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Our practice places a high value on the quality of dental care we provide to our patients. In order to do this, we invite only the best individuals to join our team. Our team is comprised of life-long learners and leaders. Each employee is highly valued and are an intricate part of your dental care. Our team members routinely attend continuing education courses, introduce leading edge technology to our patients, and work within their personal communities to make a better world.

Friedler Dental Team smiling at the camera

Dental Assistants assist our Doctors with your restorative dental care. Our Dental Assistants have graduated from the top Dental Assistant Schools in Connecticut. Graduating from vigorous training programs to ensure patient safety and proper dental techniques. Our Assistants are certified in chairside dental assisting, infection control and radiographs. They support our clinical team by ensuring patient safety and assisting each doctor during dental treatments. They are knowledgeable about your dental care and are here to help support your dental needs.

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Dental Hygienists are here to help you achieve the best foundation for your dental care. Providing your dental cleaning is only the cusp of what they do. Our Hygienists have graduated with Bachelor degrees from Connecticut’s top Dental Hygiene Programs. Their combined clinical experience as dental hygienists exceeds 15 years. During your visits, they assess the health of your gums, teeth and overall oral health. The mouth is the gateway to your overall wellness. Dental Decay and Gum infections can result or assist in other healthcare issues.

welcoming dental staff in the shoreline, CT

Administrative support is important to any dental practice. Our Patient Care Coordinators and Receptionist are outstanding in what they do. With prior dental backgrounds including dental assisting and dental lab technicians, they are here to help you get the dental care you need. Our administrative team works tirelessly to bring you financial options that are affordable and budget friendly. They will assist coordinating your reservations; assist you with dental benefit plans and so much more. Always welcoming and always ready to help you with your dental visits.

staff in the dental clinic in Guilford, CT

While our team is full of leaders, we are all supported by our exceptional Practice Administrator. With over 25 years of dental practice management and dental insurance billing experience, she has dedicated her time to bringing out the best in each of our team members. While she supports the team daily by providing back-end administrative and clinical support, you will often find her diving in around our office to help ensure each patient visit goes beyond expectations. Our Practice Administrator is an active member of the American Association of Dental Office Managers and routinely attends, encourages and passes along continuing education resources. She never stops learning and advocates for our patients dental care. Her passion and dedication to our team and practice ensures that there is no other dental practice like Friedler Dental Group.  

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Stefanie Angello

Practice Administrator

PERSONAL FUN FACTS

I am a lifelong learner and enjoy spending time with my family. I love to read, do crossword puzzles, and listen to podcasts. My husband and I devote much of our time to our only daughter who just started Kindergarten! We love to watch her enthusiasm to learn new things and play with her best friend, our miniature Schnauzer. When not working or learning, you can find us all on the couch watching movies.

WHAT I LOVE THE MOST ABOUT DENTISTRY IS…

After 25 years in dentistry, I still love knowing that a smile can change someone's day or even their life. The technology and advancements in dentistry are amazing and I love being part of changing people's lives. Working in dentistry has been so rewarding for me and I still connect with many patients from over the years.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE FRIEDLER DENTAL GROUP IS…

The team is friendly and welcoming. We support each other and have fun at work. The atmosphere is amazing and it's always fun to come to work.

MY FAVORITE COLOR IS…

Black

MY FAVORITE SONG IS…

My wedding song... I Can't Wait (be my wife) by Ben Rue

MY FAVORITE MOVIE IS…

Its so hard to pick just one! But, I would have to say my top three would be Hocus Pocus, The Never Ending Story and Breakfast Club.

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Linda Neydorf

Patient Treatment Coordinator

PERSONAL FUN FACTS

  • I grew up in the Guilford area and live locally with my husband and two children.
  • I am a lover of animals and enjoy all types of creative activities; such as carving stones, refinishing furniture, and cooking.
  • My current obsession is my Koi Pond that I designed and created myself.

WHAT I LOVE THE MOST ABOUT DENTISTRY IS…

  • I love interacting with people, especially when it helps others smile!

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE FRIEDLER DENTAL GROUP IS…

  • The team is dedicated to their profession and love what they do! It makes every day a joy to be here.

MY FAVORITE COLOR IS…

  • Periwinkle Blue

MY FAVORITE SONG IS…

  • I have many depending on my mood. I love music!

MY FAVORITE MOVIE IS…

  • Some of my favorite movies currently are The Blind Side, The Proposal, and Good Will Hunting.
Jahaira

Jahaira (Jay) Duran

RDA - Dental Assistant

PERSONAL FUN FACTS

  • I love nature, spending time with my friends and listening to music.
  • I love going for walks and hikes and viewing the beauty of nature.
  • I’m a very active person.

WHAT I LOVE THE MOST ABOUT DENTISTRY IS…

  • I love to see people smile and I like organizing and setting things up so that the patient’s visit flows nicely without stress.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE FRIEDLER DENTAL GROUP IS…

  • I love that our office it is so welcoming.

MY FAVORITE COLOR IS…

  • Blue

MY FAVORITE SONG IS…

  • You rock my world by Michael Jackson

MY FAVORITE MOVIE IS…

  • Happy Feet, 13 Going on 30, Taken, The Notebook
Mya Case

Mya Case

Dental Assistant Intern

PERSONAL FUN FACTS

  • I have four dogs that I’m obsessed with!
  • I love traveling, hiking and going new places.

WHAT I LOVE THE MOST ABOUT DENTISTRY IS…

  • Seeing the satisfaction people have when they get the smile they dreamed of.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE FRIEDLER DENTAL GROUP IS…

  • Having the opportunity to learn from Dr. Friedler and Dr. Merwin while also having a few good laughs.

MY FAVORITE COLOR IS…

  • Green and Black

MY FAVORITE SONG IS…

  • Any song by the band 1975 instantly changes my mood around.

MY FAVORITE MOVIE IS…

  • Hotel Transylvania
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April Davoli

RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist)

PERSONAL FUN FACTS

  • I love travel and adventure!
  • I have been scuba diving since I was 12 and love the beauty of the sea and all kinds of marine life.
  • I recently moved back to Connecticut after living in Seattle for six years.

WHAT I LOVE THE MOST ABOUT DENTISTRY IS…

  • I love helping nervous patients by giving them a positive experience that hopefully that will help them be more at ease the net time they come in for their oral health care.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE FRIEDLER DENTAL GROUP IS…

  • There is a collective sense of humor that creates laughter and a great team environment

MY FAVORITE COLOR IS…

  • Orange

MY FAVORITE SONG IS…

  • Anything in the SZA SOS album

MY FAVORITE MOVIE IS…

  • Sound of Metal
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Michelle Monterroso

RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist)

PERSONAL FUN FACTS

  • I love traveling to warm destinations! I also enjoy spending time with friends and family.  I love my puppy and I am always happy to cuddle net to him at night and watch movies.

WHAT I LOVE THE MOST ABOUT DENTISTRY IS…

  • I love forming trusting relations with patients and educating them as to how dental health correlates with overall health.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE FRIEDLER DENTAL GROUP IS…

  • Our laughs that go on during every morning huddle to start each day on a positive note.

MY FAVORITE COLOR IS…

  • Pink and yellow

MY FAVORITE SONG IS…

  • Hey There Delilah by Plain White T’s

MY FAVORITE MOVIE IS…

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Stephanie Davis

Patient Treatment Coordinator

PERSONAL FUN FACTS

  • I am an Anime enthusiast.
  • I also love animals and enjoy reading and crafting

WHAT I LOVE THE MOST ABOUT DENTISTRY IS…

  • What I love the most about dentistry is seeing people confident in their smile.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE FRIEDLER DENTAL GROUP IS…

  • I love coming to work every day! The Staff is genuinely friendly, caring  and helpful.

MY FAVORITE COLOR IS…

  • Dark blue

MY FAVORITE SONG IS…

  • Taste of Ink- The Used.

MY FAVORITE MOVIE IS…

  • Spirited Away
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Marta Cabrera Canas

RDA- (Registered Dental Assistant)

PERSONAL FUN FACTS

  • It may be silly, but I love avocados

WHAT I LOVE THE MOST ABOUT DENTISTRY IS…

  • I love everything about dentistry, but I must say that nothing is better than seeing the results of a finished Invisalign case.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE FRIEDLER DENTAL GROUP IS…

  • The Team!

MY FAVORITE COLOR IS…

  • Burgundy and Black

MY FAVORITE SONG IS…

  • Kiss of Life-Sade

MY FAVORITE MOVIE IS…

  • Tangled
Dr. Alan P. Friedler and Dr. Melissa Volpe Merwin smiling at the camera

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