Dr. Denise A Assogna established her endodontic practice in Poughkeepsie , New York in 1992. She is a graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey where she completed a two-year specialty training program in endodontics. Dr. Assogna attended the four year program at SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine where she earned her D.D.S. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Philosophy from Fordham University.Dr. Assogna’s teaching experiences include: Clinical Instructor at the Endodontic Program at SUNY Stony Brook and undergraduate & post graduate clinical instructor at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Since 2002, Dr. Assogna has served as Director of the endodontic curriculum and clinical Instructor at Castle Point VA. She continues to lecture at Harvard, Stony Brook, local dental meetings, and study clubs. She has also served as Secretary of the Dutchess County Dental Society for several years. Dr. Assogna completes several hours of continuing education annually. This illustrates her dedication to keeping up to date with the latest technology and techniques to ensure the best possible care is delivered to her patients. Dr. Assogna and Dr. Mejia were voted Top Endodontists for 2008 and 2009 by their peers. Dr. Luz E Mejia joined The Assogna Endodontic Specialty Group in 2003. Prior to joining the group, Dr. Mejia worked in private practice in White Plains, New York and in Manhattan, NYC. Dr. Mejia worked as a General dentist before obtaining her specialty in Endodontics. She earned her certificate in endodontics from NYU College of Dentistry. She taught the undergraduate dental students at NYU and continues to be updated by taking annual endodontic educational courses. Dr. Mejia completed her General Practice Residency at Montefiore Medical Center after attending dental school at NYU College of Dentistry and completing her final year as a member of the Honors Endodontic Program. She graduated cm laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Manhattan College in Riverdale. Dr. Mejia enjoys volunteering her time treating underpriveleged patients in a dental outreach program in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Assogna and Dr. Mejia were voted Top Endodontists starting in 2008 and continuing currently through 2020. Dr. Joseph Blondin DMD, MDs earned his Endodontic certificate and Masters Degree in Dental Science from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine Endodontics program where he served as Chief Resident in his 3rd year. Dr. Blondin completed a four year program at UCONN School of Dental Medicine to earn his D.M.D degree and served as gradutation speaker for his class. He earned his bachelor of science at the University of Notre Dame (go Irish!) In 2014 he received the very prestigious Top 10 national award for his oral research presentation from the AAE/Dentsply National Meeting. Dr. Blondin is active in Dental politics and served as a resident member of the American Association of Endodontics Committe on Regeneration and is a past president of the Dutchess County Dental Society. Dr. Blondin volunteered his dental skills on a dental mission trip to Paraguay in 2011 and has participated in the Connecticut Mission of Mercy, donating his services to the Connecticut underserved population. In November of 2016 Dr. Blondin became a Diplomate of the America Association of Endodontics, achieving his goal to become a Board Certified Endodontist for the Hudson Valley. Dr. Blondin has been voted Top Endodontist in the Hudson valley every year since 2018 and has scholarships setup at Marist and the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Blondin purchased the practice in 2019 and is committed to providing excellence in endodontic care with a focus on diagnosis and patient satisfaction. Dr. Blondin spends his free time with his wife Tina and two children Joe Jr. and Autumn, going to New England Patriots football games (he’s a season ticket holder!) or playing tennis and golf. Dr. Blondin looks forward to treating you!
