about dobie revolution
meet dr. thomas dobie
Dr. Thomas Dobie is a board certified Orthodontist who started his dental training at LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans, Louisiana.
As a dental student, he was a member of the C. Edmund Kells Honorary Society, which only inducted students that were in the top 10% of their dental class who had also distinguished themselves both academically and clinically.
Dr. Dobie earned his post-doctoral specialty degree in Orthodontics from the University of Connecticut.
In the field of Orthodontics, UConn is considered to be one of the most prestigious programs in the world, with both past and present faculty that have established themselves as pioneers in the field. During his 3-year residency program, he also completed a Master of Dental Science degree with a focus on novel approaches to accelerate Orthodontic tooth movement.
After working for a few years in private practice as an associate, Dr. Dobie joined Dr. Rollins and together they formed dobie revolution orthodontics. Dr. Dobie is currently an adjunct faculty member in the Division of Orthodontics at the University of Connecticut. He has also given back to the Dental community for years as a board member and President of both the New Haven Dental Association and the Shoreline Dental Society.
Dr. Dobie, a native of the northeast coast of England, has lived in three countries throughout his lifetime and was exposed to many cultures throughout his childhood.
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Growing up in a family with a father who is more than just a clinician in the medical profession but also a life-long researcher and professor, Dr. Dobie has always been exposed to the importance of a life oriented around both academic and professional excellence. Dr. Dobie’s pursuit of higher education began at the Pennsylvania State University where he was awarded his Bachelor of Science. Following this, he obtained a Master of Science in Pharmacology from the Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He was able to complete this degree despite the interruption of Hurricane Katrina, just prior to entering dental school.
Dr. Dobie has a very enthusiastic personality which carries over into his work, allowing for a fun and relaxed environment for both children and adults.
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He enjoys attending multiple orthodontic conferences every year to ensure that he stays on the forefront of technology. He strives to be able to bring the latest advances back to the office to improve his patient’s care. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, skiing, and most importantly spending time with family and friends. He is also an avid sneaker collector and loves talking to patients about the latest shoes when they come for their appointments. Above all, Dr. Dobie is a people person and looks forward to connecting with his patients and parents just as much as he enjoys perfecting their smiles.
board certified orthodontist
life-long researcher
forefront of technology
meet dr. doug rollins
Dr. Doug Rollins was born, raised and educated in Connecticut. He graduated from Trinity with a double major in Biology and Psychology, and went on to Dental School and Orthodontic Residency at the University of Connecticut. In the field or Orthodontics, UConn is considered to be one of the most prestigious programs in the world.
During his residency program, he was fortunate enough to be trained by Dr. Charles Burstone and Dr. Ravindra Nanda, two of the most formative academic clinicians in the field. They also taught Dr. Dobie more than 20 years later!
Dr. Rollins has always been very interested in music. He is a founding member of the Conn Artists, a highly-acclaimed, seven-member, a capella singing group that has performed extensively throughout New England for the last 25 years. Dr. Rollins also serves as the Co-President of the Guilford High School Music Boosters Parent group. Dr. Rollins is also active in the outdoors, and is an avid golfer and skier and now coaches the Guilford High School Ski Racing Team. He has a High school Junior, Emma, and a Bates College son, Bennett. Doug’s wife Susan is an Artist and graphic designer who actually helped design our logo!
Dr. Rollins has always considered himself a very family oriented person with strong ties to his local community. He truly enjoys getting to know his patients and their families, and he takes pride in knowing that he has made a difference in so many of his patient’s lives. He couldn’t ask for a better career or for a better group of people to be sharing their new smiles with.
meet our staff
Here's a glimpse at our amazing team. Go to our team page to learn more.
hamden team
debbie gallagher
office manager
eudora pascale
scheduling coordinator
marisol gonzalez
orthodontic assistant
lyndsey flores
orthodontic assistant
guilford team
barbara scalise
office manager
jill
boender
scheduling coordinator
kari
bunnell
orthodontic assistant
sonia
crease
orthodontic assistant
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Our Mission
Love Your Smile
At dobie revolution orthodontics we recognize that the smiles we help create come from more than just treatment alone. Smiles come from straight teeth, for sure – but they also happen when we experience this process together with the shared values of friendship and humor. So when we say Love Your Smile, we are invoking all of you to embrace and improve the smile that you show to the world around you, and to reflect the caring and fun we experienced doing this together.
To ask someone to Love Your Smile is also to educate them on how it can be improved with orthodontics, how it is kept healthy with proper care, and how it should be protected during sports and other activities. If all we did were straighten teeth, our mission would be incomplete. The people we know who love their smiles the most don’t just smile with their teeth – they smile from within. Those smiles? They’re the ones that bring us the most joy.
Here at dobie revolution orthodontics, we do our very best to accomplish these goals every day, and we thank you in advance for the honor of caring for your smile!
At dobie revolution orthodontics, we recognize that the smiles we help create come from more than just treatment alone. Smiles come from braces, for sure – but they also happen when we experience this process together with the shared values of friendship and humor. So when we say Love Your Smile, we are invoking all of you to embrace and improve the smile that you show to the world around you, and to reflect the caring and fun we experienced doing this together.
To ask someone to Love Your Smile is also to educate them on how it can be improved with orthodontics, how it is kept healthy with proper care, and how it should be protected during sports and other activities. If all we did were straighten teeth, our mission would be incomplete. The people we know who love their smiles the most don’t just smile with their teeth – they smile from within. Those smiles? They’re the ones that bring us the most joy.
Here at dobie revolution orthodontics, we do our very best to accomplish these goals every day, and we thank you in advance for the honor of caring for your smile!
Practice Values
We strive to fulfill 3 core values at dobie revolution orthodontics: Excellence, Excitement and Empathy.
Excellence: To provide outstanding service, both clinically and personally, to all those we interact with
Excitement: To create a trusting environment in which our patients receive great care while having fun!
Empathy: To be a Practice that puts its patients and the community first
We strive to fulfill 3 core values at dobie revolution orthodontics: Excellence, Excitement and Empathy.
Excellence: To provide outstanding service, both clinically and personally, to all those we interact with
Excitement: To create a trusting environment in which our patients receive great care while having fun!
Empathy: To be a Practice that puts its patients and the community first
Reviews
Emily Torres2024-10-28The best experience you will ever have!! The staff is wonderful, I highly recommend this establishment :) they actually care!Wendy Torres2024-10-28Amazing environment, service, and people!! 100% recommend if you want to be a part of a great experience ;)Stacy Minnix2024-09-19Excellent experience.Tracey J2024-08-26The ladies at the front are the best!suzanne reiss2024-08-22Dr. Dobie always takes the time to talk with his patients and explain how the progress is moving along. His new offices are great-entertaining for all!KellyCArpino2024-08-13Dr Dobi is professional and AWSOME !Kathleen Clark2024-08-05We have had an excellent experience coming to Dr. Dobie’s office. The staff was always welcoming and friendly! I would highly recommend Dr. Dobie’s office to anyone needing braces!Deborah & Kevin Gallagher2024-07-30My granddaughter, Paige, loves coming into the office!!! Dr. Dobie does an incredible job!