She received her DDS from the University of Maryland, a Certificate in Periodontology and a Master of Public Health from the University of Connecticut, and a PhD in Epidemiology from Yale University. Dr. Russell is a periodontist specializing in comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, including scaling and root planning; periodontal surgery; tooth bleaching (in-office whitening, as well as trays for home use); fabrication of dental night guards and splints; and consultations and second opinions on periodontal diagnosis and treatment.