Dr. Pooja Palaksha DMD
Dr. Palaksha grew up in Mumbai, India. She completed dental school from India in 2011. After moving to the United States, she completed her Masters in public health from Houston, Texas. She later moved to Boston and graduated from Boston University with a degree in dental medicine in 2017.
After having experienced living in different cities, she finally settled in Hamden, Connecticut. Being very passionate about dentistry, she continually strives to do the best she can for her patients.
“I love taking my time with my patients and making sure they always feel at ease.”
In her free time, Dr Palaksha loves traveling, learning guitar and cooking different cuisines. She finds solace in reading many books and dreams to travel the world.
Dr. Vance Harper DMD
Dr. Harper earned his D.M.D. degree from the prestigious Tufts School of Dental Medicine. With a strong foundation in general dentistry, he excelled academically during his time at Tufts. He further enhanced his skills through a residency program at NYU College of Dentistry, gaining valuable experience in various dental specialties.
Driven by a passion for implant dentistry, Dr. Harper pursued advanced training and obtained a certificate in Oral Implantology from the renowned NY Implant Institute. This specialized training allows him to provide high-quality implant treatments, helping patients restore their smiles with confidence.
Dr. Harper is known for his gentle and compassionate approach to patient care. He takes the time to listen to your concerns, explain treatment options thoroughly, and tailor treatment plans to meet your unique needs and goals. With his friendly demeanor, he creates a relaxing and positive dental experience for every individual he treats.
When he’s not creating beautiful smiles, Dr. Harper enjoys spending time with his wife and son. He values family and cherishes the moments spent with his loved ones. Driven by a commitment to lifelong learning, he actively participates in continuing education courses to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry
Dr. Reza Tabai DDS
Dr. Reza is a graduate of the University of California Berkeley and New York University College of Dentistry where he received his dental degree in Manhattan, NY. He has been practicing dentistry for over 10 years with extensive experience in oral surgery, endodontics, and esthetic dentistry. Dr. Reza also holds a Masters Degree in Dental Public Health from NYU College of Dentistry which emphasizes clinical research and preventive medicine for populations at risk for disease or injury to the mouth and teeth.
He moved to Connecticut in 2018 continuing his pursuit of excellence by providing exceptional care to patients throughout the state while specializing in minimally invasive procedures that focus on preserving healthy tooth structure as much as possible while delivering optimal treatment outcomes through innovative technologies.
Loubna, Dental Assistant
Loubna is a dental assistant with an impressive degree in mathematics and computer science from Morocco. In 2019, she completed her dental assistant certification from Tunxis Community college. Loubna enjoys dentistry and looks forward to expanding her education and completing her hygiene degree. Outside of work, Loubna loves traveling, shopping and spending time with her little children.
Debbie, Dental Hygienist
Debbie is a professional dental hygienist who graduated with an associates degree in Dental Hygiene from Tunxis Community college in 2009. She has been practicing for 10 years and loves what she does! Before her career as a dental hygienist, Debbie was in the Army National Guard protecting our nation.
In her free time, Debbie enjoys traveling with her husband and taking care of her garden. In addition to gardening, she’s also an avid cribbage player.
Jessica, Dental Hygienist
Jessica graduated with an associates degree of science in Dental Hygiene from Tunxis Community College. With over ten years of experience in the field, Jessica takes pride in educating her patients on oral hygiene and providing care that helps those who suffer from dental anxiety. She loves getting honest feedback from her patients in order to continue providing exceptional services. Jessica is also passionate about animal welfare, and is an advocate for legislation reform to provide shelters for animals in need. When she’s not helping people have healthy mouths, Jessica loves to refinish furniture and work on other creative projects. Her and her husband Joe are pet parents to their lovable rescue dog Reggie.
Stacy, Office Coordinator
Stacy is an experienced office coordinator with over five years of administrative leadership. She has a wealth of knowledge and is available for support to both patients and staff. Stacy grew up scared of the dentist but now she’s passionate about making patients as comfortable as possible, so they can love their visits here at our office!
As a mother of twin girls, she enjoys time with her family and cooking for loved ones
Robert, Practice Manager
Robert is a veteran of the dental industry, with over 18 years of clinical experience in general dentistry, pediatrics and orthodontics. After his career in clinic, he moved on to larger roles in administration where he managed employees on a larger scale.
When Robert is not working, he enjoys renovation projects and traveling with his family.
Dr. Palaksha grew up in Mumbai, India. She completed dental school from India in 2011. After moving to the United States, she completed her Masters in public health from Houston, Texas. She later moved to Boston and graduated from Boston University with a degree in dental medicine in 2017.
After having experienced living in different cities, she finally settled in Hamden, Connecticut. Being very passionate about dentistry, she continually strives to do the best she can for her patients.
“I love taking my time with my patients and making sure they always feel at ease.”
In her free time, Dr Palaksha loves traveling, learning guitar and cooking different cuisines. She finds solace in reading many books and dreams to travel the world.
Dr. Reza is a graduate of the University of California Berkeley and New York University College of Dentistry where he received his dental degree in Manhattan, NY. He has been practicing dentistry for over 10 years with extensive experience in oral surgery, endodontics, and esthetic dentistry. Dr. Reza also holds a Masters Degree in Dental Public Health from NYU College of Dentistry which emphasizes clinical research and preventive medicine for populations at risk for disease or injury to the mouth and teeth.
He moved to Connecticut in 2018 continuing his pursuit of excellence by providing exceptional care to patients throughout the state while specializing in minimally invasive procedures that focus on preserving healthy tooth structure as much as possible while delivering optimal treatment outcomes through innovative technologies.
Dr. Harper earned his D.M.D. degree from the prestigious Tufts School of Dental Medicine. With a strong foundation in general dentistry, he excelled academically during his time at Tufts. He further enhanced his skills through a residency program at NYU College of Dentistry, gaining valuable experience in various dental specialties.
Driven by a passion for implant dentistry, Dr. Harper pursued advanced training and obtained a certificate in Oral Implantology from the renowned NY Implant Institute. This specialized training allows him to provide high-quality implant treatments, helping patients restore their smiles with confidence.
Dr. Harper is known for his gentle and compassionate approach to patient care. He takes the time to listen to your concerns, explain treatment options thoroughly, and tailor treatment plans to meet your unique needs and goals. With his friendly demeanor, he creates a relaxing and positive dental experience for every individual he treats.
Debbie is a professional dental hygienist who graduated with an associates degree in Dental Hygiene from Tunxis Community college in 2009. She has been practicing for 10 years and loves what she does! Before her career as a dental hygienist, Debbie was in the Army National Guard protecting our nation.
In her free time, Debbie enjoys traveling with her husband and taking care of her garden. In addition to gardening, she’s also an avid cribbage player.
Jessica graduated with an associates degree of science in Dental Hygiene from Tunxis Community College. With over ten years of experience in the field, Jessica takes pride in educating her patients on oral hygiene and providing care that helps those who suffer from dental anxiety. She loves getting honest feedback from her patients in order to continue providing exceptional services. Jessica is also passionate about animal welfare, and is an advocate for legislation reform to provide shelters for animals in need. When she’s not helping people have healthy mouths, Jessica loves to refinish furniture and work on other creative projects. Her and her husband Joe are pet parents to their lovable rescue dog Reggie.
Loubna is a dental assistant with an impressive degree in mathematics and computer science from Morocco. In 2019, she completed her dental assistant certification from Tunxis Community college. Loubna enjoys dentistry and looks forward to expanding her education and completing her hygiene degree. Outside of work, Loubna loves traveling, shopping and spending time with her little children.
Stacy is an experienced office coordinator with over five years of administrative leadership. She has a wealth of knowledge and is available for support to both patients and staff. Stacy grew up scared of the dentist but now she’s passionate about making patients as comfortable as possible, so they can love their visits here at our office!
As a mother of twin girls, she enjoys time with her family and cooking for loved ones
Robert is a veteran of the dental industry, with over 18 years of clinical experience in general dentistry, pediatrics and orthodontics. After his career in clinic, he moved on to larger roles in administration where he managed employees on a larger scale.
When Robert is not working, he enjoys renovation projects and traveling with his family.