Dr. Cristina Louro Santos-Tomas, D.M.D.
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1760569685
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Dr. Cristina Santos-Tomas is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with 20 years of experience caring for children, teens, and young adults in Newington, CT. She completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry through the University of Connecticut and Connecticut Children's Medical Center, and she is deeply involved in her field as a clinical instructor and active member of pediatric dental organizations. Dr. Santos-Tomas believes every child deserves a fearless, fun, and special dental experience, and she volunteers with Special Olympics-Special Smiles to expand access to dental care. A Hartford native, she is accepting new patients and is committed to making your child's visit comfortable and positive.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Two-year Pediatric Dental Residency Program at University of Connecticut and Connecticut Children's Medical Center
- University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine (DDS)
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Trinity College
Board Certifications
- Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
- Diplomate to the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Credential: D.M.D.
NPI registered: 11/01/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- Connecticut State Dental Association
- Hartford Dental Society
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Connecticut Society of Pediatric Dentists (past Vice-President, currently on executive board)
Awards & Recognition
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's Annual Case Presentation Award
- Pierre Fauchard Academy Award
- University of Connecticut Dental School Pediatric Dentistry Award
- University of Connecticut Community Service Award
- Award of Excellence by the American Student Dental Association
Beyond the Office
Clinical teaching staff at Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale School of Medicine
Clinical instructor at University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
Special Olympics-Special Smiles volunteer
Child Health Identification Program (CT-CHIP) volunteer
UConn Medical and Dental School Mentor Program volunteer
UConn Dental Campaign to Peru volunteer (provided dental care and education in Amazon villages)
Native of Hartford, Connecticut
Graduate of Northwest Catholic High School
Married to husband Patrick
Has two sons: Tyler and Ryan
Loves to craft and scrapbook in her free time
Opened Newington Children's Dentistry with her husband Patrick in 2009
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