Learn More About Durham Dental
OUR DOCTORS
Dr. Bill Witkowski
Dr. Bill Witkowski achieved a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is a Baccalaureate Graduate of Fairfield University and a proud member of Xavier High School's first graduating class. Dr. Bill treated our Native American population, completing a US Public Health Service Residency at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, AK. He then further served at the Claremore Indian Hospital in Oklahoma. He has advanced education in Early Childhood Growth and Development.
Dr. Bill established Durham Dental in 1977. Happy and proud to treat the dental needs of his hometown friends and family. He is a past president of the Middlesex County Dental Society, and a lifetime member of the American Dental Association. Recently he has partnered in the development of patented processes of Stem Cell Treatment of Autism and Diabetes. Dr. Bill shares his love of golf and skiing with his two daughters and four grandchildren.
Dr. Casey Foster
Dr. Foster pursued a career in dentistry by earning a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Connecticut and a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of New England's College of Dental Medicine. As a lifelong resident of Connecticut, she is thrilled to join the Durham Dental family and fulfill her dream of caring, treating, and improving the oral health of her patients, one smile at a time, in her home state. Dr. Foster’s number one goal is to help you and your family make informed decisions about your oral health and develop a comprehensive treatment plan to help you accomplish your goals. She has a natural ability to put patients of all ages at ease in her chair, making her and Durham Dental an excellent choice for your family’s dental home. With a heart for service, Dr. Foster has dedicated herself to the service of others through multiple community outreach programs. She has worked diligently to build awareness of the importance of oral healthcare to foster a healthier community.
Dr. Foster is dedicated to giving her patients the very best that dentistry has to offer. As former President of the University of New England College of Dental Medicine’s Digital Dentistry Association as well as Ambassador for the Technology Subcommittee, Dr. Foster recognizes it is imperative that she remain invested in her patients and their communities by staying abreast of the ever-changing advancements in dental technology and treatments in her field. Through continuous education, she looks forward to incorporating these advancements into her daily dental practice. She is a member of the American Dental Education Association, American Association of Women Dentists, and Connecticut State Dental Association. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, skiing, golf, hiking, is an avid NFL fan, and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
OFFICE MANAGER
Myriah Saucier
Myriah started her dental career in 2017 as a dental assistant. She then worked her way up to office manager. She has a passion for animals and also enjoys the outdoors, hiking, kayaking, art and has a flair for interior design. She spends most of her time with her daughter and rescue dogs.
OUR HYGIENISTS
Jax Mulligan
Jax is a recent graduate from the Goodwin College school of Dental Hygiene class of December 2019. She is an active member of the American Dental Hygienist’s Association- Connecticut (ADHA-CT) and the Connecticut Hygiene Political Action Committee (ConnHyPAC). Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, she worked in animal husbandry with exotic creatures, specializing in their care and public education. She later worked in the veterinary field where she began cleaning cat and dog teeth, thus began her enthusiasm for dental hyg iene. At home, she cares for her two cats, rabbit, and reptiles.
Marcia Offerdahl
Marcia graduated from Tunxis College of Dental Hygiene class of 1992. She has enjoyed educating her patients to achieve their optimal oral health for the past 20+ years. Prior to dental hygiene, she spent 5 years in the military and worked on the hospital ship U.S. Mercy in the Philippines. Marcia enjoys a variety of outdoor sports like skiing and Zumba. She loves spending time with her family.
Bobbie Gross
Bobbie Gross has been a registered dental hygienist since 1979. She is from Rochester, NY and has three siblings, numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews living in the greater Rochester area. She was valedictorian at Monroe Community College and graduated with Distinction, Stevenson Medal for Highest Academic Average, and Best Clinical Proficiency. At the University of Connecticut, she was part of the Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lamda - National Honor Society for Continuing Education.
Her hobbies include hiking, water sports, gardening, and reading. Dental hygiene affords her the opportunity to participate in a healthcare delivery system, and she enjoys working with people.
OUR ASSISTANTS
Bridget Erickson
Bridget started at Durham Dental is 2023. She has eight years of assisting experience, and has a strong passion for dentistry and helping patients in anyway she can. Bridget is from Middlefield, CT and enjoys spending her free time with her family and many rescue dogs.
FRONT DESK
Michele Lafo
Michelle has worked for Durham Dental since the summer of 2020. She coordinates insurance benefits and loves to help patients reach their dental goals. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family.
Vanessa Young
Vanessa has been in the medical field and worked with the Mental Health community for over 10 years. Vanessa thoroughly enjoys working with people. Vanessa started with Durham Dental in early 2024. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She also enjoys being a sports mom, loves to read, and loves the outdoors.