Our Doctors

Dr. Stanley Schulman is a leading dentist who serves patients across Cromwell, CT at our office, Preferred Dental of Cromwell. He strives day-in and day-out to provide high-quality care to men, women, teens, and children alike with a unique variation of dental concerns. Along with his team of dental professionals, Dr. Schulman works to ensure that the environment he has created for his patients is comfortable and welcoming. He specializes in providing preventive, cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry services to patients. His most popular treatments include crowns, veneers, bridges, implants, dentures, and fillings. Dr. Schulman has been providing comprehensive dental care to the residents of Cromwell, CT for thirty years.

Starting off his education at the University of North Carolina, Dr. Schulman received his bachelor's degree in zoology. Following this achievement, he went on to earn his doctor of dental medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey. He then completed a general practice residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital where he acquired and developed many of the skills he has become known for.

Dr. Schulman is a proud member of several dental organizations, including:

• American Association of Implant Dentistry
• American Dental Association
• Connecticut State Dental Association
• International Congress of Oral Implantology

Dr. Schulman is married and has three children. He and his family love to travel the world together, and they have made it a goal to visit each of the seven continents. He is a fan of anything related to his alma mater, the University of North Carolina. When he is not hard at work in the office, he enjoys playing golf, tennis, and visiting his kids.

With several years of excellence under his belt in the field of dentistry, Dr. Jay Mestel is a general dentist who provides comprehensive oral care to patients at Preferred Dental of Cromwell. He is pleased to provide a full library of services to men, women, and their families all across Cromwell, CT. Specializing in preventive, cosmetic, and restorative care, Dr. Mestel is well-known for his welcoming nature and compassionate care. His most popular treatments at our office are crowns, bridges, root canals, dentures, and fillings.

Dr. Mestel attended the prestigious Binghamton University in New York where he graduated with his bachelor's degree in biology. He then went on to receive his doctor of dental medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry. It was here that he also completed his general residency in dental care.

Dr. Mestel resides in Simsbury, CT with his wife, Jodi. Together, they have two children, as well as one grandson. Dr. Mestel is proud to be serving the Cromwell, CT community and considers his patients to be a part of his family.

Dr. Anurag Bhargava, BDS, DDS, FAGE, FAAIP, Cert., is a highly skilled and accomplished dentist with over a decade of experience spanning advanced restorative dentistry, implantology, and endodontics. A graduate of the prestigious SDM College of Dental Science and Hospital in India, Dr. Bhargava went on to complete advanced clinical training programs in restorative dentistry and comprehensive dentistry at UCLA and NYU, respectively. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Colorado, where he was recognized for excellence in fixed prosthodontics and professionalism.

With a remarkable record of performing over 2,500 root canal treatments and placing more than 200 complex implants in 2021 alone, Dr. Bhargava combines clinical precision with a compassionate approach to patient care. He has also gained extensive expertise in surgical extractions, smile correction treatments with Invisalign and veneers, and complex prosthodontic rehabilitation, including All-on-4 implants.

Licensed in Connecticut, California, Texas, and with a pending license in New York, Dr. Bhargava stays at the forefront of dentistry through fellowships with the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics and advanced general education.

At Preferred Dental of Cromwell, Dr. Bhargava looks forward to bringing his exceptional clinical expertise, dedication to patient care, and innovative treatment approaches to serve the community with the highest standards of dental excellence.