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Dentist in Unionville, CT
The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff’s training, professional credentials and work experience.
Dr. Abbas Khan
Dr. Abbas Khan was born in Delhi, India. His early schooling was completed in convent high school, and at the age of 16, he started his preparation for dental exam. He cleared one of the most prestigious examinations for the Aligarh University and got his B.D.S (bachelor of dental surgery) degree in 2011. He was a very dedicated student and was top of his class and the university with 7 gold medals including the President’s medal of honor in Public Health Dentistry. After obtaining his diploma he was offered an associate professor job at his dental school.
But, growing up in India he witnessed the growth of India as an industrial nation which brought with it prosperity, education and world class medical care. Unfortunately, these benefits were limited to only select few living in major cities and industrial hubs. He wanted to create an impact and learn about the public health and got accepted to Johns Hopkins University for the Master of Public Health (MPH). He still practiced dentistry with organizing dental camps and outreach with free dental exams for the socially deprived communities in Baltimore. He was also involved with Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins (SKCC) in designing a treatment protocols for oral cancers.
To finesse his dental skills further he pursued his dental degree from Boston University School of Dental Medicine and graduated in 2017. He was among the top of his class and was part of the Dean’s List. He received highest marks in the subject of Pharmacology with a record breaking 100% in the course. He also received highest marks in the subject of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
Dr. Khan is avid skier and cyclist and loves playing basketball and soccer. In his spare time, he loves reading books and spending quality time with his friends and family. Get yourself treated by a highly motivated and compassionate dentist at Church Street Dental. Dr. Abbas Khan’s unending commitment to ethical quality care for his patients is evident from the amazing results and patient satisfaction.
Dr. Zainab Khan
Dr. Khan is a skilled and enthusiastic dentist who provides exceptional dental care to the community of Northampton as well as the surrounding towns in the Western Mass.
Dr. Khan received her Doctor of Medical Sciences from Harvard University. She continued to pursue her graduate education at Boston University Henry. M Goldman School of Dental Medicine where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). She previously worked as a general dentist in Boston. Dr. Khan also worked in Harvard Children’s Hospital and has great amount of experience working with kids and adults. Dr. Khan is a member of the Massachusetts Dental Society, Valley District Dental Society and the American Dental Association. She is constantly keeping up with the newest and most current dental practice techniques.
When she is not practicing dentistry, Dr. Khan enjoys spending time with her 5 year old daughter and traveling around the world. Dr. Khan loves reading books and keeping up with the latest trends in cosmetic dentistry. She loves doing philanthropy and goes every year for 2 weeks to developing countries to spread awareness for the dental treatment needs.
DR. J. ROBERT STANKO
Dr. Stanko received a Bachelors degree in Pharmacy from Rutgers University and a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to a General Practice Residency from Penn, he holds a certificate in Facial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
A Navy veteran, Dr. Stanko has practiced more than 40 years in both the community setting as a general dentist and in hospital practice. Dr. Stanko previously served as the Director of the General Practice Residency Program at both Yale New Haven Hospital, and at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center as well as the Clinical Director for Columbia Dental in Rocky Hill.
Dr. Stanko has held past academic appointments as an Adjunct Professor in Pharmacology at Seton Hall University and Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Oral Medicine at New Jersey Dental School. He has lectured in continuing education programs on multiple topics related to Dental Pain Disorders, Temporomandibular Disorders and Pharmacology.
Dr. Stanko resides in Wethersfield with his wife Melanie, daughter Madison, 2 dachshunds and 5 birds. An avid music lover, in his free time he has participated in choir and chorale singing and enjoys playing saxophone.