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Children & Family Dentistry & Braces of Hartford, CT

 

Welcome to Children & Family Dentistry & Braces of Hartford, your premier destination for comprehensive dental care in Hartford, Connecticut. Our dentist, orthodontist and dedicated team specialize in a wide array of services tailored to cater to every member of your family, ensuring optimal oral health and bright smiles for all ages. In this updated overview, we’re excited to highlight three of our key services: Pediatric Dentistry, Invisalign® Orthodontics, and General & Family Dentistry.

Comprehensive Dental Care

Pediatric Dentistry: Understanding the significance of early dental care, we offer specialized services for our youngest patients. From your child’s first visit, we strive to create a welcoming and comforting environment, fostering a positive association with dental health. Our pediatric services, including dental sealants, fluoride treatments, and education on oral hygiene, diet, and nutrition, aim to prevent dental issues and ensure the maintenance of your child’s primary teeth’s health and development.

Invisalign® Orthodontics: For those seeking a discreet and comfortable alternative to traditional braces, Invisalign® offers an innovative solution. Suitable for adolescents and adults alike, this system uses custom-made, clear aligners to gently shift teeth into their desired positions. We’re proud to be equipped with iTero® digital impressions technology, ensuring a precise fit and efficient treatment process. Whether you’re interested in Invisalign® or Invisalign Teen®, our team is here to guide you through your orthodontic journey, ensuring a seamless and effective treatment plan.

General & Family Dentistry: Our practice is committed to serving the entire family with a broad range of dental services. From routine dental cleanings and exams to more complex procedures such as dental crowns, bridges, and root canal therapy, our goal is to address and prevent oral health issues at any age. We emphasize the importance of preventive care, including regular check-ups and cleanings, to maintain your oral health and prevent future complications.

Schedule Your Next Dental Visit

At Children & Family Dentistry & Braces of Hartford, we understand the importance of personalized care. Each visit is an opportunity for us to dedicate our attention fully to understanding and meeting your unique needs. Our team is passionate about providing the highest quality of care, ensuring that every experience with us is as comfortable and stress-free as possible. We invite you to call or visit us today to discover how we can help you and your family achieve and maintain a lifetime of healthy smiles.

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272 Franklin Ave.
Hartford, CT 06114

Phone Number

860-257-4000

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Meet Our Experts

The Team Behind Dentistry and Braces in Hartford

Meet The Experts
Dr. Merceleena Correya

Dr. Merceleena Correya

General Dentist Focusing on Children's Dentistry

Dr. Harpreet Ahluwalia

Dr. Harpreet Ahluwalia

General Dentist

Dr. Aurora Degollado

Dr. Aurora Degollado

General Dentist

Dr. Sheeba Zaidi

Dr. Sheeba Zaidi

Orthodontist

Dr. Robert Cieri

Dr. Robert Cieri

General Dentist

Dr. Yuxiang Lian

Dr. Yuxiang Lian

General Dentist

Dr. Abhishek Gupta

Dr. Abhishek Gupta

Oral Surgeon

Dr. Bennett Galperin

Dr. Bennett Galperin

Orthodontist

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Meet the Team at Dentistry and Braces in Hartford

Merceleena Correya, DDS

General Dentist

Dr. Merceleena Correya

Dr. Merceleena Correya received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from Christian Dental College & Hospital in Ludhina, India, in 2005. Dr. Correya worked as a general dentist in India before immigrating to the United States in 2008. She then obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University’s College of Dentistry in New York City in 2012.

Dr. Correya is actively involved in pursuing continuing education to maintain and improve her abilities to provide current and emerging restorative options for her patients. In her free time, enjoys spending time with her two young children and serving within her church and the Girl Scouts of America.

Education

  • New York University College of Dentistry, New York City, NY; Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), 2012
  • Christian Dental College & Hospital, Ludhina, India; Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), 2005

Professional Affiliations

  • American Dental Association® (ADA)
  • Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) • Hartford Dental Society

Community Outreach

  • CT Mission of Mercy

Certification

  • Invisalign® Certified
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Harpreet Ahluwalia, DDS

General Dentist

Dr. Osses-Abornoz

Dr. Harpreet Ahluwalia received her bachelor’s in dental surgery from the Government Dental College and Hospital, in Gujara, India. She went on to obtain a doctorate in dental surgery from New York University’s College of Dentistry in 2009. Dr. Ahluwalia then completed a general dentistry residency at Peninsula Hospital Center in Far Rockaway, NY in 2010.

In her free time, Dr. Ahluwalia enjoys exploring new cultures, cuisines, and cities with her husband.

Education

  • Peninsula Hospital Center, Far Rockaway, NY; General Practice Residency, 2010
  • New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY; Doctorate in Dental Surgery(DDS), 2009
  • Government Dental College and Hospitals, Patiala, Punjab; Bachelor in Dental Surgery, 1997

Professional Affiliations

  • American Dental Association®
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Aurora Degollado, DDS

Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Aurora Degollado

Dr. Aurora Degollado is a distinguished Pediatric Dental Associate with a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to oral healthcare. Dr. Degollado embarked on her dental journey by obtaining a Doctor in Dental Surgery degree from Universidad de Guayaquil in May 1997. Her thirst for knowledge and dedication to the field led her to further her education, completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Connecticut Health Center from July 2011 to June 2013.

Dr. Degollado’s passion for pediatric dentistry came to the forefront during her Pediatric Dentistry Residency at the University of Connecticut, which she successfully completed from July 2020 to June 2022. During this time, she also contributed to the dental community as an AEGD Clinical Instructor at the University of Connecticut Health Center from December 2018 to June 2022.

Volunteer Work

  • Dental Intern Rotation at United Community and Family Health Center in Norwich, CT
  • Dental Externship Rotation at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, CT

Professional Affiliations

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
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Sheeba Zaidi, DMD

Orthodontist

Dr. Sheeba Zaidi

Dr. Sheeba Zaidi received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University in Boston, MA, in 1999. She went on to obtain a Fellowship in Orthodontics at St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, New York, in 2007.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Sheeba Zaidi loves gardening and enjoys growing different plants in her garden. She is also dedicated to social work and volunteers in various community projects.

Education:

  • St Barnabas Hospital, New York – Fellowship in Orthodontics – 2007
  • Tufts University, Boston, MA – DMD Advanced Standing – 1999
  • MS Orthodontics GDC India
  • B.D.S Nair Hospital India

Professional experience:

  • Orthodontist Private Practice – Wallingford, CT
  • Dentist – Southside Family Dental, Indiana, USA

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Dental Association®
  • Connecticut State Dental Association
  • American Association of Orthodontists®
  • American Board of Orthodontics

Volunteer Experience:

  • Connecticut State Dental Association
  • Meriden Wallingford Cheshire Dental Society
  • President IMI Women’s Wing
  • Mission Trip To Haiti

Certifications:

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
  • American Board of Orthodontics
  • Fellowship In Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Orthopedics
  • Invisalign® Certified
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Robert Cieri, DMD

General Dentist

Dr. Robert Cieri

Dr. Robert Cieri received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Lehigh University in 1974. He went on to obtain a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Connecticut in 1980. Dr. Cieri’s interests include hiking, trail running and gardening.

Education

  • Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA; BA, 1974
  • University of Connecticut, New Britain, CT; Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), 1980

Professional Affiliations

  • American Dental Association®

Certifications

  • Invisalign® Certified
  • Dawson Institute for Advanced Restorative
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Yuxiang Lian, DMD

General Dentist

Dr. Yuxiang Lian

Dr. Yuxiang Lian began his studies at Nanjing University in China’s Jiangsu Province where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. He went on to obtain a Master’s degree in chemistry from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics in Beijing, China, and a Ph.D. in chemistry from John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Lian received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from New York University in 2019 and completed a residency in General Dentistry at New York Medical College in 2020.

Education

  • New York Medical College, New York; General Dentistry Residency Program, 2020
  • New York University, New York, NY; Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), 2019
  • Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Ph.D., Chemistry, Bioinorganic, 2011
  • Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Lab of Catalysis, Dalian, China; M. Sc., Chemistry, 2004
  • Nanjing University, Department of Chemistry, China; B. Sc., Chemistry, 2001

Professional Affiliations

  • American Dental Association®
  • Connecticut Dental Association
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Abhishek Gupta, BDS, MDS, DMD

Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Abhishek Gupta

Dr. Abhishek Gupta completed his training in Dentistry as well as Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in India before immigrating to the United States in 2009. He then received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from Henry M. Goldman Dental School in Boston, MA.

Next, he completed his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, and Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA. Dr. Gupta is well trained in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His special interests include Dentoalveolar Surgery, Implantology, and Orthognathic Surgery. He has been Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) since 2018.

During his free time, Dr. Gupta loves spending time with his wife and son. In addition, he enjoys activities that include cooking up a delicious meal and taking in new experiences when traveling.

Educational Background:

  • Graduate, DMD – Henry M. Goldman Dental School – Boston, MA
  • Graduate, Bachelors Degree in Dentistry – Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, India

Academic Appointments and Positions:

  • Clinical Instructor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery – Baltimore, Maryland (June 2011-June 2013)
  • Senior Resident, Oral and Maxillofacial Residency – Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
  • Senior Resident, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery – University of Maryland Medical System
  • Fellow in Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery, Head and Neck Institute, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin, India (December 2007-December 2008)

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Member, Massachusetts State of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Member, American Dental Association®
  • Member, Massachusetts State Dental Association
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Bennett Galperin, DMD, MSD

Orthodontist

Dr. Bennett Galperin

Dr. Bennet Galperin grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Integrated Science Studies from Ramapo College in 2014. In 2018, he obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. In 2020, Dr. Galperin received his Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Science degree in Dentistry from the Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics.

In his free time, Dr. Galperin enjoys playing guitar and someday hopes to join a band and perform live. He also enjoys reading and cooking new recipes. Dr. Galperin strives to enhance the smiles and overall wellbeing of his patients through a comfortable treatment experience.

Educational Background

  • Ramapo College of New Jersey, Bachelors of Integrated Science Studies (BS)
  • Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
  • Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics, Orthodontic Residency and Masters of Science in Dentistry (MSD)

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteered to feed the homeless.
  • Provided dental exams in Boston public schools.

Research Experience

  • My undergraduate research was on isolating stem cells from dental pulp.
  • My orthodontic master’s thesis was titled “Differences in Posterior Occlusal Contact Area”

Professional Affiliations

  • American Dental Association® (ADA)
  • American Association of Orthodontists® (AAO)
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
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