Dr Jeralyn Fantarella,

Dr. Fantarella received her Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University. After graduation, she taught Biology at Fairfield College Preparatory High School from l983 to l985. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She completed her residency at the Hospital of St. Raphael in New Haven and the Veterans’ Memorial Hospital in West Haven, Connecticut. For the past twenty-five years, Dr. Fantarella has been a member of the New Haven Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the Connecticut State Dental Society serving as a state representative for that board. She also participated in the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and Boston University School of Dental Medicine Mentoring Programs. Always active in her community, Dr. Fantarella is the creator of The Silver Moon Smiles, an intergenerational program that fosters friendships between senior citizens and children. One unique aspect of Dr. Fantarella’s approach to dentistry is her keen awareness of the connection between oral health and overall body health. She served as a professional mentor in a study published in The Journal of Experimental Secondary Science . This study focused on the correlation between poor periodontal health and Type II Diabetes, Osteoarthritis and inflammation throughout body systems. This study further delved into the connection between one’s diet and periodontal health. Dr. Fantarella considers the correlations proven in the study on a daily basis as she collaborates with patients to establish their overall health and well-being. Dr. Fantarella holds the United States and International patent formula for a dry mouth rinse. Currently, Dr. Fantarella resides in North Haven, Connecticut with her son, William Raccio.