Meet Our Dentist
Growing up in Ellington, CT, Dr. Whidden developed a passion for dentistry. Today, he is proud to provide advanced general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry to patients in Vernon and Coventry, CT, and the surrounding communities. When he isn't helping patients achieve healthy and beautiful smiles, Dr. Whidden enjoys playing the piano, gourmet cooking, and competitive sailing.
Dr. Whidden's Education and Training
Dr. Whidden began his dental education by completing the pre-medical course of study at Connecticut College. He then attended the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry, where he graduated number one in his class and was inducted into the elite Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Dental Honors Society Supreme Chapter – the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a dental graduate.
Additional Honors & Scholarships
Throughout his education, he excelled and earned numerous honors and scholarships, including the
- Elizabeth and Eugene C. Harrison Scholarship
- Edmund J. Glen Fund Scholarship
- American Dental Association Award of Professional Excellence
- Dentsply Award for Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics
- International College of Dentists Scholar Leader Award
Dr. Whidden continued his professional education and has trained with renowned cosmetic specialists at elite cosmetic dentistry centers, including The Pankey Institute in Florida, The Spear Center for Cosmetics in Arizona, The Dawson Academy in Maryland, and the renowned Kois Center in Washington. He has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education and continues to mentor and teach at the Kois Center.
Professional Affiliations
We're Committed to
Compassionate Dentistry
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Dr. Whidden treats each patient as an individual. He will listen to your concerns and develop a custom treatment plan that fits your needs. He understands that anxiety and dental phobia can often prevent patients from receiving the dental care they need. We are dedicated to making your dental visits positive. Dr. Whidden also offers sedation dentistry options to help patients remain relaxed throughout their procedures.
See a Beautiful Before and After
Featured Procedures Offered By Dr. Whidden
Full Mouth
Reconstruction
If you suffer from multiple oral health concerns, a full mouth reconstruction can combine several restorative dentistry procedures to simultaneously address these issues.
Comprehensive Dentistry Full Services Offered by Dr. Whidden
General
- Cleanings and Exams
- Gum Disease Treatment
- Night Guard Therapy
- Root Canal Therapy
- Sedation Dentistry
- Sleep Apnea Treatment
- TMJ Disorder Treatment
Cosmetic
Restorative
"The absolute best." Hear From Our Patients
Nancy Dawson
Vernon, CT
2023
Terese (sp)? And Dr. Whidden are the absolute best. The best dentist in the WORLD!! Ok, I may be prone to exaggeration, but he is really, really, really good!
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Vernon, CT
2023
Dr. Whidden made sure I was comfortable and understood all of my options. He also made sure I was never in any pain. He’s got some pretty good dad jokes so be prepared to pretend to laugh…
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