Dr. Paul J. Gauthier D.M.D. has been in private practice, in dentistry since 1995. He was trained at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, and completed a general practice residency, at St. Josephs Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y.

Always looking to help others, Dr. Gauthier volunteered as a clinical preceptor at the St. Josephs Hospital Dental Office, from 1996-2011. He taught other dentists various dental techniques, and procedures. Allowing these dentists to have an easier transition from dental school to private practice.

Being at the forefront of dental procedures, Dr. Gauthier was one of the first dentist, in the Capital District to own a C.E.R.E.C. machine, in 2005. C.E.R.E.C. is a computer that designs and makes crowns in one dental visit. In addition, no messy impressions, temporary, or additional visits to the dentist.

Dr. Gauthier provides all types of cosmetic and implant dentistry, including the newest 'mini dental implants.' These newer style implants offer an immediate solution for ill-fitting dentures, partials, or missing teeth. Dr . Gauthier has been placing mini implants for over a decade. He is a founding member of the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants.

Our focus is providing you with the revolutionary benefits of mini implant dentistry. This unique approach to modern dentistry offers new opportinities for the individuals who have lost one or more teeth. Even for those who have lost all of their teeth, mini implants offer a second chance at teeth that look, feel and function more like the teeth they were born with!

Mini implants are about half the size of a traditional implant, and therefore don't require as much bone structure. With less bone needed, costly, painful and time-consuming bone grafts that are usually necessary with traditional implants are not usually needed for minis.

Implants are made out of titanium--the same type of material that is used on artificial joints, and they are not subject to decay but routin maintenence is still required by your Dental Hygienist or Dentist.