Dr. Catera is a native of Long Island, growing up in Hicksville. She decided to move back to Long Island from Connecticut in 2011 to be closer to her family. She purchased her practice in October 2011, which was located in West Babylon. In May 2018, she moved the practice to Babylon village, only a few miles from her previous location. The new location is a newly renovated, state of the art location, which her patients have described as peaceful and calming.
The cornerstone of Dr. Cateras practice is establishing honest and open relationships with her patients. She is a caring practitioner, treating her patients with respect, kindness and compassion. Over the years, Dr. Catera has treated patients with dental anxiety, and she has been able to help many of these patients conquer their fear of the dentist. She provides patients with an exceptional level of restorative, cosmetic, and preventive dental care.
Dr. Catera is also a silver Invisalign provider and received her certification in 2013. She has also participated in the Invisalign Pro-program, a one on one personalized training with an Invisalign orthodontist. This has allowed to her to continue to gain more knowledge in order to better treat her patients.
Dr. Catera takes many hours of continuing education courses each year focusing on various new topics in dentistry. She has been attending the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) annually since 1997. She takes her team members to this meeting every year in order to further educate the entire team. She has also participated in study clubs sponsored by local oral surgeons and periodontists. She also attended a course at the Zimmer Institute in Carlsbad, CA in 2015 to become certified to restore All on 4 implant cases.
Dr. Catera has been a member of the American Dental Association (ADA) since 1997 and is currently a member of the Suffolk County Dental Society as well as the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA).
One of Dr. Cateras passions is giving back to the local community. She has volunteered to provide free dental services to low income patients through charitable organizations such as Connecticut Mission of Mercy (CTMOM). Dr. Catera has been both a volunteer and co chair of CTMOM since 2011. She has also volunteered at the office of Dr. David Scharf in 2012 for his event Dentistry from the Heart which provided free care to the local community. Dr. Catera also held Childrens Free Dental Day in 2016 in her office. She is looking forward to sponsoring another similar event in the future. She has also given many presentations on oral health to children in various elementary schools in NY and CT.
In 2018, Dr. Catera was invited to work with SUNY Stony Brooks Athletic Training Dept as a guest lecturer. The students rotate through her office to give them a better understanding of the oral cavity and dentistry.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 92 reviews
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2 years ago
I can't recommend Dr. Colleen Catera office enough! I've been going to Doctor Catera office for more than 5 years. My last visit was an emergency one because my dental crown fell out and I was in discomfort. Doctor Catera and her friendly office staff squeezed me in on the same day, which was just before Christmas weekend. From start to finish I was treated incredibly well by all. Everyone who works there is great and attentive, from the front desk receptionist, Trish, to the dental hygienists to the best doctor who is gentle with everything she is doing. She goes to great lengths to ensure her patients are getting proper and speedy treatment. I highly recommend Dr. Catera and her friendly office staff to everyone!
kathy lister
2 years ago
Told my daughter she had 4 cavities and also my son he had 4 cavities when they both never had cavities in their lives. Followed up with another dentist and both said they had zero cavities and their teeth looked perfect. Messed up that someone would willingly drill 8 holes in 8 perfect teeth. Do not recommend at all. Upset mother. They just want your money.
Stephanie B
2 years ago
Amazing office! As a new patient everyone took their time and gave probably the most thorough exam I ever had! Dr. Catera was very personable and explained everything in great detail. The hygienist was also amazing! I would highly recommend this office!
Chris Koch
2 years ago
Dr. Catera is very detailed in her approach to dentistry. Always a great dental experience (if that can be said). Her staff is also very professional. Highly recommended!
Michael Broderick
2 years ago
Beat dentist I've ever been to in my entire life. Everyone is professional and courteous, and I never feel a thing while having dental work done.
Svetlana Platt
2 years ago
Dr. Coleen is very carrying and experienced dentist and the Staff is very nice and helpful. Had a great experience. Very likely to recommend to my friends and family.
shan m
2 years ago
The secretary was extremely caring and patient when I entered the office as well as making my families appointments. The dental hygienist was gentle and able to make me feel comfortable. Dr Catera was thorough and excellent with myself, my husband and our 7 year old.
Betzy Guevara
2 years ago
The stuff and the doctor are nice and they make you feel comfortable. And the Doctor Colleen explained you step by step the process she's awesome. Thanks to the whole stuff for awesome job.
John Broderick
2 years ago
Clean, professional and punctual with appointments !!! no wait !!!
j Incorvaia
2 years ago
New to the area and needed a dentist. I was recommended to go to Dr. Catera. I've been going to dentists for many years and I gotta say, Dr. Catera's team is the best. I received a very thorough cleaning and examination. The office is very clean and they are all very knowledgeable, informative and courteous. Overall a great experience and I will continue going to Dr. Catera for all my dentistry needs.
Rolando Marcano
2 years ago
Dr. Catera is really Amazing and so is her staff. They know what they are doing and take really good care of you.
Joe Epifane
3 years ago
Great care I have never had a dentist that was so thorough with my tests and fully explained every detail of my care . Fantastic Establishment
Josh Rosati
3 years ago
Dr. Catera and her entire staff are very kind, caring and skilled! I am COMPLETELY thrilled with the work that they have done for me and my family. I would recommend them to anyone!
Svetlana Platt
3 years ago
Dr. Coleen is very carrying and experienced dentist and the Staff is very nice and helpful. Had a great experience. Very likely to recommend to my friends and family.
Betzy Guevara
3 years ago
The stuff and the doctor are nice and they make you feel comfortable. And the Doctor Colleen explained you step by step the process she's awesome. Thanks to the whole stuff for awesome job.
Michael Broderick
3 years ago
Beat dentist I've ever been to in my entire life. Everyone is professional and courteous, and I never feel a thing while having dental work done.
Chris Koch
3 years ago
Dr. Catera is very detailed in her approach to dentistry. Always a great dental experience (if that can be said). Her staff is also very professional. Highly recommended!
shan m
3 years ago
The secretary was extremely caring and patient when I entered the office as well as making my families appointments. The dental hygienist was gentle and able to make me feel comfortable. Dr Catera was thorough and excellent with myself, my husband and our 7 year old.
Anne Hawley
3 years ago
No one compares to Dr Catera and her staff. I have avoided the dentist for YEARS due to many unpleasant experiences in the past and have not felt completely at ease until I came to Dr Catera's office. Her and her staff have continually gone above and beyond. Everyone is always so nice and very professional. I will always recommend Dr Catera to anyone, she is truly the best!
Mary Sieber
3 years ago
Have been going to her for years ! She's amazing . I live in queens and won't go anywhere else now.
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