Dr. Blieden attended Indiana University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Afterward, he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loyola University School of Dentistry. After dental school Dr. Blieden pursued his interest in Periodontics by obtaining Specialty Training in Periodontics at Eastman Institute of Oral Health in Rochester, New York. While training at Eastman, Dr. Blieden also received a Masters and Doctorate degree in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Rochester school of Medicine and Dentistry. He is a former Associate Professor at The University of Rochester.

Dr. Blieden is a member of the Monroe County Dental Society, the Seventh District Dental Society, the New York State Dental Society, and the American Dental Association. He is also a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, where he served on the Research, Science and Therapy Committee. Dr. Blieden is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology (Board Certified).

Dr. Paul R Romano received his undergraduate education at the University of Rochester. He then attended dental school at New York University School of Dentistry and received his Specialty Training in Periodontics at Eastman Institute of Oral Health in June 1997. In conjunction with his clinical training, Dr. Romano received a Masters Degree from the University of Rochester School of Dental Medicine for research related to bone and cartilage biology. In addition to his position as a principal partner at Periodontal Centers of Rochester, he is currently a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Dentistry at the Eastman Institute of Oral Health.

Dr. Romano is currently a member of the Monroe County Dental Society, the Seventh District Dental Society, the New York State Dental Society, and the American Dental Association. He is a past president of the Monroe County Dental Society, a past president of the Seventh District Dental Society and was a delegate to the New York State Dental Association House of Delegates. He served as the Chairman of the Seventh District Dental Society Ethics Committee. In 2016, Dr. Romano received the prestigious George D. Greenwood Award from the Seventh District Dental Society.

Dr. Romano is also a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, where he served on the Committee on Education and the Research Submissions Subcommittee. He is a member of the American College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He is past president of the Upper New York State Society of Periodontists.

Dr. Caton is Professor of Dentistry, Program Director of Periodontics, and Chair of the Department of Periodontics, EastmanInstitute for Oral Health, University of Rochester. He is a former Chairman of the American Board of Periodontology, a Past President of the American Academy of Periodontology and the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. He received a D.D.S. from the University of California Dental School, San Francisco, an M.S. from the University of Rochester and a Periodontology Specialty Certificate fromtheEastman Institute for Oral Health. He has published overone hundred thirty scientific articles and book chapters.He has received the Gold Medal,Master Clinician, Distinguished Educator and ServiceAwards of the American Academy of Periodontology, the William J. Gies Award for contributions to the periodontal literature, and the Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research.

Beth completed her Associates of Science degree in Dental Hygiene at Monroe Community College, in Rochester, NY. She is also certified to administer local anesthesia. Beth has practiced dental hygiene with the Periodontal Centers of Rochester for 18 years.

Mary completed her Associates of Science degree in Dental Hygiene at Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY. Her hygiene career extends over 31 years including: pediatrics, aesthetic, periodontal, general dentistry and orthodontist.

Sharon completed her Associates of Science degree in Dental Hygiene at Monroe Community College, in Rochester, NY. She is also certified to administer local anesthesia. Sharon has been a member of our team for 40 years! Like some of our other dental hygienists, Sharon also splits her time between assisting the doctor and practicing dental hygiene.

Meghan completed her associates of science degree in Dental Hygiene at Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY. She is also certified to administer local anesthesia. Meghan has served the Rochester community since 2016.

Alicia completed her associates of science degree in dental hygiene at Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY. She is also certified to administer local anesthesia. Alicia has served the Rochester community since 2017.