When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, Dr. McPherson always confidently answered, “A dentist, of course.” Growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina, she admired her family dentist and the way he treated every patient as if they were a close friend or family member. She aspired to be a dentist and carry on the same philosophy of patient care in her practice.
Dr. McPherson graduated summa cum laude from the Honors College at East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. She then continued her education at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, where she earned her DDS degree. With a desire to further her education and acquire more experience treating patients with special healthcare needs, Dr. McPherson traded the warm North Carolina weather for a General Practice Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. During this program, she worked at several Harvard-affiliated institutions, where she gained advanced experience in clinical and emergency dentistry.
Despite the cold winters, Dr. McPherson fell in love with the Northeast and decided to make it her permanent home. She is involved with the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) and the American Dental Association (ADA). She is passionate about dental advocacy and ensuring that all patients have reasonable access to healthcare. This led her to serve with both the ADA and MDS on their government affairs committees. She is also committed to advancing her education through frequent continuing education courses and professional affiliations with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) and CDOCS.
Outside of the office, Dr. McPherson loves traveling with her husband, Cody, and two dogs, Ollie and Addy. She has also recently taken up golf, which she describes as a love-hate relationship (feel free to offer any advice).
