Dr. Julia Karpman loves helping her patients achieve smiles that don’t just look and feel great today but can be trusted to stay that way for many years to come. She achieves this not by simply performing dental procedures, but by getting to know you and helping you transform your understanding of what dental health truly means. This in turn is what will lay the foundation of a healthy mouth for years to come. She looks forward to welcoming you and your loved ones into our Rocky Hill dental office, and always strives to provide a soothing, easy and painless experience. You can learn more about her by reading below.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
Starting in high school, Dr. Karpman knew that dentistry was the career for her after shadowing her family dentist. She had always loved to build relationships with people and wanted to be able to provide healthcare for those in need. Dentistry naturally combines her love for science, patient care, and art. She also really likes working with her hands, and dentistry allows her to do so on a daily basis. In her eyes, she could not have chosen a better career, and she is grateful for the ability to serve Rocky Hill one smile at a time.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Dr. Karpman graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, which is consistently ranked among the best dental schools in the nation, providing an intensive 4-year curriculum, including 2 years of medical science coursework alongside medical students. This was followed by a residency in general practice at Danbury Hospital, obtaining advanced training from specialists in all fields of dentistry, advancing her knowledge of periodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery. Dr. Karpman gained a thorough understanding of treating patients with complex medical histories and managing dental emergencies through rotations in Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia and taking calls related to dental maladies for the Danbury Hospital ER. Following completion of her formal training, she has continued her education by taking a variety of courses, including ones focused on minimally invasive restorations like Bioclear, as well as clear aligner therapy, sleep apnea management, cosmetic dentistry, and comprehensive dentistry. Today, she is a member of the following dental organizations:
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Dr. Karpman and her husband, Dave, have two little boys. Above all, they love spending time with their friends and family. They are outdoor enthusiasts who love to be active and travel. National parks are a favorite of theirs. To date, they have been to Yosemite, Yellowstone, Acadia, and Denali, and they look forward to exploring many more! In the summer, you’ll find the family spending their holidays and weekends on Lake George or on the shore in Mystic, and when the weather cools, they like to travel to Vermont and ski on their favorite mountain, Okemo. Dr. Karpman also likes to spend her free time walking her dog, Cooper, grilling, gardening, and doing yoga; she hopes to complete a teacher training someday in the future! She is an avid baker, so be sure to ask her about new recipes the next time you come to see us. Her parents are originally from Moscow, so she is fluent in Russian as well as English!
