JUST4KIDZDENTISTRY - Key Persons
Dr. Celeste Wegrzyn, or "Dr. Celeste" as she is affectionately known by her patients, did her undergraduate training at Rutgers University/Douglas College where she received her degree in Biology. She then attended dental school at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine earning her DMD degree. She did three further years of training in Pediatric Dentistry at Ohio State University/ The Nationwide Children's Hospital, in Columbus Ohio, where she was awarded her certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, as well as, her Masters of Science degree. It is here she received extensive training in all aspects of restorative dentistry, Nitrous Oxide analgesia, Hospital/ surgical care, interceptive orthodontics, behavior management, growth and development, and Pediatric Medicine.
Dr. Celeste then moved back to Connecticut where she has practiced Pediatric Dentistry in both Fairfield and New Britain. She became Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry in 2007 and is currently on staff at The Hospital of Central Connecticut.
She has served on the Board of The Connecticut Society of Pediatric Dentistry and was the President in 2004. Dr. Celeste is also an active member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Connecticut State Dental Association. She has also volunteered her time at local pre-schools and kindergarten classes to educate children on dental health. She's a member of the Dental Society of Greater Southington.
Outside of the office, she loves spending time with her husband, their two children and their dog, Chewy. They enjoy traveling, hiking, biking, swimming and you guessed it going to amusement parks together!
Dr. Jaimie Vassiliou is a native of Bristol Connecticut, graduated from Bristol Central High School, and currently resides in Southington. Dr. Vassiliou has always considered Southington her home. For almost 30 years, Dr. Vassiliou's family owned and operated Family Pizza, a small mom and pop restaurant in Southington. She grew up working there alongside her family and really embraced the Southington community as her own.
Dr. Vassiliou received her Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of Connecticut where she graduated Cum Laude. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine where she received multiple awards and scholarships including the Piergrossi Scholarship Award for academic achievement. After dental school, she completed a 3-year Orthodontics residency program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine where she received her certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Dr. Vassiliou practiced in Bristol for the last three and a half years and is Board Eligible for the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Vassiliou loves working with patients of all ages and has a true passion for orthodontics. She is strongly committed to achieving exceptional results for each and every patient and ultimately strives to create a fun and positive experience for everyone. Outside of the office, Dr. Vassiliou enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her husband, family, and two young nephews.
Dr. Jessica Berman is from Connecticut and has settled in Hartford County with her family.
Dr. Jessica earned her B.A. in biology from Connecticut College and her M.S. in cell and molecular biology at Quinnipiac University. She then completed her D.D.S. at the University of Maryland. During dental school, Dr. Jessica received several awards in pediatric dentistry including the Maryland Society of Dentistry for Children Humanitarian Award for her work treating the underserved pediatric population. Dr. Jessica also attended the University of Maryland for her residency in pediatric dentistry where she was selected by her faculty to be co-chief resident and received an award recognizing her outstanding clinical work and research. Dr. Jessica is a member of the American Dental Association, Connecticut State Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Jessica is very excited to be back in Connecticut and caring for the children at Just 4 Kidz Dentistry. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, knitting, cooking, and being outdoors.