The types of dental procedures offered include pediatric and adult restorative dentistry, root canals, gum and bone health maintenance treatments, a variety of surgical procedures, and management of traumatic injuries.
In addition, we also have developed a comprehensive referral system which includes specialists in all of the major dental specialties. This enables us to provide you with the best of care while we coordinate all of your dental treatment needs.
He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) in 1986 from West Virginia University, in Morgantown, West Virginia. He completed a General Practice Residency Program at West Virginia University Hospital in 1987.
Some of these include Invisalign (braces), implants, one-visit crowns, teeth whitening and root canals. This allows Dr. Battista to comfortably and painlessly help a vast majority of patients reach their desired dental health.
Dr. Battista is married to Francesca, his wife of thirty years, and they have one son. The family enjoys several outdoor activities which include golf, water and snow skiing. Some of Dr. Battistas other interests are hunting and carpentry. A Rutland Family Dentist.
His Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree (DMD) was obtained at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA in 1981. This training was preceded by four years of undergraduate study at Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, from which he graduated magna cum laude.
Having studied at the Dawson Center in Florida, he enjoys integrating the disciplines of temporomandibular health, bite relationships, and cosmetic reconstruction. Use of endosseous implants, ridge preservation and augmentation grafts, and computer assisted technology (Cerec by Sirona), help him routinely to provide the best of periodontal and restorative services.
Tom and Michelle were married in 1979 in North Hero, VT. Michelle is an intensive care nurse at Rutland Regional Medical Center, having completed her training at Castleton State College in 1991. Their three children are now adults. Hilary is recently married and currently resides in Buffalo, NY, with her husband, Jim. Jim helps to manage the family construction firm with his father, while Hilary is communications officer for M&T Bank. Lauren, now also a resident of Buffalo, NY, is enrolled at the University at Buffalo Law School. She will graduate in the spring of 2012. Brad is enrolled at the University of Vermont, and is studying in the Business School. A spring of 2012 graduation is anticipated.
Dr. Opsahl and family are outdoor enthusiasts. They particularly find time to ski and ride in the winter, with Pico as their home mountain. Other interests include sailing, tennis, mountain biking, hiking, and swimming.
Dr. Wenzel joined Family Dental Associates in 2019 after practicing privately for the last two years in Windham, Maine. His Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree (DMD) was obtained at the University of New England College of Dental Medicine, Portland ME in 2017. During this time he participated in two externships, one in a Federally Qualified Health Center in Winooski VT, and Community Dental in Farmington ME.
Preceding dental school he worked as a Chemist, making and designing rapid point-of-care diagnostic tests for a large biotech company. He received his B.S. degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Coastal Carolina University in 2009.
Dr. Wenzel (Brad) enjoys all aspects of cosmetic and general dentistry, from transforming your smile to getting you out of pain. He takes a lot of pride in his work and will work with you to obtain a desired result. He looks forward to meeting and educating you about any dental needs or concerns.
Dr. Wenzel and his wife Kelsey, who is originally from Rutland, recently moved from Portland, ME with their two dogs, Tucker and Kuma. They are both outdoor enthusiasts and in their free time can be found skiing, mountain biking, or enjoying watersports on Lake Bomoseen.