Dr. Jeanmarie A. Cosgrove
Jeanmarie A. Cosgrove, DMD, a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, is the proud founder of the Pediatric Dental Center of Avon, established in August 2009. She is recognized for her board certification in pediatric dentistry.
In 1995, Dr. Cosgrove graduated as an Honors Scholar with a bachelor of science in molecular and cell biology from the University of Connecticut at Storrs. During her time in the Honors Program, she conducted significant research in the Virology and Interferon Research Laboratory, culminating in a thesis titled “Primary Bovine Tongue Cells as Host for the Study of Interferon Induction and Action by Vesicular Stomatitis Virus,” which earned the Margaret F. Ertman Award for its excellence.
Following her undergraduate achievements, Dr. Cosgrove received her doctor of dental medicine degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in Farmington, CT, in 1999. She enhanced her expertise through a two-year pediatric dental residency at the same institution, where she focused on conscious sedation, oral rehabilitation under general anesthesia, and advanced restorative techniques. Her particular interest lies in crafting custom mouthguards to prevent sports-related injuries.
Currently, Dr. Cosgrove is a Clinical Instructor at the UConn School of Dental Medicine’s Department of Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences and serves on the medical team at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, CT. Her professional affiliations include the American Dental Association and the Connecticut Society of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Cosgrove lives in Avon, CT, with her family. She actively participates in the local community, supporting her children at their various sports events where they consistently use mouthguards!
Dr. Stefanie Aquilina
We are excited to announce the addition of Dr. Stefanie Aquilina to our Pediatric Dental Center of Avon team!
Dr. Stefanie is a board-certified pediatric dentist who brings a decade of experience in the field. She completed her undergraduate degree at Cornell University and received her dental degree and pediatric dental certificate from The University of Connecticut. She has received additional training in laser frenectomies for the treatment of tongue and lip ties for infants and children.
Dr. Stefanie maintains surgical affiliations with CCMC and St. Mary’s Hospital. She is on the board of the Connecticut Society of Pediatric Dentistry and a fellow of the AAPD. Dr. Stefanie has received several acknowledgments for her exceptional patient care, having been voted “Top Dentist” by Connecticut Magazine as well as “Top 10 Under Ten” by The Massachusetts Dental Society.
Dr. Stefanie is a mom to a 7-month-old baby boy. In her free time she enjoys traveling, baking, and spending time outside with her husband, son, and two miniature dachshunds.
Dr. Allison Greenberg
We are excited to announce the addition of Dr. Allison Greenberg to our Pediatric Dental Center of Avon team!
Dr. Allison Greenberg has been a board-certified orthodontist in Connecticut since 2019. She discovered her passion for orthodontics at a young age from her own unique orthodontic treatment. Collaborating with patients to create customized treatments and transform smiles is her focus. She earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from Binghamton University and her dental degree from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. Her orthodontic residency at the University of Michigan honed her skills in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care.
Dr. Greenberg is committed to giving back and providing dental care in underprivileged communities in the US, Chile, and Ecuador. She is active in professional organizations and stays current with orthodontic advancements. She enjoys family time, playing tennis, golfing, cooking, and traveling outside of work.
