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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. Sarah R. Rossignol takes pride in providing the Augusta community with top-quality dentistry. She joined Family Dental Practice shortly after graduating from dental school in 2010 and has enjoyed making a positive impact on the lives of her patients ever since.

Dr. Rossignol earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Maine. She was then accepted into Dalhousie University’s competitive dentistry program. She earned her DDS degree in 2010.

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. Jay Weitecha is a dentist with a passion for community outreach. His time spent out-of-office is dedicated to numerous dental organizations and programs that improve the quality of dental treatment in his community and throughout Maine. He has been an active member of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, The McGrath Pond Salmon Lake Association (MPSLA), and Waterville's Community Dental Center. He has also spent time as a board member, vice president, and president of the Maine Academy of General Dentistry, and editor of The Pine Tree General Practitioner. He has also been secretary/treasurer of the Kennebec Valley Dental Society, a local branch of the Maine Dental Association. Currently, Dr. Weitecha and his younger partner, Dr. Joe Dumont, are co-chairs for the Maine AGD continuing education programs through which they promote first-rate continuing education courses every year.

Dr. Weitecha discovered his interest in dentistry at a young age. After graduating high school, he spent time working in the orthodontic practice run by his friend's father. He graduated from the University of San Diego in 1996 with a degree in biology. Dr. Weitecha then went on to Tufts School of Dental Medicine where he earned his dental degree. He completed a five-week externship in Togus, Maine, with the Veterans Association Hospital and fell in love with the state, deciding that one day he would open his practice there.

After graduating, Dr. Weitecha earned Mastership and Fellowship awards from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). He earned a Fellowship award from the International Congress of Implantology (ICOI). When he is not working with patients in the office or volunteering at the many organizations he is a part of, Dr. Weitecha attends continuing education programs that keep him current with the latest dental discoveries. He has completed programs with The Misch Implant Institute, The Dawson Academy, The New England Mastertrack, and Spear Education. He trained with Dr. Laliberte before becoming a mentor himself for Dr. Vayanos and Dr. Dumont.

Dr. Travis Buxton knew that the Northeast was where he was meant to be after attending dental school in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The nature, the people, and the lifestyle all felt like home, which is why relocating to Bangor, Maine, in 2010 felt like a natural move for Dr. Buxton’s family. After the move, Dr. Buxton joined Maine Family Dental Practice where he continues to treat patients today.

Before moving to Maine, Dr. Buxton grew up in Utah. He graduated from high school in 1996 and then completed his undergraduate studies at Weber State University. He was one of the few candidates accepted into the Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry. He moved to Maine after graduating.

Dr. Clifton Hodges has unique experience working in both the public health sector and in private practice. His experience includes treating patients of all ages and of all medical conditions. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Hodges earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan in 2008. Since then, he has been a member of the Lewis County Dental Society, the Maine Dental Association, the Washington State Dental Association, the Merrymeeting Bay Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Dental Association. He has served as an appointed delegate to the Washington State Dental Association and president of his component dental society. Dr. Hodges also spent time with the Northwest Precedent Research Network helping to advance evidence-based dentistry. In his free time, he volunteered with the National Health Service Corps to provide dental care to those in need.