Bristol Park Dental Doctors
Dr. Farid Hamidzadeh
Dr. Farid Hamidzadeh (Dr. H) is a recent transplant to Vermont, as a South Florida native. He attended undergraduate studies at Florida Atlantic University, where he earned his B.S. in both Engineering and Biology. Following undergraduate studies, he completed his dental degree from the University of Florida, and went on to earn a Certificate in Comprehensive Dentistry from the Naval Postgraduate Dental School, and a Master of Science in Oral Biology from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. Dr. Hamidzadeh has a steadfast commitment to continuing education, which has motivated him to become a Diplomat of the American Board of General Dentistry, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists.
Dr. Hamidzadeh served as a Lieutenant Commander and comprehensive dentist in the US Navy, where he provided comprehensive care at home and abroad. His training prepared him to deliver a wide range of aesthetic, surgical, and restorative procedures of the highest quality. He also conducted and published research in the field of orthodontics and carried out extensive research on the effects of inflammatory cytokines in wounded warriors with PTSD and TBI. Dr. Farid places a great focus on staying up to date with the latest technologies to offer the most advanced and comfortable dental care possible. He is proud to be Hybridge Dental Implant Certified to offer patients the dental implant solutions that simplify treatment and provide lasting results. Dr. H also serves as an oral board examiner for the American Board of General Dentists. He enjoys engaging his skills through humanitarian missions, clinical case presentations, caring for military working animals, and lecturing on a wide array of topics in the dental industry.
Dr. Hamidzadeh enjoys spending quality time with his family and is a proud father to his son, Arya. He is thrilled to become an integrated member of the community to serve your family. A former Scholar-Athlete by the Broward County Athletics Association in his early years, he now has a passion for spending time outdoors in Vermont, skiing, paddle boarding, yoga, and hiking beautiful mountain trails.
Dr. H works in Bristol, Newport, and Williston.
Dr. Charlotte Hamidzadeh
Dr. Charlotte Hamidzadeh (Dr. C) is a native Nebraskan, and Vermont transplant since 2019 when she moved here to join her partner, our very own Dr. H! She knew from a young age she wanted to pursue a degree in the healthcare field where she could study the biological sciences and fuel her passion for working with people. Through complex orthodontic treatment as a child and a fascination with teeth, she realized dentistry was the career she wanted to pursue. She attained her undergraduate degree in Biology at Nebraska Wesleyan University, where she graduated with high distinction. She then went on to dental school at the University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Dentistry, where she graduated with high distinction in 2014.
After graduation, Dr. C began practicing in a small community outside of Lincoln, Nebraska. After a year of private practice, she also started teaching as a pre-clinical Course Director and clinical instructor at the UNMC College of Dentistry. Over the next several years she thoroughly enjoyed both private practice and teaching dental and dental hygiene students. Since moving to Vermont, she has focused again on private practice, but always with the background of academia and research-based techniques. She loves learning new skills and new technologies, and frequently attends continuing education courses both locally and across the US.
Dr. C loves spending her free time with family and friends, and spending time outdoors. She recently married her partner, Dr. H, but don’t worry – you can still call her Dr. C! She is a very proud step-mama, and her favorite outdoor activities are hiking and boating. Her other hobbies include music, food, and spoiling her pets.
Dr. C works in Bristol.
Dr. Jim Cossaart
Dr. Jim Cossaart graduated in 1999 from the University of Nebraska at the age of 43, after a twenty-year career as a Kansas farmer/rancher,. Jim and his wife Deb have established, owned and operated a total of four small dental practices over a 20-year period: Middlebury, Geneva and Hebron Nebraska, and finally Bristol. In October 2014, Bristol Park Dental opened in the former office of Kim Montgomery DMD.
Drs. Cossaart and Hamidzadeh soon became friends and were surprised to learn that Doctors Church and Cossaart knew each other from dental school in Nebraska. A new partnership was born, and in the autumn of 2019, Drs. H and C purchased the practice. Dr Jim has returned as a consultant and helps out with other tasks.
Dr. Cossaart is a part-time clinical supervisor in the VTC Hygiene School at Williston where he continues to act as preceptor for the University of New England College of Dentistry, mentoring senior dental students in real-world practice and community dental health outreach at the hygiene school.
Dr. Cossaart works in Bristol, Colchester, and Williston.
Dr. Teerdha Pati
Dr. Pati is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He grew up in India, where he received his initial dental training and then did multiple externships in Japan and across dental schools in the US before joining the DDS program in Michigan. His goal is to bring the best skills, technologies, and research available worldwide together for the care and well-being of his patients.
Apart from dentistry, Dr. Pati loves basketball, adventure sports, and backpacking around the world during his free time. He also enjoys reading philosophy and history with authentic ‘chai’. Feel free to stop by with any suggestions or stories!
Dr. Pati works in Colchester.
Dr. Vatsal Jaipuria
Dr. Vatsal Jaipuria is a second-generation dentist who inherited a passion for oral health and patient care from his family legacy. Trained in both dental implants and orthodontics, he brings a unique blend of expertise and dedication to the practice. He received his general dentistry training from India. After completing his Master’s in Orthodontics, from India, he pursued a two year advanced clinical fellowship in dental implants at NYU College of Dentistry. He currently holds a diplomate status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Vatsal is committed to providing academically oriented clinical care to his patients, utilizing the latest advancements in dentistry. He approaches each case with meticulous attention to detail and a focus on personalized treatment plans. He strongly believes that a beautiful smile is not only aesthetically pleasing but also plays a crucial role in boosting one’s confidence and overall well-being.Dr. Jaipuria works in Williston.
Dr. Sebastian Slagel
Dr. Slagel works in Newport.
Dr. James Guilbault
Dr. James Guilbault completed 5 years of dental school at the University of Montreal where he earned his DMD. He then went on to complete a 1-year GPR residency at the Upstate Medical Center and the VA Hospital Clinic in Syracuse, New York, where he had the chance to perform more advanced dentistry such as implant surgery, surgical crown lengthening, oral surgery, molar root canal therapy and custom oral sleep appliances. He also gained experience treating and managing dental/facial traumas and complex odontogenic infections in a Level 1 Trauma center. Dr. Guilbault loves to perform general dentistry but has a strong interest in oral surgery, implants, emergency dentistry and endodontic treatments. Outside of work, he considers himself an avid outdoors sportsman and loves to ski and play hockey in the wintertime, and enjoys cycling, running, and golfing in the summertime. Dr. Guilbault is also passionate about traveling, cooking, and listening to music. He is excited to start his career in the beautiful state of Vermont and plans on establishing himself in the area long term.
Dr. Guilbault works in Newport.
Dr. Brad K. Kline
Dr. Brad K. Kline, DMD graduated from Union College in Schenectady, New York, in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then proceeded to Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry and obtained his Dental Degree in 1987. He is a second-generation dentist beginning his career in his father’s Plattsburgh practice in 1987. He branched off and started his practice in 1992 in Burlington, Vermont. Throughout the years he has made efforts towards family & pediatric dentistry, which even led to Governor Mario Cuomo proclaiming February as National Children’s Dental Health Month. He has received multiple merits for his efforts towards children’s dental health, as well as awards from the Dental Society of the State of New York, and remains a member of the ADA & VT State Dental Society. In his free time, he spends time with his wife, two daughters and two Siberian Huskies. He also enjoys skiing at Jay Peak, biking the islands, and windsurfing on Lake Champlain.
Dr. Kline works in Burlington.
