Dr. Mentasti is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and a graduate of the UCONN undergraduate program with a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. During her time as a college and dental student, she was very involved in dental public health research. With a particular focus on access to care, Dr. Mentasti published a number of articles and served as editor for a document commissioned by the State Department of Public Health. This work served as the basis for her Master of Public Health thesis, which she completed during her dental training.

Lauren was born and raised in Bristol, where she lived with her parents Joe and Ellen and her younger brother Brendon. Currently, she resides in New Hartford with her husband, Ryan, daughter Kayla and son Colin, a cat, and a dog.  She spends her spare time hiking and paddle-boarding, and loves to travel. She also very much enjoys teaching in the UCONN Dental School curriculum and welcomes students into the office as part of the mentoring program.

Dr. Mentasti is a member of the Hartford Dental Society and the Connecticut State Dental Association. She has a special interest in treating children and enjoys working with families. Dr. Mentasti looks forward to meeting and working with you in the future.

Dr. Sagalyn is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and a residency program in Family Dentistry at the University of Connecticut. She has been practicing general dentistry in Avon for over thirty years. Dr. Sagalyn was an instructor at the UCONN Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Program for fifteen years. Currently, she participates as a mentor for the dental school and invites students into the office for shadowing experiences.

Dr. Sagalyn resides in West Hartford with her husband, David Marks, and enjoys skiing, golf, and gardening in her spare time.

Dr. Weston recently joined our practice.  She is an excellent addition to our staff, bringing warmth, excitement, knowledge, and new energy to our practice. 

Sam is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. She has a passion for general dentistry with a special focus on restorative and esthetic procedures.  During dental school, Dr. Weston participated in a service trip to the Galapagos Islands where she helped provide much needed dental care to the residents of Isabela Island.  She looks forward to participating in more service trips as her career continues.  Upon graduation, Dr. Weston received the Academy of General Dentistry’s Senior Student Dental Award, as well as recognition by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry for excellence in implant dentistry.  She was also awarded the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry’s Student Award of Merit.

Dr. Weston was raised in Farmington with her twin sister.  She completed her undergraduate degree at University of Connecticut, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences.  Sam now lives in West Hartford.  In her free time, Dr. Weston enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time with family and friends.  She also takes every opportunity to travel, with her favorite destinations including Iceland and South Africa.

Angela is one of our Dental Assistants.  She was born in Jamaica, where she still has family. Angie has been with Avon Village Family Dentistry since 2008 and resides in Hartford with husband Wesley and their children.

Our Dental Assistant Mirka has been with us since 2011.  She speaks Polish fluently. She currently resides in Plainville with her husband Andrew; they have two boys.

Nick, our Office Manager, has been with us since 2010.  He resides in Bristol and is always happy to answer all your billing and insurance questions. 

Krista is our Patient Coordinator and has been with us since 2014.  She will handle all your scheduling needs.  Krista is a University of  Connecticut graduate and lives in Bristol with her husband Ben, their dog, and two cats. 

Anna attended both the Fones School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport and the University of Connecticut.  She holds an Associate Degree from UB and a Bachelors Degree from UCONN.  Anna has been a Hygienist for over 35 years, and has been with our practice since 2007.  Anna lives in New Hartford with her husband Joe, and enjoys family and spending time on Cape Cod. 

Jen is a 1991 graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree.  She has been a Dental Hygienist for over 25 years, and with our practice since 2009.  Jen likes running, relaxing on the beach, and spending time with her family.  Jen lives in Litchfield with her husband Rob, and their two boys Carson and Peyton.

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Meet Kody, our therapy dog!  Available by special request, depending on his schedule.  He lives with Dr. Mentasti and her husband, and enjoys burying bones, chasing his feline siblings, and getting into mischief in his spare time.

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