The Stars Align
Shining a spotlight on some of the area's most devoted dental health professionals.
by Bill Donahue

Dentists and allied health professionals have had an interesting year. Shutdown orders ushered in because of the COVID-19 pandemic caused most offices to close their doors, at least temporarily, or reserve care solely for urgent care and emergencies.
 
Despite the tough operating conditions, so many have remained available as resources to patients and the community at large. Some offered at-home tips to maintain dental health (and overall health). Others stepped up their involvement with local communities, by organizing drives to supply much-needed personal protective equipment to frontline hospital workers.
 
We salute these professionals with our Five-star Dentists, Class of 2020.
 
In addition to readersí suggestions, we included some selections of our own, based on recent stories we have written about dental professionals who have shown a high level of expertise and devotion to their vocation. From there, we vetted each individual on five distinct criteria:

* Are they licensed to practice and insured as dental professionals?
* Do they possess board certification or advanced training in specific areas of specialty?
* Are they affiliated with notable professional organizations such as the American Dental Association or the Pennsylvania Dental Association?
* Do they fulfill their obligation to complete at least 30 hours of continuing education every two years?
* Do they ìgive backî to the community through philanthropy and public outreach, or even by providing dental services to those who could otherwise not afford care?

Slowly, and thankfully, dentists are reopening their doors, with some significant precautions in place to protect the health of patients and staff alike.

General and Cosmetic Dentistry
The evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and/or treatment (nonsurgical, surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders, and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area, and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body

Dr. Joseph Abrams
Abrams Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
Malvern
abramscosmeticdentistry.com

Dr. Kathryn Ames
Dr. Joseph Roberts
Philly Smiles
Philadelphia
phillysmiles.com

Dr. Nicole M. Armour
Nicole M. Armour, D.M.D.
Newtown
armourdentistry.com

Dr. Richard Bash
Bash Dental
Doylestown
bashdental.com

Dr. Jeffrey A. Bellisario
The Office of Dr. Bellisario
Ardmore
drbellisario.com

Dr. Alex Benner
Dr. Racha Fouad
Dr. Simon Oh
Dr. Jaron Theis
American Dental Care
Doylestown
smileadc.com

Dr. Ron Briglia
Briglia Dental Group
West Chester
brigliadentalgroup.com

Dr. Andrew E. Bruner
Dr. Beverley Crawford
Dr. Margrit Maggio
Dr. Francis K. Mante
Dr. Bari Steinberg
Penn Dental Family Practice
Multiple area locations
mypenndentist.org

Dr. Andrew B. Cohen
Andrew B. Cohen, D.M.D.
Jenkintown
firstclassdentalpa.com

Dr. Derek J. Conover
Noble Dental
Philadelphia
mynobledental.com

Dr. Michael E. Docktor
Michael E. Docktor, D.D.S.
Philadelphia
doctordocktor.com

Dr. Pamela G. Doray
Pamela G. Doray, D.M.D.
Philadelphia
pamelagdoraydmd.com

Dr. Dilip N. Dudhat
Advanced Dental Esthetics
Colmar
pafamilydentist.com

Dr. Christopher B. Ernst
Ernst Family Dentistry
Newtown
ernstfamilydentistry.com

Dr. David Faust
Dr. Howard Hopenwasser
Bucks County Smiles
Yardley
buckscountysmiles.com

Dr. Peter Flaherty
Main Line Smile
Devon
mainlinesmile.com

Dr. Eric Fort
Dr. Eric N. Shelly
West Chester Dental Arts
West Chester
wcdentalarts.com

Dr. Stephen J. Gershberg
The Art of Dentistry by Dr. Stephen J. Gershberg
Bryn Mawr
drgershberg.com

Dr. Jay Gohel
Media Dental Associates
Media
media.dental

Dr. Joseph R. Greenberg
Villanova Dental Group
Villanova†
createbeautifulsmiles.com

Dr. Brent D. Guenthner
Dr. Murphy Ziesel
Westtown Dental Associates
West Chester
westtowndentalassociates.com

Dr. Sindhu Gundabathula
Chalfont Dentistry
Chalfont
chalfontdentistry.com

Dr. Brian Handel
Wayne Dental Care
Wayne
waynedentalcare.com

Dr. Matthew P. Heine
Heine & Associates Family Dentistry
Newtown
heinefamilydental.com

Dr. Stephen P. Howarth Jr.
Dr. Stephen P. Stephen Sr.
Wallingford Station Family Dental
Wallingford
wallingforddental.com

Dr. Joseph J. Iuliano
Newtown Smiles
Newtown
driuliano.com

Dr. Marta A. Kaczaj
West Avenue Family Dentistry
Jenkintown
westavedentistry.com

Dr. Jennifer Kalochie
Jennifer J. Kalochie, D.M.D., FAGD
Yardley
kalochiesmiles.com

Dr. Rande Kaminsky
Kaminsky Dental Associates
Philadelphia
ruflossing.com

Dr. Ericka Klein
Ericka Klein, D.M.D., P.C.
Devon
drerickaklein.com

Dr. Robert A. Lantzy
Robert A. Lantzy, D.M.D., LLC
Newtown
buckscountydental.com

Dr. Marc A. Levin
Marc A. Levin, D.M.D., FAGD
Philadelphia
drlevin.com

Dr. Andrew Lieberman
Dr. Damian Milillo
Dr. Merle Saldivar
Waterís Edge Dental
West Chester
watersedgedg.com

Dr. Cary J. Limberakis
Dr. Jonathan C. Limberakis
Limberakis Family Dentistry
Jenkintown
limberakisdental.com

Dr. Edward Magida
Newtown Dental Care
Newtown
newtowndentalcare.com

Dr. Francis Matarazzo
Dr. Anita M. Milici
Matarazzo and Milici Group
Philadelphia
navyyardsmiles.com

Dr. Katharine Miller
Narberth Dental Group
Narberth
narberthdental.com

Dr. Scott Nakamura
Integrated Dental Care
Exton
idcexton.com

Dr. Abid Paghdiwala
Dr. Murtaza Paghdiwala
Pearl Dental Arts
Multiple area locations
pearldentalarts.com

Dr. Arpan N. Patel
Alpha Dental Excellence
Langhorne
alphadentalexcellence.com

Dr. Peter P. Patellis
Kennett Center for Advanced Dentistry
Kennett Square
kennettsmiles.com

Dr. Jason Petkevis
Dental Distinction
Chester Springs
chesterspringsdentist.com

Dr. Jashank Sampat
Dr. Komal Sampat
Ambler Dental Care
Ambler
amblerdentalcare.com

Dr. Kiran Satashia
Dentistry by Design
Warminster
bucksdental.com

Dr. Brian Shepanski
Dr. Jonathan A. Waasdorp
Dr. David J. Weinstock
Devon Dental Services
Devon
devondentalservices.com

Dr. Drew A. Shulman
Drew A. Shulman, DMD, MAGD
Philadelphia
cosmeticdentistphiladelphia.com

Dr. Kenneth B. Siegel
Dental Excellence of Blue Bell
Blue Bell
dentalexcellenceofbluebell.com

Dr. Nelly Silva
Advanced Dentistry of Collegeville
Collegeville
collegevilledentistry.com

Dr. Mark R. Simeone
Chester County Dental Arts
Coatesville
chestercountydentalarts.com

Dr. Beth Skovron
Heritage Dental
Montgomeryville
heritagedentaldds.com

Dr. Beth Snyder
Beth Snyder, D.M.D. & Associates
Doylestown
bethsnyderdmd.com

Dr. Michael Sophocles
Michael Sophocles, D.M.D., and Associates
Paoli
michaelsophocles.com

Dr. David Stall
David Stall Dental
West Chester
davidstalldental.com

Dr. Brian Trachtenberg
Dr. Mark Tyma
Tyma Trachtenberg Center for Contemporary Dental Health
Doylestown
tymatrachtenbergdental.com

Dr. Aaron Ufberg
Ufberg Dental P.C.
Berwyn
ufbergdental.com

Dr. Thomas N. Verna
Lee Dental Associates Ltd.
Springfield
leedental.com

Dr. Christopher Wahlers
Wahlers Family Dentistry
East Norriton
wahlersfamilydentistry.com

Dr. Bruce Wilderman
Artistic Expressions Dentistry
Doylestown
masterpiecesmile.com


Endodontics
The branch of dentistry concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues

Dr. Jeremy Aczon
Dr. Ken Lin
Dr. Martin Trope
Dr. Maobin Yang
TEC Endodontics
Philadelphia
tecendo.com

Dr. Ada Greenfield
Lower Gwynedd Endodontists P.C.
Lower Gwynedd
lgendodontists.com

Dr. Sumin Lee
Penn Dental Family Practice
Multiple area locations
mypenndentist.org

Dr. Scott Levy
Media Endodontics
Media
mediaendo.com



Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
A specialty of dentistry that includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region

Dr. Russel S. Bleiler
Russel S. Bleiler, D.M.D.
Langhorne
buckscountyoralsurgery.com

Dr. Lee Carrasco
Dr. Steven Wang
Penn Dental Family Practice
Multiple area locations
mypenndentist.org

Dr. Michael T. Dachowski
Dr. Austin P. Daly
Dr. Michael D. Sock
Pennsylvania Dental Implant & Oral Surgery Associates
Multiple area locations
penndios.com

Dr. Mohammed Erakat
Prestige Oral Surgery
Princeton, N.J.
prestigeoralsurgery.com

Dr. Dilshan Gunawardena
Dr. Mark P. Kienle
Dr. Andrew R. Steinkeler
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Centers
Multiple area locations
omscenters.com

Dr. James F. Gustainis
Dr. Amin Kazemi
Dr. Cynthia Trentacosti
Dr. Michael Walker
Oral Surgery Associates of Chester County
West Chester, Kennett Square
oralsurgerychestercounty.com

Dr. E. Steven Moriconi
E. Steven Moriconi, D.M.D.
Jenkintown
drmoriconi.com

Dr. Michael B. Salin
Dr. Adam Semanoff
Dr. Jared S. Weiner
Innovative Implant and Oral Surgery
Feasterville and Newtown
innovativeoralsurgery.com


Orthodontics
A dental specialty that includes the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion, as well as neuromuscular and skeletal abnormalities of the developing or mature orofacial structures

Dr. Andrew Appel
Dr. Steven Appel
Appel Orthodontics
Philadelphia
appelortho.com

Dr. Alexander C. Apple
Penn Dental Family Practice
Multiple area locations
mypenndentist.org

Dr. Benjamin K. Azizi
Advanced Orthodontic Care of Ambler | Advanced Orthodontic Care of Abington
Ambler and Glenside
aziziorthodonticsambler.com

Dr. Benjamin A. Cassalia
Benjamin A. Cassalia, D.M.D.
Chalfont and Ottsville
drcassalia.com

Dr. Daniel Cassarella
DCO Orthodontic Specialists
Worcester
dco-ortho.com

Dr. Jordan Cogan
Dr. Cathleen George
CG Orthodontics | Cathleen George, D.M.D., P.C.
Yardley and Richboro
buckscountyortho.com
teethstraight.com

Dr. Steven M. Cohen
Steven M. Cohen, D.M.D., M.S.D.
Philadelphia
phillybraces.com

Dr. Tanja J. de Marsche
Dr. William Roberts
Roberts & de Marsche Orthodontics
Philadelphia and Lawrenceville, N.J.
robertsanddemarsche.com

Dr. Marianna Evans
Infinity Dental Specialists
Glen Mills†and Newtown Square
infinitydentalspecialists.com

Dr. Shawn M. Faust
Faust Orthodontics
Havertown
faustorthodontics.com

Dr. Christine Ferrell
West Chester Orthodontics
West Chester
wcbraces.com

Dr. Catherine Foote
Foote Orthodontics
Bryn Mawr and Wayne
footeorthodontics.com

Dr. LynAnn Mastaj
Mastaj Orthodontics
Bryn Mawr
lynannmastaj.com

Dr. Anna Morrison
Heine & Associates Family Dentistry
Newtown
heinefamilydental.com

Dr. Antonino G. Secchi
Devon Orthodontics
Devon
devonortho.com

Dr. Orhan Tuncay
Rittenhouse Orthodontics
Philadelphia
rittenhouseorthodontics.com

Dr. Todd M. Welsh
Bucks County Orthodontics
Doylestown
buckscountyorthodontics.com


Pediatric Dentistry
An age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special healthcare needs

Dr. Jason M. Bresler
Dr. Jill Bresler
Dr. Joshua A. Bresler
Dr. Rachel L. Bresler
Dr. Tracey Bresler
Doc Breslerís Cavity Busters
Multiple area locations
cavitybusters.com

Dr. Dala Al Baroudi
Dr. Andy Dao
Dr. Matthew Frey
Dr. Carlos Gomez
Dr. Marcela Herrera
Dr. David Igelwicz
Dr. Robyn Ivker
Dr. Yvonne Kwong
Dr. Malay Mathur
Dr. Steven Melnic
Dr. Anthony Monteiro
Dr. Kay Myrum
Dr. Lisa Myrum
Dr. Sarah Pavlow
Dr. Jennifer Pinero
Dr. Lucienne Pino
Dr. Debbie Pisarcik
Dr. Andrea Sinnamon
Dr. Nuthyla Skuja
Dr. Blaire Stoveld
Dr. Silpa Velivela
Dr. Hilda Villegas
Dr. Adam Wolf
Childrenís Dental Health
Multiple area offices
childrensdentalhealth.com

Dr. Paul A. Bahn III
Dr. Sharon K. Hamilton
Dr. Michael Rosenbaum
Dr. Noah Quinn
Pediatric Dental Associates
Multiple area locations
teethforkids.com

Dr. Roshni Dhruva
Heine & Associates Family Dentistry
Newtown
heinefamilydental.com

Dr. Gregory Gagliardi
Children First Dental
Richboro
childrenfirstdental.com

Dr. Rachel Maher
Dentistry for Children
Wilmington, Del.
dentistryforchildrende.com

Dr. Jeff Melini
Pediatric Dental Associates of Glen Mills
Glen Mills
pdagm.com


Periodontics
A specialty of dentistry that encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function, and aesthetics of these structures and tissues

Dr. Andrew B. Diamond
Andrew B. Diamond, DMD, BS
Willow Grove
diamondperiodontics.com

Dr. Joseph R. Greenberg
Villanova Dental Group
Villanova
createbeautifulsmiles.com

Dr. Hanh Bui Keating
Dr. Edward L. Woehling
Bryn Mawr Periodontal Associates
Bryn Mawr
brynmawrperio.com

Dr. Jonathan M. Korostoff
Penn Dental Family Practice
Multiple area locations
mypenndentist.org

Dr. Jay B. Laudenbach
Laudenbach Periodontics and Dental Implants
Philadelphia
laudenbach.com

Dr. Anita M. Milici
Matarazzo and Milici Group
Philadelphia
navyyardsmiles.com

Dr. Peter B. Susanin
Devon Periodontal and Dental Implant Center
Devon
devondentalimplantcenter.com

Dr. Scott K. Smith
Scott K. Smith, D.D.S.
King of Prussia
drsksmith.com

Dr. James A. Vito
James A. Vito, D.M.D.
Wayne
jamesvito.com

Dr. John Whytosek
Main Line Periodontics and Dental Implants, P.C.
Bryn Mawr
mainlinedentalimplants.com


Prosthodontics
The dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes

Dr. Rohini Bhatia
Dr. Sadhu Kataria
Chester County Prosthodontics
West Chester
ccprosth.com

Dr. Joseph B. Breitman
Prosthodontics Limited PC
Philadelphia
prosthodonticslimitedpc.com

Dr. Bruce A. Chernow
Bruce A Chernow, DDS
Lansdale
(215) 855-3233

Dr. David DiGiallorenzo
DiGiallorenzo DMD & Associates
Collegeville
perioimplants.us

Dr. Ernesto A. Lee
Advanced Esthetic & Implant Dentistry
Bryn Mawr
drernestolee.com

Dr. Francis Matarazzo
Matarazzo and Milici Group
Philadelphia
navyyardsmiles.com

Dr. James A. Vito
James A. Vito, D.M.D.
Wayne
jamesvito.com

Published (and copyrighted) in Suburban Life magazine, June 2020.