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Meet our dentists and staff.
Our dentists, Dr. Gary Millinger and Dr. Tom Dekker,
bring more than 50 years of combined advanced clinical
expertise to the practice. They provide preventive and
general dentistry services, as well as advanced
restoration, orthodontics, oral surgery, and cosmetic
dentistry.
Gary Millinger, DMD, MAGD, PC
Dr. Millinger received his BS from Rutgers University,
his DMD from New Jersey Dental School, and did his
general practice residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in
Hartford, Connecticut. He completed his T.M.J. and
facial pain residency at New Jersey Medical School and
his Orthodontic residency at the Institute for Graduate
Dentists in New York City. An additional 5 years of training
earned him the prestigious designation of Master in the
Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Millinger has also completed extensive training
in restorative dentistry at the esteemed Pankey
Institute for Advanced Dental Education. He also
completed advanced aesthetic and functional cosmetic
dental training with Dr. David Hornbrook, one of the
nation’s most renowned cosmetic dentists. In addition
to maintaining his practice, Dr. Millinger is a Clinical
Instructor in the Department of Oral Health and
Diagnostic Sciences at the University of Connecticut
Health Center in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr.
Millinger is a member of the American Dental
Association, the Connecticut State Dental
Association, the International Academy of Orthodontics,
the Academy of General Dentistry, the Seattle Study Club
for Excellence in Dentistry, and the New England Master
Track program. He has also served on the peer review
committee of the Hartford Dental Society for more than
20 years, and is a member of the medical staff at St.
Francis Hospital.
Thomas Dekker, DDS
Dr. Dekker completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree
(DDS) at the University of Michigan. He completed a
2-year residency at St. Francis Hospital and Medical
Center in Hartford, Connecticut, where he is still an
affiliated staff member.
From 1997 to 2008, Dr. Dekker was the assistant program
director at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center,
overseeing 9 dental residents. Since 2000 he has worked
part of his time in Dr. Millinger's practice, providing
general dentistry services such as surgical extractions,
removing impacted wisdom teeth, fillings, dentures,
crowns, routine root canals, and placing and restoring
dental implants.
Dr. Dekker is a member of the Hartford Dental Society,
the American Dental Association, and the Academy of
Dentistry. He pursues continuing education to stay
abreast of the latest dental technology. His wife,
Dr. Beth Dekker, is a dentist, too, with a practice in
Sharon, Connecticut. The Dekkers live in Falls Village,
CT with their four children.
Been putting off that dental visit for too long?
You’ll feel right at home in our warm, caring
environment.
Call for an appointment today.
860.525.2366 |
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With their own brand of warmth and compassion, our clinical experts
provide important services and education to
our patients.
Audrey Carlson, Dental Hygienist,
has been in the profession for 30 years, nearly
20 of them with Dr. Millinger. Keeping the
holistic model in mind, Audrey works directly
with patients, providing cleanings, x-rays,
sealants, periodontal therapies, and patient
education.
Karen Gillespie, Dental Hygienist,
has been in the profession for 12 years and has
worked for Dr. Millinger for 5 years. Karen is
responsible for direct patient care, assessing
dental health, cleaning teeth, and teaching
people how to care for their teeth and gums.
Ana Pinho, Clinical
Assistant, has worked as a dental
administrator for 14 years, all with Dr.
Millinger. Ana is responsible for
scheduling, filing insurance claims, dental
coding, and dental insurance negotiating.
Vanessa Cordeiro,
Clinical Assistant, has been working
in dental administration for 6 years, all
for Dr. Millinger. Vanessa’s duties include
answering phones, greeting patients and
making them feel comfortable, scheduling,
billing and bookkeeping, filing insurance
claims, and keeping the office organized.
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