Oscar Gonzalez, DDS
General Dentist
Dr. Oscar Gonzalez, a trusted dentist in West Hartford, CT, is committed to helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles through personalized care and advanced dental solutions. His approach begins with a thorough consultation and examination to ensure that each patient receives a treatment plan tailored to their unique needs.
Recognized as one of Connecticut’s “Top Dentists” by Hartford Magazine and Connecticut Magazine, Dr. Gonzalez has built a reputation for delivering premier dental care.
A graduate of Marquette University and the Georgetown School of Dental Medicine (1987), Dr. Gonzalez has completed advanced training at Tufts University Dental School and Harvard University Dental School. He holds certifications in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, as well as implant dentistry through New York University.
Dr. Gonzalez is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology and an active member of the American Dental Association, Connecticut Dental Association, Hartford Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and International Academy of Implant Dentistry. He is also certified in Invisalign and has pursued extensive education at the Dawson Academy and Pankey Institute, ensuring he stays at the forefront of modern dental advancements.
With decades of experience and a commitment to excellence, Dr. Gonzalez combines advanced techniques with a warm, patient-centered approach to provide the highest standard of care.
Vipul Patel, DMD
General Dentist
Dr. Patel grew up in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, where he graduated from high school in the top 10% of his class in 1995. He attended and graduated from Tufts University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry in 1999. Dr. Patel has always been passionate about oral cancer and was a research associate at Harvard University, studying it while publishing several research papers in prestigious scientific journals. In 2006 Dr. Patel graduated from the University of Connecticut School Dental Medicine with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree.
After dental school, Dr. Patel completed his residency program at St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, NY where he obtained extensive experience in all aspects of modern dental care, which includes placing/restoring dental implants, third molar extractions, molar root canals, and cosmetic dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA), the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) and the Middlesex County Dental Society.
Continuing his ideal of excellence in dentistry, Dr. Patel persists with continuing education courses on implants, root canals, and cosmetic dentistry. He is active in the community volunteering for both CTMOM (Connecticut Mission of Mercy) and Give Kids a Smile day where he provides free dental care to the underserved people of Connecticut. He is also a board member of the Hispanic Alliance, which provides scholarships, loans and mentorship to the Hispanic community of south east Connecticut. When he is not working, Dr. Patel likes to spend time with his family, travel, read, play basketball and has recently taken up golf.
Allison Greenberg, DDS
Board-Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Allison Greenberg has been a board-certified orthodontist in Connecticut since 2019. She discovered her passion for orthodontics at a young age from her own unique orthodontic treatment. Collaborating with patients to create customized treatments and transform smiles is her focus. She earned her Bachelor’s in Economics from Binghamton University and her dental degree from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. Her orthodontic residency at the University of Michigan honed her skills in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care.
Dr. Greenberg is committed to giving back and providing dental care in underprivileged communities in the US, Chile, and Ecuador. She is active in professional organizations and stays current with orthodontic advancements. She enjoys family time, tennis, golf, cooking, and traveling outside of work.
Ethan Santore, DDS
Oral Surgeon
Dr. Ethan Santore, originally from Hudson Valley, NY, developed a passion for dentistry in high school. He joined the Scholars for Dental Medicine program at Stony Brook University, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science and earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital, he gained expertise in complex procedures.
In his free time, he enjoys sports with his fiance, Alyssa, and their Pembroke-Welsh Corgi, Fred.