A native of Webster, NY, Dr. Calascibetta (known by many of his patients as Dr. C) is humbled to practice dentistry in Henrietta. He graduated from the University of Rochester in 2012 with a degree in Cell and Developmental Biology, then graduated in 2016 from the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.
He completed his post-graduate residency at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health in 2017. His educational endeavors are ongoing; since finishing his residency, Dr. Calascibetta has completed over 250 hours of continuing education. New York dentists are required to complete only 20 hours annually.
Dr. Calascibetta partook in multiple outreach opportunities during dental school to treat patients in impoverished areas. At Eastman Dental, he worked with dentists and specialists from all over the globe, exposing him to new techniques and treatment options for his patients. A firm believer in giving back to his profession, he welcomes the opportunity to mentor pre-dental and dental students, as well as hygienists and dental assistants.
At the cornerstone of his treatment philosophy is the ideal of being a Man for Others, a phrase instilled into him as a student at McQuaid Jesuit High School. Above all else, Dr. Calascibetta selflessly serves his patients, and he and his team are dedicated to compassionate care and informing patients of the why behind any treatment performed.
Celestial Dental is the culmination of his two biggest passions that of dentistry and his childhood passion, the night sky. In this uniquely designed practice, he and his team hope that you will feel comfortable and heard, and that you can appreciate the wonders of the cosmos as he does.
She and Dr. C continually review the practice's operations and look for ways to improve the patient and staff experience. Her involvement in the practice workflow allows Dr. C to focus on what he does best - taking care of our patients.
The liaison between the clinical and administrative staff, Kay has had years of experience in both dental assisting and managerial duties in the dental office. She oversees every lab case, implant procedure, denture she is the glue that holds the team together. Originally a position that Dr. C handled himself, he was blessed to have someone as accomplished as Kay to keep treatment organized at Celestial Dental.
Though treatment coordination is her main title, Kay also works closely with Rosanna in reception and Tanya in insurance verification. She will even assist Dr. C if he needs help during a procedure. Truly, she is the most well-rounded team member that we have.
She works diligently to ensure our schedule flows appropriately and can fit a patient in pain at a moment's notice. Her experience in customer service allows her to authentically connect with our patients, especially with those in pain.
Rivaling Dr. C's level of intensity and passion for the profession, Lauren tackles the most involved hygiene cases at our office. She and Dr. C are developing protocols for patients who haven't been to the dentist in years, and are looking to get their mouths back on track.
In addition to full-time hygiene at Celestial Dental, Lauren is an adjunct professor at Monroe Community College's Dental Hygiene Program, teaching first-year students radiography. Her passion for teaching has made her a terrific mentor to Marissa and Lea. She is also working on her Masters in Adult Learning at Empire State College.
Marissa's core purpose is to educate our patients on their oral health. She and Dr. C work closely together by reviewing each patient's needs prior to their exam. Passionate about her profession, she is continually studying from Dr. C's notes when he was a dental student.
Marissa's flexibility (she has also been trained as a dental assistant) enables her to ensure all patients' needs are being met, either by dental cleanings or by root canals. Her bubbly personality is welcomed by patients no matter the treatment. She loves nothing more than her puppy Gizmo!
As she assists in a progressive office, Lea is also being trained on the most advanced equipment in the industry. She takes impressions digitally, plans surgical guides digitally, and designs crowns digitally. Ultimately, she and Dr. C will be able to create brand new smiles digitally and make them a reality for patients who have been yearning to smile for years.
With exposure to distressed patients, she has a unique skillset that fits perfectly with the volume of same-day emergencies we manage. Heather has the 'gift of gab' and always knows how to distract patients during procedures. As our longest-standing assistant, Heather is also responsible at ensuring all of our equipment is being maintained and running optimally.
A recent graduate of SUNY Geneseo, Isabel is another asset in the office when it comes to making sure all goes well. She is trained on a variety of procedures. She has done so many root canals with Dr. C, he has made claims that she can do them herself
After exploring her options in healthcare, Isabel has decided on furthering her education. Currently, she is obtaining her Masters of Science in Health Informatics from the University of Pittsburgh. She continues to assist us full time in addition to school.
A ray of sunshine in our office, Hannah's positive attitude can make even the most nervous of patients at ease. Her beaming personality and selflessness are key assets in what makes a visit at Celestial Dental so special.
Currently applying for dental school, she is now enrolled in the Master's of Oral Health program at Boston University. Dr. C has mentored her in our Pioneer Program to prepare her for the challenges ahead. Her inquisitive nature and independence is a reminder to patients that they are being treated alongside a future doctor.
Her giving nature is what makes her a natural in the volunteering positions that she holds. With aspirations of becoming a pediatric dentist, you can be sure shell be the first assistant there to make a childs visit at the dentist fun.
Dave is currently in his second year of dental school at Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry. He finished our Pioneer Program and has had opportunities with us that many of his colleagues were not fortunate enough to have had exposure.
This is a pre-dental student program we offer to college students. They learn directly from Dr. C about all facets of dentistry, including clinical and business. NASAs Pioneer programs were a series of lunar and planetary space missions. Two of the Pioneer probes were the first to explore interstellar space. In the same way, pre-dental students at Celestial Dental are pioneers of their peers, being the first to have exposure to dentistry at a very hands-on level.
Our CBCT 3D X-ray technology gives Dr. C a more detailed view of your mouths current conditions, so he can detect and diagnose problems before they worsen. It also collects a lot more data than the traditional 2D X-rays!
Our laughing gas tanks in conjunction with our vitals monitoring equipment used in hospitals allow us to perform dentistry on anxious patients who would otherwise avoid treatment at all. Our staff is trained on this equipment to ensure you have a great experience while sedated.
The Primescan lets us process more than 1,000,000 3D points per second. This produces photorealistic and highly accurate data of your mouth! In most cases, it makes traditional impressions obsolete and allows for a more comfortable patient experience.
The MouthWatch intraoral camera allows us to educate our patients on any issues their teeth may have. Dr. C cannot practice without it. It is vital in the level of transparency he provides to his patients.
The SpeedFire Oven assists us with strengthening your crown or bridge after it has been milled in-house. Reaching temperatures just shy of 3,000F, our crowns come out looking like little pearls but are tough as diamonds.
SICAT treatment planning software allows us to better understand how to properly perform implant surgeries, root canal treatments, and sleep apnea management. As a result, treatment success is far more predictable.
The Zolar diode laser allows us to manipulate gum tissue in a precise manner. We are able to remove canker sores, enhance the appearance of teeth, and make fillings more predictable, among many other uses.
We were the FIRST dental office in Monroe County to implement Surgically Clean Air. Our medical-grade air purifiers filter all sorts of debris, including airborne viruses. Our central air purifier filters the entire dental office every 30 minutes.