Dr. Lanzillotti is a “local girl” who grew up in Auburn, attended Assumption Grammar School in Millbury, and graduated from Holy Name High School in Worcester. She then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree “With Distinction” in Biochemistry from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. After college, she worked for several years in the Biotechnology field as a Research Associate. It was at that point she decided she wanted to pursue a career in Dentistry. Dr. Lanzillotti went on to graduate from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in 2008.
While studying at UConn, Dr. Lanzillotti volunteered her time organizing and working in both the Southpark Inn Dental Clinic and Migrant Farmworkers Dental Clinic in order to help those less fortunate gain access to dental care.
After receiving her degree as Doctor of Dental Medicine, Dr. Lanzillotti spent a year as a Resident at the University of Massachusetts Medical School General Practice Residency. During this year of study, she maintained a practice at the Family Health Center in Worcester, as well as spending much of her time at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Hospital immersed in all aspects of hospital dentistry. In addition, she had the pleasure of working with the local Special Needs Population in affiliation with Tufts Dental School. Today, she is pursuing Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, attending many different courses, which include studies at the renowned Spear Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dr. Lanzillotti is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, the Worcester District Dental Society, and presides as the Worcester chairperson of CAPIR (Council on Access, Prevention, and Interprofessional Relations).