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DENTIST PROFILES
MICHELLE BENTO, DMD
DRS. PIERCE, CRABTREE AND DESHMUKH
Endodontics
A native Rhode Islander, Dr. Bento earned her DMD in 1996 and her post graduate degree in endodontics in 1998 at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She has practices in Cranston and Fall River, MA, and speaks fluent Portuguese. Please visit her website for more information on the practice.
10 Crossway Rd., Cranston, RI 02910 401-942-1312
164 Walnut St., Fall River, MA 02720 508-679-2906
drbentomosca. com
RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY TOP DENTIST
Periodontics & Sleep Dentistry
Dr. Brenda Pierce, Dr. Danika Crabtree and Dr. Anu Deshmukh are proud to have an all-female periodontal practice in Rhode Island that continues to be recognized by colleagues as Top Dentists. With over fifty years of combined clinical experience, the office specializes in dental implants, periodontics, TMJ and dental sleep medicine. With two convenient locations in Warwick and Narragansett, they deliver advanced, state-of-theart treatment with kindness and compassion. Their friendly and talented staff also share in the commitment to quality care.
67 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI 02888 401-781-2742 • FAX 401-781-2740
118 Point Judith Rd., Naragansett, RI 02882 401-783-8464 • FAX 401-783-6570
riperio. com
RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY TOP DENTIST
SOUTH COUNTY SMILES
CRAIG K. FOISIE, DMD, MS
Multi-Specialty
South County Smiles is a multi-specialty dental practice in Wakefield, RI, offering comprehensive care in one convenient location. Known for advanced technology and a highly skilled, compassionate team, the practice provides general, cosmetic and specialty services, including dental implants, Invisalign and facial aesthetics. With a strong focus on patient-centered care, every visit is designed to be comfortable, personalized and efficient— helping patients achieve confident, healthy smiles that last.
From left: Joseph Zarrella, DMD, Joseph C. DiSano, DDS, Benjamin Droney, DDS, Kelsey Akin, DMD, Giuseppe Cicero, DDS, CJ Widdifield, DMD
24 Salt Pond Rd., Ste D-1, Wakefield, RI 02879 401-783-1530 • smilesri. com
RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY TOP DENTIST
Periodontics
A native of Connecticut, Dr. Craig Foisie attended Brown University, graduating in 1998 with a BS in biology. He then received a scholarship to Boston University School of Dental Medicine through the Navy, beginning a ten-year military career in which he completed residencies in general dentistry, periodontics and dental implantology with advanced training in anesthesia. Dr. Foisie offers the most current and minimally-invasive treatments including laser periodontal therapy, the Chao Pinhole gum graft, intravenous sedation and digitally guided dental implant placement, all in a comfortable and state-of-the-art environment.
RIVER VALLEY PERIODONTICS AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY 88 Beach St., Westerly, RI 02891; 401-596-9867 744 Broad St. Ext., Waterford, CT 06385; 860-444-060 394 Salem Turnpike, Bozrah, CT 06334; 860-889-5600 97 Elm St., Old Saybrook, CT 06475; 860-388-4439 25 Durham Rd., Madison, CT 06443; 203-245-4429
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