Trusted St. Albans, VT Dentist
Meet Dr. Tyler Aten
When it comes to what he enjoys most about being a dentist, the answer is easy for Dr. Aten – he loves rebuilding not only his patients’ smiles, but their overall sense of self-confidence as well! There’s nothing more rewarding than when they realize in his treatment chair that they can regain something that was once thought lost forever. To learn more about his background and experience, continue reading below.
Why did you become a dentist?
As a kid, Dr. Aten was always naturally drawn to the sciences – he studied biology in college and then chose to pursue a career in healthcare shortly after. He shadowed many, many different types of doctors (from ER to orthopedics to neurology) while at college, but it wasn’t until he finally stumbled upon the dental field that he fell in love. This field combines many of his favorite things: science, art, and working directly with people in need!
What is your dental background?
After earning his undergraduate degree at the University of Vermont, Dr. Aten completed his doctorate at the University of Connecticut and then completed a General Practice Residency at St. Francis Hospital, where he was honored as the Resident of the Year. He is currently a SPEAR Study Club Leader and also has an extensive amount of advanced training under his belt, including the following:
- IV and oral sedation training at Montefiore Hospital in NYC
- Dental implant training at Engel Institute in Charlotte, NC
- Comprehensive/cosmetic training at the SPEAR Institute in Scottsdale, AZ
Outside of dentistry, what do you do?
Dr. Aten currently lives with his fiancée Heather, who works for the Burlington School District. When he isn’t busy at the dental office, his favorite hobbies include playing soccer, hiking, skiing in the winter, and fishing in the summer. In fact, if he wasn’t a dentist, being a marine biologist/sports fisherman would be his next choice.