Dr. Burzin enjoys working with children and adults of all ages and seeing their faces and excitement when treatment is complete. Dr. Burzin considers it a privilege to be trusted with his patients oral health and believes that the work he does truly makes a difference in his patients lives. It is Dr. Burzins goal each day to improve his patients oral health and give them a great smile that enhances their confidence and self-esteem for a lifetime.

Dr. Burzin attended the City University of New York at Brooklyn College. After receiving his Bachelor of Science, Summa cum Laude in Biology in 1985, Dr. Burzin attended Stony Brook's School of Dental Medicine in Long Island, NY. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery, with honors, in 1989 and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society. Dr. Burzin received his orthodontic training at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in Farmington, CT. In conjunction with his orthodontic training at the University of Connecticut, Dr. Burzin studied at the University of Aarhus Royal Dental College in Denmark in 1990. To stay current with all the new orthodontic technologies, Dr. Burzin attends many continuing education classes yearly through his numerous professional affiliations.

Dr. Burzin began his practice of orthodontics in Stamford, CT in 1991. He joined Child and Adult Orthodontics on the Shoreline in 1993. His peers have voted him one of the Top Orthodontists in the State according to Connecticut Magazine.

Dr. Burzin was born in New York City and has lived in Ivoryton since 1995 with his wife, three daughters, and two dogs. He enjoys spending time with his family and playing sports such as golf, basketball, and tennis. Dr. Burzin is also involved with various civic and community organizations. He has served on the Essex Board of Education and has been an active member of the Essex Lions Club for over fifteenyears. Dr. Burzin believes it is extremely important to work towards the betterment of his community and help those in need.

Dr. Gagnon enjoys shaping children's smiles at a very impressionable age and helping adults realize an often long awaited dream of a more beautiful, functional smile. She has true compassion for her patients needs and enjoys the connections she creates with them during their orthodontic journey. Dr. Gagnon joined Child and Adult Orthodontics in 1990 and loves working in such an upbeat, progressive practice with much respected orthodontists in Dr. Carlough,Dr. Burzin, and Dr. Geiman.

Dr. Gagnon completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry at Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA and her Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Connecticut where she was heavily involved in orthodontic research, which led her to a specialty residency in orthodontics. She received her Certificate in Orthodontics at the University of California in San Francisco where she practiced prior to moving to Connecticut. She is active in continuing education and always stays current with the latest orthodontic materials and methods.

A native of Pittsfield, MA, Dr. Gagnon has lived in Westbrook since 1990. She is happily married, and has three children, two dogs, and other miscellaneous pets. She has been very active in her childrens schooling and volunteers in all aspects of their involvements. Dr. Gagnon loves doing yard work and spending time outdoors, especially skiing in the winter and beach and boating in the summer. She also enjoys relaxing with a good book.

Dr. Geimans treatment philosophy is based on utilizing the newest technology to accommodate individual needs, while creating a smile that will last a lifetime. He enjoys empowering his patients and making a difference their lives.

Dr. Geiman attended Brandeis University in Waltham, MA, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and received the Dr. Ralph Berenberg Award in recognition of pre-dental achievement. He then went on to complete a dual degree program at Columbia University, gaining his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the College of Dentistry and a Masters of Arts in Dental Education from Teachers College. Dr. Geiman then received his Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Certificate in Orthodontics from the University of Maryland, in Baltimore. He serves as faculty at Yale University, where he lectures to residents in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Geiman enjoys spending time with his wife Tanya and their beautiful children Ian and Leora. Dr. Geiman also enjoys inventing new recipes in the kitchen, and staying active by skiing, playing tennis or running. He is an avid fan of the New York Yankees, Brooklyn Nets and Miami Dolphins.

Dr. Carlough's practice philosophy is to provide excellent personalized orthodontic treatment to children and adults in a comfortable, affordable, and timely manner. He enjoys watching smiles, faces, and personalities change throughout treatment. He's very proud that it is said, You can recognize a Dr. C smile anywhere. Dr. Carlough is very thankful for the lasting friendships that he has established with his patients and their families.

After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in Oxford, OH, Dr. Carlough was awarded his Doctorate of Dental Medicine and Master of Science in Dentistry from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed an internship at Western Pennsylvanias Cleft Palate Center and studied at the Center for Head, Face, and Neck Pain.

Dr. Carlough was awarded Instructor of the Year for Orthodontic Teaching by the University of Pittsburgh in 1979, and was recently voted Best Orthodontist in New Haven County. For the past several years he has been voted one of the Top Orthodontists in the state by his peers according to Connecticut Magazine. He is a member of Omicron Dental Kappa National Leadership Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, and Delta Sigma Delta Professional Dental Fraternity.

Raising three sons Jason, Garrett, and Chadwick, Dr. C has lived and been practicing on the Shoreline since 1979. He enjoys playing golf, snow skiing, scuba diving, boating, and model ship building. He has spent many years in youth sports coaching Little League baseball, basketball, and soccer. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Junior/Senior Golf Society, and is a member of the Connecticut Golf Association and a committee member of the First Tee, which makes golf available to underprivileged children. He is also a current member of the Lions Club, the Elks Club, and the Chamber of Commerce.