If you do anything else to make me feel more comfortable... I would probably never go home! I cannot express the full measure of my gratitude and satisfaction with the services and treatment I continue to receive at Beautiful Smiles...
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Experience a Dental Oasis
Welcome! Come inside and relax in the tropical paradise that awaits you at Beautiful Smiles. Our dear friend Judith Kellin Dambrov employed her wonderful artistic talents to create the exotic feeling of a South American plaza in our reception area. Our inviting atmosphere, along with the most advanced technology modern dentistry offers, combine to make a statement—one that reflects both Dr. Santiago's passion for Latin heritage and the highest quality patient care possible.
About the Painting and Décor
The office painting seen here on our website and on the door in our office was created by a dear patient and friend of ours – the delightful Judith Kellin Dambrov. Judy helped bring our vision alive with fun and grace.
Her work here in the office is a wonderful memorial to her talents and sense of fun. I cherish all of it. We had a great time working together to select colors and textures, and even when I nearly panicked over her choice for the reception area (fondly known as the fountain court), she and my decorator, Tim, assured me it would be perfect or that they would redo it. They banned me from seeing the room until it was completed. I even had to call before coming over so they could close all the doors and cover the window to keep me from peeking. The entire construction crew was in on the act.
And the rest of the story? We loved it, of course! As we were hanging the plants, we had the doors open and a woman walking by glanced in. She asked how we were able to anchor the plants in stone. That's how realistic the faux masonry looks, and it immediately creates a sense of calm and relaxation, which is just what the doctor ordered! Thank you, Judy, for all your beautiful work! You are missed.
About the Artist | Judith Kellin Dambrov
Born and raised in Hartford, the daughter of the late Samuel and Sophie (Botuk) Kellin, Judy attended Conrad High School. She later obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in fine arts from the University of Connecticut. Although a impassioned and talented artist and designer, she engaged in a variety of professions, including management of Warner & Bailey, Co. – a men's store owned by her family. Her other professional experience included real estate sales, kitchen design, furniture decoration, and fine art production.
On February 19, 2010, after a long illness, Judy passed away peacefully. She will be forever loved and missed by those who knew her, especially me.
