Exceptional Dental Care | Compassionate Team

About Us

At Thames River Dental Group, we believe exceptional dentistry begins with genuine relationships and a commitment to helping every patient feel comfortable, confident, and cared for. Our practice is dedicated to providing high-quality dental care in a welcoming environment where families and individuals of all ages can experience compassionate, patient-focused treatment tailored to their unique needs.

By combining advanced dental technology with a warm and friendly atmosphere, we create a dental experience designed around comfort, precision, and long-term oral health. Whether you are visiting for a routine cleaning, restorative procedure, or smile enhancement, our goal is to ensure every appointment feels positive, stress-free, and centered around your well-being.

History Behind Our Clinic

Thames River Dental Group was founded with a simple vision to create a dental practice where patients feel welcomed, respected, and genuinely cared for like family. From the beginning, our mission has been to provide exceptional dental care while building meaningful relationships rooted in trust, compassion, and personalized attention.

Over the years, our practice has grown alongside the community we proudly serve, becoming a trusted dental home for individuals and families seeking dependable and comprehensive care. Many of our patients have trusted us with their smiles for generations because of the comfort, honesty, and consistency they experience during every visit.

Today, Thames River Dental Group continues to proudly serve the community with the same values that shaped our foundation, integrity, professionalism, compassion, and excellence in patient care. Every smile we restore and every relationship we build reflects our passion for helping patients achieve healthier, more confident futures through dentistry they can trust.

We are honored to care for our community and look forward to welcoming generations of patients and families for many years to come.

Howard M. Vincent, DMD

Get to know General Dentist Howard Vincent, who serves patients in southeastern Connecticut Dr Vincent has been practicing general dentistry both in Connecticut and Rhode Island since 2002.

He is a graduate of Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, which he completed in

2002. Since then, he has worked in private practice in Rhode Island, before becoming a member of the Plum Dental family.

Dr Vincent has lived in Connecticut since 2003, raising a family and participating in community events such as coaching youth sports. He enjoys the great outdoors, surfing, snowboarding, and raising chickens.

What They Say About Us

Had a crown fall off and my dentist no longer accepted my insurance. Called Thames River and they got me in within a couple days. The staff and dentist were friendly and welcoming. I suffer from TMJ and the dentist was very mindful and thoughtful in making sure I was comfortable.

Marie C.

first visit. was not rushed, great old building. Very competent staff willing to discuss the monetary arrangements. Dr. Vincent is well informed and dedicated to his craft. Good for the city of New London.

Anthony M.

I absolutely love this place. From the minute I arrive to the minute I leave everyone is professional and polite. They ask questions about your teeth and then take the time to answer any questions you may have.

Lynn F.

I'm a big baby when it comes to going to the dentist, but Thames River Dental is the best dentist I've ever gone to! They really are concerned about how you feel and how comfortable you are everyone in that office was nice from the doctors to the ladies at the receptionist!

Mary S.

All good. I felt very relaxed and everyone really listened to me. Thankyou for the TLC and understanding Nancy. See you next week when meds (blood thinners, amoxycillin) are determined.

Nancy N.

I’m not even a patient here, I merely called to see if the practice excepted my insurance. Thames River was the 6th practice I called. The demeanor of the other 5 receptions were BLAH!!! That’s the best way to describe it.

Venus H.

Had my first visit today - very impressed with customer service and ease of scheduling, and really enjoyed meeting the team! Glad to have found a new dentist!

Rob M.

This was my first time visit seeing Dr. Vincent and he was fantastic. He was very informative and explained everything he was going to do. Dr.Vincent was able to fix my chipped front tooth so I can smile now.

S Cruz

All staff is very friendly and welcoming. I mentioned I have children and they added extra kids things in my bag to take home for them. Very sweet!

Emberleigh B.