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Our dentists bring you years of experience coupled
with
the
proficiency of continuing education!
Richard G. Viagrande, DMD, is a graduate of the University of
Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, with 25 years in general
practice focusing on cosmetics, oral reconstruction and dental
implants. He works in conjunction with several of the Hartford
area’s top specialists to be able to provide you and your family
a quality of dental care second to none.
Over the course of his professional career, he has been a member
of The American Dental Association, The Connecticut State Dental
Association, New Britain Dental Society, The Dental Society of Greater Southington, The American
Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry,
American Academy of Implant Dentistry, The Seattle Implant Study
Society (national), and The New Britain Implant Study Society.
Through these groups, Dr. Viagrande participates in hundreds of
hours of continuing education.
He has also co-treated numerous complex crown and bridge cases
with a master dentist in the Academy of General Dentistry for
over 5 years, and is a part-time faculty member at the
University Of Connecticut School Of Dental Medicine, where he
participates in the dental student-mentoring program.
Dr. Viagrande brings his high level of expertise chair-side,
combined with a down-to-earth attitude to help each patient
reach the level of dental health the patient wants for himself
or herself.
Dr.
Peter Michaelson received his DMD from the University of
Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in 1981. He has been in
private practice for over 25 years. Dr. Michaelson has extensive
post graduate education, and completes a yearly comprehensive
update from Clinical Research Associates, focusing on root canal
therapy and inlay/onlay restorations.
Personally, Dr.Michaelson is an accomplished musician who plays
the saxophone, as well as periodically hosting “Accent on Jazz”
on WWUH Radio in Hartford.
In addition, he is an avid long distance runner, and has won two
gold medals in the 2000 Nutmeg Games in the “Over Forty” track
competition. He has also won a gold medal in the 2005 Nutmeg
Games and in the 2005 Connecticut Senior Games in the age 50-54
track and field competition.
Dr. Michaelson believes that before treatment begins, it is
essential to talk with each patient and listen to their
concerns, problems, and expectations with their teeth and dental
treatment. When he knows what is important to you, then he can
custom design your treatment for you.
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