Break a Leg – Just Don’t Break a Tooth!

March 17, 2015 by

As the opening performance of Tarzan the Musical approaches, we are pleased to announce that we are AmityBill Advertising Partners for this exciting show! We are one of only a few dental offices making such a significant financial commitment to this production. Tarzan is scheduled to kick off on Friday March 20, 2015, at Amity High School in Woodbridge.

Our Orange, CT dentist office are Advertising partners for Tarzan

Many of our patients make up the Cast, Crew, and Orchestra!

In addition to being Advertising Partners for the show, we have another connection. Several of our dental patients are involved with Tarzan as either Cast or Crew members or playing in the Orchestra. As a result, our entire office has a special connection with this Amity High Production.

In addition, Ryan Rappaport, son of our Office Assistant Cathy Rappaport, has a major role in the show. This past week, he has been rehearsing from 5:30 to 10 PM. Go Ryan!

We’d like to wish all of our dental patients – either audience members or those involved with the show – the very best. And remember – break a leg – just not a tooth!

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Parents Allowed in Rooms for Dental Treatment on Children

June 19, 2014 by

As a modern, family dental practice in Orange, we perform all types of dentistry, from cosmetic work to emergencies to seeing children. We especially enjoy seeing the pediatric population as we are able to watch them grow over time. Many of our staff members – some of whom have been with us for over 20 years – have seen toddlers turn into kids turn into teenagers and then into college students!

Parent and her child both in the dental treatment room

One of our favorite patients along with her mother and our hygienist. Parents are always allowed in treatment rooms in our office for cleanings or appointments with Drs. Nicholas or Carla Calcaterra.

Our long-standing office policy has been that parents are always welcome in the treatment rooms for all dental appointments.

Some dental offices in Connecticut do not allow parents to accompany their kids for visits with the dentist. While we understand and respect those policies, ours has always been to encourage parents to be present.

kids dentist waiting room photo where parents are allowed to be with kids

Your child’s siblings can be easily entertained in our reception area.

We have found over the years that once parents are aware of what their childrens’ dental needs are, they actually help facilitate safe and effective treatment. With the parent present and affirming the need for dental care, in nearly all cases the children sense the importance of why they are in the dental chair. The end result is that we are able to accomplish the necessary treatment with the child having a positive (or least not a negative) experience.

We utilize this approach for all types of treatment – from dental cleanings to sealants to fillings. While we do have nitrous oxide available, we try to avoid it unless we absolutely need to use it.

So, if you are looking for a dental office where you can actively participate in the care of your child, you should consider our office. Feel free to visit our page on pediatric dentistry or to call us to learn more.

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Cigna Dental chosen for State of Connecticut employees

May 4, 2014 by
We take the Cigna Dental Insurance for State of Connecticut Employees

Cigna Dental Insurance for State of CT Employees

Beginning on July 1st, Cigna will be the sole dental insurance company providing insurance coverage for all state of Connecticut employees. This move replaces UnitedHealthCare which had been providing dental coverage for state of CT employees for many years.

Employees who have either UHC Basic or UHC Enhanced will continue to have coverage on those plans through June 30th. We have been assured by Cigna that there will be no interruption in insurance coverage because of this change. As of today (May 5, 2014), the changes have not been “officially” communicated to the many employees.

We take the Cigna Basic and Cigna Enhanced Dental Plans

United Health Care Dental Insurance for State of CT Employees in Orange, CT

Coverage ends June 30.

We have the pleasure of treating over one hundred State of CT employees and their family members in our Orange, CT office. Upon learning about the pending changes, we took every step possible to ensure that we would continue to provide in-network coverage to all employees who currently have their dental coverage through UnitedHealthCare.

There will be some changes to the Cigna Basic and Cigna Enhanced Dental Plans. One of the most exciting changes is that there will finally be dental implant coverage in the Enhanced Plan! We will communicate more as we learn about changes.

Before and After photo and picture of dental implants for a front tooth

Become one of our happy patients!

Just like with UnitedHealthCare, we are becoming experts in the nuances of these new plans. There will likely be the requirement for two cleanings per year or you will be forced to pay a penalty.

Our team members are experts in helping you learn about your coverage and to get the treatment that you need. So if you are an employee of the State of Connecticut and are looking for a new office, we are here to help! Call us or visit this page to request an appointment.

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New Sign Visible from the Post Road

April 27, 2014 by

This past Friday, we finally had our new dentist sign installed. The large font size combined with an orange tooth makes it visible from the Post Road in Orange.

Calcaterra Family Dentistry sign in Orange visible from the Boston Post Road

With our convenient location and family friendly hours, our office can serve the dental needs of families from Orange, Woodbridge, Milford, West Haven, and more. And now we are even easier to find!

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