About Friends and Family
We are here to provide care to all of our patients as if they are members of our family.
Our experienced staff wants to make your dental experience as pleasant as possible. We believe in clear communication and options for all proposed treatment
Our Caring and Experienced Staff
Meet the Doctors
Graham Garber
DMD, PhD
Dr. Garber moved back to RI after years of practicing dentistry in CT. He graduated with honors from the UConn School of Dental Medicine and is an advocate for general and dental health.
Dr. Garber lives in East Providence with his wife and his daughter.
Dr. Saavedra
DMD
Dr. Saavedra (AKA Dr. S) earned her dental degree from UT Houston in Texas, completed her residency at St Joseph’s hospital in Providence RI and joined Friends and Family Dental in 2022. She is a general dentist with many years of experience working with kids. She lives with her husband in Cranston RI and enjoys music and trivia
Glenn Burgner
DMD
Dr. Burgner is a root canal expert. He has been practicing dentistry for 36 years, ever since graduating from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1982. He values personal care, and he always takes the time to explain treatments to patients. He lives in Whitinsville, MA with his family and enjoys cycling and kayaking
