Dr. Hal Turkus, DDS

255 N Main St STE 4, Bristol, CT 06010

My profession allows me the opportunity to meet extraordinary people every day and listen to their life stories, and that is an inspiration to me. I enjoy working with my hands, and I have fun treating patients. It is truly great to make someone else smile and feel good about how they look and feel.

Dr. Hal Turkus, DDS - General dentist in Bristol, CT

Currently, I have over 500 hours of continuing education credits in the field of general dentistry. I am a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, an honor for my commitment to continuing education and excellence in my field. I want each of my patients to receive the very best standard of care from our office.

Dr. Hal Turkus, DDS - General dentist in Bristol, CTDr. Hal Turkus, DDS - General dentist in Bristol, CT

Much of our staff has been a part of this practice for over 20 years. That type of loyalty and commitment is rare and has helped patients enjoy their visits to the dentist. Its like seeing old friends all the time.

Dr. Hal Turkus, DDS - General dentist in Bristol, CT

I am originally from Ft. Washington, MD, and have lived in New Milford for the past five years. My wife, Raven Henderson, is a pediatric dentist in Middlebury. We have a collie named Smores who sheds all the time, but we love him anyway! When I have free time, I enjoy reading dental journals, participating in church, exercising, and watching the Dallas Cowboys win!

I feel honored to be a pediatric dentist, andlove to work with kids and their families to help them with their unique needs. I am focused on prevention and helping children so they have a positive dental experience and are happy about their smile and oral health as they become adults. I like being a pediatric dentist because it allows me to work closely with patients and parents;whether it is solvinga particular problem that improves quality of life, helping with orthodontic needs,or teaching kids how to take good care of their smiles!

I feellucky to be part of this dental practice and to serve patients in the Bristol area. After graduating from the University of Connecticuts School of Dental Medicine with a DMD degree, I completed a three-year specialty training residency in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. While at UNC I also received a Master of Public Health degree and served as chief resident in pediatric dentistry.

I usethe newest techniques and materials in taking care of each patient and am always trying to improve and update my knowledge by taking continuing education courses in pediatric dentistry & orthodontics,Invisalign, and pediatric medicine. To stay current with learning, I amactive with the Gnathos Study Club, an excellent orthodontic and pediatric dentistry continuing education group. I also am a member of a local Invisalign study club, and dental study club.

For the past 9 years Dr. Goslee has been an officer with the Connecticut Society of Pediatric Dentists, serving as their secretary and treasurer. He is also an active member with the Bristol Dental society, and with both the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry&American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and the New England Society of Pediatric Dentists.

Dr. Goslee has over 14years of experience with general & pediatric dentistry and orthodontic treatment. In 2009, '10, '15 , '16, and 2017 he was voted by his peers as a Top Pediatric Dentist in Connecticut for Connecticut Magazine. Dr. Goslee is a Board Certified specialist in pediatric dentistry with the American Board of Pediatric Dentists; He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and a long standing member with the American Dental Association and Bristol Dental Society. He also serves as the dental advisor to many local daycare centers and pre-schools and volunteer at the Bristol Head Start/Bristol Community Organization.

Dr. Hal Turkus, DDS - General dentist in Bristol, CT

Dr. Goslee feels fortunate to have volunteered his time visiting both Peru and Haiti. While in Haiti for 8 weeks he helped in various health clinics with both dental education and tropical medicine &dentistry research for the many villages surrounding the city of Jeremie. While in Peru for two weeks, he helped children and adults with various dental problems along the Amazon River traveling by boat to a different town each day.

I was born and grew up in Falmouth, MA about two hours from here. I played baseball, soccer, tennis and basketball through most of school. I met my wife, Julie at UCONN Health Center while in graduate school, and she works at Hartford Hospital now. We love to spend time with our two great kids and go on hikes with our energetic dog. My favorite activities include mountain biking, hiking, playing indoor soccer at FSA, tennis, kayaking, cooking, and coaching. I have been coaching baseball and soccer for many years now and it is a lot of fun watching the kids grow and develop new skills.

We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you. We are so proud of our staff and recognize them as a major part of our success.

Since 1976,our office hasprovided a wide spectrum of dental services for Bristol and allsurrounding towns. Patients appreciate that they can bring the whole family to us for their dental treatments and oral healthcare needs! Drs. Marc Henderson, and Matthew Goslee bring years of experience in various dental specialties to make sure you and your family can always expect the highest level of care.

We do everything we can to help the patient understand and utilize their insurances and flexible spending accounts. We offer several financing options as well as Care Credit and Chase Financial to make treatment, when needed, more affordable.

Our practice has been blessed with the reputation of being very warm and friendly, with a strong emphasis on communication and gentleness. We have served this community for over 34 years and are proud to have as many as four generations of patients from some families.

We are family-friendly! We have a toy section just for children with a TV playing childrens movies and a large Pac-Man machine to help make children know they are important and appreciated at this office.

We are well regarded for our skilled, knowledgeable, and friendly staff. We take the time to build connections with each patient, and provide truly individualized treatments, based on your specific needs. For this reason, we have frequently won awards for Best Dental Office in Bristol in local newspapers!

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