Education & Background
Dental Director Dr. Virginia Graicerstein graduated for the prestigious New York University College of Dentistry in New York City earning a Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. While there, she received the Dr. Bernard E. Rudner Memorial Award for demonstrating superior performance in providing oral comprehensive care. Prior to obtaining her degree from NYU she had already received an equivalent degree from Pontifícia Universidade Católica-RS in Brazil, where she had a practice for close to 10 years.
Prior to joining Torrington Dental Care, Dr. Graicerstein has practiced dentistry in Fairfield, CT since 2003. Her special areas of interest include cosmetics, restorative, implant dentistry, and various aspects of surgery including extractions and grafting to preserve socket for implant placement as well as preventive care and patient education. Dr. Graicerstein says "providing quality dentistry in a comfortable and friendly environment is my goal".
Dedication to Improvement
Dr. Graicerstein has a reputation for exceptional patient care and for developing strong dental teams, which is highly valued at Torrington Dental Care. She is committed to professional excellence and regularly completes continuing education on new techniques and protocols. She has completed a mini residency in intensive implant placement and has studied CT scan and 3D cone beam reading and diagnosis. She stays current on the most modern dental techniques to provide superior outcomes for patients of all ages.
Community Involvement
Dr. Graicerstein is a member of the Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA), the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), where she is working towards a fellowship.
Life at Home
Outside the office, Dr. Graicerstein enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, photography and painting. Originally from Brazil, she is fluent in Portuguese and has a working knowledge of Spanish.