The smile you've always wanted
Our dedicated team of professionals goes beyond what you need to keep your teeth healthy and helps provide you with the beautiful smile you have always dreamed of.
MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Deborah Backiel, DMD
Dr. Deborah Backiel graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1999. She is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the Pennsylvania Dental Association and the Cosmetic Consortium. Dr. Backiel has committed her professional career to staying abreast of current research in all aspects of general dentistry, with an expertise in tooth replacement implant therapy, as well as cosmetic and aesthetic full mouth reconstruction. She believes in delivering high quality dental care in a comfortable and warm environment. Samples of her cases can be viewed in our photo gallery.
Dr. Dennis Sharkey, DMD
Dr. Sharkey has been a part of our practice for the past three years. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Sharkey specializes in periodontics and implantology. He also practices at Penn with medically compromised patients and at a private practice on the Mainline.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Whether you are interested in finding a dental practice for a simple cleaning, a family practice that will take special care of your children, or a state of the art cosmetic dentist to enhance your smile, we will meet your dental health needs.
Prevention & Education
As a practice, we are true believers that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care though routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride. We also focus on your overall health through a complete exam of your teeth and gums, routine oral cancer screenings, and taking x-rays when necessary.
Uncompromising Safety
Infection control is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Training & Expertise
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled health care professionals. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning through dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of the latest techniques, products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.