OUR DENTISTS
Joby Joseph, DDS
Bringing his own dental legacy of clinical and teaching experience to the practice of Frank A. Ross, Jr., DDS & Associates in 2014, Dr. Joby Joseph has finally found home. Born and raised in New York, he graduated in the top quarter of his class from the NYU College of Dentistry in 2001, and became a Chief Dental Resident at the Nassau University Medical Center on Long Island. In 2003, he moved to Milford, where he has served the dental needs of New Haven and Fairfield County communities for several years.
To foster his love of teaching, Dr. Joseph gained an Attending Faculty position at Yale-New Haven Hospital's Department of Dentistry, with a staff appointment at the Yale University School of Medicine. To help those in need and the underserved, Dr. Joseph has volunteered through Crossroads Community Church in Trumbull, including international mission trips to Ethiopia & Kenya. He was especially involved with the Grace Community Education Centre, which provided free education, food, and care to children of the Njathaini Village of Nairobi.
Most importantly, he serves as husband to his wife Deepa and father to his two children. When he's not spending time with his family, you'll find him wandering museums, exploring cities and nature trails, or playing Xbox.
Amy Diaz, DMD
Dr. Diaz is dedicated to not only providing exceptional care but also building meaningful relationships with each of her patients. Dr. Diaz believes that every visit should be a comfortable and reassuring experience. By taking the time to listen to patients’ concerns and understand their needs, Dr. Diaz strives to create a dental environment where patients feel safe, valued, and well cared for.
Born and raised in Illinois, Dr. Diaz graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a BS in Speech and Hearing Science. Following her undergraduate experience, Dr. Diaz earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. Diaz was an active member of the Delta Sigma Delta dental fraternity. Additionally, she served as the president and philanthropy chair for the Hispanic Student Dental Association.
Dr. Diaz is currently an active member of the American Dental Association, Connecticut State Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Association, and Will County Dental Society.
When not in the office, Dr. Diaz enjoys spending time with her husband and puppy – a mini goldendoodle named Lily. It’s almost guaranteed that she’ll show you at least one picture of her during your appointment. Dr. Diaz prioritizes spending time with family and friends. Her favorite ways to explore the area are trying new restaurants and discovering hiking trails.
Dr. Diaz looks forward to meeting new patients and helping them achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.
Kainaat Rana, DDS
Originally from Virginia, Dr. Rana completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia with a degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology/Communication Disorders. Her interest in the oral cavity and studio art eventually grew into a love for the field of dentistry. This led her to the University of Detroit Mercy where she earned her Doctor in Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree. After a few years of working in private practice in the Midwest, she has relocated back to the East Coast, happy to serve another positive community here in Connecticut.
Dentistry is a field of great joy for Dr. Rana, as she values building strong, trusting relationships. It is her goal that you feel confident and cared for throughout your dental visits. She highly values oral health education, and works to create comprehensive, personalized treatment plans for each of her patients. She is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Korean, which helps her further connect with diverse patient families to deliver the care they need.
Dr. Rana is an active member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, and the Connecticut State Dental Association. When Dr. Rana is away from the practice, she enjoys spending time with her close friends and family. This can lead to exploring new cafes and bakeries, unexpected nature walks, or even enjoying a cozy day in with her movies and a nice book.
Dr. Rana looks forward to meeting with you, and is excited to help you on your dental journey!
Frank A. Ross, Jr., DDS - Dentist Emeritus
Born and raised in Bridgeport, Dr. Frank Ross graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1975, where he was part of OKU, the esteemed National Dental Honor Society. Returning to Connecticut, Dr. Ross joined the practice of his own family dentist, Dr. Daniel Gabriele, where they worked together until Dr. Gabriele's retirement.
Starting his family in Stratford, Dr. Ross later moved to Trumbull, keeping his Stratford home and turning it into the modern dental practice you see today.
With his warm, welcoming nature and quality dental care, Dr. Ross has served generations of families for almost 50 years. Dr. Ross is an active member of the ADA, CSDA and Bridgeport Dental Society, and has served as Chairman of the Peer Review Committee.
Dr. Ross and his wife Kathy reside in New Fairfield, where they love to spend time on Candlewood Lake with their children, grandchildren, and family friends. Ever since high school, Dr. Ross has been physically active with sports and water activities. If you're one of the lucky few, he'll play his accordion for you.