Dr. Lynn Collins (Dr. Lynn) graduated from University of Maryland Dental School. She worked as a general dentist for seven years with her father in Newark. Her passion for children encouraged her to specialize in pediatric dentistry at Temple University, Episcopal Campus.
She is currently expanding her knowledge by taking extensive courses in airway and sleep disordered breathing. This includes laser treatment (frenectomy) of tethered oral tissues (tongue-tie and lip-tie). She has completed training in orofacial functional myology and is a TBI Ambassador with The Breathe Institute.
Dr. Lynn is on staff at Nemours Childrens Hospital. She enjoys the challenging special needs patient and enjoys her operating-room privileges so she can restorepatients teeth under general anesthesia.
Dr. Lynn is also is on the medical-dental staff at ChristianaCare Health System. She is the Section Chief of Pediatric Dentistry and teaches the general practice dental residents in Wilmington Hospitals dental clinic. Additionally she provides dental services under general anesthesia in the operating room at Wilmington Hospital.
A Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Lynns dental services include doing braces on older children/adolescents and pediatric dentistry using happy gas (nitrous oxide). She truly enjoys the world of teeth and children. Dr. Lynn is proud to be a part of a large caring family that includes dentists and dental professionals.
Dr. Patricia Smith (Dr. Patty) received her bachelors degree from Saint Peters University, Jersey City, New Jersey. She received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
After finishing a general practice residency at Staten Island University Hospital, Dr. Patty completed a fellowship at the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. She went on to complete her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Temple University Hospital, Episcopal Campus.
Dr. Patty is an associate community staff member of the Nemours Childrens Hospital. She is an active member of the medical and dental staff at the ChristianaCare Health System. She teaches the general practice dental residents andprovides dental services under general anesthesia in the operating room at Wilmington Hospital.
Dr. Patty is expanding her knowledge by taking extensive courses in airway, pediatric sleep disorders and tethered oral tissues. She has received training in orofacial functional myology and she is a TBI Ambassador with The Breathe Institute.
Born and raised in Delaware, Dr. Daria Ryan graduated from Saint Marks High School, the University of Delaware, and the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University Dental School. She also attended a hospital-based general practice residency program in Richmond, Virginia.
Dr. Ryan is a former faculty member and attending dentist at Delaware Technical and Community College, Department of Dental Hygiene. She has worked for more than 20 years in New Castle County in private practice.
We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
