Dr. John Holzinger grew up in Camden, NJ. He attended college at Temple University, where he majored in psychology. He went on to attend Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dental Medicine in New Jersey, where he graduated at the top of his class. He received awards in Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, and Endodontics. He was also voted into membership into Omicrom Kappa Upsilon

Dr. Michele Holzinger is a graduate of Mercy High School in Middletown, CT. She went on to attend the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN, where she majored in pre-med and history. Go Irish! After graduation, she volunteered for a year through Amate House, an Americorps program in Chicago. She served as a kindergarten teacher and director of the Junior Scholars Program

Dr. Lavanya Rajendran grew up in Cheshire, CT. She went on to attend New York University, where she majored in anthropology with a minor in chemistry. After graduation, she worked as a dental assistant for a year at a prosthodontists office in New York City

Dr. John Holzinger grew up in Camden, NJ.He attended college at Temple University, where he majored in psychology.He went on to attend Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dental Medicine in New Jersey, where he graduated at the top of his class.He received awards in Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, and Endodontics.He was also voted into membership into Omicrom Kappa Upsilon Dental Society for graduating in the top 5% of his class.

Dr. John Holzinger moved to Connecticut to attend the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine for his residency training in Periodontics.He fell in love with the area and opened his first practice in Middletown in 1984.Over the years, Dr. John enjoys attending continuing education classes and is an associate professor at UConn in the Department of Periodontology, where he teaches residents and dental students the finer skills of their trade.

Dr. Michele Holzinger is a graduate of Mercy High School in Middletown, CT.She went on to attend the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN, where she majored in pre-med and history.Go Irish!After graduation, she volunteered for a year through Amate House, an Americorps program in Chicago.She served as a kindergarten teacher and director of the Junior Scholars Program in the South Side.

Dr. Michele moved back East to attend the Boston University Henry Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.She was also awarded the Periodontics Award.She went on to complete her residency training in Periodontics at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Michele recently got married and enjoys time with her husband, Paul, and their dog, Sam.In her free time, she loves swimming, running, Crossfit, and anything outdoors.She is also an avid reader and loves to crochet.

Dr. Lavanya Rajendran grew up in Cheshire, CT.She went on to attend New York University, where she majored in anthropology with a minor in chemistry. After graduation, she worked as a dental assistant for a year at a prosthodontists office in New York City.

Dr. Lavanya moved to California to attend Western University of Health Sciences, where she graduated top 10 in her class. She was awarded the Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges as well as the award for Excellence in Pathology. She returned to CT and completed her residency training in Periodontics at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Lav has always had a passion for fitness and spends her free time taking Les Mills workout classes and has become a certified instructor in BodyFlow. She also enjoys running and hiking with her dog, Howie.