BRIDGEPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 3, 2025--
Presto Dental, a new brand affiliated with the Abra Health Group, proudly announces the grand opening of its flagship Connecticut location in Bridgeport. This state-of-the-art practice is the first of its kind for the group in the state, offering general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and orthodontics, all under one roof.
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This expansion builds on Abra Health Group’s growing presence in Connecticut, where it already operates four established pediatric practices under the All About Kids brand. With the opening of Presto Dental, Abra Health Group introduces a multi-specialty model that provides seamless, family-friendly dental care in a single, convenient location.
Presto Dental at Bridgeport offers:
Scheduling an appointment is fast and easy. Patients can book online at www.prestodental.com, call the office directly at (203) 604-6333. The friendly staff is available to help patients navigate insurance benefits and find the next available appointment that fits their schedule.
“Presto Dental brings a new level of convenience and continuity to dental care in Connecticut,” says Dr. Michael Skolnick, Orthodontist and CEO of Abra Health. “It complements our All About Kids locations by extending care options for patients of all ages in a modern, multi-specialty setting.”
About Abra Health Group
Founded in 2008 by Doctors Michael and Brooke Skolnick, a husband-and-wife dental team, Abra Health Group includes a rapidly expanding family of dental practices. With multiple recent acquisitions and new locations opening regularly, the group includes several multi-specialty dental clinics for patients of all ages in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our singular mission is to provide access to high-quality, affordable care to underserved communities. By firmly placing our patients first, we aim to deliver an exceptional experience as we improve their well-being. Our vision is to become a leading dental support organization to underserved communities in the areas that we serve. With over 1,000 employees across 3 states and 23 locations, our large-footprint practices can accommodate hundreds of patients every day in an inviting, comfortable environment for both patients and staff alike.
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CARY, N.C. (AP) — Clayton Kershaw isn't done pitching just yet, agreeing Thursday to join the U.S. team for this year's World Baseball Classic.
The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner wanted to pitch for the Americans in the 2023 tournament but was prevented because of insurance issues. He had a $20 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers at the time.
“I was too broken for the insurance to cover my arm and everything,” Kershaw said on MLB Network, “so now that it doesn't matter I get to go and be a part of this group.”
A left-hander who turns 38 two days after the March 17 championship game, Kershaw announced last September that he was retiring at the end of the season, his 18th in a stellar career for the Dodgers. He won his third World Series title and finished 223-96 with a 2.53 ERA and 3,052 strikeouts.
“I just want to be the insurance policy,” Kershaw said. “If anybody needs a breather or if they need me to pitch back-to-back-to-back or if they don’t need me to pitch at all, I’m just there to be there. I just want to be a part of this group.”
Later Thursday, new Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman announced he will join the U.S. team.
When Kershaw received a call from U.S. manager Mark DeRosa, he thought he was being invited as a coach.
“I didn't have a whole lot of interest in picking up a baseball again," Kershaw said. “I started throwing 10, 12 days ago and it doesn’t feel terrible, so I think I’ll be OK.”
Kershaw joins a U.S. pitching staff that includes right-handers David Bednar, Clay Holmes, Griffin Jax, Nolan McLean, Mason Miller, Joe Ryan, Paul Skenes and Logan Webb along with left-handers Tarik Skubal and Gabe Speier.
The American roster also includes catchers Cal Raleigh and Will Smith; infielders Ernie Clement, Gunnar Henderson, Brice Turang and Bobby Witt Jr.; outfielders Byron Buxton, Corbin Carroll, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Aaron Judge; and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber.
The U.S., which lost the 2023 championship game to Japan, opens March 6 against Brazil at Houston, part of a group that also includes Britain, Italy and Mexico.
Shohei Ohtani struck out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout to end Japan's 3-2 win in the 2023 championship. Kershaw doesn't anticipate facing Ohtani, his teammate for the Dodgers' World Series titles in 2024 and 2025.
“I think something will have gone terribly wrong if I have to pitch against team Japan in the finals or something. I think we got plenty of guys to get that guy out and not me,” Kershaw said. “But if that happens, I'll be nervous. I'll be nervous at this point.”
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FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates the end of the top of the 12th inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of baseball's World Series, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
