Mary grew up in Clayton New York, attending school in the Thousand Islands School District. She has her Bachelors Degree in Music Education with a concentration in Voice from SUNY Fredonia and her Associates in Dental Hygiene from SUNY Broome. In addition to being a licensed Dental Hygienist, Mary is also licensed to administer Local Anesthesia.
Going from Music Education to Dental Hygiene may seem like a strange career change, but Mary believes there are many similar attributes between being a hygienist and a teacher.When not with patients, Mary enjoys spending time with her husband Mark and her son Wally, as well as her Great Dane Lincoln and her cat Alex. Mary loves relaxing days on the river and enjoying a good book.
Lindsey is from western New York. She grew up in a small farm town along the Erie Canal and has a Bachelors degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She found her way to the North Country when she married a Watertown native and has lived in the area for almost ten years. She has been a hygienist with Watertown Dental for three years. She started at the office as a dental assistant with Dr. Girardi.
After three and a half years, she went on to Dental Hygiene school and earned her Associates in Dental Hygiene from SUNY Broome. When time allows, Lindsey enjoys running, spending summers on the lake, and binging on her favorite TV show. Most of her free time is spent chasing after her one and a half year old son.
Dr. Virga is devoted to lifelong learning and providing impeccable care with integrity and sensitivity for his patients. He believes his education in dentistry only started when he graduated from dental school.
Dr. Virga has been the managing partner at Watertown Dental Health Group since 1999. He has led the office to embrace technology at the highest levels resulting in streamlined advanced care for their patients.
Dr. Virga has been on staff at Spear Education, Scottsdale, Arizona since 2010. He is a member of the Visiting Faculty. The Spear Visiting Faculty is a by-invitation group of doctors who represent the very best of the profession of dentistry. Recognized by their peers for their professional dedication and clinical skills, they devote time to mentor and guide other dentists to reach the same level of excellence.
Dr. Virga gives back through his work with Spear Open Wide Foundation. He is an Ambassador for Open Wide. Open Wide is a non-profit organization on a mission to bring lasting change to the state of oral health in underserved communities worldwide.
Dr. Virga was born in Brooklyn, New York and spent his childhood growing up in Long Island. He attended Southampton College of Long Island University where he studied Biology with emphasis on Marine Biology. He was a four-year starting goaltender on the lacrosse team and was selected captain his junior and senior seasons. He was ranked nationally in save percentage all four years.
Happily married to wife Janicca, Dr. Virga has four children. Caitlin has a Phd in Clinical Psychology and practices in Illinois. Michael is the Specialty Portfolio Sales Representative at Craft Brewers Guild of Boston. Ava is in ninth grade while Sienna is in seventh.
Originally from North Adams, MA, Dr. Girardi received his bachelors degree from Clarkson University before studying dentistry at SUNY, Buffalo and earning his doctorate of dental science in 1996. Prior to graduation, Dr. Girardi served in the US Army, completing his general dentistry residency in 1997. Hes been practicing dentistry at Watertown Dental Health since 1998, providing comprehensive general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry to patients with far-reaching needs.
Devoted to his craft, Dr. Girardi regularly attends continuing education courses and professional association meetings. He recently completed advanced training with CEREC in order to provide patients with high-quality crowns in a single visit. A testament to his professional commitment, Dr. Girardi has earned the distinguished title of Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD). Hes also a longtime member of the American Dental Association, past president of the Jefferson/Lewis County Dental Society, and he currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Fifth District Dental Society and the Peer Review Council for the Jefferson Lewis Dental Society.
Married since 1997, Dr. Girardi and his wife, Kristin, have four children, Elizabeth, Jillian, Lauren, and John. Dr. Girardi enjoys an eclectic personal life, and some of his many hobbies include hunting, fishing, skiing, golfing, boating, karaoke, and river dancing. Hes also a self-proclaimed sports fanatic for Syracuse University.
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Rating 4.4 out of 5 based on 274 reviews
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a year ago
This dental facility is a scam, nothing more. They're after your money, not your well-being. They will use every single excuse to get any amount from you. I brought my mom a couple of weeks ago for a second opinion. Which means she already had full X-rays done, including panoramic. I brought copies of her X-rays so she wouldn't have to go through radiation again. Over the phone, the receptionist told me they would gladly accept copies of X-rays and work along with them. Soon my mom sat down on the chair, a nurse came in and told me she was going to perform X-rays. I was like ma'am? The whole point was to avoid double radiation for no reason and your facility had already agreed to this. You didn't even ask what was bothering my mom, so how do you even know which tooth to scan? She guesstimated the left side of her jaw and went ahead and took a picture. I didn't want to be rude and let her do her thing, since she made it sound important. A couple of seconds later, she looked at the X-ray she took and it didn't look right because SHE PLACED THE THING IN the WRONG SPOT OF THE TOOTH, which resulted in her retaking the image. A couple of minutes later, we met a doctor and after taking a blitz look at the X-rays, he told us without a glitch, that treatment would cost us nearly 20K... I knew at that point, that this facility was running under some interdepartmental conspiracy. Doctor never asked what was bothering my mom, what tooth hurts, and her oral exam lasted 3 seconds total. Very thoroughly exam, I can tell. We both were very upset and tried asking what would be our next step? He kept telling us he will refer us to Endo while being super vague to respond to legitimate questions. Upon leaving this horrendous place, we were charged grand total off $100 for 2 images of X-rays. What a waste. Each image costed $50!! Remember, X-ray was unnecessary, and it was forced upon us while second image was taken because of nurses lack of knowledge of doing things right in first place. This matter will be taken to BBB and if needed to higher echelons. Avoid this place at all costs! P.S. 5 star reviews are fake.
Tom Dier
a year ago
My hygiene visit with Mary on Friday 10/28/2022 was great. Thanks Mary.
leslie babcock
a year ago
My daughter went to an appointment yesterday for a simple retainer recheck. They ended up charging me for an X-ray and a whole new reevaluation, even though we have been customers since 2018. The new dss is greedy and out to charge you for every thing, even if it isn't needed. Beware! Update: just spoke to someone. I was mocked by the person I spoke to and the people in the background. They were over heard laughing at my complaints. The person spoke over top of me and never once stopped talking for me. It was degrading and rude. As far as the response from the office below - I never once said I wanted free care. This was a statement the man I spoke to kept saying I wanted. Instead, I just simply wanted to know where, when and how was the X-ray procedure communicated before the appointment...simply put, I didn't know this was a cost I'd be incurring.....I am paying without insurance. There was zero compassion and zero respect. I wasn't even allowed a second to ask this question or to hear the explanation. Again, be careful and ask for the costs up front! And I guess I should add, don't expect a respectful and calm conversation if you have a dispute....they only know how to escalate things. Definitely not the behavior one expects from "professionals" in the health care field.
beatrice Dier
a year ago
10/19/22 Another great hygiene appointment today! Thanks Mary!
Liana Eliopoulos
a year ago
My daughter had her hygiene appointment with Mary on the first day of school, yes, I know I'm late, and she was more excited to have her teeth cleaned than she was to actually go to school. Knowing how happy and comfortable she is when it's time for her to go to the dentist makes it so easy and stress free. I couldn't ask for a better office to go to.
Samuel Dumeny
a year ago
This place is very unprofessional. In the middle of a filling procedure, the dentist got frustrated, left me laying there with my mouth wide open, and took a 15 minute smoke break. I went back for a 0830 cleaning, checked in at 0805, and it was 0840 nobody contacted me to even update me on what was happening. So, I had to reschedule again. I wish I had read reviews like that before choosing this place for dental care through the VA.
Jeff Dileonardo
a year ago
9/20/2022- Awesome visit today with my hygienist Mary she is truly the best and makes you feel right at home. Thanks again to Dr. Virga and his team for always taking care of me.
Cheyenne Maitland
2 years ago
My son is 7 and had a crown that he had grinded through, Dr Girardi and Liana made him feel so comfortable throughout his entire visit! They explained everything so he could understand what was going. Thanks so much for getting him in so quick and taking care of him.
Mary Getman
2 years ago
My son Wally had his cleaning the other day and I couldn't be happier. He has the best dental hygienist ever!
Cindy Walts
2 years ago
thank you Mary you always make it a pleasure to have my teeth cleaned August 17 Thank you Mary it was good to see you today and I love the pina colada fluoride Thank you Dr. Virga for the good exam
Angel Maass
2 years ago
Mary is an amazing hygienist! My son loves going to see her and he always leaves smiling!
Liana Eliopoulos
2 years ago
My son had his 6 month cleaning with Mary this afternoon. As always, Mary was efficient, personable and made him feel right at home. He looks forward to seeing her every 6 months. I couldn't ask for a better hygienist for both of my kids.
Mark Darnell
2 years ago
Fast and quality work. Friendly smiles and conversation all over. Overall a great experience! Cleaning done couldn't of asked for better!
Bryan M.
2 years ago
I tried to give the benefit of the doubt. I didn't even throw a fit. We are all human. I get it... but not telling me my insurance is out of network. Overcharging my insurance for procedures not done after you knew I wasn't coming back. Frauds. Rushing the procedure. Dropping my crown on the ground before it was put back in. Claiming on insurance a new crown was made when it was my old one that I had saved after it fell out 4 days prior. Now I am supposed to be out an extra $1k. Then my bite was off for a week. I asked for my records and I was told there is a 48 hour holding period. I waited a week and I was told they were not ready after wasting my time for coming in. I would give this place a whopping 0 stars if possible. No respect. No dignity. Rude service. But everyone who works there is probably used to it. Thieves. I was even laughed at after I walked out. Save your money from this joke of a place. Anyway to con you. They will. I will make sure to let the entire community know any chance I get to not go here. *** Your response is a joke. I have no problem paying the bill. I have a problem of not doing what I asked. And then claiming other procedures were done and charging me for them. There was no need for clarification. You can't guarantee anything. I asked for my original crown that fell out to be recemented back in my mouth. It had been out for 4 days. Which you agreed. It's even in the first claim. I was not talked to or asked or recommended about any new crown or any procedure that needed be done besides a filling which was also double charged for the same tooth for one filling. So do not tell me it is my job to ask questions for the work performed when I specifically asked for what I wanted. I handed over my crown to the dentist. He asked for it. What do I need. To clarify what he does next with it? Do I need to question every instrument being used? Yeah it's called being duped and ripped off.
Jerry Kelly
2 years ago
Another cleaning appointment with my hygienist, Mary. She's a total professional. Even though she has been my hygienist for several years she still takes the time to explain what she is doing. Thanks!
Robert J Thomas
2 years ago
I scheduled an appointment for June 2022 during my December 2021 cleaning (six months in advance). The office called to cancel while I was en route to the appointment. That's fine--things happen. But the soonest they were willing to reschedule was January 2023, seven months from the date of the appointment that I scheduled six months prior. They offered to put me on a waitlist, but I do not have that level of flexibility in my schedule (hence making appointments six months ahead). This demonstrates a complete lack of respect and care for their patients. I do not recommend this dental practice.
Jessica S
2 years ago
PLEASE SAVE YOURSELF AND DO NOT GO HERE. EVERY DENTIST IN THIS TOWN IS A JOKE AND A LIVING NIGHTMARE PLEASE DRIVE TO TEXAS OR SOMETHING BUT SAVE YOURSELF
Watertown Dental
2 years ago
Once more a wonderful visit with Mary and Dr. G. I just can not say enough about their care and professionalism. So glad to be a part of a great team of dental providers Phyllis
beatrice Dier
2 years ago
4/6/22 Had a hygiene visit with Mary. All went very easy and comfortable. Great job Mary.
Stephen Tucker
2 years ago
The staff is very welcoming!! The technology is simply amazing. The dentist is genuine nice guy who cares. I don't think you can ask for anything more? UPDATE Okay I had the Same tooth worked on several times. I finally switched back to my old dentist and they are old school but nothing takes 5 times to fix. Disappointing the staff is amazing. There quality of work needs a little help. I think they rely heavily on new technology that's not exactly right.
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