My name is Jonah Barasz; welcome to our website! We view this as a place where we can share with you our passion for dentistry. We feel so fortunate to have a profession where we can directly help others and make a significant impact in the lives of our patients with regards to their oral health and the way they feel about themselves.

I would like to share with you a little about who I am and why I chose dentistry. I am a proud father of three wonderful daughters, and the faithful sidekick to my amazing wife, Allison. I serve my community in a variety of different ways, including as an officer in the Connecticut Air National Guard. I served previously in the Connecticut Army National Guard for Nine years.

I grew up in Guilford, Connecticut with a father who was a general dentist, however, I didnt originally plan on becoming a dentist myself. My first passion was teaching and I enjoyed the sciences. I thought I might like to be a college chemistry professor. I graduated from Colby College in Waterville, ME, where I received a Bachelor's Degree in BioChemistry. My real success at Colby, however, was meeting my future bride Allison. After graduating, I attended The Ohio State University and earned a Master's Degree in Chemistry. I learned a great deal about myself while I was in Ohio. I learned that I loved engaging with people and learning about their interests and passions. I learned that I loved working with my hands and that I wanted to make a difference in people's lives.

I came back to Connecticut and completed a Doctorate of Dental Medicine, specialty residency training in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, and Master 's of Dental Science degrees at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine (UConn). I completed my Board Certification by the American Academy of Periodontology in the areas of Periodontics and Dental Implant Surgery. I have been humbled by my peers for their recognition of me as one of Connecticut Magazine 's 'Top Dentists' for multiple years.

I founded Dental Implants and Periodontics of Connecticut, LLC in 2015 after taking the reins of the dental practice built by Dr. Marianne Urbanski. In 2018, Dental Implants and Periodontics of Connecticut, LLC merged with the periodontal practice of Dr. Leif Washer who had previously practiced in Wallingford for over 40 years. In 2020, we moved to a larger state of the art facility to better meet the needs of our patients, and the rapidly evolving discipline of dentistry. Additionally, in 2020 we added a second location in Waterbury, combining with the long-time practice of Dr. Bill Tarasuk.

I strive to provide a patient-centered approach to periodontal and implant therapy. My team is wholly committed to this approach by listening to each patient's needs and concerns, and taking the time to educate our patients about their treatment. Of particular interest to me are oral rehabilitation, esthetic implant placement, and oral plastic surgery.

I have served as President of the Connecticut Society of Periodontists and the Meriden-Wallingford-Cheshire Chapter of the Connecticut State Dental Association. I look forward to meeting you and for you to meet our TEAM!