783 North Main Street | Laconia, NH 03246 | p. 603-524-7404

Meet Dr. Kennell

Dr. Kennell's Family

Dr. Alan Kennell is a native of upstate New York and graduated from Frankfort-Schuyler High School. After high school, he attended Union College in Schenectady, New York, and graduated magna cum laude with a BS in Biology in 1997. Dr. Kennell spent the next four years at the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine. He received his doctor of dental surgery degree in 2001, graduating magna cum laude.

Discovering that orthodontics was his passion, Dr. Kennell continued his education in a rigorous 2.5 year orthodontic residency at the University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, graduating with a Certificate in Orthodontics. Dr. Kennell also holds a masters of science degree in Oral Biology for his endeavors in the field of dental research. Additionally, he has co-authored several articles published in various prestigious dental journals.

Dr. Kennell is dedicated to working with each individual child, adolescent and adult to reach their goal of obtaining the smile of a lifetime. His goals are to provide a fun, friendly and relaxing environment and to ensure that his patients receive the highest quality orthodontic service.

Dr. Kennell and his wife, Melissa (also a dentist), live in Gilford with their children Vivian and Preston.

Dr Kennell is an active member of the following organizations:

  • American Board of Orthodontics
  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • Northeast Society of Orthodontists
  • American Dental Association
  • New Hampshire Dental Society
  • Lakes Region Dental Society


American Association of Orthodontists® (AAO)

American Board of Orthodontics® (ABO)
American Dental Association (ADA)

American Orthodontics

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