At Delmarva Dental Services, our practice philosophy is to ensure that each patient is treated like family and that the services we provide are reflective of that philosophy. Our team members are proficient and knowledgeable on all of our dental procedures, offering meticulous care accompanied by a warm bedside manner. We understand the importance of blending our teams skills with state-of-the-art technology to deliver beautiful results. Clear communication and honesty are also part of our practice philosophy, and we intend for every patient to have a thorough understanding of how certain treatments can benefit their needs.
Our educated and experienced dentists and dental hygienists have established themselves as go-to authorities in the Delmarva community. Members of our team are frequently interviewed by local news stations like WBOC-16. We also have an expansive library of informative videos for our patients to view that are centered around dental health, best practices, and new procedures. We encourage you to follow our social media accounts and read our blog posts for current information about our dental practice.
Creating a beautiful, healthy smile requires marrying our advanced dental skills with state-of-the-art dental technology. We recognize that utilizing innovative equipment allows us to provide patients with precise procedures and more comfortable treatments. By using these modern technological advances, we aim to deliver top results.
Were proud of the care we provide! We get excited about what we are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients. All of us are highly trained professionals with many hours of education and experience. We pride ourselves on being on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. Feedback from our patients about their experiences in our office is always encouraged. Our patients are always welcome to share their feelings about any aspect of our dental practice.
The doctors at Delmarva Dental Services are highly educated in their profession. They also have a keen sense of humor. The doctors have a combined average of 33 years of college and post college education, in addition to a combined total of nearly 350 hours of continuing education each year. They strive to remain up to date on all the latest techniques to provide the best service to our patients. It is their desire to help our patients maintain optimum dental health and give them the smile dreams are made of.
Dr. Joseph P. Harmon and his two sisters grew up in Baltimore County, MD. His father was a mill worker and his was mother was an elementary school teacher. He attended high school at Calvert Hall College, received his B.S. in psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and his dental degree from the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry in 1979. He spent four years in the Army Dental Corps at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and joined Dr. Esham in 1984.
Dr. Harmon has been involved in cosmetic dentistry early in his career. He has been placing Da Vinci veneers since 1987. Dr Harmon received advanced training in cosmetic dentistry at Louisiana State University Dental School in 1997.
Dr. Harmon has created many smile makeovers at Delmarva Dental Services. No two are the same. Each one is customized to the individual needs and appearance of each patient. Dr. Harmon also provides general dentistry including implant surgery and restoration. He is especially gratified when a patient with a complete denture, after having implants, can chew foods they havent been able to in years. He likes to swim and is a devoted family man. Dr. Harmon lives in Salisbury with his wife Rae, five sons, and one daughter.
Cosmetic dentistry has evolved over the years. Prior to the 1990s, very few dentists considered themselves a cosmetic dentist. Today, most every dentist claims to be a cosmetic dentist; however, there are significant differences in the services that are provided, as well as the skill levels.
Since there is no real definition of cosmetic dentist, how as a patient do you know how to pick a cosmetic dentist, or if your dentist is a cosmetic dentist? There are certain basic services that should be offered cosmetically. Plastic fillings for back teeth, all-porcelain crowns with no metal, porcelain veneers, and at least one convenient form of teeth whitening (either whitening strips or tray whitening) should be available. In the ultimate cosmetic practice, the following services should be provided:
Photography is important for several reasons. It allows the dentist to study the patients teeth and gum display while smiling and speaking from different viewing angles. It also allows various Smile Designs to be developed and computer-imaged. In this way, a patient can choose the design they like best prior to treatment. If you are having cosmetic dental treatment more extensive than whitening and no one is taking photos, RUN! Delmarva Dental Services is proud to provide all of these services.
Dr. Leigh Auchey moved back to this area from York, Pennsylvania where she had been part of a private practice the past 6 years. She is a Salisbury native, having attended James M. Bennett High School. She graduated from Washington College with a major in biology, a minor in chemistry, and received her dental degree from University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 2007. While there Dr. Auchey participated in a pediatric dentistry clerkship and special patient care (special needs) clerkship programs. She completed a one-year hospital based general practice residency at York hospital before moving on to a private practice.
Dr. Auchey is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Local Dental Society of which she has been an officer for the past four years. Her professional interests and qualifications include restorative dentistry (composites, crowns and bridges, veneers), restoring dental implants, removable prosthetics (dentures and partials), orthodontics, and TMJ treatment.
Dr. Aucheys family includes her husband Matt, daughter Caroline, and second daughter Amelia, born in November 2014. They also have a Goldendoodle named Dudley. She enjoys spending time with family, outdoor activities, going to the beach, visiting friends, and traveling.