Dr. Lasser has been in practice for over 30 years. He earned his B.A. from the University of Rochester in New York, and went on to obtain his D.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia. After a dental residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, Dr. Lasser obtained his pediatric dental training at Harvards Children Hospital. Over the years, Dr. Lasser has also obtained extensive orthodontic training. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Based on this background, including his knowledge of growth and development, Dr. Lasser is extremely well qualified to manage problems occurring in children and adolescents. Although he is not an orthodontist, he feels very confident in treating your childs unique smile.
Recognized by his peers in the Rhode Island Magazine survey as a top dentist in Rhode Island, Dr. Lasser is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the American Society of Dentistry for Children, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. In addition, Dr. Lasser is on the staff of St. Josephs Hospital where he teaches pediatric dental residents.
Dr. Lasser and his family love being Rhode Islanders, enjoying all that New England offers. Whether it is skiing, hiking or sitting on the beach, downtime is important. Other interests include photography, golf and travel.
Dr. Craig Elice began his career as a pediatric dentist in Rhode Island in 1990 and has enjoyed being in practice for over 20 years. He earned a B.A. in biology Magna Cum Laude from Case Western Reserve University. In 1987, he went on to receive his DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Dr. Elice completed his residency in pediatric dentistry from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry and after completing a fellowship earned a MS in Pediatric Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Over the years, Dr. Elice has taken over a thousand hours of continuing education in the area of growth and development and orthodontics. Although he is not an orthodontist, he feels confident in providing complete orthodontic treatment for the growing child.
Recognized by his peers as a top dentist in Rhode Island, Dr. Elice is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Rhode Island Dental Association and the Northeast Society of Pediatric Dentistry, of which he is past president. He is a consultant to the Scientific Committee of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the chairperson of the 2014 Annual Session of the AAPD.
In addition to his professional life, Dr. Elice enjoys skiing and hiking with his wife and 3 children in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, coaching baseball and volunteering in the community. He is also an Eagle Scout. His hobbies include woodworking, gardening, and cheering for the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox.
Dr. Dionisopoulos has been in practice at our office since the completion of her residency in 2004. She earned a B.S. in Biology from Roger Williams University and received her DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Fotini completed her residency in Pediatric Dentistry from Boston University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Fotini is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Fotini was the recipient of the American Society of Dentistry for Children Outstanding Student Award, as well as the Award for Excellence in Clinical Periodontology upon her graduation from Tufts Dental School.
Recognized by her peers as a Top Dentist in the Rhode Island Monthly Survey of Top Dentists in Rhode Island, Dr. Fotini is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Northeast Society of Pediatric Dentists, Rhode Island Dental Association and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. She has also recently served as President of the Cranston Dental Association for two years, and currently serves as the Vice-President.