Dr. Dave received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont in 1976 and his Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1979. Dr. Dave completed a one-year general practice residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Sepulveda, California, then returned home in 1980 to join Drs. Philip Solomon and Peter Wright.
Throughout his career as a dentist, Dr. Dave has continued his dental education with extensive training. He earned the Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1991 and the Mastership Award in 2009, which is the highest honor and most respected designation in the dental profession. Additionally, Dr. Dave completed the American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s Maxi-Course in Oral Implantology at New York University, enabling him to surgically place and restore dental implants. Dr. Dave also has extensive dental training at The Pankey Institute in Florida.
Dr. Dave is a proud member of the following dental affiliates: The Academy of General Dentistry, The American Dental Association®, The American Academy of Implant Dentistry, The Massachusetts Dental Society and The Pankey Institute. Dr. Dave is a former faculty member at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where he volunteered as a clinical instructor in operative dentistry for many years.
After over 46 years in the dental profession, Dr. Dave is now working only Tuesday and Wednesday. His work ethic and commitment to his patients for excellence is still a driving force in the longevity of his career.
Joseph W. Solomon, DMD received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont as well. In 1996, he received his Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where he earned a merit scholarship for all four years based on academic and clinical achievement. Dr. Joe completed a one-year general practice residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Manchester, New Hampshire. In August 1997, he joined Solomon & Wright Associates, P.C.. Dr. Joe is a proud member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Massachusetts Dental Society and the Eastern Middlesex District Dental Society.Dr. Joe has taken extensive courses at the L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Training in Florida. This training allows Dr. Joe to provide advanced comprehensive dental care to his patients. Dr. Joe retired in December 2024 and spends most of his time between Massachusetts and the mountains in Vermont.
Jared Solomon, DMD is a 2005 graduate from the University of Vermont, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2010, earning his Doctorate in Dental Medicine. During his years at Tufts, Dr. Jared had the opportunity to work with digital patient records, radiographs, state-of-the-art cone beam computerized tomography (3D CBCT), CAD-CAM, and simulation clinics. Upon graduation, Dr. Jared completed a one-year voluntary general practice residency at Saint Charles Hospital in Long Island, NY. While at Saint Charles Hospital, Dr. Jared furthered his clinical skills by regularly performing implants, extractions, crowns, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery. He joined Solomon & Wright Associates, P.C. in July 2011.Dr. Jared is constantly continuing his dental education by attending courses at the annual Yankee Dental Conference held in Boston, and local continuing education courses endorsed by the American Dental Association. Dr. Jared remains a proud member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Massachusetts Dental Society.
Dr. Steven DiReda is a 2016 graduate from the University of New Hampshire where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. There he participated in the “Dental Brigades” mission to Panama where he helped local residents access dental care in an underserved area. Like his grandfather, uncles and cousin, Dr. Steve obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Tufts University in 2020 and received the Excellence in Restorative Dentistry Award. Dr. Steve completed a general practice residency at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont, treating both suburban and rural communities. Since joining his family practice at Solomon & Wright, Dr. Steve has continued his dental education working with his patients where he regularly performs implants, extractions, crowns, fillings and routine exams for hygiene patients.
Outside of dental practice, Dr. Steve likes to spend time on the lake fishing and wake surfing. During the winter months, he snowboards and skis in Vermont and New Hampshire.