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TOP DENTISTS 2020 Endodontics Michelle Bento Mosca 10 Crossway Rd. Cranston, 942-1312 David Buczak 1 Richmond Sq., Suite 166W Providence, 521-3746 James E. Devine III 65 Newport Ave., Suite 3A East Providence, 435-6691 Diane Doyle 29 Updike Ave. North Kingstown, 295-1992 Brian D. Gaudette 1145 Reservoir Ave., Suite 225 Cranston, 943-7714 Laila Kafi 1 Richmond Sq., Suite 166W Providence, 521-3746 Paul M. Kaplan 222 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 100 Warwick, 739-2350 770 Reservoir Ave. Cranston, 942-0270 Douglas Kraut 1 Richmond Sq., Suite 166W Providence, 521-3746 Marci Mazzuca 81 Danielson Pike North Scituate, 647-5640 J. Patrick Morganti 1145 Reservoir Ave., Suite 225 Cranston, 943-7714 Steven F. Pinto 31 King Charles Dr. Portsmouth, 293-5933 Maura B. Reynolds 1145 Reservoir Ave., Suite 225 Cranston, 943-7714 58 East Main Rd. Middletown, 848-0203 Mariya Shnaydman 2138 Mendon Rd., Suite 102 North Providence, 405-4411 Gregory Warne 4995 South County Trl. Charlestown, 364-6300 General Dentistry Saba K. Abernethy 2343 Diamond Hill Rd. Cumberland, 333-2700 Colleen Ahern 4995 S. County Trl. Charlestown, 364-6300 Andrea Barone Jr. 310 Maple Ave., Suite 107 Barrington, 247-2200 Michael A. Barry 1524 Atwood Ave., Suite 438 Johnston, 273-4411 Katharine A. Burton 1492 Mineral Spring Ave. North Providence, 353-4880 Paul Calitri 34 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Unit 1 West Greenwich, 392-3320 Marcus Capalbo 81 Danielson Pike North Scituate, 647-5640 Matthew Capalbo 29 Updike Ave. North Kingstown, 295-1992 Michael Capalbo 9 Cherry Ln. Wakefield, 789-6118 Lindsay Cassidy 1750 Main Rd. Tiverton, 624-2375 Candida Castillo 2148 Mineral Spring Ave. North Providence, 232-7777 James M. Cavanaugh 209 Clocktower Sq. Portsmouth, 683-1692 >> Did You Know? 75 percent of Rhode Islanders visit the dentist regularly. Office Comforts Keep yourself and your pearly whites safe in a corona world. Aside from handling emergencies, most dentist offices closed for a few months this spring because of the pandemic. If you haven’t been for a while, you’ll notice a few changes at your next routine visit. On arrival, you may be asked to wait in your car to avoid a crowded reception area. You may also have your temperature taken, be provided hand sanitizer as well as asked some health questions. Some dentists, like Providence’s Gary D. Light, have installed glass barriers at the front desk that separate patients and employees. You’ll also find medical grade HEPA filters and UV lights for constant sterilization. Employees may be wearing gowns, booties, KN95 and N95 masks. Lena D. Karkalas, whose practice is on the East Side, points out that dentists have always used universal precautions to ensure a safe, clean environment, and are specially trained to handle airborne pathogens. “We’re considered masters of sterilization,” she writes in an email. Bottom line: Your appointment may take a little longer than before, but all these additional measures will keep everyone healthy. RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l AUGUST 2020 57