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A Local Family Dentistry IS Committed To Giving Back

Joining Joseph in the family business
is his son, Theodore Gargano. Dr. for 20 years. Working with Dr. Joe and
Dr. Ted are 4 hygienists, 3 assistants and
Happy 2019 Everyone! Ted earned a B.S. in psychology from 3 administrators.
Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Over the years, Gargano Family
Tennessee. He continued his education Dentistry has had several locations; all
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, made their
at the University of Connecticut within walking distance of each other.
resolutions, and is gearing up for a great 2019. I have to receiving his DMD degree. Dr. Ted can be Today they operate out of the beautiful
admit, I am never happy when the holidays are over. In seen around North Haven visiting area blue building located at 21 Washington
December, I did a huge event – The Magical Elf House, day care facilities and schools to teach Avenue. They purchased the building
young children the importance of oral in 2017 and completely renovated the
based on a story my Mom told me. Even though the event
hygiene. As a child Ted dreamed of only interior. Although they have been seeing
was not in North Haven, I could not have done it without
two things; to fly airplanes and to fix patients there since October of 2018,
so much help from North Haven businesses. That’s what teeth. Now as an adult, Ted does both. they will be having an open house and
is so special about our town and why I am so proud to be argano Family Dentistry, located ribbon cutting on Friday June 28th. Dr.
a part of it. Even though the event was not local, it was in the heart of North Haven’s Joe and Dr. Ted Gargano would like to
Gbusiness district, has been serving invite North Haven in for a visit.
“my” event and so many North Haven people reached out
the dental needs of local families since
to help me. I can never thank everyone enough. And, of course, I hope to bring
1982. Dr. Joseph Gargano, a graduate of The professional affiliations and
that magic to North Haven later this year. the University of Connecticut School of memberships in the dental community
Dental Medicine, purchased the practice of both dentists are extensive and
Lots “doing” in our little town. New snazzy car dealerships, the opening of Rev- of Ed Brownstein, who was retiring, impressive. Their commitment to
and has been growing his practice ever continuing education and participation
olution Fitness and remodeling of storefronts on Washington Avenue that will
since. Dr. Gargano was introduced to in many dental associations keep them
be sure and entice new businesses. It’s such a positive time. I am starting out
dentistry at a young age when a school This family practice is committed on the cutting edge of their industry.
2019 with a Back on the Rack Fashion Show at North Haven Tile on March 6. Mark & Mary Minotti guidance counselor, whose husband to giving back. They participate in
The event will benefit the North Haven community Food Bank. Again, so many at The Magical Elf House - December 8-9, 2018 was a dentist, suggested that this bright, foreign dental mission work providing With the rise of corporate and
features work for a few days. Joseph fell in love in Guayaquil, Ecuador. They also encouraging to have a family practice
people stepped up to help. young student shadow her husband at dental services to the underserved franchised dentistry, it’s refreshing and
So for now, I wait for snow. Sorry, non-snow lovers, but I truly love the with dentistry and 35 years later still participate in the CT Mission of Mercy here in North Haven. They have been
held annually at various locations across serving the community for over 35
loves the profession. His commitment
white stuff. Nothing better than a snow day, a fire, a well-stocked fridge and a to dental wellness has brought him Connecticut. years and plan to continue here in North
Jill DeChello Start your Spring with a flash of sees the children and grandchildren of Gargano Family Dentistry has a staff of
Hallmark mushy movie. Bring on the snow. 6 generations of family patients. He now Haven for years to come.
Here’s to a great year! brilliant blue! patients he had when he was 30. 10, many of whom have been with them
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