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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Fazzone (also known as Dr. Mike) to our pratice! Dr. Mike grew up near Albany, NY but thankfully has been a lifelong Red Sox fan. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biochemistry from Washington & Lee University in Virginia, he then returned to his home state and earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Columbia University.

Dr. Fazzone opted for an additional year of training, completing a General Practice Residency at the University of Utah where he worked with specialists doing extractions, implant placement, and operating room dentistry for special needs patients. He then returned to the northeast, practicing at the Connecticut shoreline in private practice before joining us in Rocky Hill.

Dr. Fazzone truly enjoys educating patients about dental health and is happy to answer any questions you may have. He has taken many continuing education courses to stay up to date on the latest in dentistry, including implant dentistry and Invisalign. Dr. Fazzone is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA), and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

When Dr. Fazzone isn’t in the office, you can find him skiing, exploring new parts of the country, or relaxing by the beach. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Mike to our practice!

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Rachel Maciog (or as we refer to her Dr. Rachel) to our practice! Dr. Rachel grew up in Connecticut and earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and a Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Connecticut (go Huskies!). Afterward, she went on to complete a General Practice Residency at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT.

Dr. Rachel says "There is nothing that makes me happier than being able to coach young or anxious patients through dental treatment, and have them leave the office smiling, and proud." Having had a lot of dental work herself as a child, she understands and is empathetic toward the needs of patients who may not enjoy coming to the dentist, or who may have had a bad experience in the past.

Dr. Rachel is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). She attends continuing education courses frequently, to stay up to date on the latest dental advancements to ensure she provides the highest quality and most comfortable dental care. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, going to different workout classes, cooking, baking, and occasionally binge-watching television shows.

Please join our entire team in welcoming Dr. Rachel Maciog to the practice.

Since graduating from Boston University Dental School in 1983, Dr. Templer has kept up a continuous commitment to educating himself in his field, adding new skills, and staying current on innovations and technology.

He has completed the Postdoctoral Course in Conscious Sedation at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, External Postdoctoral Courses in Implant Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry and a Maxi Course in Oral Implantology. His other accomplishments include a Mini-residency in Implant Dentistry at Tufts University.

Dr. Templer is a member of the American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society. At the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Studies, Dr. Templer continues to hone the skills and principles of quality, successful dentistry, thorough patient care, and effective dental practice.

You might find Dr. Templer fishing, motorcycling, and traveling when he’s not in the office providing his knowledgeable service and skilled dental care.