, DMD
Dr. Pasquale Eckert is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who is proud to continue his family's legacy of providing exceptional surgical care to the Belmont community and surrounding areas.
About Dr. Eckert
Dr. Eckert grew up in Harvard, Massachusetts, and developed a passion for the specialty while assisting his father in college. He was drawn to oral and maxillofacial surgery because it allows him to bridge medicine, surgery, and dentistry, making every day interesting.
After joining the practice as a surgeon in 2021, he purchased the office from his father in April 2024, ensuring the continuation of the small, private practice model focused on patient care over corporate profits. This personal touch is critical to Dr. Eckert; when patients call after hours, they get him on the phone directly, receiving empathy and expert guidance when they need it most.
Education & Residency
Dr. Eckert pursued an undergraduate degree from Colby College, where he uniquely majored in both Sculpture Art and Biology. He was awarded his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where he ranked at the top of his class and was honored to be voted class president for all four years.
He then completed his advanced training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and served as Chief Resident at Tufts Medical Center/Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Eckert received the Dr. Kenneth M. Stern Award for academic excellence and clinical aptitude as Chief Resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; one of two recipients selected annually from a cohort of ten residents. During his residency, Dr. Eckert trained extensively in dentoalveolar surgery, becoming highly experienced in single and "full arch" implant placement, major and minor bone grafting, wisdom tooth extractions, oral pathology, anesthesiology, and reconstructive surgery.
Organizations
- Attending Physician, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Mount Auburn Hospital and Tufts Medical Center.
- Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ABOMS)
- Fellow, American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS)
- Fellow, American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
- Fellow, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- Member, Massachusetts Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (MSOMS)
- Member, Massachusetts Dental Society
- Member, American Dental Association
- Board Member, Tufts University Dental Alumni Association
- Director, International Team for Implantology Study Club
- Member, Spear Study Clubs
Outside the Office
In his spare time, Dr. Eckert is an avid big mountain skier and loves cooking and grilling, often traveling with his wife to various family farms for local cuts of meat. He is married to his college sweetheart, and they live locally with their young son and loving golden retriever.