Dr. Darnell M. Young

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Young is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. At the University of Connecticut, he earned awards for Community Service and Research. He participated in a published research study: “Dentin Bonding Agents: A Two-Year Study.”

Dr. Young graduated Magna Cum Laude from Syracuse University and earned an Academic Excellence in Biology award and a Bachelor of Science degree. He completed specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Temple University Hospital and a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. 

He also earned a Morris Kelner Progress in Pediatric Dentistry Research, trained in caring for children with special needs, and has also been formally trained in oral conscious sedation as well as hospital dentistry.

Locally active, he provides oral hygiene instruction and dental screenings at the New Haven Boys and Girls Club, Tutor Time, and the Colgate Bright Smiles & Bright Future Program. He participates in the Dept. of Public Health’s Dental Home by One program.

He is an active member of the ADA, AAPD, ABPD, CSPD, and CSDA. Being family oriented, he spends time with his beautiful wife and daughter, Erica and Cyan. His hobbies include music, off-roading, sports, exercise, science, traveling, and conversations with good people.