Root Canal Near Me in Damariscotta, ME

Dr. Rachel Taddeo discovered her passion for public service through dentistry and has devoted much of her time throughout her career to serving the underprivileged. Dr. Taddeo began in Philadelphia, PA, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in biology at Saint Joseph’s University. She then attended Temple University School of Dental Medicine to earn her master’s degree and Doctor of Dental Medicine.

Following her education, Dr. Taddeo joined the Micmac Service Unit of the Indian Health Services in Presque Isle, Maine, as their first Chief Dental Officer. Providing top-quality care to those in need was a highlight of her career and has become one of the foundations of her practice. Since coming to Maine five years ago, she has fallen in love with the state and hopes to be practicing here for many years to come.

Dr. Brittney Bell is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Maine Dental Association. Her interest in dentistry first appeared at the age of four when she visited her family dentist for the first time. Since then, she has been on the fast track to professional dentistry.

Dr. Bell graduated as a Salutatorian from Poland Regional High School in 2009. She completed her bachelor’s in biology degree in 2013 from Colby College. She was a dedicated track-and-field athlete, competing at the national level. She worked in local dentists' offices for the next two years while matriculating at the University of New England College of Dental Medicine. She was awarded by the faculty the Academic Achievement Award and earned Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honors. She graduated top of her class in 2019. She has been passionately providing her patients with top-quality dentistry since then.

Dr. Jeff Bue is a general dentist specializing in a variety of dental procedures including bridges, implants, emergency extractions, periodontal treatments, root canals, crowns, grafting procedures, and dentures. After earning his dental degree from the University of Michigan in 2017, he completed advanced training in dental implants and sedation dentistry, allowing him to help patients with dental anxieties who might not be able to receive dental care otherwise. No matter the procedure, Dr. Bue is dedicated to providing his patients with top-quality care in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Dr. Huy Nguyen was born in the United States but was raised primarily in Germany. For completion of his higher education, Dr. Nguyen decided to attend the University of Washington in Seattle to earn his Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then attended Boston University to earn his Masters in Oral Health Sciences and Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry. Today, he is a practicing dentist in the beautiful state of Maine.

Dr. Kevin Lukas completed his dental training at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. There he acted as Class President and student-faculty liaison to negotiate curriculum development and grading policy. While in school he also served on the university’s digital radiography implementation committee and was Vice President of the student chapter of the American Association of Endodontists.

After graduating, Dr. Lukas began his life as a practicing dentist. However, he didn’t always know that dentistry was his calling. Dr. Lukas earned his undergraduate degree in art and biology from Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota. He graduated in 1994 and then began a successful career as a representative for several dental technology device manufacturers. He spent his time training dentists around the country to use advanced dental equipment including digital radiography, surgical microscopes, and dental lasers. His career was fruitful, but something was missing.

His career gave him a great appreciation for dental technologies, but it was missing a human touch. He eventually recognized that working one-on-one with patients was his passion. He went back to school immediately to earn his dental degree. Today, Dr. Lukas enjoys working with patients of all ages and finds the combination of art and science especially interesting.