Dr. Don Demasreceived his dental degree from the University Of Illinois College of Dentistry. He also completed a two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at the University of Connecticut Health Center.
He then earned a Certificate in Orthodontics and a Masters Degree at the University of Maryland. From there, he attended the University of Kentucky for a one-year fellowship in the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and the use of dental appliances insleep apnea.
Dr. Demas is active in professional organizations for orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, TMJ, and sleep disorders. He is a guest speaker at theUniversity of Connecticut Health Center, University of Maryland, and other organizations.
He is a native of Connecticut, having attended St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol. He also attended the Morse School of Business in Accounting and Computer Programming. Peter continues to keep his skills sharp with annual continuing education.
Peter loves working with all his patients, but one really left a lasting impression. This was a patient with autism who always needed to know, in great detail, what each procedure entailed before it was performed. He requested Peter for each visit. Over his 2 years of treatment, he became more relaxedeven greeting the clinical staff and doctors with jokes at each visit. When his braces came off his smile was radiant. In addition to giving him a transformed smile, Peter watched him grow into a fine young man.