Our Doctors

Stanley Schulman, D.M.D.

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.



Jay Mestel, D.M.D.

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.



Zachary Meunier

Dr. Zachary Meunier, a distinguished dental graduate from Midwestern University - Illinois, has returned to the northeast and is thrilled to offer the Cromwell community a superior level of dental care. With his extensive teaching experience, active participation in Chicago's dental community, notable research contributions, and graduation with high honors, Dr. Meunier brings the most current dental knowledge to his practice. Specializing in root canals and equipped with a comprehensive understanding of general dentistry and various specialties, he is dedicated to providing exceptional treatment to patients and ensuring their oral health needs are met with utmost precision and care.





Dr. George Murphy