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Erica Pitera, DMD

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

 

583 Saybrook Road

Middletown, CT 06457

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of Pediatric Dentistry

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Top Dentist 2017 - 2023

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 Meet Our Team

 

 

Dental Hygienists

 

Amie

 

Amie is a registered dental hygienist who earned her degree in Dental Hygiene from Tunxis Community College. For over 25 years she has been fulfilled working with children in the pediatric dental setting. Amie enjoys family life with her husband Marcel, their children Amanda and Andrew, and rescue dog Jennie. In her spare time she likes cooking, baking, decorating, and having fun on the lake where she resides in Bristol.

 

 

 

 

 

Beth

 

Receiving her degree in dental hygiene from the Forsyth School for Dental Hygiene in 1990, Beth has been devoted to dentistry as her career. She has specialized in pediatrics for over 25 years and is thrilled to be able to care for so many children and adolescents over the years. Beth grew up locally in Durham, CT and remains rooted in the area. Beth enjoys home decorating, beach vacations and loves spending time with her family - especially her daughters Jennie and Faith.

 

 

Robin

 

Robin is a registered dental hygienist who graduated from Tunxis Community College with a degree in Dental Hygiene. As our Public Relations Coordinator, she enjoys providing a fun and educational experience at the local preschool dental health programs she participates in. She resides in Southington with her husband Shawn and their cat Zoey. She has two grown children, Eric and Melissa, and three grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys exploring her creative side through photography, antiquing and DIY projects.

 

 

 

 

Ashley

 

Ashley started working as an orthodontic assistant over 10 years ago. She then moved on to further her dental career at Goodwin University, where she earned her degree in dental hygiene. She loves working with children and creating positive dental visits. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her husband, two children Brooklynn and Grady and their dog Versa.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dental Assistants

 

Lori

Lori grew up in Durham and graduated from Coginchaug Regional High School. She went on to graduate from the dental assisting program at Briarwood College and became a Certified Dental Assistant. She loves working with children and has been working at this office since August 2003. She lives in Rockfall with her dogs Charlie and Dexter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kelly

 

Kelly attended Central Connecticut State University, majoring in physical education. She’s been working with children for over 25 years - both in the dental field and inside the classroom, working especially with children with special needs. Kelly loves spending time with her husband Rob, and their three children, Alexis, Jenna, and Mason. Her favorite thing to do is to travel with her family.

 

 

 

 

Front Desk Team

 

Kate

 

Kate attended Central Connecticut State University majoring in Elementary Education and also has a background working as an administrative officer. She enjoys being able to combine working with children and her administrative background into the job she loves! Kate loves spending time with her husband, Gerry and three children Taylor, Andrew and Nicolette. Kate also loves to do DIY projects (mostly ones that involve painting) and exercise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sam

 

Sam received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Capella University and has a background in administrative work as well as pediatrics. She currently resides in Berlin and in her free time Sam loves hiking with her rescue dog Sage and baking for friends and family!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ryan

 

Ryan is the Practice Administrator, as well as Dr. Erica’s husband. Formerly a mechanical engineer, Ryan earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University (where he met Dr. Erica!).  He also holds an MBA from the University of Hartford, which helps him run the business side of Sweet Tooth. Ryan loves spending his free time with his sons, Wesley and Brooks, and Bernese Mountain Dog, Piper.

 Meet Our Team

 

 

Dental Hygienists

 

Amie

 

Amie is a registered dental hygienist who earned her degree in Dental Hygiene from Tunxis Community College. For over 25 years she has been fulfilled working with children in the pediatric dental setting. Amie enjoys family life with her husband Marcel, their children Amanda and Andrew, and rescue dog Jennie. In her spare time she likes cooking, baking, decorating, and having fun on the lake where she resides in Bristol.

 

 

Beth

 

Receiving her degree in dental hygiene from the Forsyth School for Dental Hygiene in 1990, Beth has been devoted to dentistry as her career. She has specialized in pediatrics for over 25 years and is thrilled to be able to care for so many children and adolescents over the years. Beth grew up locally in Durham, CT and remains rooted in the area. Beth enjoys home decorating, beach vacations and loves spending time with her family - especially her daughters Jennie and Faith.

 

 

Robin

 

Robin is a registered dental hygienist who graduated from Tunxis Community College with a degree in Dental Hygiene. As our Public Relations Coordinator, she enjoys providing a fun and educational experience at the local preschool dental health programs she participates in. She resides in Southington with her husband Shawn and their cat Zoey. She has two grown children, Eric and Melissa, and three grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys exploring her creative side through photography, antiquing and DIY projects.

 

 

Ashley

 

Ashley started working as an orthodontic assistant over 10 years ago. She then moved on to further her dental career at Goodwin University, where she earned her degree in dental hygiene. She loves working with children and creating positive dental visits. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her husband, two children Brooklynn and Grady and their dog Versa.

 

 

 

Dental Assistants

 

Lori

Lori grew up in Durham and graduated from Coginchaug Regional High School. She went on to graduate from the dental assisting program at Briarwood College and became a Certified Dental Assistant. She loves working with children and has been working at this office since August 2003. She lives in Rockfall with her dogs Charlie and Dexter.

 

 

 

 

 

Kelly

 

Kelly attended Central Connecticut State University, majoring in physical education. She’s been working with children for over 25 years - both in the dental field and inside the classroom, working especially with children with special needs. Kelly loves spending time with her husband Rob, and their three children, Alexis, Jenna, and Mason. Her favorite thing to do is to travel with her family.

 

 

 

 

 

Front Desk Team

 

Kate

 

Kate attended Central Connecticut State University majoring in Elementary Education and also has a background working as an administrative officer. She enjoys being able to combine working with children and her administrative background into the job she loves! Kate loves spending time with her husband, Gerry and three children Taylor, Andrew and Nicolette. Kate also loves to do DIY projects (mostly ones that involve painting) and exercise.

 

 

 

 

Sam

 

Sam received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Capella University and has a background in administrative work as well as pediatrics. She currently resides in Berlin and in her free time Sam loves hiking with her rescue dog Sage and baking for friends and family!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ryan

 

Ryan is the Practice Administrator, as well as Dr. Erica’s husband. Formerly a mechanical engineer, Ryan earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University (where he met Dr. Erica!).  He also holds an MBA from the University of Hartford, which helps him run the business side of Sweet Tooth. Ryan loves spending his free time with his sons, Wesley and Brooks, and Bernese Mountain Dog, Piper.

 Meet Our Team

 

 

Dental Hygienists

 

Amie

 

Amie is a registered dental hygienist who earned her degree in Dental Hygiene from Tunxis Community College. For over 25 years she has been fulfilled working with children in the pediatric dental setting. Amie enjoys family life with her husband Marcel, their children Amanda and Andrew, and rescue dog Jennie. In her spare time she likes cooking, baking, decorating, and having fun on the lake where she resides in Bristol.

 

 

Beth

 

Receiving her degree in dental hygiene from the Forsyth School for Dental Hygiene in 1990, Beth has been devoted to dentistry as her career. She has specialized in pediatrics for over 25 years and is thrilled to be able to care for so many children and adolescents over the years. Beth grew up locally in Durham, CT and remains rooted in the area. Beth enjoys home decorating, beach vacations and loves spending time with her family - especially her daughters Jennie and Faith.

 

 

Robin

 

Robin is a registered dental hygienist who graduated from Tunxis Community College with a degree in Dental Hygiene. As our Public Relations Coordinator, she enjoys providing a fun and educational experience at the local preschool dental health programs she participates in. She resides in Southington with her husband Shawn and their cat Zoey. She has two grown children, Eric and Melissa, and three grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys exploring her creative side through photography, antiquing and DIY projects.

 

 

Ashley

 

Ashley started working as an orthodontic assistant over 10 years ago. She then moved on to further her dental career at Goodwin University, where she earned her degree in dental hygiene. She loves working with children and creating positive dental visits. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her husband, two children Brooklynn and Grady and their dog Versa.

 

 

Dental Assistants

 

Lori

Lori grew up in Durham and graduated from Coginchaug Regional High School. She went on to graduate from the dental assisting program at Briarwood College and became a Certified Dental Assistant. She loves working with children and has been working at this office since August 2003. She lives in Rockfall with her dogs Charlie and Dexter.

 

 

Kelly

 

Kelly attended Central Connecticut State University, majoring in physical education. She’s been working with children for over 25 years - both in the dental field and inside the classroom, working especially with children with special needs. Kelly loves spending time with her husband Rob, and their three children, Alexis, Jenna, and Mason. Her favorite thing to do is to travel with her family.

 

 

Front Desk Team

 

Kate

 

Kate attended Central Connecticut State University majoring in Elementary Education and also has a background working as an administrative officer. She enjoys being able to combine working with children and her administrative background into the job she loves! Kate loves spending time with her husband, Gerry and three children Taylor, Andrew and Nicolette. Kate also loves to do DIY projects (mostly ones that involve painting) and exercise.

 

 

Sam

 

Sam received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Capella University and has a background in administrative work as well as pediatrics. She currently resides in Berlin and in her free time Sam loves hiking with her rescue dog Sage and baking for friends and family!

 

 

Ryan

 

Ryan is the Practice Administrator, as well as Dr. Erica’s husband. Formerly a mechanical engineer, Ryan earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University (where he met Dr. Erica!).  He also holds an MBA from the University of Hartford, which helps him run the business side of Sweet Tooth. Ryan loves spending his free time with his sons, Wesley and Brooks, and Bernese Mountain Dog, Piper.

 Meet Our Team

 

 

Dental Hygienists

 

Amie

 

​

 

Amie is a registered dental hygienist who earned her degree in Dental Hygiene from Tunxis Community College. For over 25 years she has been fulfilled working with children in the pediatric dental setting. Amie enjoys family life with her husband Marcel, their children Amanda and Andrew, and rescue dog Jennie. In her spare time she likes cooking, baking, decorating, and having fun on the lake where she resides in Bristol.

 

 

Beth

 

​

 

Receiving her degree in dental hygiene from the Forsyth School for Dental Hygiene in 1990, Beth has been devoted to dentistry as her career. She has specialized in pediatrics for over 25 years and is thrilled to be able to care for so many children and adolescents over the years. Beth grew up locally in Durham, CT and remains rooted in the area. Beth enjoys home decorating, beach vacations and loves spending time with her family - especially her daughters Jennie and Faith.

 

Robin

 

​

 

Robin is a registered dental hygienist who graduated from Tunxis Community College with a degree in Dental Hygiene. As our Public Relations Coordinator, she enjoys providing a fun and educational experience at the local preschool dental health programs she participates in. She resides in Southington with her husband Shawn and their cat Zoey. She has two grown children, Eric and Melissa, and three grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys exploring her creative side through photography, antiquing and DIY projects.

 

Ashley

 

​

 

Ashley started working as an orthodontic assistant over 10 years ago. She then moved on to further her dental career at Goodwin University, where she earned her degree in dental hygiene. She loves working with children and creating positive dental visits. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her husband, two children Brooklynn and Grady and their dog Versa.

 

 

 

 

Dental Assistants

 

Lori

 

​

 

Lori grew up in Durham and graduated from Coginchaug Regional High School. She went on to graduate from the dental assisting program at Briarwood College and became a Certified Dental Assistant. She loves working with children and has been working at this office since August 2003. She lives in Rockfall with her dogs Charlie and Dexter.

 

 

Kelly

 

​

 

Kelly attended Central Connecticut State University, majoring in physical education. She’s been working with children for over 25 years - both in the dental field and inside the classroom, working especially with children with special needs. Kelly loves spending time with her husband Rob, and their three children, Alexis, Jenna, and Mason. Her favorite thing to do is to travel with her family.

 

 

 

Front Desk Team

 

Kate

 

​

 

Kate attended Central Connecticut State University majoring in Elementary Education and also has a background working as an administrative officer. She enjoys being able to combine working with children and her administrative background into the job she loves! Kate loves spending time with her husband, Gerry and three children Taylor, Andrew and Nicolette. Kate also loves to do DIY projects (mostly ones that involve painting) and exercise.

 

 

Natalie

 

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Sam received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Capella University and has a background in administrative work as well as pediatrics. She currently resides in Berlin and in her free time Sam loves hiking with her rescue dog Sage and baking for friends and family!

 

 

Ryan

 

​

 

Ryan is the Practice Administrator, as well as Dr. Erica’s husband. Formerly a mechanical engineer, Ryan earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University (where he met Dr. Erica!).  He also holds an MBA from the University of Hartford, which helps him run the business side of Sweet Tooth. Ryan loves spending his free time with his sons, Wesley and Brooks, and Bernese Mountain Dog, Piper.