Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Michael Merlini is pleased to bring his many years of experience providing gentle, personalized, and high-quality dental care to East Haddam Dental Associates. With a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Boston College and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University (and as a son of a World War II veteran), Dr. Merlini began his career by dedicating his skills to our veterans as one of two graduates chosen nationwide for the highly selective, inaugural Dental Residency at the Manchester VA Medical Center in New Hampshire.

He then led his general dental practice in Guilford, Connecticut for over 35 years during which time he also served the Connecticut State Dental Society as a member of Peer Review. An avid participant in continuing education, he served as Past President of the Shoreline Dental Society during which time he substantially expanded continuing education events for its general dentistry and specialty dentistry members. He transitioned his practice during the pandemic and focused upon serving the State of Connecticut’s Department of Public Health as a Dental Consultant.

Dr. Merlini is also a lifelong student of drawing, watercolor painting and photography—all of which enhance his keen eye for fine cosmetic dentistry. His leisure time is filled by enjoying family, running local fundraiser races, and kayaking in the great outdoors.