Avon Family Dentistry

06/27/2024

We are currently experiencing a power outage, as such we cannot see patients, and our phones are out until it returns. Eversource has yet to provide us with an estimated time for the power to return.

05/15/2024

Come join our wonderful docs and team! We seek an energetic RDH with great people and clinical skills for our family practice. Part-time with the hours mentioned below. Eaglesoft experience a plus. Please email resume and wage requirements in confidence.

Responsibilities

Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination
Sterilize dental instruments properly
Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history
Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis
Clean and help protect patients’ teeth , remove plaque or apply fluoride
Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques)
Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures
Take X-rays
Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer)
Maintain documentation and charts on each patient
Monitor supplies
Skills

Proven experience as Dental Hygienist or similar role
In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations in this profession (Hipaa)
Experience in preparing and maintaining dental equipment
Outstanding communication skills
A patient and friendly personality
Attention to detail
Stamina to meet the physical demands of the job
Diploma in Dental Hygiene;
Valid license to practice in CT
Salary: $39.00 to $48.00 /hour
Experience: dental hygiene: 1 year (Preferred)
License: Dental Hygienist (Required)
Hours per week:

Wednesdays: 8am-3pm
Thursday 1pm - 7:30pm
Friday 7am-3pm
Saturday 8am -1pm (negotiable)
Job Type: Part-time

07/25/2023

To our valued Delta Dental patients,

It is with sadness that we must inform you that as of October 3rd, 2023, Avon Family Dentistry will no longer be a provider in any of the Delta Dental networks. We have had a decades-long relationship with Delta Dental, and we are disappointed that our relationship with them must end.

As you are likely aware, the cost of everything has increased dramatically over the course of the past few years due to inflation and the extra expenses associated with operating in a post-COVID environment. To try and minimize the effect of this added expense on our patients, we have;
1) absorbed a great deal of the increase in operational expense ourselves (only one fee increase since 2019), and
2) we asked the insurance companies that we are contracted with to re-evaluate their level of reimbursement for the services that we provide to their patients.

This past winter, we entered into negotiations with all of our contracted insurance companies, all except Delta Dental increased their reimbursement to reflect the economic realities with which we all face. Delta Dental was unwilling adjust any of their reimbursements to our office.

We then addressed the decision to either to cut our expenses or to no longer contract with Delta Dental. Following a brief discussion, it became very clear that we were not willing to cut expenses, as our experienced staff, our valued lab partners, and our quality of care were much too important to us. Despite our history with Delta Dental, it could no longer be a mutually beneficial partner for our office.

We do hope that you stay as a patient with our office. You will find that we will operate as we always have, with the same experienced and dedicated staff. We will continue to use the finest dental material and labs in Connecticut and the United States. Lastly, we will continue to provide the highest standards of care that you have come to expect from us. We will be happy to continue to file your insurance claims for any treatment at our office that you may receive. We are unable to provide you an estimate for the cost of continuing treatment at our office as Delta Dental will not provide us information as to what their out-of-network benefit will be. However, it has been our experience with insurance companies with whom we are not contracted that the out-of-network benefit provided generally covers almost all of the expense associated with routine preventative treatment (e.g., cleanings, exams, radiographs).

If you decide that you would prefer to see an in-network provider, we understand and will be happy to forward your records as needed. We do ask that if this is the case, could you please cancel any appointments that you may have but do not plan on utilizing.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We appreciate the trust you and your families have placed with us over the years, we hope that you understand that it is this trust, that has ultimately led to this decision.

Kind regards,




Liam Doran DMD
Eric Ruiz DDS
Griffin Udelson DMD

07/14/2023

Due to a power outage today, we have to cancel all appointments for today. If you had an appointment with us today we will call you back as soon as the power returns to reschedule your visit.

05/18/2023

We are currently experiencing an issue with our main line. If you need to call us please call (860)677-8137

10/13/2022

Congratulations to our Doctors

Which Connecticut dentists do other dentists recommend? To find out, we conducted an online survey this spring asking Connecticut dentists which of their colleagues they would recommend to a loved one in need of dental care. Here are the results.

05/05/2021

Even mama bear & her cubs come to get their teeth cleaned during a pandemic! 🐻

03/05/2021

https://www.dentistrytoday.com/news/industrynews/item/7914-70-of-dentists-now-seeing-an-increase-in-stress-related-dental-conditions

More than 70% of dentists surveyed by the ADA Health Policy Institute are seeing an increase of patients experiencing teeth grinding and clenching, conditions often associated with stress.

03/03/2021

The doctors and staff of Avon Family Dentistry are excited to announce that Dr. Griffin Udelson is joining our practice.
Dr. Udelson was born and raised in Attleboro, Massachusetts and has lived in Connecticut for the last ten years. She graduated cm laude from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida while competing as a Division I volleyball player. Dr. Udelson received her dental degree from the University of Connecticut in 2014, where she was recipient of the Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding Student in Implant Dentistry Award, as well as the Kohrman Award for Excellence in Complete Dentures. As a third-year student, she traveled to Comayagua, Honduras to provide dental care for local residents. Following dental school, she pursued a General Practice Residency at Danbury Hospital to obtain advanced training in a variety of fields including endodontics, oral surgery, and prosthodontics. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.
During dental school, Dr. Udelson met her husband, Andrew, who is a pediatric dentist. They recently moved to West Granby and love spoiling their adopted greyhound, Charlie. When she is not in the office she enjoys hiking, cooking, and painting, and although her competitive days are over, you can occasionally find her on a volleyball court.
We feature CEREC one-visit crowns as well as implant replacement of missing teeth, cosmetic dentistry, and general dental care.
As Griffin Udelson joins us, we are thrilled to have such a highly qualified, well trained dentist enhance our staff of dentists, hygienists, assistants, and front office professionals.