Dr. Colleen is excited to have returned to the North Country! Having grown up in Peru, NY, she graduated from Seton Catholic in Plattsburgh before going on to the University of Rochester for her undergraduate education. After receiving her BA in Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology, she went on to the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine where she completed both her DDS and specialty training in pediatric dentistry.
During dental school, Dr. Colleen focused her efforts on improving education and access to dental care for those in need. Her most memorable project was the initiation of a dental education and fluoride varnish program in nine schools in an Amish community in Western New York.
Dr. Colleen married her high school sweetheart, Adam, in 2012. Life with three little ones- William, Caroline and Anna- keeps them joyfully busy! They enjoy spending time outdoors and are thrilled to be so close to the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain. Dr. Colleen is an avid cook and enjoys spending time in the kitchen as well.
Dr. Chris grew up in Plattsburgh and lived here until graduating from Plattsburgh High School and moving on to North Carolina for college. While at NC State, he cheered on the Wolfpack whenever he could and obtained degrees in biological sciences and French. His studies then took him to Boston, where he received his DMD from Harvard School of Dental Medicine and then his specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Boston Childrens Hospital.
A significant portion of Dr. Chriss education at Harvard focused on dentistry as being a part of overall health, and he served in many volunteer roles incorporating oral health into primary care visits. Dr. Chris believes that a healthy mouth is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for all of his patients, and he is excited to help increase access to pediatric dental care here in the North Country.
Dr. Chris is thrilled that his journey has taken him back to Plattsburgh, which he has always considered home. He loves this area for all that the mountains and lake have to offer. You may occasionally see him out swimming, biking, running, or more likely on a walk with his wife, Lindsey, and dog, Finn. Be sure to honk and wave if you do see them!