The health of your teeth and gums plays a big part in your overall health and well-being. Our skilled dental health professionals are here to help children, adolescents and adults establish and maintain good dental habits and provide effective treatment options when problems arise.

North Star dental services are available regardless of a person’s insurance status or ability to pay. Financial Assistance based on family size and income is available to those who are eligible.

Check out this fun dental health video series for kids: Get to Know Your Teeth!

Services

  • Preventive care, including regular teeth cleanings and dental exams, routine X-rays, fluoride applications and sealants.
  • Education about good dental habits.
  • Basic and major restorative care (fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, extractions)
  • Emergency evaluation/care

Locations

      My Care Team

      Michael Foster, DDS

      Ushma Vyas, DDS

      Mir Ayesha Siddiqua, DDS

      Barbara Hodgkins, RDH, Director of Dental Services

      Namrata Bhanat, Dentist

      Michael Foster, DDS

      Ushma Vyas, DDS

      Mir Ayesha Siddiqua, DDS

      Location:
      Chester Dental Center

      Education:
      Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), 2012
      New York University College of Dentistry, NY

      Post-Graduate Education
      General Practice Residency, 2012-2013
      Montefiore Medical Center, NY

      Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship, 2013-2014
      Jacobi Medical Center, NY

      Clinical Specialty:
      General Dentistry

      Areas of Clinical Interest:
      Cosmetic Dentristry, Endodontics, Extractions

      Philosophy of Care:
      My approach to treatment is to educate patients about their oral health and habits, the importance of regular dental visits, and how oral heath affects their overall health. By understanding this, dental work lasts longer and the recurrence of dental diseases is reduced.

      About Me:
      I am originally from Pakistan, and I chose dentistry because it allows me to work with my hands and educate people, and also leaves room for a good work/life balance. I love trying new restaurants, traveling to new cities/countries, going to movie theaters and hanging out with my friends and family.

      A Favorite Quote:
      “If equal affection cannot be, let the more loving be me.” -W.H.Auden

      Barbara Hodgkins, RDH, Director of Dental Services

      Director of Dental Services

      Locations
      Chester Dental Center
      Ludlow Dental Center

      Namrata Bhanat, Dentist

      Location
      Chester Dental Center

      Education
      Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Rajiv Gandhi University, India, 2012

      Dental Public Health Residency (Certification), Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York, 2021

      Master of Science in Information Systems Security, University of Cumberlands, Kentucky, 2020

      Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Cumberlands, Kentucky, 2018

      Master of Public Health (MPH), Western Kentucky University, Kentucky, 2015

      Clinical Specialty
      General Dentistry

      Philosophy of Care
      I enjoy providing comprehensive and compassionate dental care to people of all ages, and strive always to work in the best interest of each patient. And I am especially grateful for the opportunity to be part of an organization whose mission and focus is imporoving access to healthcare for everyone.

      About Me
      Originally from Gujarat, India, I came to the United States to further my education. Having completed my dental residency in 2021 at the University of Rochester’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health, I decided to become licensed and practice in the beautiful state of Vermont. In my free time, I enjoy hiking with my pet, Bolt and going on long walks.