Meet the Dentists

Dr. Howard J. Posner

Dr. Posner earned his B.S. degree at State University at Stony Brook in New York (1968) and his D.D.S. degree at New York University College of Dentistry in New York (1972). He also served as a captain in the U. S. Army Dental Corps from 1972-1974 and remained in the Army Reserve for several additional years. He completed a graduate program in Pediatric Dentistry at UCONN School of Dental Medicine (1976). He has been practicing in Bristol since 1976.

Dr. Posner is a member of the American Dental Association, Connecticut State Dental Association and the Bristol Dental Society. He also participates in the Gnathos Study Club, exploring advances in pediatric and adult orthodontics. Dr. Posner is a past faculty member of the U. S. Dental Institute (school for orthodontic training of pediatric dentists and general dentists) and previously served as a faculty member of St. Francis Dental Residency Program. Through his years of dental experience, he has lectured and given seminars for dental societies and study clubs on various topics including pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and TMJ. He has recently been certified a Premier Provider for Invisalign orthodontics. He is very committed to continuing education for himself and his staff.

Dr. Posner’s dental practice philosophy is to provide the most modern and innovative treatment approaches in the most compassionate and caring way possible while working with a talented, caring, and enthusiastic staff committed to the same goal. He enjoys the long term relationships that have come from providing treatment to families over more than 30 years in the Bristol area.

Along with his wife Wendy, Dr. Posner has two sons, two daughters and three grandchildren. In his spare time, Dr. Posner enjoys hiking, weight-lifting, martial arts, photography, carpentry, music, but most of all playing with his grandchildren.

Dr. Hal Turkus

Dr. Turkus earned his B.A. degree at York College in New York City, NY (1973) and his D.D.S. degree at Medical College of Virginia in Richmond (1977). He completed a General Practice Residency at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT (1978). He has been practicing in Bristol since 1978.

Dr. Turkus is a member of the American Dental Association, the Connecticut State Dental Association and the Bristol Dental Society. He has attended many courses through the years from esthetic dentistry and implants to nutrition and dental health.

Dr. Turkus’ dental practice philosophy is to provide the highest quality of dental care in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment. He is committed to continuing his education and that of his staff. He enjoys making people feel comfortable in his chair as well as keeping his patients happy and satisfied.

Along with his wife Lynne, Dr. Turkus has one daughter and two sons. In his spare time, Dr. Turkus enjoys golfing, biking, weightlifting and reading. He is also currently involved with the Bristol Main Street Commmunity Foundation.

DR. Marc Henderson

Dr. Henderson earned his B.A. degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA and his D.D.S. degree at Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, D.C. (2005). He completed a General Practice Residency at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT (2006). He has been practicing in Connecticut since 2005.

Dr. Henderson is a member of the American Dental Association and the Connecticut State Dental Association. He is also a member of The Academy of General Dentists.

Dr. Henderson’s dental practice philosophy is providing quality dental care while personalizing his treatment to the specific needs of each patient. Dr. Henderson is committed to continuing his education through various courses, seminars and hands-on workshops.

He lives with his wife, Raven and their collie, S’mores. When not reading dental journals, he enjoys exercising, either by playing basketball or weightlifting. He loves football, particularly the Dallas Cowboys.

DR. Matthew Goslee

Dr. Goslee earned his B.A. degree at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania (1997) and his D.M.D. degree at the University of Connecticut in Farmington, CT (2004).  He completed a graduate program in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC (2007).  He also received a Master of Public Health degree at UNC in 2007 and served as Chief Resident of Pediatric Dentistry in 2006.  Dr. Goslee is Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Goslee is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Connecticut State Dental Association, and the Bristol Dental Society.  He also participates in the Gnathos Study Club, a continuing education orthodontic group.  Dr. Goslee has also treated patients along the Amazon River in Peru, and Jeremie, Haiti during two dentistry outreach programs, and he would love to do this again in the future.

Dr. Goslee really enjoys pediatric dentistry and orthodontics and uses the newest techniques and materials in taking care of each patient.  He is focused on prevention and helping with the specific needs for you child.  He also does his best to provide information on what to expect with your childs dental growth and development at each visit.

He enjoys spending time with his wife Julie and their son Zachary.  Dr. Matt also likes reading, racquetball, cooking, skiing, Red Sox baseball, and taking their energetic dog on long hikes.

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