About George Tsangaroulis, DDS
Dr. George Tsangaroulis (“Dr. T”) was raised in Bridgewater, New Jersey and currently resides in Greenwich, CT. He attended Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, he went on to pursue his dental education at New York University College of Dentistry. There, he trained under Dr. John Calamia (co-inventor of porcelain veneers in the early 1980s) and received an honors achievement award in cosmetic dentistry for his election into an exclusive clinical concentration program centered around treating patients with customized veneers, composite bonding, whitening, and more. He then attended a one year hospital residency program at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, NY where, in addition to general dentistry, he trained in oral surgery, treating medically compromised patients and restoring their dentition. Dr. Tsangaroulis has raised the bar for what is possible in patient care. He was voted one of “America’s Best Dentists” by the National Consumer Advisory Board, and one of the “Top Dentists in the United States” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. These honors were issued due to his commitment to his profession, dedication to his patients through continuing education, and practicing responsible cosmetic dentistry. He is an expert and true artist with full mouth dental rehabilitation and cosmetic dentistry, which can involve replacement of missing teeth and restoring dimension of severely worn teeth. These also include porcelain veneers and crowns, CEREC® 3D Scanning, one-visit porcelain crowns and onlays, Invisalign®, and laser dentistry. In addition, Dr. Tsangaroulis has a special interest in treating obstructive sleep apnea collaboratively with physicians using custom oral appliance therapy, also known as mandibular advancement devices. He is renowned for his compassion and wonderful bedside manner, as well as his thorough, meticulous yet holistic approach. Dr. Tsangaroulis’s pursuit of excellence is constant and always growing. In fact, one of his principal mottos is based on this quote by Frederick W. Robertson: Instruction ends in the school-room, but education ends only with life. He has mastered a multitude of skills and techniques by attending weekly courses and seminars and investing in the best technology and highest-quality materials available. He strongly believes in not only staying current, but also being ahead of the curve by going above and beyond the minimum number of hours required to maintain a dental license. He completes hundreds of hours of continuing education courses each year in order to stay on the cutting-edge of the latest advancements in all aspects of dentistry. Dr. Tsangaroulis loves children, having four of his own, and has grown a passion for early childhood growth and development and myofunctional therapy (MT). MT is used to correct habits such as thumb sucking, mouth breathing, and tongue thrust swallowing patterns. These are all related to sleep and breathing disorders, which can also have a negative impact on a child’s jaw development, tooth alignment, and cognition. By thoroughly screening patients and catching these signs at an early age, it can really change a child’s life. Outside of his passion for dentistry, Dr. Tsangaroulis enjoys traveling to southern states, Greece, and France to visit family; watching Disney movies with his kids; sports (including football, basketball, and baseball); and exercising. He has taken a leadership role in the community by volunteering for local events and benefits, one of which includes the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Greenwich Hospital, along with his wife who is a Registered Nurse there. He has also been active visiting schools to educate and help kids understand the importance of a healthy smile, supporting charitable organizations, and raising awareness for overall health and prevention. Being born in Brooklyn, he is an avid New York sports fan; he follows the Giants, Knicks, and Yankees. Above all he is a family man—a loving, devoted husband and father, happily married to his beautiful wife Melanie with their four adorable children: Nicholas, Charlotte, Colette and newborn baby Céline. Dr. Tsangaroulis also has a poodle named Chewie, who’s aptly named after Chewbacca from Star Wars.
