Dr. Annemarie Mimi DeLessio-Matta is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the College of Diplomates. Dr. Mimi was a recipient of a Presidential Scholarship at Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1989. She was also a graduate of the Honors Program. While at SFU, she lettered in women's soccer and basketball. She was elected co-captain of the soccer team for three years. She was active in student government and a member of Phi Delta Kappa sorority.
In 1993, she graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine in Farmington, CT. She completed a general practice residency in 1994 at Brigham and Women's Hospital/ Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA.
Dr. Mimi received her Pediatric Dental training at St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, NY in 1997 and also served as Chief Resident. While at St Barnabas, she had the opportunity to treat patients with special needs at the Rose F. Kennedy Center at Jacobi Medical Center. She is currently on staff at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Connecticut Society of Pediatric Dentists. She served as officer on the executive board of the Dental Society of Greater Waterbury. She has served on the CSDA Access to Care Committee, the Council on Membership and the Give Kids a Smile Committee. She is currently the President of the CSDA and is most proud of her efforts advocating for dentists and the citizens of Connecticut during the pandemic
Dr. Mimi resides in Woodbury, CT with her husband, Chris and their three sons, Zachary, Jacob and Christopher. She was a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee and the Nonnewaug Athletic Club. She volunteers for the Woodbury-Bethlehem Youth Soccer Club and St. Teresa Church. During her down time, she enjoys playing soccer and skiing but cherishes most the time she gets to spend traveling and dining with her family.
Dr. Elina Bilmanis a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the College of Diplomates. Dr. Elina graduated summa cum laude from the State University of New York at Binghamton with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2002. She went on to receive her degree in Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania where she was a Deans Scholarship recipient and was inaugurated into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. During her time at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Elina was involved in craniofacial research of patients with bilateral cleft lip and palate. Her research was presented at the 56th annual American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association meeting.
She received her pediatric dental training at the University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine, as well as at the Connecticut Childrens Medical Center in Hartford, CT. At that time, she had the opportunity to treat children of all ages, as well as children with special needs and compromising medical conditions. She currently holds hospital privileges at the Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, CT and St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT.
Dr. Elina holds active memberships with the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Connecticut State Dental Association and the Connecticut Society of Pediatric Dentists.
Dr. Arya Saniee grew up in Woodbury, CT and is excited to be back serving in his area. Dr. Arya graduated from Tufts University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in both Biology and Psychology. After working for 2 years and doing research at the UConn Health Center, he went on to receive his dental degree at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). During his time at UCSF, Dr. Saniee was actively involved as a board member for the pediatric dentalinterest group and helped organize community outreach events in the San Francisco Bay Area. While in school Dr. Arya participated in an outreach mission providing dental treatment to underserved children and their families in Mexico. He also played for the dental school's indoor soccer team which competed against the other schools at the university.
Dr. Arya's love of pediatric dentistry was inspired in large part by his own early experiences here at the office. He went on to receive his pediatric dental training at the University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine and the Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford, CT. There, he was provided the opportunity to treat children of all ages, as well as those with special needs and compromising medical conditions.
Dr. Antonio Tony Lepore, Jr.is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the College of Diplomates. Dr. Antonio Tony Lepore Jr. graduated magna cum laude from the State University of New York in Albany with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He continued in the SUNY system and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Stony Brook in 1986. After completing a general practice residency at Albany Medical Center, he participated in a postgraduate program at the teaching center of Cornell at North Shore University Hospital. There, he was recruited and served as the residency program director and assistant professor of Surgery at Albany Medical College.
In 1994, he completed a residency and fellowship in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Tony opened Pediatric Dental Associates of Southbury as a solo practitioner in January 1995. He currently holds the title of Assistant Professor at the UCONN School of Dental Medicine, where he actively teaches both dental students and pediatric dental residents at the Burgdorf Dental Clinic, and the Connecticut Children's Medical Center, both in Hartford, CT.
Dr. Tony retains operating room privileges at St. Mary's Hospital. He is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and is a board member of the Connecticut Society of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Tony resided in Middlebury, CT for many yearswith his wife and Doberman pup, Iko.Heis a member of the Porsche Club of America. His other interests include travel, food, Crossfit training, surfing, and most free-style sports. Dr. Tony retired in 2020 and is currently enjoying living in sunny North Carolina with his family. He still comes back and visits us as we miss him a lot!
Our team is here to provide your child with a fun, happy and engaging experience during your visit to our office! Our caring, dedicated and experienced team do their best to engage your child on all levels and put great effort into communication with you. We make it our goal to ensure your child has the best dental care possible.
Shuron graduated from Stone Academy with a Medical Office Professional degree in 2003 and has been a part of our team since 2004. She is married with two boys, enjoys hanging out with family and friends, and vacationing.
Doris joined our team in 2018. She has an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Westchester Business Institute and a Medical Assisting degree from Stone Academy. She is married with five children, enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with her family and pets. Doris is also bilingual in English and Spanish.
Claudia graduated from UniversityFederal Fluminense in RJ, Brazil and was an Endodontist for10 yearsin Rio, Brazil. Claudia and her family moved here and became U.S. citizens in 2010. She enjoys spending time with her husband, twin boys and dog named Zeus. Claudia is also bilingual in Portuguese and English.
Melissa joined our team in 2019. She graduated from The New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants in 2011. Shes originally from Queens, NY, lived in Texas for 4 years and now resides in CT. Melissa is bilingual in English and Spanish, enjoys going to the gym and is a lover of all animals.
Jessica graduated from the University of Bridgeport with a Bachelors of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 2009 and has been a part of our team since 2012. She is married with 3 children, enjoys baking and cake decorating, as well as spending time with her family and friends. In the summers, she loves going to the beach.
Paige graduated from the University of New Haven with a Bachelors of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 2013 and has been a part of our team since 2014. She enjoys running, playing basketball, spending time with family and friends, and singing. Paige has also been waterskiing since age 3 and has been a member of the Bantam Lake Ski Club her entire life.
Dana graduated from Lincoln College of New England with an Associates of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 2016 and completed her Bachelors of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Bridgeport in 2019. Shes been a part of our team since 2016. Dana enjoys auto racing, going to the gym, and riding and competing with her horse, Kit.
Lori has been a part of our team since 2004, and has worked in the dental field since 2001, so needless to say she is very familiar with dentistry. Lori enjoys gardening, DIY projects and spending time with her husband, 3 daughters and grandchildren.