Meet the Dentists

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Dr. Kenneth M. Laro, DMD

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Dr. Kenneth M. Laro graduated from Connecticut College in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. He then graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina School of Dental Medicine in 1988 where he earned a D.M.D. Prior to his academic endeavors, Dr. Laro enlisted in the United States Navy where he served as a radio operator on a nuclear submarine for four years. He currently serves as the Team Dentist on the University of Connecticut sports medicine department where he treats athletes for both dental trauma and routine dental care. Along with countless hours Continuing Education credits Dr. Laro has taken advanced courses in digital dentistry and Invisalign orthodontics. He is married to his high school sweetheart Nancy, with whom he has four children and six grandchildren. 

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Dr. Joseph W. Laro, DMD

Dr. Joseph W. Laro is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 2005 where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History. Shortly after 9/11, Dr. Laro enrolled in the University of Connecticut Army ROTC program. Upon graduating from college he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry. He went on to serve two tours in Afghanistan as an Infantry officer, where he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army Commendation Medal and a Bronze Star. Dr. Laro ended his military career as a Captain, leaving the Connecticut National Guard after nine years of service. He then enrolled in the pre-health studies program at Central Connecticut State University to complete the science coursework necessary for dental school. He is married to his wife Laura, with whom he has two children. 

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Memberships: Connecticut State Dental Association, American Dental Association