Dr. Jaclyn Cattanach, DMD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Jaclyn Cattanach, who serves patients in West Hartford and Manchester, Connecticut.

A trusted dentist, Dr. Cattanach is affiliated with both SeleCT Dental and Connecticut Family Dentistry, serving patients in the West Hartford and Manchester areas.

The teams at SeleCT Dental and Connecticut Family Dentistry recognize the value of every person and are guided by their commitment to provide excellent dental health care in a fun and enjoyable environment.

Academically, Dr. Cattanach graduated with her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in 2011. Upon graduation, she completed a residency program in general dentistry at UConn. She has also attended numerous continuing education courses and has volunteered her time with Connecticut Mission of Mercy.

On a professional level, she is an active member of the Connecticut State Dental Association, and the American Dental Association, where she serves on the CSDA Council on Ethics. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

On a more personal note, Dr. Cattanach grew up in Wethersfield, Connecticut, where she lives with her husband and children.

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