We hope this note finds you and your family well. Our office has reopened for routine dental care for both our returning and new patients! We wanted to assure you that the health and safety of our patients and staff remains our top priority.

-All doctors and staff wear the latest personal protective equipment. This includes face shielding, high grade masks, jackets and gloves. All surfaces are cleaned with medical grade disinfectant sprays and wipes. All treatment rooms are thoroughly disinfected between patients.

-We will do our best to allow greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you. At this time our reception area will remain closed. We kindly ask for you to wait in your car and call us once youve arrived and we will notify you when your provider is ready to see you.

Dr. John Fatseis proud to offer quality dental care to his friends and neighbors in Fairfield County. Dr. Fatse earned his dental degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, and his bachelors degree in biology from the University of Hartford. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Fatse served a general practice residency at Waterbury Hospital before entering private practice. He is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a distinction that less than five percent of all dentists have achieved. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Academy of Computerized Dentistry.

Dr. Fatse is committed to continuous learning in new developments and practices in dentistry. His postgraduate training centers around both cosmetic and restorative dentistry, including training at the nationally reputed Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. With recent training in root canal therapy, CEREC crowns, implants, orthodontics, and Invisalign, his dedication to lifelong learning of new techniques and procedures results in smiles that look as great as they feel!

Dr. John Scovichas been a member of the Monroe professional community for over ten years. From his attention to detail to his insistence on providing the best modern dentistry, Dr. Scovic is committed to offering you the oral health and smile you have always desired. He earned both his bachelor's degree and his doctorate degree from the University of Michigan. He has also had extensive postgraduate dental training in the specialties of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implantology, Invisalign Orthodontics, Cerec Dentistry, Periodontology, and Endodontics. With over twenty years of experience and diverse continuing education, Dr. Scovic and his staff will ensure that your family will receive the very best that modern dentistry has to offer; both today, and in the future.

Dr. Scovic has been a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Advanced Endodontic Association of the Westchester Study Club. He is currently an active member of the Connecticut State Dental Association branch of the American Dental Association.

In order to provide the highest level of service, we have surrounded ourselves with a staff that is not only competent, but warm and friendly. People like this are not easy to find. We feel very fortunate to have attracted such a quality staff. Youll notice the difference on your first visit!

Pam began her dental career as an assistant, and went on to receive her degree in Dental Hygiene from Fones School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport in 1992. She has been a valued member of our practice since 2001. When she is not educating her patients on how to care for their dental health she enjoys gardening, and spending time with her twins and their dog, Bella.

Melissa graduated with a Bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Bridgeport in 2011. She began by filling in at our office and accepted a permanent place on our team in 2014. She prides herself on providing the best possible care to her patients, while educating them on how to maintain their dental health. Originally from South Africa, Melissa enjoys traveling and stays busy running after her daughters.

Monica received her certificate in Dental Assisting and Radiology certification from Trumbull Valley Medical Center in 2005. She joined our practice shortly thereafter and has been an integral part of the team ever since. She works with Dr. Fatse assisting him with all dental treatment while making sure our patients feel secure and comfortable. She always has a smile on her face and is eager to help. In her free time Monica enjoys outdoor activities with her husband and their daughter.

Kate is one of our skilled Dental Assistants. Assisting Dr. Scovic with all dental treatment, her attention to detail and her desire to see each patient given the best dental care help make every patients dental experience as pleasant as possible. She graduated from The Connecticut School of Professional Studies with a certificate in Dental Assisting in 2009 and obtained her Radiology Certification in 2010. Kate is also an aspiring photographer, and on the weekends you can find her working on her home or spending time outdoors with her husband and their daughter.

Deanna began working in our office as the hygiene coordinator before earning her Radiology certification in 2014. As a member of our clinical team Deanna works side by side with both Dr. Fatse and Dr. Scovic. Deanna enjoys taking care of patients and helping all members of our team. In her spare time, Deanna enjoys spending time outdoors with her daughters.

Mary has had the pleasure of working in the practice since 2012. She has enjoyed working in the dental field for over 30 years. With her extensive clinical knowledge, and excellent communication skills, she is able to assist our patients understand the dental treatment that is recommended to them. She spends time with each patient thoroughly reviewing their treatment needs and making it financially feasible and easing their apprehension as well. She has a passion for what she does and truly enjoys working with each patients and helping them. Mary always has a smile on her face and will help to brighten up your smile as well. Mary enjoys spending time with her family especially her grandsons Mikey & Benjamin. She loves all outdoor activities and working in her yard with her husband Scott.

Kerry has been in the dental field since 1999 and has been a valued member of our practice since 2004. She is our resident insurance guru and is extremely knowledgeable in obtaining and understanding benefits. She has a B.A. in Business Administration from Southern Connecticut State University. Kerry and her husband Eben stay busy with their son, Logan, and daughter, Eliza. She loves to cook, read and enjoy outdoor activities with her family.

Traditional tooth replacement methods look like teeth, but they lack a crucial feature: tooth roots. This hidden part of your natural tooth stimulates the jawbone, preventing it from wasting away. Without stimulation, the jawbone recedes and more teeth can be lost.

A dental implant, which is a titanium post inserted into your jaw, is an artificial root that encourages bone growth and keeps your jaw strong. It also supports the natural-looking tooth restoration that fills the gap in your smile and gives you the strong bite that allows you to eat the food you enjoy.

Whether you are replacing one tooth or many, Drs. Fatse and Scovic make dental implant treatment as convenient as possible. Because of our advanced capabilities, we can complete all phases of your dental implant right here at the Offices of John G. Fatse, DMD, in Monroe. If you need preparatory steps before the implant, we can treat advanced gum disease, as well as perform bone grafts and sinus lifts.

Highly recommend Dr. Fatses office!! Best dental experience Ive had by far. The office staff are so pleasant, kind and welcoming and Dr. Fatse is extremely thorough and informative. Extremely satisfied!!

When you are missing a single tooth, one implant will be placed to support a natural-looking artificial tooth, replicating the original one from root to crown. Multiple implants can be used to support a denture.

One of the downsides of missing teeth is the accompanying loss of bone density in the jaw. Without enough bone, you may not be able to support a traditional dental implant. If this is the problem you face, there may be an alternative: mini dental implants.

Mini dental implants, which are madeof titanium, are similar to traditional ones, just smaller. They are about the diameter of a toothpick, which makes them small enough to fit where a traditional implant can't. In addition to not requiring as much bone density, mini implants are less expensiveand the procedure is less invasive, which makes recovery faster.

Professional and friendly. Hygienist Melissa was a real pro, concerned about my comfort, explained each part of her process and made sound suggestions for improving my dental health. Dr John Fatse also did an excellent job analyzing/diagnosing a new patient and communicating needed procedure. Much more comfortable when you are in the company of actual professionals.

Love love love Dr. Fatse. Extremely great service. Treats his patients with care at all times and never sugar coats anything for a buck. I always leave his office feeling great. Great staff, great service, latest technology and very well kept environment.

Dental implants are an investment in your oral health and can help you minimize future dental costs. But we understand patients need to fit treatment into their budget. To help patients get the dental care they need, we offer interest-free financing through CareCredit. We're happy to help you navigate insurance and financing options.

One of our dentists will meet with you to discuss your goals and use a 3-D CBCT scanner to assess your mouth and bone density. If you are a good candidate for implants, he will explain your options and answer any questions you may have.

Some patients need preparatory treatments to create a healthy foundation for implants. If needed, we have the skills and technology to extract severely decayed teeth, treat gum disease, or perform bone grafts and sinus lifts.

After osseointegration, the gums will be opened to reveal the implant and a connector piece called an abutment will be attached. In about two weeks, the gums will grow around the abutment creating a natural seal.

Once the gums have healed, your dentist will take an impression of the abutment and surrounding teeth to guide creation of the restoration. In many cases, we can use our CEREC technology to mill your crown or bridge and attach it immediately. Dentures typically take longer.

When your restoration is ready, we will check that it fits comfortably and blends in with your natural teeth before attaching it. The only thing left is for you to share your beautiful new smile with the world.

CEREC machines are advanced crown-milling units that employ CAD/CAM (computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing) technology. Dr. Fatse was an early adopter of this innovative system. In fact, his Monroe office was the third in all of Connecticut to offer CEREC one-visit crowns. To date, he has performed over 6,000 CEREC procedures.

We will need to remove any decay from your tooth and reshape it so that it can receive a dental crown. If you have an infected tooth, you will likely require root canal therapy. We use dental lasers for superior accuracy and comfort when treating teeth.

Once your tooth has been reshaped, our dentists will use the ultra-modern Primescan intraoral scanner to create a digital impression of your bite. They then upload these images of your teeth to the CEREC machine.

Based on the scans of your teeth, the CEREC machine will mill a crown out of a block of premium porcelain. Our doctors will be sure to select a shade of porcelain that matches your smile. Because the machine references a highly accurate scan of your bite, you can trust that the dental crown will fit snugly over your prepared tooth, unlike the temporary crowns other dentists provide.

We keep our office up-to-date with the latest dental technology. The Primescan intraoral scanner is one of the newest dental scanners on the market, and it is unmatched in its ability to capture accurate images of patients' teeth. We are proud to make use of this groundbreaking tool because it allows us to provide the best dental care possible to our valued patients.