Drs. Fertik and Broderick are proud to be a team whose primary mission is to deliver the finest and most comprehensive periodontal services available today in a comfortable and caring environment. We are concerned about your dental care and want to ensure you that it is performed in the most responsible manner. In order to assist you with the investment in your dental health, we have outlined our payment options.
Although we do participate as a contracted provider with several insurance companies, we do accept direct assignments of benefits and we will gladly assist you in maximizing your insurances. Your anticipated copayment will be due at time of service. In order to do this for you, we ask that you provide us with your dental insurance information at your first visit.
Our staff will do their utmost to process pretreatment estimates and inform you of anticipated insurance benefits available for your periodontal treatment. In addition, we are also participating in CareCredit revolving healthcare credit cards. Please ask our administrative staff for information regarding this alternative for treatment not covered by your dental insurance.
Dr. Fertik grew up in Ithaca, NY. He has made Rhode Island his home for over 24 years after attending Hamilton College graduating Cum Laude in 1982. He attended dental school at the University of Buffalo, where he developed his interest in Periodontics. Dr. Fertik went on to general practice residency for one year at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/Rutgers Medical Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He then proceeded to postdoctoral training at Boston University School of Dental Medicine finishing periodontics in 1989.
Following his education, Dr. Fertik moved to Rhode Island and joined the oldest periodontal practice in the state (circa 1964). He is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology and is also a member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy (an International Dental Honor Society), the Providence District Dental Society, and the Rhode Island Dental Association. These memberships, along with a strong commitment to continuing education, allow him to remain current with the latest technological, scientific and clinical advancements in periodontology. He has volunteered for the Mission of Mercy, a local organization to help those in need, to receive proper dental care.
Dr. Fertik spends much of his spare time participating in family and community activities. He has been married to his wife, Lisa for 30 years, and their son, Maxwell is currently attending graduate school at RISD. Dr. Fertik has numerous outside interests such as, skiing, tennis, swimming, hiking, practicing yoga, theater, travel, and live music.
She worked as a periodontal surgical assistant for 10 years. Donna then became a receptionist and insurance coordinator and has been employed with our practice since 1991. She has been our office manager since 2011.
Jenna graduated from CCRI in 2005 as a Certified Dental Assistant. She again graduated from CCRI in 2008 with an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene. That same year Jenna received her local anesthesia training at Middlesex Community College.
Miriam graduated from the CCRI in 2018 with an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene and was awarded the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award for her exceptional skills. She also received her local anesthesia training at CCRI. She is also bilingual.
In 2019, Miriam made a mission trip to Guatemala to provide dental care to underserved communities. She has also volunteered locally with Mission of Mercy and Samuels Dental Clinic for underserved and special needs patients.
Andrea graduated from Grafton Memorial High School in 1996 and then went on to graduate from Salter College with an Associates Degree in Medical Assisting in 1998. After receiving her degree, Andrea worked for an oral surgeon in Worcester, MA for 17 years in both the back office and the front desk.
Throughout her time as a dental assistant, Andrea has completed several continuing education classes on dental emergency care and completed a dental anesthesia certificate class. In 2015, Andrea relocated to Rhode Island where she has worked as a dental assistant ever since. Andrea has been with Perio Inc since January 2020.
Outside of work, Andrea resides with her boyfriend and their children in both East Providence and Narragansett. She enjoys cooking, boating, camping, fishing, spending time on the beach with family and friends and playing with her Great Dane puppy.
Leanne is a certified dental assistant and she received her training at Lincoln Technical Institute. She is also certified in radiology, infection control, BBP and CPR. She has been working with Periodontics Inc. since September 2020 and previously worked at a general practice for 5 years.
Melanie has been in the dental field for 22 years. She began as a dental assistant but now dedicates her time at the front desk. Melanie strives to make patients comfortable and educated during their visits at our office.