Here at Deep River Family Dental, we believe that a smile tells a thousand words, and we are dedicated to giving our patients high-quality dental care. We offer a full range of dental services, so all of your familys needs are met under one roof.
Our goal is for you to leave our office with a memorable and enjoyable dental experience, which is why our welcoming and compassionate staff will do everything they can to make you feel right at home.
Dr. George Kwon grew up in Vancouver, Canada as an immigrant from South Korea. Dr. Kwon moved to the states to pursue dental school at Boston University, and stayed in Boston and the greater Boston area to work before moving to Connecticut.
Sue is our Office Manager overseeing the day-to-day operations of the practice. Sue provides an extraordinary level of personal attention and dedication to patient requests. She has been a staple to the office for over 20 years and has enjoyed seeing multi-generational patients.
Julia is a new addition to the Deep River Family Dental team. She currently assists the front desk operations and supports the rest of the staff when needed. Julia offers a warm welcome and friendly smile to every patient! Her courteous and professional manner is an asset to DRFD.
Julia currently resides in Deep River, and frequently travels to visit her family around CT. When Julia is not found in the office, she enjoys a warm sunny day spent at the beach, sipping coffee at Starbucks, or getting fresh air on the trails.
Melissa has over 15 years of customer service experience and supporting staff members. Melissas passion is dedicated to bringing her friendly smile and outgoing personality into the office. She currently supports the Office Manager and various projects throughout the office.
Liddy is our Dental Assistant with over 17 years of experience. She enjoys working with patients to help create a positive experience. Helping others comes naturally to Liddy as she worked with special needs children in Vermont for many years. In her free time, Liddy expresses her creative side with music and pottery. She loves to spend her time walking, golfing, gardening and fishing with her husband, sons, and grandchildren. Family is important to Liddy and considers her colleagues and patients extended family.
Ellen has passion for providing thorough but gentle care for her patients. She enjoys getting to know her patients on a personal level but is also committed to helping them achieve and maintain a healthy smile.
Ellen and her husband have 2 daughters and 2 dogs. She most enjoys spending time with her family or going to her kids many sports and activities. Her personal interest outside of work are boating, skiing and health and fitness.
Ann has been a dental hygienist for over 20 years. Ann grew up in the dental field; as her father was an orthodontist, she learned how to care for patients from a very young age. Ann hopes to put patients at ease with her gentle and calm demeanor.
Volunteer work has been a big part of Anns life since junior high school. After college, she did two years of full-time volunteer service in Texas with the Americorps Program. She has been working with a veterans charity group since 2013. Ann has traveled extensively and has been to every continent except for Antarctica; she hopes to get there someday too! She enjoys caring for animals and is studying to get her volunteer wildlife rehabilitators license.