Dr. Robert Rung received his undergraduate education at Boston College. In 1983, he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. After gaining admission to the dental schools at Georgetown University, New York University, Boston University, Tufts University, Temple University, and the University of Connecticut, Dr. Rung entered the dental school at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington.
Upon completion of his dental education and board certification in 1987, Dr. Rung received a commission in the US Air Force. He completed a residency program at Bolling/Andrews Air Force Bases in 1988. Dr. Rung practiced as a general dentist with the US Air Force in Aviano, Italy from 1988-1991 before finishing his military career at Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base in 1992. Dr. Rung has been in private practice in Connecticut after an honorable discharge from the Air Force from 1992 until the present.
Our practice is situated in one of the oldest and most preserved neighborhoods in Waterbury. Town Plot is traditionally the Italian section of Waterbury, as is evidenced by the Italian Rag colors that adorn the center line on Highland Avenue. Dr. Rung and his staff are very committed to the community through charitable donations and community event attendance. They enjoy interacting with our patients and have forged lasting personal relationships with many of them throughout the years.
In addition to Dr. Rungs commitment to his patients and the neighborhood, our entire clinical staff is committed to ongoing continuing education. All support staff (dental assistants and dental hygienists) regularly attend practice-sponsored continuing education classes. One of our dental hygienists is even a part-time clinical instructor at Tunxis Community College. Dr. Rung continually attends both online symposia and classroom seminars on a variety of topics in order to stay abreast of ever-evolving clinical techniques and diagnostic discoveries.
Dr. Rung has been a member of the greater Waterbury community since birth. Born at Waterbury Hospital in 1961, Dr. Rung grew up in Beacon Falls before moving to Naugatuck as a child. Dr. Rung attended Holy Cross High School until graduation in 1979. Currently, Dr. Rung resides in Southbury, CT, with his wife, Wendy. Community ties have remained in place since childhood through golf league play at Hop Brook Golf Course and Heritage Village Country Club. Dr. Rung is also a member of the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce and the Waterbury Elks.
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
I have worked with Dr. Rung since 1996. As our office manager, I enjoy meeting new people and developing personal relationships with them. Over the years, many of our patients have become my good friends! Each person on our team feels like an extended member of my family. We work well together and enjoy each others company.
I work as a dental assistant and clinical manager, and have been with Dr. Rung since 1996. It is my goal to help our patients feel comfortable in our office, whether they are having a procedure done or are just here for a checkup. At our office, we provide quality dental care in a relaxed and personalized environment, and I look forward to being a part of that each day.
I have worked in dentistry for 25 years, though it hardly feels like that long! As a dental hygienist at Dr. Rungs office, I assess patients medical and dental health and perform preventive services, in addition to educating patients on good home hygiene. It is rewarding to work in a field where I can make a positive difference in the lives of so many people in my community. Were all really like a family here!
Over the past four years Ive worked with Dr. Rung, Ive really felt like a part of a practice family. Ours is a small office, and my coworkers are very supportive and encouraging. It is a pleasure to be a part of this team. When working with patients, I make sure to personalize each cleaning, taking into account their personal goals and preferences. I love getting to know my patients and helping them achieve and maintain their oral health.