Dr. N. Summer Lerch, DDS, FAGD, AAACD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. N. Summer Lerch, who serves patients in New Haven, Connecticut.

Dr. Lerch is a trusted dentist who has dedicated her career to perfecting the art of smile design. She strongly believes that everyone deserves to live freely, laugh heartily, love unconditionally and be good to one another. With this commitment in mind, she has made it her mission to give her patients a smile that can make a real difference in their lives.

Pertaining to her educational pursuits, she earned her dental degree from the prestigious University of Washington School of Dentistry, and subsequently completed a Family Dentistry Residency program at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.

As a result of her exceptional skills and commitment to cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Lerch has been recognized as a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD), and a member of the New England Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Apart from her unprecedented dental work, she has also been actively involved in bringing healthy smiles to victims of domestic violence. Her philanthropic work has touched the lives of many people who have been through traumatic experiences, and she continues to make a positive impact on the community.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

When she’s not busy changing people’s lives through her work, Dr. Lerch enjoys spending time outdoors, reading books, and creating fun-filled gatherings for friends and family.

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