Dental Providers

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Dr. Prafull Das Gupta, B.D.S., M.D.S., D.M.D.
Dental Director

Dr. Prafull Das Gupta is a native of India and is passionate about rendering quality and accessible dental care to the community that he serves. He is an experienced clinician with over 10 years of experience as a dentist. He believes in providing customized treatment options to his  patients.
 Dr. Gupta graduated from his first dental school in India in 2008. During this time, he received a Gold Medal for the Best Intern alongside certificates of Honors in many individual subjects. He completed s three-year residency in Periodontics in India in 2013. He was a dental practice owner in India for six years before he moved to the U.S. and completed his D.M.D. from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He graduated from Boston University in 2021 with High Honors.
 Dr. Gupta has been invited as a speaker in many dental meetings and conferences both in the U.S. and in India. He has been a guest speaker in many community events as well as to promote oral health.
 
In his leisure time, Dr. Gupta likes to enjoy time with friends and family, cook, exercise and travel.

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DR. VICTORIA MASSEY, D.M.D.
Associate Dental Director 

Victoria Massey, D.M.D. is a practicing General Dentist. Dr. Massey is a product of UConn graduating from the University of Connecticut in the dual degree B.S./D.M.D. Program and the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. She completed an AEGD Residency at New York University Langone at Holyoke Community Health Center. Dr. Massey’s passions include: patient advocacy, vulnerable populations, and social determinants of health. She is core dental faculty for UConn Health’s Urban Service Track where she shares those passions with both students and the community. Dr. Massey has served in several positions of leadership and received awards for both teaching and service.

 

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Marilyn Bartley, RDH.
Dental Hygienist 

Marilyn is a native of Jamaica.  She graduated with honors from Hostos Community College with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene and from the University of Bridgeport Fones School of Dental Hygiene with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She was awarded the Overall Dental Hygiene Achievement award for her accomplishments in both academic and clinical arenas.  In her 32 years of experience, she has practiced in many different areas of dentistry.
When she is not working, Marilyn volunteers her time providing free dental services to  underserved communities (those with no or little access to dental and medical care) in countries like Mexico, Haiti, Jamaica, and here in CT in local schools, daycare centers, CT MOM (Mission of Mercies), and her church.
Marilyn has been married to her high school sweetheart for 38 years.  They  have two adult children and four grandchildren Abigail, Lydia, Micah, and Judah.  She is an active member of her church and loves to run, read, and spend time with her family and friends.
“My goal is helping patients to change their lives by transforming their smile,” she says.