Meet Dr. Craig Wilson
October 2, 2024
Dear Valued Patients,
A little over 38 years ago I began my dental practice in Old Saybrook. Ronald Reagan was
our President, gas was 93 cents a gallon, and I was married with no children. I reminisce
about this now because I am writing to share my retirement plans with you.
My timeline for retirement has centered on finding practitioners who share my devotion to
providing exceptional dental care to my patients. I feel blessed and excited to say that I
have found exactly that in Dr. Derek Chenet and Dr. Veronica Yu. They are both
experienced, have impeccable credentials, and share my same practice philosophy. I look
forward to introducing them to you! For the foreseeable future, I will remain with the
practice to assist them in the transition, thus maintaining the continuity of care you
deserve. At a time when corporations are overtaking healthcare, I feel fortunate to have
found individuals who I am confident will deliver the care you have come to expect.
Retirement will afford me the opportunity to spend more time with my wife of 40 years, my
three children and their spouses, and my five amazing grandchildren. Extended travels and
more time with my growing list of hobbies will fill my time as well.
So many of you have been my patients and friends through the decades and I sincerely
thank you for trusting me to partner with you in your dentaL care. I am grateful for your
loyalty and friendship. I know what I will miss most is time spent with my staff and all the
patients I have come to know so well.
I wish each of you the very best and hope to see you around town!
Most Sincerely Yours,
Craig Wilson
In 1986 Dr. Wilson established his private practice in Old Saybrook, CT. In the over 30 years since, he has developed a practice “Committed to Excellence”.
Dr. Wilson graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. He then earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Following dental school, he completed a Yale University affiliated general practice residency at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. There he received advanced training in periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, and pedodontics. Since his residency, he has completed implant prosthetic training with the Branemark, 3i, Keystone, and Zimmer Implant Systems.
Dr. Wilson is a member of the American Dental Association, Connecticut State Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Shoreline Dental Association, River Valley Study Club, The Seattle Study Club, and The Academy of General Dentistry. He is a past President of the Shoreline Dental Society and has served on various boards and commissions, locally and state wide. Currently, he is the longest serving member on the Peer Review Committee of the Connecticut State Dental Association, as well as the restorative advisor to the River Valley Study Club.
Dr. Wilson has received the prestigious Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry Award. This achievement signifies a commitment to continued education and excellence. In addition, Dr. Wilson was selected as an honored member of Who’s Who Among Outstanding Americans. In 2003, in it’s first publication and each year since, Dr. Wilson has been named one of America’s Top Dentists by the Consumer’s Research Council of America.
Recently, Dr. Wilson achieved Fellowship status in implant surgery awarded by the International Dental Implant Association, the largest implant organization in the world. In 2017, he performed over 30 hours of implant surgery over 3 days in the Dominican Republic.
Dr. Wilson is married to Shelley and they have three children: Lindsey, Andrew and Tyler.