Best Dentists in Bridgeport

Dr. Paul Iaropoli, DDS, has an impressive 30 years of dentistry under his belt. He attended Columbia University and earned a dual major Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology. He then graduated with honors and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Iaropoli completed two residencies. The first was a one-year advanced general dentistry residency which he took at Lenox Hill Hospital and the second was a two-year prosthodontics specialty residency that was conducted at Montefiore Medical Center the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Throughout his career Dr. Iaropoli has continued to pursue his education, this has led him to complete advanced dental implant surgical training at the Misch Institute. He also completed a two-year course in advanced orthodontics, becoming a progressive orthodontics graduate and both ClearCorrect™ and Invisalign® certified. Dr. Iaropoli has also had training in Cosmetic dentistry from the Las Vegas Institute and is Lumineer® certified.

Fairfield Dental Arts is a well-established family dental clinic that takes dental emergencies very seriously and provide emergency dental care, evening and weekend hours. Their team is dedicated to providing compassionate, professional and high-quality dental care to all of their patients. They use the latest technology, such as digital X-rays and The Wand for painless local anesthesia, to give patients the best treatment possible. Dr. Iaropoli and his team specialize in preventative, restorative and cosmetic dentistry as well as orthodontics, endodontics and prosthodontics. Some of the procedures that they offer include root canals, Lumineers®, ZOOM! teeth whitening, crowns, full and partial dentures and traditional braces.

Dr. Luis Brea Jr., DDS, completed his undergraduate degree at the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. He then moved to the United States and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University. Dr. Brea was later certified in dental implantology by both NYU and Brookdale Hospital. He invests in the education of other future dentists as co-director and faculty for the USA Advanced Dental Institute. He also serves his alma mater, NYU, as Director of Fundamentals of Occlusion Course and in the Advanced International Esthetic Program as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Dr. Brea has continued his education throughout his career and attained the prestigious titles of Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantology and Fellow for the Academy of General Dentistry, making him among the top 5% of dentists in North America in terms of education.

North Avenue Advanced Dental Center is a warm and inviting dental practice where Dr. Brea has assembled a team of dedicated and compassionate dental care health providers. As a full-service dental clinic, they provide all kinds of dental services from preventative dentistry such as professional cleanings and gum disease therapies to oral and maxillofacial surgeries. Dr. Brea also provides cosmetic dentistry services such as dental crowns, porcelain or composite resin crowns, chairside teeth whitening and enamel shaping. Some of the other services that he offers include dental implants, tooth extraction, orthodontics, root canals and treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

Dr. Philip DeJesus, DDS, has accomplished a great deal in the nearly 30 years that he has been practicing dentistry. He attended Fordham University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology before moving on to the State University of New York’s Stony Brook University School of Medicine where he earned the title of Doctor of Dental Surgery. Dr. DeJesus then spent 2 years completing the notoriously demanding general practice residency program at St. Barnabas Hospital. During his time there he was not only made chief resident but stayed on as a residency instructor for several years. As those these accomplishments were not enough Dr. DeJesus then earned the prestigious titles of MAGD, Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, and FICOI or Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, making him one of the top 2% of dentists in North America.

The DeJesus Dental Group has two locations one in Bridgeport and the other in Shelton. They are passionate about serving their communities and offer many patient specials as well as donating services, including athletic mouthguards, to Little League and high school teams. Dr. DeJesus’ team has a plethora of specialists which enables them to offer a full range of dental health services which they can provide in English, Spanish and Portuguese. The Bridgeport office is conveniently located and offers a welcoming and comfortable experience. The services that they offer include general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry procedures.

Dr. Jeffrey Babushkin, DDS, began his higher education journey by completing his DDS at Ohio State University. He then moved to the University of Maryland Medical System for his general practice residency. Dr. Babushkin is passionate about furthering his education so that he can provide the best possible care. To that end he has been implant certified by Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, holds the prestigious title of Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, is a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantology, is board accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Babushkin assists in the education of fellow dentists as a mentor in the Spears Education Faculty Club, is a Clinical Instructor for the University of Connecticut, and a Branded Educator for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Babushkin’s dental practice, Cosmetic and Preventive Dentistry, was named Top Dentist of 2020 by Connecticut Magazine. Their team of highly trained and experienced dental healthcare providers work together to give patients an overwhelmingly positive dental experience. They use state-of-the-art technology such as same-day CEREC CAD/CAM ceramic crowns and fillings, KöR Whitening Deep Bleaching™ System and Opalescence teeth whitening gel. Dr. Babushkin and his team offer most types of dental services from periodontal disease diagnosis and treatment to metal orthodontic braces, restorations to oral and maxillofacial surgeries.

Dr. Michelle Neves, DDS, is a Westchester County native with a genuine desire to give children a positive and stress-free dental care experience that leaves them excited to see the dentist. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University College of Dentistry and then moved to the State University of New York’s Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine for her pediatric residency. She is trilingual and serves patients in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Her dedication to children extends well beyond her community and she has served on dental mission trips to aid underserved children in Peru through the Connecticut Mission of Mercy. She is affectionately termed “mother goose” for the songs and rhymes her child patients are entertained with.

Dr. Michelle is based at the Shelton location of Dental Associates of Connecticut, a set of modern family dental clinics located across Connecticut. All of their locations have extended evening and weekend hours. As a network of full-service facilities they provide nearly all dental procedures imaginable including emergency dental care for new and existing patients, digital low-radiation x-rays, oral cancer screening, tooth colored fillings, tooth extractions, dental implants, root canals, full or partial dentures, sedation dentistry and orthodontics. As a pediatric specialist Dr. Neves is uniquely prepared to handle children of all temperaments as well as those with special needs or handicaps.

Dr. Nizi Gupta, DDS, has been providing quality dental care for over 20 years. She earned her first dental degree, a Dental Surgeon degree, in her motherland of India. After emigrating to the United States she joined the New York University College of Dentistry and attained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Gupta takes furthering her dental education seriously, she has completed implant residencies with both Osstem Implants and 3i Implants. She also holds active membership in both the Connecticut Dental Association and the American Dental Association. Dr. Gupta puts great effort into easing patient anxiety with her gentle and comforting hands.

Curtis Family Dentistry is a family dental clinic with over 30 years of experience and prior awards for America’s Best Dentists from the National Consumer Advisory Board. Their office and team are known for being down-to-earth, compassionate and having a sense of humor, all while maintaining a professional and meticulous level of care. They encourage emergency visits and offer same-day appointments. Dr. Gupta uses pain reducing technologies such as air abrasion and oral conscious sedation as well as digital x-rays, intraoral cameras and digital imaging to allow patients to take part in the treatment planning. The services they offer include general and cosmetic dentistry, periodontal disease diagnosis and treatment, root canals and Six Month Smiles®.

Dr. Janette Black, DDS, has been practicing dentistry for nearly 20 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at SUNY Stony Brook and before transferring to SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine for her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She then moved to the University of Connecticut Health Center to complete her Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency. In addition, she has gained certification with both Six Month Smiles Orthodontic and Invisalign®. She maintains active membership with various dental health organizations such as the American Dental Association, the Bridgeport Dental Association and the Connecticut State Dental Association.

Dr. Black is a member of the illustrious team at Jason Scully & Francis Zaino DDS, LLC. They are well liked for their friendly and professional attitudes as well as the thorough and efficient way that they perform dental procedures. They are a high-tech, full-service clinic and have a doctor on call at all times for dental emergencies. Some of the technology that they use include low radiation digital x-rays, UV light for cavity and oral cancer detection, lasers for soft tissue surgery, Piezo electric handpieces for the gentle removal of bacteria. Dr. Black offers such dental procedures as scaling and root planing, Invisalign®, dental crowns and bridges, CAD/CAM restorations, dental implant restorations and teeth whitening.

Dr. Donald Miller, DMD, has had an illustrious education to bring him to his career. He first earned his Bachelor of Arts and Science degree from Boston College and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Connecticut. He went on to an Advanced Surgical and Cosmetic residency program at the University of North Carolina. From there Dr. Miller joined the University of Connecticut Dental School for volunteer teaching. His last step was to complete the Implant Continuum program at the Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Miller maintains active membership in many dental health organizations such as the ADA, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Miller’s clinic, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Dentistry, has been a staple of the community for over 40 years. They office is modern and comfortable with free wi-fi and iPads for patients use. They also have an on-site lab for customized and accurate restorations that closely match patient’s original teeth. Dr. Miller provides same-day emergency dental services with no extra fees. The services Dr. Miller provides include but are not limited to tooth extractions, custom mouth guards for sleep and sports, same-day crowns, cosmetic bonding, a variety of dentures, composite fillings and Invisalign®.

Dr. Thomas J. Tiberi, DMD, is a Bridgeport native and has spent nearly 30 years serving others through his calling of dentistry. He attended Duquesne University for his undergraduate degree and the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine for his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Dr. Tiberi’s strong family and community ties brought him back to Bridgeport and he has built a close network of dental specialists. He understands that every patients’ needs and means are different and works hard to give patients treatment options that are a good match for both. His goal is to give a genuinely positive experience and results to every patient.

Dr. Thomas Tiberi and his brother Dr. Francis Tiberi are based at Tiberi Family Dentistry, as a family owned and operated facility they are dedicated and glad to treat patients like part of their family. As such they often run specials; offer discounts for military, family and seniors. They also accept many insurances have flexible payment plans. Their office is classy and comfortable with and the staff are warm and inviting. Dr. Thomas offers preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental procedures including root canals, bridges, root planing and scaling, full and partial dentures, oral cancer screenings and fillings.

Dr. Angelo M. Guerrera, DMD, is a Bridgeport native and has been serving the Bridgeport area community for over 20 years as a compassionate and gentle dental care provider. He began his higher education at Fordham University with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science. He then moved to Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey where he completed both graduate studies and subsequent research in human physiology. From there Dr. Guerrera transferred to Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and earned his Doctor of Dental degree. He continues his education through active membership in dental organizations such as the ADA, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Connecticut State Dental Association and the Greater Bridgeport Dental Association.

Guerrera Dentistry is a warm and inviting family dental clinic where Dr. Guerrera and his team serve patients of all ages with customized treatment plans, extended and weekend hours, emergency dental services and all in a comfortingly residential setting. Patients of Dr. Guerrera receive comprehensive exams, thorough cleanings, digital x-rays and at-home teeth whitening treatments. For patients with more extensive needs Dr. Guerrera offers such treatments as ClearCorrect™ teeth straightening, porcelain crowns and veneers, tooth colored fillings, both full and partial dentures and dental implant restorations.

Dr. Kristy Gretzula, DDS, attended Susquehanna University for her bachelor’s in biology which she completed with honors. She then moved to New York University’s College of Dentistry and earned both her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. To further her education she holds active membership in many dental organizations such as the Connecticut State Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association. As a compassionate person, Dr. Gretzula and her team at Hawley Lane Dental are heavily involved in community outreach. Some of the organizations they give aid to include the Sterling House, Bridgeport Rescue Mission, CT Food Bank, Mission of Mercy and Special Olympics.

Hawley Lane Dental is bright and airy dental office with an exceedingly high standard of cleanliness and punctuality, which was hand built by Dr. Gretzula and her husband in 2008. They are family-friendly, accept many insurance plans, often have specials and always have a 10% veterans discount. Dr. Gretzula offers such cosmetic dentistry procedures as enamel shaping, gum contouring, Invisalign®, dental bridges, teeth whitening and dental implants. Her general dentistry services range from comprehensive exams to root canals and include tooth extractions, TMJ treatments, gum disease treatment, porcelain crowns and fluoride treatments.

Dr. Katherine Finkel, DDS, has been serving her community through dentistry for nearly 30 years. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. Dr. Finkel completed her residency at the Stony Brook University Hospital trauma center in Long Island. She believes strongly in staying up to date with the latest innovations in dentistry and does so by maintaining active memberships in the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association. Due to her interest in the connection between dentistry and overall health, Dr. Finkel’s practice combines her medical knowledge with cosmetic dentistry for a holistic approach.

Fairfield Dental Associates has been faithfully serving the community for over 50 years and prides itself on being old-fashioned hospitable, and stress-free; giving patients a warm welcome and overwhelmingly positive experience. They do not treatment plan, this means that they will not diagnose issues that are non-existent just to increase revenue. Dr. Finkel and her team use state-of-the-art technology and techniques to help patients reach and maintain their oral health goals. Some of those procedures include teeth whitening, thorough cleanings, emergency services, Botox, fillings, oral cancer screenings, dental crowns and more.

Dr. Christine Lee, DMD, is one of only a handful of female board certified prosthodontists. She began her education at the New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. Then attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine for her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. With these completed she decided to move on to the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. There she not only received postgraduate education in Prosthodontics but also a Master of Medical Sciences degree, for which she researched cleft lip and palates at Boston Children’s Hospital. Through her continued education she has attained the titles of Diplomate in the American Board of Prosthodontics and Fellow for the American College of Prosthodontics.

Dr. Lee’s self-titled private practice specializes in high-tech and high-end dental services with the goal of helping patients reach their optimal health. New patients are greeted with an in-depth consultation including covering all of a patients’ dental goals, this is followed with a comprehensive exam and a personalized treatment plan. The services that Dr. Lee and her team offer include fillings, digital X-rays, porcelain veneers, dental crowns and bridges, root canals, Invisalign® and sleep apnea appliances among others.

Dr. Stephen Green, DDS, earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from Queens College and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He then chose to serve his country by providing dental care to the US Air Force and was stationed at Bolling Air Force Base and Malcolm Grow United States Air Force Hospital. Dr. Green continues to serve others as an Assistant Professor of Dental Medicine at Touro College of Dental Medicine. He maintains membership in a plethora of dental health associations such as the Norwalk Dental Society, the American Dental Society and is a Lifetime member of the Connecticut State Dental Society.

Norwalk Dental Associates is a group dental practice with a team of highly experienced and award-winning dentists that provide the highest quality care with professionalism and a gentle touch. They provide most standard procedures such as Invisalign®, root canals, gum disease detection and deep cleaning treatment, ceramic and composite fillings, porcelain and ceramic crowns, Lumineers® and ZOOM!® Teeth Whitening. Dr. Green also provides specialty services including full and partial dentures, night guards for teeth grinding, custom sports mouthguards, TMJ diagnosis and therapies, and dental implants.

Dr. Alejandra Costantino-Finiasz, DDS, has been consistently providing quality dental care to the Bridgeport community for over 20 years. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with the highest honors at Columbia University’s School of Dental and Oral Surgery before completing her residency at Booth Memorial Medical Center. Her academic achievements earned her induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society and the Enrico Fermi Award. Dr. Costantino has focused her continued education on implantology, cosmetic dentistry and becoming veneers certified.

The Stein Dental Group is a fun and innovative full-service, family dental practice that serves patients from infant to elder. Their custom treatment plans come with a large variety of financing and insurance options as well as a custom membership plan. They provide expedient emergency dental care with doctors on stand-by 24/7. Their impressive array of services cover everything from oral surgery to teeth whitening, orthodontics to periodontics. Dr. Costantino provides oral cancer screenings, sealants, custom sports guards, veneers and much more.