Dr. Joe Kropf has been practicing Family Dentistry at Associates in Dentistry for over 30 years. He graduated from Boston College with a degree in Chemistry in 1982 where he captained the BC Rugby Team in his senior year. He attended the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and graduated in 1986 when he was honored as the top restorative dentist in his class. In 1986 he moved to Vermont to attend the General Dental Residency Program at The University of Vermont. Upon completion he joined Dr. Robert Cryan and Dr. Jeff McKechnie as a partner at Associates in Dentistry.

Presently Dr. Kropf practices five days a week in the South End of Burlington. He is an active member of The American Dental Association, The Vermont State Dental Society, The American Academy of Implant Dentistry and The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is constantly improving his dental skills by attending many classes of continuing dental education. He takes a lot of pride in his office and his staff and hopes you enjoy the dental experience at Associates in Dentistry.

Dr. Kropf resides in Shelburne with his wife Kim. They have two grown sons, Mayson and Quinn, two dogs, Zoey and Tessa, and Skip the cat. He finally retired from rugby, after 25 years, in favor of walking. He is an avid fly fisherman and fly tier and enjoys photography, boating, hiking and grilling.

Our team of dental professionals takes great pride in serving our patients and helping them achieve and maintain optimal oral health. We are dedicated to exceeding your expectations. We offer convenient scheduling and we process your dental insurance for you so you dont have to.

Amy has been with our practice since 2005. She is our billing and insurance coordinator and helps with scheduling as well. She is a Monkton, VT native and is a constant ray of sunshine in the office. Amy lives in Georgia and on Lake Carmi with her husband Shawn.

Mary joined our practice in 2017 as our scheduling coordinator. She brings with her 20+ years of billing, scheduling and clinical experience. She is also a Vermont native and enjoys spending time volunteering within our communities.

Marianne is our registered traditional dental assistant. She has been assisting Dr Kropf in all clinical procedures since 1997. She has a welcoming smile and helps our clinical team run smoothly. She is fluent in German and likes to spend her free time with her grandchildren.

Lee Eastman is a board certified dental assistant who began her career in 1996. Her experience and compassion for her work are much appreciated by her patients! Lee is family focused and enjoys gardening and cooking.

Shelby has been a registered dental hygienist in our office since 1984. She is excellent at making your dental cleanings comfortable and enjoyable and will help you with your homecare. She is a native of Essex Vermont where she resides with her husband Jaime.

Katie is a registered dental hygienist who joined our practice in 2015. She has been practicing since 2006 and enjoys helping patients prevent dental disease and especially enjoys working with children. Katie lives in Colchester with her family and enjoys coaching field hockey.

Rachel has been working as a registered dental hygienist since 2006. She joined our practice in 2020 and is great at making patients feel at ease and comfortable in the dental chair. She enjoys helping her patients achieve optimal oral health. Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband and two young kids.

We are proud to provide a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality dental care available. Our building on 10 Alfred Street was built in 1957 by Julian Goodrich, one of the grandfather's of International Style Architecture. The building is listed as one of Burlington's historical buildings. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. For this reason, our office meets and surpasses all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and CDC (Center for Disease Control) standards. We are confident that you will feel right at home in our office as we welcome all patients as if they were family.

We will be more than happy to submit all insurance forms for you and help you maximize your dental benefits. We are preferred providers for Northeast Delta Dental, and we are in network providers for CBA Blue, BC/BS of VT and Cigna DPPO. We will do everything we can to help you attain the treatment you need and want. We can submit pretreatment estimates to your insurance company and work with you regarding payments. We accept cash, check, Care Credit, MasterCard, Discover and Visa.