Surgical Placement of Dental Implant Near Me in Stafford, CT

Dr. Saikiran Bahadur is an experienced and dedicated dentist with a strong commitment to providing exceptional care. He began his dental journey by earning his degree in dentistry from India in 2009 and continued to refine his expertise with a Master's in Prosthodontics in 2013. Seeking to broaden his knowledge and skills, Dr. Bahadur then completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2019.

With a diverse background in both general dentistry and specialized prosthodontics, Dr. Bahadur offers a comprehensive approach to dental care, catering to the unique needs of each patient. He is an active member of the American Association of Implant Dentistry and the American Academy of General Dentistry, staying current with the latest advancements in the field to provide the best possible treatments.

Dr. Bahadur combines precision with compassion in every procedure, whether performing complex restorative treatments or conducting routine check-ups. His focus is always on ensuring the highest level of patient comfort and satisfaction, while striving to improve oral health and aesthetics. With Dr. Bahadur, patients can trust that their smiles are in skilled hands, and their overall dental experience will be both positive and rewarding.

Dr. David Moskow has been a practicing dentist for more than 30 years. His favorite part of the job is getting to know the ins and outs of each of his patients. Hearing their stories and helping them achieve the smiles of their dreams is his number one goal. To ensure that he positively impacts the lives of each of his patients, Dr. Moskow regularly goes to continuing education classes where he receives extensive training in restorative, aesthetic, and implant treatments.

Dr. Moskow graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Today he is the Dental Director at Comprehensive Dental Associates of Central Connecticut. He is also a member of the Hartford Dental Society, the Connecticut State Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.

Dr. Shyam Shivareddy is prepared to give professional guidance and advice to anyone who asks, and is always welcoming new patients to his practice. After earning his Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery, Dr. Shivareddy entered the DDS program at New York University College of Dentistry where he earned his DDS degree. Since then, Dr. Shivareddy has been a strong believer in continuing dental education courses. He also volunteers 15 days each year to providing dental services to underprivileged people, free of charge.

Dr. Chung earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology cum laude from Williams College in Williamstown, MA, before pursuing her dental education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. There, she distinguished herself as a Dean's Scholar for four consecutive years and graduated with her Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree, receiving the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Achievement Award for her excellence in the field.

After completing her dental education, Dr. Chung returned to her home state of Massachusetts and began practicing in the North Shore and MetroWest Boston areas. Currently residing in Shrewsbury, she enjoys spending time traveling with her family and friends.

Committed to staying at the forefront of modern dental techniques, Dr. Chung participates in continuing education courses each year. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association (ADA), the Massachusetts Dental Society, and the Spear Study Club.

Dr. Chung believes that exceptional care is fundamental to her practice. She is dedicated to providing gentle, high-quality care while focusing on prevention and patient education. She takes the time to thoroughly consult with patients, helping them understand how to maintain a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Dr. Tony Tong is a skilled and accomplished dentist with extensive training and over two decades of experience in various areas of dentistry. After obtaining his initial dental licensure in China, Dr. Tong advanced his education with a rigorous four-year residency in Oral surgery, followed by a three year specialization in Orthodontics. HIs commitment to expanding his expertise led him to the United States, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2013.

With a broad range of skills, Dr. Tong offers comprehensive dental care, covering everything from routine exams and cleanings to complex restorative and surgical procedures. His expertise spans general dentistry, implantology, oral surgery and orthodontics, making him uniquely qualified to manage both simple and complex dental cases. Some of the advanced services Dr. Tong provides include:

 • Restorative procedures like crowns, dentures, bridges and veneers
 • Bone reshaping (Alveoplasty) for better implant placement
 • Complex extractions, including full bony impacted wisdom teeth removal
 • Dental implant placement, utilizing 3D CT scan technology for precision
 • Root canal treatments for molars

Dr. Tong’s passion for dentistry extends beyond his clinical practice. He is dedicated to staying at the forefront of dental advancements through ongoing education and professional development. He also ensures that his team receives continuous training to enhance patient care and stay current with the latest technologies.

Dr. Tong is committed to delivering high-quality care that is both comfortable and effective, and he strives to provide every patient with personalized treatment plans tailored to their individual needs.

Dr. Margaret Drozdowski Maule attended St. Joseph's College in Brooklyn, NY where she earned her undergraduate degree. She then went to the University of Connecticut School of Dental medicine where she earned her graduate degree in 1998. In 1999, she completed a residency training program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry from the same school. In 2002, Dr. Drozdowski Maule joined the Community Health Center and served as the agency's Chief Dental Officer between the years 2005 and 2014. During this time, she oversaw many technological advances and agency expansions, as well as the operations of the dental department. She was named one of the "40 under 40" outstanding graduates of the University of Connecticut in 2008. By 2011, she graduated from the Johnson School at Cornell University with an MBA degree.

Dr. Drozdowski Maule opened Family Dentistry of Central Connecticut in New Britain, CT in 2019 and realized that her passion in life is patient care. To ensure that her patients receive high-quality dentistry, she frequently attends continuing education courses and has completed over 70 hours of dental sleep medicine seminars. She has also finished the American Dental Association's Evidence-Based Dentistry training. From 2008 to 2014, she served on the board of directors for the National Oral Health Access Network.

When she is not working at her private practice or building up her own knowledge of dentistry, she is presenting on numerous topics such as electronic health record implementation, mobile dental programs, financial and operational topics, and meaningful use requirements across the country. Today, Dr. Drozdowski Maule is an expert advisor with DentaQuest Institute and provides consulting for dental programs in the US. She is also an active member of the Connecticut State Dental Association and has been since 1998. She serves on their peer review council, access to care committee, the strategic planning committee, and is the chair of the finance committee. She has received additional training in sleep apnea and is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Stephen J. Puerini offers his patients a wide variety of treatments including veneers, crowns and bridges, CAD/CAM dentistry, soft tissue laser, and other cosmetic procedures. He is passionate about staying current with the latest dental technologies and frequently attends continuing education courses to ensure that he provides only the most up-to-date dental care for his patients. In addition to that, he is an active member of the Rhode Island Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Pierre Fauchard Dental Honor Society, and the RI Interscholastic League which is dedicated to promoting better safety practices for school athletes.

Dr. Puerini graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School before completing his bachelor’s in biology at Assumption College. He then went on to earn his dental degree in 2003 from Temple University Dental School where he was a participant in the oral maxillofacial and pediatric study clubs. Once he graduated, he began his career working alongside his dentist father, Dr. Stephen J. Puerini, Sr., and Godfather, Dr. Steven J. Saccoccio at their family practice.

Dr. Stephen Markowitz is a third-generation dentist who is deeply committed to providing exceptional dental care in a welcoming and fun environment. Inspired by his father, Dr. Howard Markowitz, DDS, Dr. Markowitz continues the family tradition of delivering high-quality patient care while fostering strong, personal connections with his patients.

Professional Background
A lifelong member of the local community, Dr. Markowitz earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where he was honored with the Clinical Award in Prosthodontics. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science degree. Before joining Leominster Family Dentists, Dr. Markowitz also gained valuable experience through an externship at the North Shore Community Center in Salem, MA.

Personal Life
Dr. Markowitz is happily married to his wonderful wife, Lynn, a scientist researching cancer drugs. Together, they have two energetic boys who keep them on their toes. The couple is excited to be expecting their third child soon.

Fun Facts:
 • Favorite Candy: Plain Hershey's Bar – No substitutions!
 • Favorite Sport: Golf (to play), Football (to watch)
 • Favorite TV Show: The Office – He often quotes it throughout the day!

Dr. Joseph Absi is a dentist with a diverse patient population. Throughout his career, he has worked with non-English speakers, patients from different socioeconomic levels, and those with disabilities and developmental disorders. His patients’ wide variety of backgrounds have taught Dr. Absi things about life that he would not have been able to learn otherwise, and he is grateful every day for the relationships he has formed with the people who come into his office.

Dr. Absi graduated from UMASS Boston with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Boston University. He attended an NYU Langone community health center in Dorchester, MA to complete an Advanced Education General Dentistry program. Since then, Dr. Absi has been a practicing dentist specializing in operative, fixed, and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, socket preservation, and alveoloplasty. He is a certified Invisalign provider and incorporates CAD/CAM technologies into his practice.

Dr. Munal S. Salem runs a family-focused practice that emphasizes personalized care and high-quality treatments. To ensure that he stays up to date on the latest, most advanced procedures, he has completed over 1,000 hours of continuing education courses throughout his career so far. These courses cover all areas of dentistry, but Dr. Salem has received most of his advanced training in implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and sedation techniques.

Dr. Salem graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1999. He opened his private practice, Alpha Dental Center, three years later in 2002. When he is not working with patients, he is overseeing the Alpha Dental affiliate offices throughout Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, advising managers on customer service excellence, insurance services, and treatment plans.

Dr. Snehal Lakhkar puts her patients’ health and comfort above all. Her goal with each patient is to help them feel at ease in her office as she provides them with convenient, high-quality care at an affordable price. She has a flexible schedule that gives patients the freedom to choose when they want procedures completed, whether it be at 8 in the morning or 6 at night. To ensure that her patients receive only the best dental care possible, she frequently completes continuing education courses that keep her well-informed about the latest dental techniques and technologies. She incorporates modern technology into her practice, using it to provide pain-free procedures, simple extractions, root canals, and Invisalign.

Dr. Lakhkar began her dental training at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in India. Once she earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree, she moved to New York where she began practicing dentistry with her mother-in-law in 2005. Since then, she has earned an Advanced Standing degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, from which she graduated with high honors. Today, she is a practicing family and cosmetic dentist in Rhode Island.

Dr. Melvin Hanzel believes that dentistry should be about the patient, not the teeth. He has carried this philosophy with him throughout his 30-year career and has set an example to other dentists on the benefits of positive, trusting patient/doctor relationships. Dr. Hanzel is dedicated to finding solutions to his patients’ problems, even when other dentists might have given up. He often heals teeth that were previously believed to be unsavable, and he is confident in treating patients deemed medically compromised. He always offers unique treatments attuned to the patient’s individual needs, including precision attachments, overdentures, and natural-looking cosmetic partial dentures. For patients with severe dental anxiety, Dr. Hanzel can use advanced sedation techniques to put them at ease as he completes their treatments.

Dr. Hanzel earned his BA in biology at the University of Rhode Island. He attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where he earned his DMD. He then went to the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center as Chief Resident in Dentistry to complete a 2-year general practice residency program from 1978 to 1979. During this time, he also worked as a clinical instructor at NYU.

He moved back to Rhode Island immediately after his residency to work alongside his father, Dr. Harold Hanzel, at his practice. Since then, he has become a staff member of the Rhode Island Hospital and in 1982, he became the dental consultant for the hemophilia center. Much of his time at the hospital was spent receiving advanced training in various areas of dentistry including root canal treatment, sedation dentistry, oral surgery, internal medicine, and implant dentistry. He has also become specialized in placing tooth-colored fillings, and other cosmetic dentistry procedures.

Today, Dr. Hanzel is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the Rhode Island Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the American Dental Association.

Dr. Thomas DePetrillo is devoted to providing his patients with world-class care. Since 2014, he has been voted RI Monthly Magazine’s “Top Doc” by his peers. His career as a dentist has earned him numerous awards and accolades, but no matter how well his work is received, Dr. DePetrillo believes that there is always room for improvement. When he is not working with patients in his office, he is attending continuing education courses and advanced training in all areas of dentistry or is studying alongside other experts in the field. He has studied with the Clinical Mastery Series and the Dawson Academy. He is also a member of the Providence Chapter of the Seattle Study Club.

Dr. DePetrillo specializes in restorative, cosmetic, and preventative dentistry. He is a certified Invisalign provider and can also offer his patients Botox and Xeomin treatments for TMJ, migraine therapy, and esthetic purposes.

Dr. DePetrillo graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Eckerd College. In 1989, he graduated from Tufts University with a Doctorate of Medical Dentistry. He became a practicing dentist soon after. In 2004, he joined Angell Street Dental in Providence and has been working there ever since. When he is not in the office or completing a continuing education training course, he can be found volunteering his dental services to those in need through Christina’s Smile Children’s Dental Clinic and the RI Donated Dental Program.

Dr. Kevin Hagerty was inspired to enter the medical field by his obstetrician father. He graduated from Providence College and, after discovering that dentistry was his calling, earned his dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.