The restorative dentist of the 21st century must be at once a student, a practitioner, and an artist. To set my practice apart from others, I rigorously pursue extracurricular professional experience and continuing education in order to be fluent in all facets of dental specialties.
I focus my practice on cosmetic and restorative dentistry and prosthetics but tailor my services to your comprehensive dental health. When complex needs exist, I am able to gather and lead a team of specialists to outline necessary treatment and effectively orchestrate treatment for the benefit of the patient.
Dentistry as a specialty of medicine is becoming increasingly complex, and it demands a team approach to difficult problems. A commitment to engaging one’s mind, seeking out new experiences and treatment modalities, and acting in leadership roles remains essential to my dental practice; this is what sets my practice apart from the rest.
I actively define my practice as a relationship practice, one that treats the person and not the patient. By emphasizing the humanistic approach to dental care, the process of dental therapy is infinitely easier and more accessible.
My position as Section Chief of Restorative Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Yale New Haven Hospital mandates that I must stay current with the newest trends and developments.
My resume that follows reflects my philosophy of practice.
Education:
L.D. PANKEY INSTITUTE - Key Biscayne, Florida
- Continuum I December 1989
- Continuum II March 1991
- Continuum III April 1993
- Continuum IV March 1995
- Continuum V March 1998
- Continuum VI May 2000
- Aesthetics Continuum January 2002
- Business Continuum April 2002
HARTFORD HOSPITAL - Hartford, Connecticut
General Practice Residency
June, 1980 - May, 1981
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY -
Washington, D.C.
Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1980
Z. Bernard Lloyd Memorial Award for Orthodontics
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE - Easton , Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts, 1976, Biology Major
WESTMINSTER SCHOOL - Simsbury , Connecticut
Class of 1972
THE FOOTE SCHOOL - New Haven , Connecticut
Class of 1968
Board Certification
National Board Dental Examination
North Eastern Regional Board
Professional Experience
PRIVATE PRACTICE: Robert T. Golia, DDS, FAGD, New Haven , Connecticut
November, 1981 - Present
Professional Affiliations
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Member 1981 Present
CONNECTICUT STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Member 1981 Present
NEW HAVEN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Member 1981 Present
ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY
Member 1982 Present
Fellowship 1990
Pierre FAUCHARD SOCIETY - Fellowship 2004
NEW HAVEN PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Member 1987 1996
Executive Board 1989 1990
Appointments
YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL , Department of Dentistry, New Haven , Connecticut
Section Chief, Department of Restorative Dentistry
2000 Present
Clinical Instructor and Lecturer
1991 Present
YALE UNIVERSITY , School of Medicine , New Haven , Connecticut
Assistant Professor of Surgery (Dental)
1994 Present
HARTFORD HOSPITAL , Department of Dentistry, Hartford, Connecticut
Clinical Instructor and Lecturer
1983 1990
HOSPITAL OF SAINT RAPHAEL, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New Haven, Connecticut
Visiting Lecturer
2002 - present.
ELI WHITNEY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL, Hamden, Connecticut
Dental Assistant Program, Lecturer
1982 1995
Dental Laboratory Technician Program, Lecturer
1982 1995
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Department of Public Safety
Division of State Police, State Police Surgeon
1981 Present
NEW HAVEN DENTAL ASSOCIATION, New Haven, Connecticut
Executive Board Member
1990 1997
President
1995 1996
Peer Review Committee
1994 Present
Chairman
1997 2000
CONNECTICUT STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Council on Gerontology
1987 1992
House of Representatives Delegate / Alternate Delegate
1989 Present
Nominating Committee
1995 Present
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS SCHOOL for Disadvantaged Children, New Haven, Connecticut
Board of Trustees
1987 1991
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Connecticut Division
Oral Health Subcommittee
1987 1991
NEW HAVEN NIGHTHAWKS
General and preventive dental care for the hockey team.
Treatment of traumatic injuries.
1992 1994