All our professionals at Higganum Dental maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in cosmetic dentistry.
Kevin D. Cross DDS
Dr. Kevin D. Cross graduated from high school in Connecticut and traveled to Indiana for his collegiate years. He graduated from Indiana Central University, where he graduated Cum Laude, with Distinction, and was elected to Sigma Zeta and Epsilon Sigma Alpha honorary societies. From there he continued on to Indiana University School of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1982. Returning to the east coast, Dr. Cross combined private practice in Rhode Island, a hospital staff position for maternal and infant care and a teaching position at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston.
The desire to raise his family in a small town atmosphere brought him to Higganum. In addition to owning and practicing at Higganum Dental Associates, he has also taught at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Cross is a member of the American Dental Association, the Connecticut State Dental Association, the Middlesex County Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Cross, his wife Laurie, and their three children reside in Higganum.
Dale Wilcox DMD
Dr. Dale E. Wilcox received his Baccalaureate degree from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry, where he graduated with honors. Dr Wilcox received a commission in the United States Navy Dental Corps where he served for 26 years, retiring with the rank of Captain. He also completed a two year specialty-training program in Prosthodontics at the University of California Medical Center in Los Angeles.
In addition to practicing with Higganum Dental Associates, Dr. Wilcox has held a faculty appointment as Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine where he was selected as "Clinical Instructor of the Year" in 1999.
Dr. Wilcox is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and the American College of Dentists. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Connecticut State Dental Association and the Middlesex County Dental Society.
Dr. Wilcox resides in Killingworth with his wife, Pat, and their two children.
E. Paige Turner DDS
Dr. Paige Turner was born and raised in the coastal part of North Carolina. She attended Furman University in South Carolina and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree before moving to both Colorado and Utah to be a ski instructor and to work with kids in the outdoors. She then spent a year working in Atlanta, Georgia before going to dental school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
After dental school, Dr. Turner moved to Seattle, Washington where she cormpleted a general practice residency at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. She then worked in a private practice in Seattle before moving to Connecticut to join Higganum Dental Associates. During her dental career, Dr. Turner has enjoyed traveling to Mexico, Haiti, and most recently, Nepal to provide dental care for the children in these areas.
Dr.Turner is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists, Connecticut State Dental Association, and Middlesex County Dental Society.
Dr. Turner resides in Farmington with her husband, Mike, and their dog Logan.
Deb Turner - Insurance Coordinator/
Treatment Coordinator
Our Insurance Coordinator/Treatment Coordinator, Debbie has been with us for 21 years, she has worked in the office as a dental assistant, patient care coordinator and will happily assist you with any insurance or treatment question that you may have.
Barb Looney - Office Manager/Treatment Coordinator
Our Office Manager/Treatment Coordinator, Barbara has been with us for 14 years. She has worked in the office in many capacities, dental assisting, patient care and now management. Barb will be able to assist you with any questions about the office, billing, and/or treatment. She always looks forward to hearing from our dental family and helping them with their questions and concerns.
Hygiene Staff
Left to right: Beth Meglin, Peg Morrill, Anne Dzialo, Rachel Larkin, Mary Lemmer, Kathy Cerino
Administrative Staff
Left to right: Deb Turner, Barb Looney, Jenn Ekblade, Annie Tomaszewski, Lesa Farrington, Kim Wright
Our Patient Care Coordinators, Kim Annie T., Jen and Lesa are happy to act as liaisons between our patients and staff. Each of them bring a special talent and have many years of experience in dental administration. They are the first staff members you will meet as you enter our dental family. Kim, Annie T., Jen and Lesa will be happy to assist you in all of your patient related matters.
Dental Assistants
Left to right: Jeanne Rustek, Tabitha Cole, Jenn Ekblade, Christie Brooks, Amy Roper, Anne-Marie Spero