New Patients

Your first visit to Dr. Schechter's office establishes a vital foundation for our relationship with you. During the first visit, we make sure to obtain important background information, like your medical history, and give you time to get to know your doctor. To understand what to expect for your first visit to our practice, please read through this page. You'll find all the practical information you need, such as a map and directions to our office, practice hours, payment policies and more. There's also background information about our committed staff and our first visit procedures. You can even save some time at your first visit by printing out and completing the patient forms in advance of your appointment.

Mission Statement
Our practice is working together to realize a shared vision of uncompromising excellence in dentistry.

To fulfill this mission, we are committed to:

• Listening to those we are privileged to serve.
• Earn the trust and respect of patients, profession and community.
• Exceed your expectations.
• Ensure a creative, challenging and compassionate professional environment.
• Strive for continuous improvement at all levels.

Patient Forms
Please print and fill out these forms so we can expedite your first visit:

• Registration Form
• Financial Policy
• Patient Consent Form

In order to view or print these forms you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. Click here to download it.

What To Expect
Being well-prepared for your appointment will ensure that the doctor has all of the needed information to provide the best possible care for you. It also will help relieve any unnecessary anxiety you may be feeling. Educate yourself on your symptoms by reviewing the content on this Web site. Also, take some time to review our staff page and familiarize yourself with the doctors. We look forward to your first visit.

Directions and Parking

From Milford:
One Golden Hill Street is a two story tan brick building located just past the northeast corner of the Milford green, two buildings from CVS on the same side of the street.

From New Haven:
Take 95 South to exit 36 (Plains Road). Go left at the end of ramp onto Plains Road. Continue straight at the light, across Route 1 - following the blue hospital signs.  Continue left to Bridgeport Avenue - Carvel in front of you. Take the left fork by Mr. Mac's Canteen onto Golden Hill Street. Continue straight up the hill, one long block. One Golden Hill Street is located (on your left) on the corner of Golden Hill Street and Beardsley, a two story tan brick building. Bear left into parking lot. Ground floor.

From Bridgeport:
Take 95 North to Exit 36 (Plains Road). Go right at end of ramp onto Plains Road and follow above directions from New Haven.