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Dr. Patrick Assioun
DMD, MMSC
Dr. Patrick Assioun is a Premier Provider for Invisalign®, having attained an exceptional level of experience with Invisalign® based on the number of patients treated. After attending school in Cannes, France, and Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Dr. Assioun received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania. He then graduated from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine with a residency in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. He also received a Master of Medical Sciences degree in oral biology from the faculty of medicine at Harvard University.
Dr. Assioun is a researcher in the field of orthodontics, has received many honors and scholarships, and has been published in the Journal of the American Student Dental Association. In 2001, he was awarded the Harvard Award of Clinical Excellence for Orthodontics, one of the most prestigious awards granted by the Harvard Society of Advancement in Orthodontics.
Dr. Assioun is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Massachusetts Dental Society, and Massachusetts Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Assioun’s interests include travel, language study, ethics, skiing, and especially tennis. He trained players and coached tennis at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and was ranked #13 in Canada’s junior singles category in 1989. Dr. Assioun speaks French, English, and basic Spanish.

Dr. Candice Fleming
DMD, Orthodontist
Dr. Candice Fleming graduated from The George Washington University School of Business in 2015 before pursuing her passion for dentistry. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in 2019 and later obtained a Master of Science in Orthodontics from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics in 2022.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Fleming enjoys spending quality time with her husband and son, Mark Fleming III "Tre". The family loves traveling, exploring new restaurants, and taking their cavachon puppy on long walks. They also enjoy taking Tre swimming and experiencing new cities and their unique cultures.
Education:
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University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics (2022)
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University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine (2019)
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The George Washington University School of Business (2015)
Professional Affiliations:
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American Dental Association (ADA)
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American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
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Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS)
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Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU)
Volunteer Experience:
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Connecticut Mission of Mercy
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Migrant Farm Worker Clinic
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Mission trip to Guayaquil, Ecuador
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YMCA Head Start
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Justice For Juniors
Licensure and Certifications:
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Invisalign
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Massachusetts Licensed Dentist
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Virginia Licensed Dentist
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CPR/BLS Certified

Dr. Himank Gupta
D.M.D., Orthodontist
Dr. Himank Gupta earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in 2015 and completed his Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Dental Science (M.D.S.) at the University of Connecticut Department of Orthodontics in 2018. Originally from the Waterbury and Middlebury area of Connecticut, Dr. Gupta takes great pride in serving his home state and community. In his free time, he enjoys running and has successfully completed both the New York City Marathon and the Jersey City Marathon in recent years. Another of his passions is flying drones—he loves capturing stunning aerial footage while traveling and spending time outdoors.
Education:
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Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Dental Science (M.D.S.), University of Connecticut Department of Orthodontics (2018)
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Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.), University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine (2015)
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.), University of Connecticut (2011)
Professional Affiliations:
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American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
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American Dental Association (ADA)
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Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA)
Volunteer Experience:
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Give Kids a Smile
Licensure and Certifications:
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Connecticut Dental License
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Massachusetts Dental License
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Invisalign Certified
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Experienced with aligner systems including Invisalign, Spark (Ormco), Clarity (3M), and ULab