About

A native of Webster, NY, Dr. Calascibetta (known by many of his patients as “Dr. C”) is humbled to practice dentistry in Henrietta. He graduated from the University of Rochester in 2012 with a degree in Cell and Developmental Biology, then graduated in 2016 from the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.

He completed his post-graduate residency at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health in 2017. His educational endeavors are ongoing; since finishing his residency, Dr. Calascibetta has completed over 250 hours of continuing education. New York dentists are required to complete only 20 hours annually.

Dr. Calascibetta partook in multiple outreach opportunities during dental school to treat patients in impoverished areas. At Eastman Dental, he worked with dentists and specialists from all over the globe, exposing him to new techniques and treatment options for his patients. A firm believer in giving back to his profession, he welcomes the opportunity to mentor pre-dental and dental students, as well as hygienists and dental assistants.

At the cornerstone of his treatment philosophy is the ideal of being a “Man for Others,” a phrase instilled into him as a student at McQuaid Jesuit High School. Above all else, Dr. Calascibetta selflessly serves his patients, and he and his team are dedicated to compassionate care and informing patients of the “why” behind any treatment performed.

Celestial Dental is the culmination of his two biggest passions – that of dentistry and his childhood passion, the night sky. In this uniquely designed practice, he and his team hope that you will feel comfortable and heard, and that you can appreciate the wonders of the cosmos as he does.

Dr. C's right-hand administratively, Tanya has a skillset that enables the practice to run smoothly. She's an advocate for our patients, especially when it comes to dental insurance.

She and Dr. C continually review the practice's operations and look for ways to improve the patient and staff experience. Her involvement in the practice workflow allows Dr. C to focus on what he does best - taking care of our patients.

Tanya is also a devoted wife and mother of three children. She is an avid Yankees fan, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a bigger Bills fan than her!

The liaison between the clinical and administrative staff, Kay has had years of experience in both dental assisting and managerial duties in the dental office. She oversees every lab case, implant procedure, denture… she is the glue that holds the team together. Originally a position that Dr. C handled himself, he was blessed to have someone as accomplished as Kay to keep treatment organized at Celestial Dental.

Though treatment coordination is her main title, Kay also works closely with Rosanna in reception and Tanya in insurance verification. She will even assist Dr. C if he needs help during a procedure. Truly, she is the most well-rounded team member that we have.

In addition to raising her children with her husband Johnny, Kay and Tanya share a friendly but fierce rivalry as to who’s the bigger Bills fan.

Often the first person you'll hear on the phone and you'll see to greet you, Rosanna ensures that you're welcomed to the office warmly.

She works diligently to ensure our schedule flows appropriately and can fit a patient in pain at a moment's notice. Her experience in customer service allows her to authentically connect with our patients, especially with those in pain.

Rosanna's compassionate nature is not just limited to her role as our receptionist; her gentle touch enables her to care for her home garden as she does for our practice.

Rivaling Dr. C's level of intensity and passion for the profession, Lauren tackles the most involved hygiene cases at our office. She and Dr. C are developing protocols for patients who haven't been to the dentist in years, and are looking to get their mouths back on track.

In addition to full-time hygiene at Celestial Dental, Lauren is an adjunct professor at Monroe Community College's Dental Hygiene Program, teaching first-year students radiography. Her passion for teaching has made her a terrific mentor to Marissa and Lea. She is also working on her Masters in Adult Learning at Empire State College.

Busy as she is, Lauren embraces the "work hard, play hard" mentality. She enjoys time spent on the water and the social scene in Rochester.

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Marissa's core purpose is to educate our patients on their oral health. She and Dr. C work closely together by reviewing each patient's needs prior to their exam. Passionate about her profession, she is continually studying from Dr. C's notes when he was a dental student.

Marissa's flexibility (she has also been trained as a dental assistant) enables her to ensure all patients' needs are being met, either by dental cleanings or by root canals. Her bubbly personality is welcomed by patients no matter the treatment. She loves nothing more than her puppy Gizmo!

Lea is unique in our office, as her role is twofold. She is a licensed hygienist but assists Dr. C in treating patients. Her hygiene background is a tremendous asset because she can reiterate home care to patients as they come in for their appointments.

As she assists in a progressive office, Lea is also being trained on the most advanced equipment in the industry. She takes impressions digitally, plans surgical guides digitally, and designs crowns digitally. Ultimately, she and Dr. C will be able to create brand new smiles digitally and make them a reality for patients who have been yearning to smile for years.

Lea is a newlywed; she is happily married and lives with her husband Dan in rural Chili.

After spending over three years as a dental assistant at Mosaic Health in Mount Morris, Heather brings experience commonly seen in the dental emergency setting.

With exposure to distressed patients, she has a unique skillset that fits perfectly with the volume of same-day emergencies we manage. Heather has the "gift of gab" and always knows how to distract patients during procedures. As our longest-standing assistant, Heather is also responsible at ensuring all of our equipment is being maintained and running optimally.

Her ability to learn quickly allows her to keep up with the many latest techniques Dr. C brings to the office. Along with her family, Heather loves spending time with her (30!) chickens!

A recent graduate of SUNY Geneseo, Isabel is another asset in the office when it comes to making sure all goes well. She is trained on a variety of procedures. She has done so many root canals with Dr. C, he has made claims that she can do them herself 😜

After exploring her options in healthcare, Isabel has decided on furthering her education. Currently, she is obtaining her Masters of Science in Health Informatics from the University of Pittsburgh. She continues to assist us full time in addition to school.

If you’re ever being taken care by Dr. C and Isabel, please forgive them for the amount of references they will make from the NBC sitcom The Office.

A ray of sunshine in our office, Hannah's positive attitude can make even the most nervous of patients at ease. Her beaming personality and selflessness are key assets in what makes a visit at Celestial Dental so special.

Currently applying for dental school, she is now enrolled in the Master's of Oral Health program at Boston University. Dr. C has mentored her in our Pioneer Program to prepare her for the challenges ahead. Her inquisitive nature and independence is a reminder to patients that they are being treated alongside a future doctor.

Her giving nature is what makes her a natural in the volunteering positions that she holds. With aspirations of becoming a pediatric dentist, you can be sure she’ll be the first assistant there to make a child’s visit at the dentist fun.

More details coming soon.

Currently applying for dental school, she is now enrolled in the Master's of Oral Health program at Boston University. Dr. C has mentored her in our Pioneer Program to prepare her for the challenges ahead. Her inquisitive nature and independence is a reminder to patients that they are being treated alongside a future doctor.

Her giving nature is what makes her a natural in the volunteering positions that she holds. With aspirations of becoming a pediatric dentist, you can be sure she’ll be the first assistant there to make a child’s visit at the dentist fun.

Dave is currently in his second year of dental school at Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry. He finished our Pioneer Program and has had opportunities with us that many of his colleagues were not fortunate enough to have had exposure.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he and Dr. C were able to manage over 200 dental emergencies. Dave comes back to our office to assist in procedures he would not be performing until late in academia.

In addition to spending time with his family, Dave is a large advocate for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.