Our Dentist

Dr. Ruslan Maidans

RUSLAN MAIDANS DDS

DRRUS@GOLDSTAR.DENTAL
“My goal is to partner with our patients to help them achieve and maintain a lifetime of excellent oral health.”

About Me

Dr. Maidans is a licensed general dentist who’s been helping patients in New England since 2016. He acquired Dr Fales’ practice with the aim of offering patients a new kind of experience at the dentist’s office. His goal is for patients to enjoy being in his office and to offer them an educational, transparent, high quality, and gentle experience.
Originally from Latvia, Dr. Maidans came to the United States and moved to North Carolina at the age of 17. After receiving his undergraduate degrees in North Carolina, he moved to Virginia where he attended Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry.
In Virginia, Dr. Maidans worked in private practice for a year and then moved to practice in California together with his wife, Yalda Shahriari-Maidans. In summer 2016, Dr. Maidans joined his wife, after she received a faculty position in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island.
Beyond just helping his patients relax, Dr. Maidans is committed to working with his patients as partners. He focuses on offering preventive dental care and keeping his patients healthy. When patients need more than a routine check up, he makes sure they understand his recommendations and can make well informed decisions about their dental care.

Education

Dr. Maidans is a member of the American Dental Association, Connecticut Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Originally from Riga, Latvia, Dr. Maidans graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with Bachelor degrees in Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. He completed dental school at the Medical College of Virginia (now VCU) School of Dentistry.

Personal Interests

When he’s not at work, Dr. Maidans enjoys everything outdoors, so make sure to ask him about his most recent mountain bike ride!

What people are saying about me…

Dr. Eleni Milas

ELENI MILAS DMD

“It’s wonderful to be back home in Groton, caring for the smiles I’ve missed and meeting new faces in our community.”

About Me

Dr. Milas is a licensed general dentist who joins Gold Star Dental after 12 years of dedicated service to patients in the Groton area. Many in our community will remember her from her previous practice, where she built a reputation for gentle, compassionate care. After some time away, she’s excited to return to Groton and bring her expertise to our Gold Star Dental family.

Having spent over a decade caring for patients in the area, Dr. Milas developed lasting relationships with families throughout Groton. Now, she’s thrilled to reconnect with familiar faces – and probably a few new ones with better flossing habits (we hope!). Her deep understanding of our community’s dental needs, combined with her warm chairside manner, makes her a natural fit for our practice’s philosophy of patient-centered care.

Dr. Milas is known for her calm presence and genuine care for patients of all ages. Whether she’s helping a nervous child through their first cleaning or working with adults on comprehensive treatment plans, she takes the time to listen, explain procedures clearly, and ensure every patient feels heard and valued. Her approach focuses on preventive care and patient education, empowering individuals to take an active role in their oral health.

Beyond her clinical expertise, Dr. Milas believes in creating a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and cared for. She’s committed to continuing the Gold Star Dental tradition of offering educational, transparent, high quality, and gentle dental experiences to every patient who walks through our doors.

What people are saying about me…