About Us

Dr. Anthony Prezioso, D.M.D.

Dr. Anthony Prezioso, owner of Prezioso Dental Associates, established the practice after taking over two dental practices in Hamden and merging them together at the current location. Both of the merged practices were in existence in the community for over 40 years. Dr. Prezioso’s office is here to provide an exceptional dental care option. Today, with a practice philosophy that focuses on uncompromising care and compassion, Dr. Prezioso and his awesome team have achieved their goal.

Dr. Prezioso received his Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. As a dental student he served as president of the student council and was awarded certificates of merit from the department of Pediatric Dentistry. He was also awarded a merit scholarship for superior academic performance while in dental school. Upon graduating from dental school he accepted a residency at Danbury Hospital and Yale University. He gained extensive experience in oral surgery, endodontics (root canals) and in the treatment of dental emergencies and trauma. Dr. Prezioso is committed to continuing professional growth and development. He is an alumnus of the L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. He has completed courses that teach advanced TMJ, occlusal, prosthetic and practice management skills, making Dr. Prezioso a highly trained rehabilitative and aesthetic dentist. He has also taken several courses over the last 11 years to keep him on the cutting edge of technology, so that he can offer the best treatment to his patients.

Dr. and Mrs. Prezioso currently reside in Cheshire, CT with their daughter Olivia, who enjoys art and dance, and sons Alex, who loves spending time playing sports and video games, and Aidan, who loves spending time with his brother and sister and has a real knack for baseball and football at an early age. Dr. Prezioso has always enjoyed fitness and is currently active in competitive sprint triathlons. He has completed several of them and will continue to as long as his body allows! He also enjoys playing golf, and spending time with his family. He and Ann Marie share fitness as a hobby and you will usually find them exercising somewhere. He and his wife are animal lovers, and also enjoy their yorkie, Joey.

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Yetta Augur - Office Manager

My name is Yetta and I have been working in the dental field for 18 years. In 2008, I joined team Prezioso as the office manager. It has been wonderful getting to know the patients and their families.  I see a lot of familiar faces having grown up in Hamden, attending college in New Haven and currently residing in Cheshire.  My greatest joy comes from spending time with my husband Brad and my children Ray and Sarah. I also really enjoy spending time with my girlfriends and my sister Kris. I am a member of the Hamden Chamber of Commerce Health and Wellness committee and a member of the Senior Wish Society.

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Liz Ghidini - Certified Dental Assistant

I live in East Haven with my husband of thirty years, Bob. We love to vacation a few times a year. The Carribean is one of our favorite destinations. We also enjoy the mountains of the Poconos. When I am home you will find me in the kitchen cooking up a storm. I also enjoy gardening and taking care of my three cats; Toby, and Clarke.

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Bel Forte - Insurance Co-ordinator

My name is Bel Forte and I live in Hamden with my husband Mark, my children Danielle and Matthew, and our dog Blake. Family is important to me -- the whole extended web of relationships: parents, cousins, aunts, friends, even my pastor George. I have an extensive background working in the business, architectural, and medical fields. When not working, you might find me on a trail some place, or paddling a kayak on a calm lake. Reading and yoga are also important parts of my routine. I am currently taking college courses and help with hospice care. I am also an active member of my church. Family vacations on the beach at Cape Cod are a time of year I always look forward to. I love to laugh and yes, I love chocolate! My favorite word is peace.

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Christine Di'Donno, RDH

In writing a brief biography, I hate to admit that I've been a hygenist for more years than I wish to remember, and after 40+ years, I can say that I still love my job! I am a graduate of Fones School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport. Married with two grown children, one grandchild, and hopefully a "few" more to follow. I enjoy flower gardening, and reading mysteries, although now adays I wonder where my free time goes.

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