Meet Our Doctors

Our Doctors

Daniel B. Geelan, DMD

Daniel B. Geelan, DMD

Dr. Daniel Geelan has been with Avon Dental Group for 26 years and personally knows the positive, life changing impact dentistry can have when as a child he had his own teeth repaired following several sports related injuries. Through the process, he loved that the dental profession was the perfect combination of art, science, medicine, engineering, and social interaction. Getting his smile back had such a profound impact that it became the primary reason for him entering the dental profession himself.

Dr. Geelan is a distinguished graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He completed a General Practice Residency through the Veterans Administration Hospital in West Haven in affiliation with the Yale School of Medicine and the Hospital of St. Raphael. He is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Connecticut State Dental Association, Hartford Dental Society, and is a Certified Invisalign provider.

Dr. Geelan actively participates with various international dental mission projects. Dr. Geelan lives with his wife in Canton and has four children, two of whom now live and work in Boston.

Gregory J. Solof, DDS

Gregory J. Solof, DDS

Dr. Gregory Solof has been with the Avon Dental Group since 2002. Dr. Solof is a graduate of Brandeis University and the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He completed a General Practice Residency at Danbury Hospital in affiliation with the Yale University School of Medicine. He was awarded his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2009 and is currently working towards his Mastership award. Dr. Solof is a member of the American Dental Association, Connecticut State Dental Association, and the Hartford Dental Society. He is a certified Invisalign provider. As a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry he enjoys placing and restoring dental implants. He lives in Avon with his wife and two children.

Claire G. Fagan, DMD

Claire G. Fagan, DMD

Dr. Claire Fagan, DMD, began her journey as a dental assistant at Avon Dental Group in 2007. She earned her degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, with prior studies at the University of Connecticut for undergrad, followed by a GPR residency at Hartford Hospital.

Remaining deeply committed to her profession, Dr. Fagan is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Connecticut Dental Association. She serves as an executive director at the Hartford Dental Society, contributing to the dental community's collaborative efforts.

Actively pursuing her Fellowship at the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Fagan strives for ongoing improvement in patient care. In her personal life, she resides in Simsbury with her husband and son. Outside the dental world, Dr. Fagan enjoys learning tennis with her son, cooking, woodworking, hiking, and travel.

James McIntosh, DDS

James McIntosh, DDS

Dr. James McIntosh is an endodontist at Connecticut Endodontic Associates. He began his journey to dentistry in 2007 at California State University of Northridge, where he studied biology. From there, he moved on to the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, where he graduated with a doctor of dental surgery degree in 2017. Further, in 2020 he earned his master of science in dentistry.

Dr. McIntosh has spent a number of years researching biomedical science and endodontics and has more recently had the opportunity to be a traveling endodontist, where he's been able to work with a variety of patients and dental professionals.

Michael Yungaitis, DDS

Michael Yungaitis, DDS

Dr. Michael Yungaitis graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology. He then attended Uconn School of Dental Medicine in Farmington where he received his Doctorate (2012). Dr. Yungaitis continued his studies and did a 1-year residency program for Advanced training in General Dentistry (2013).

Dr. Mike takes time to listen to his patient’s concerns in order to personalize their treatment plan along with their dental needs. Identifying and addressing your questions and concerns as he nurtures a trusting relationship is what you can expect from Dr. Yungaitis.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with my wife and children, playing sports, going to the gym, traveling and volunteering at his church.

Fabiola Ramirez, DMD

Fabiola Ramirez, DMD

Dr. Ramirez is a Board-Certified Periodontist and Implantologist accredited by the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implantology. She received her undergraduate training at the University of Puerto Rico, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics. She then received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine, where she was involved in research projects associating periodontal disease with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. After graduation she went on to complete her training in Periodontology and Oral Implantology in a three year residency program at Tufts University. During this time Dr. Ramirez presented at the prestigious Yankee Dental Congress in Boston on the topic of soft tissue (gingival) grafting.

Dr. Ramirez is a member of numerous prestigious organizations including the American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, American Board of Periodontology, Massachusetts Dental Society, and the Valley District Dental Society. She also leads a Spear Study Club at her office in Agawam, where several dentists and specialists receive continuing education and collaborate on complex cases. In her free time she enjoys hiking, playing tennis, horseback riding and spending time with her 3 dogs.