Aurora Dental Care

Dr. Michael Moore the owner of Aurora Dental Care and a native of the Buffalo area. Raised in the north towns, Dr. Moore attended Canisius College, and finished his education at SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He continued on at U.B. after being accepted into the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (A.E.G.D.) program. During this residency, Dr. Moore completed over 100 hours of continuing education focusing on aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry. Upon completion of the program, Dr. Moor...Read Moree was asked to stay on as a part-time clinical instructor at the Dental School. He works chairside with the third- and fourth-year dental students overseeing them while they are treating their patients. He continues at the University one day a week while focusing the rest of his time on private practice. Dr. Moore prides himself in keeping up with the most current dental training and equipment. He is a Lumineers and Invisalign certified provider. Dr. Moore is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, and our local dental component, the Eighth District Dental Society. Dr. Moore has always been a strong supporter of organized dentistry. He was the dental school's student representative to the Eighth District Dental Society his third and fourth year, and in 2004 Dr. Moore was appointed Chair to the Council of the New Dentist. He served this position for three years. Dr. Moore remains an active member in the local dental society. Read Less

Dr. Deborah Petronio received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University before attending the University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, where she graduated cum laude with a minor in fixed prosthodontics. Following dental school she completed a general practice residency at Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Buffalo. Dr. Petronio is a member of the American Dental Association as well as state and local dental societies. She is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Den...Read Moretistry and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Petronio enjoys treating patients of all ages and has gained a reputation for providing practical, reliable treatment to each and every patient. She has great compassion for patients who are fearful of going to the dentist. She has expanded her abilities to serve the needs of her patients into areas including conscious sedation dentistry, (which allows patients to safely sleep though dental appointments), orthodontics, Invisalign® (clear braces), and Lumineers (porcelain veneers) through continuing education. Dr. Petronio understands that choosing a dentist is a very important and personal decision. "I want you to know that you will have my respect and I will listen to you. I don't believe that anyone should feel pain during dental treatment, and I will work with you to create a smile you love and so that your teeth and gums will be healthy for life." Dr. Petronio resides in East Aurora with her husband Doug. She is a member of the East Aurora community and is proud that her family calls East Aurora "our hometown." Read Less

Dr. Casey Giarrano was born and raised in Canandaigua, NY and then moved to Buffalo where she completed her undergraduate degree in Biology from Canisius College. At Canisius, she was a student-athlete, playing division one lacrosse for four years. After graduating from Canisius, Dr. Giarrano received her dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where she graduated in the top of her class with honors in Clinical Dentistry. After dental school, Dr. Giarrano...Read More completed her Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency from University of Buffalo where she continued to teach for two years after completion. She is a member of the American Dental Association, 8th District Dental Society, International Team of Implantology and Omicron Kappa Upsilon Eta (OKU) National Honor Society Chapter. Dr. Giarrano is always learning and taking continuing education courses. Dr. Giaranno is passionate about providing high-quality dental care to her patients, while building long-lasting relationships. She currently resides in South Buffalo with her husband, Jake and greater swiss mountain dog, Griffin. Dr. Giarrano loves spending her summers at Canandaigua Lake and Crystal Beach with her friends and family. She was raised an avid Buffalo Bills fan and loves to run, snowboard, cook and hike. Read Less

Hello, my name is Debbie "A" - I have worked for Aurora Dental Care for 25 years. I started out at the front desk working 3 days a week when my kids were little. I worked as Dr. Petronio and Dr. Moore's dental assistant and as the Hygiene Coordinator before I became Office Manager. I enjoy working with our patients to ensure they have a wonderful experience at our office. Debbie's advanced knowledge of every aspect of the dental office enables her to provide broad guidance and training for ...Read Moreour practice. She works hard to assure things run seamlessly and our patients and team members are happy. I have been married for 35 years to my husband, Chuck. We have three beautiful daughters, 2 son-in-law's and two handsome grandson's and another one on the way. We have 3 labs we adore Levi, Luna and Boomer. For fun we love vacations in the Adirondacks, hiking, kayaking, and I enjoy spinning. My advice to our patients: "Have your 6 month checkups faithfully; take care and maintain your teeth and they will last a lifetime." Read Less

Hi! My name is Jason. I'm a Registered Dental Hygienist and the new I've been with Aurora Dental Care since the fall of 2001 and love providing dental care to this wonderful community. I enjoy that we have many loyal local patients and even patients from as far away as Thailand. I work at Aurora Dental Care because of the time and care we are afforded to our patients. I grew up in the East Aurora area and still live here with my wonderful wife, Kimberly, our beautiful daughters, Novella and Ad...Read Moreeline, and man's best friend, our 2 dogs. My advice to our patients: "Floss twice a day." Read Less

Hi, I'm Kerri and I'm a Registered Dental Hygienist who provides preventative dental care to our patients by cleaning their teeth and educating them on how to maintain optimal home care. I've been with Aurora Dental Care for 26 years. What I love most about my job is the one-on-one contact with my patients. I have established great relationships not only with them, but also with my work family. I currently live in Cowlesville with my husband Greg, our daughter Kerigan and our beautiful dogs.. ...Read More My advice to our patients: "Always maintain routine dental care and prevention to avoid problems and financial burdens in the future." Read Less

Hello, my name is Stacy. I've been a Registered Dental Hygienist for 31 years. I had the opportunity and pleasure to work at Aurora Dental Care 16 years ago and again now. I truly love our team and feel like part of the family. I enjoy getting to know our patients and look forward to guiding them in every aspect of their dental health. I live in Machias with my husband Mark. We have 3 awesome boys, Bryce (25), Brock (21) and Bretton (15). My advice to our patients: "Be TRUE to your teeth; ...Read Moreor they will be FALSE to you!" Read Less

Hello, my name is Nicole. I am a Registered Dental Hygienist. I graduated from the ECC Dental Hygiene Program in 2020. I began working here shortly after. I am a fur mama and have a 2 year old son, Maddex and another boy due October 2023. Becoming his mom has been the best gift and most rewarding adventure yet. I grew up in a small town Holley and reside in East Aurora with my boyfriend and our little family. My advice to patients: "Brush & Floss everyday!"

Hello, my name is Kim; I've been with Aurora Dental Care for many years! Originally, I was a patient here for 18 years. Then, I became an employee in various capacities now for the past 28 rewarding wonderful years! I currently serve as Scheduling Coordinator and Patient Financing. I love meeting and getting to know each and every patient and being able to assist them in various ways to assure their experiences with us are "wonderful". I am a lifelong resident of East Aurora. My husband Trey...Read More and I enjoy spending time with our 3 boys and 3 grandchildren. I enjoy walking with my dog Mattie, outdoor activities, snowmobiling, boating, baking and spending time with friends and family. My advice to our patients: "Don't wait till it hurts." Read Less

Hello, my name is Kaylee. I have been a Registered Dental Assistant since 2020. I started my internship at Aurora Dental Care in 2019 and have been here since then. I truly enjoy working with patients to help them achieve their dental goals I live in Buffalo and enjoy spending time with my family and my fur baby. I have a Great Pyreness/Husky mix named Shay, we enjoy a lot of walks and adventures together in all seasons of weather in Buffalo. My advice to our patients: "Your own teeth are...Read More the best teeth- take good care of them." Read Less

Hello my name is Halie. I am a Registered Dental Assistant. I started my internship at Aurora Dental Care in 2019 and have been here ever since. I enjoy working along side our amazing doctors to help our patients love their smiles. I live on a farm on the edge of Zoar Valley with my beautiful daughter and our little puppy named Shadow and a few more farm animals. My advice to our patients- "Put on your BEST smile everyday!"

Hello! My name is Shannon. I am the Business & Scheduling Coordinator and often the friendly voice you hear when calling the office. I have been working here 1 year and plan on many more. I live in West Falls with my boyfriend Dylan and our two Huskies Nala and Aspyn. I enjoy hiking with the pups and gardening. My advice to our patients: "Smile More!"