Dr. Kenneth P. Nogacek graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1989. After earning his dental degree, Dr. Nogacek served in the U.S. Navy for five years. He was stationed in Cherry Point, N.C. and at the U.S Submarine Base in Groton, CT.
Dr. Nogacek has completed post-graduate training in endodontics (root canals), oral surgery, and TMJ (jaw joint) disorders. Dr. Nogacek completed a two-year training program at NYU in the placement and restoration of dental implants. Dr. Nogacek also taught implant dentistry at NYU.
Dr. Nogacek has been certified in sedation dentistry through the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) and continues to take advanced courses in sedation dentistry. He routinely treats anxious patients with extremely safe sedation techniques.
Dr. Nogacek is a member of the New London County Dental Society and its Peer Review Committee. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, DOCS, the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantology, where he is currently working on his fellowship.
Dr. Nogacek and his wife reside in Ledyard with their two daughters. He enjoys spending time with his family, especially watching his girls ride their horses.Dr. Nogacek is active in his community and St. Davids Episcopal Church.
Dr. Melissa Nogacek has been a general practice dentist for over 20 years. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she attended the University of PittsburghSchool of Dental Medicine and graduated in 1989. She completed a general practiceresidency at the VA Hospital in Washington, D.C.
She came to Connecticut in 1991 with her husband, who was a Navy dentist at the time assigned to the Groton Submarine Base. Dr. Nogacek joined Waterford DentalHealth in 1992. Dr. Nogacek attends numerous continuing education courses to stay on the leading edgeof the dental profession. She has taken many courses in esthetic dentistry, endodontics,and periodontics.
She is a certified in sedation dentistry through the Dental Organization of ConsciousSedation (DOCS). She routinely treats anxious and fearful patients with extremelysafe sedation techniques. Additionally she routinely takes updated courses in sedationdentistry to maintain her certification. She is a member of the New London County Dental Association, The American DentalAssociation and DOCS.
Dr. Jason Campbell received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2002 from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. Following dental school, Dr. Campbell completed a general practice residency at the VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. As a resident, he received post-graduate training in restorative and rehabilitative procedures such as implants, dentures, and oral surgery. This residency also included advanced medical and anesthesia training, allowing Dr. Campbell to comfortably handle more difficult cases and patients who are medically compromised.
Dr. Campbell is Invisalign certified, and has completed orthodontic training with the United States Dental Institute (USDI), which is a well-respected and comprehensive orthodontic training program designed specifically for general dentists.
Being active in organized dentistry has always been a priority for Dr. Campbell. It allows him to be an advocate for both patients and his profession. He is currently serving as Treasurer of the New London County Dental Society, and will serve as President of the Society during the 2014-2015 year. Dr. Campbell regularly attends continuing education courses, and is therefore able to offer patients the most comfortable and cutting edge dentistry available.
Dr. Ross D. Sanfilippo is a native of Salem, CT. He received his Bachelors Degree at Fairfield University and his Masters Degree at the University of Hartford. Dr. Sanfilippo graduated with honors from Boston University School of Dental Medicine. He performed his General Practice Residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. It was there he gained experience in restorative, implant, and cosmetic procedures. He also received training in hospital and forensic dentistry.