Dr. Ditty grew up in Northampton, Pennsylvania; attended nearby Muhlenberg College; and transitioned directly into dental school after 3 years. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, where he completed dental school as well as residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery. During residency, Dr. Ditty also completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania including 2 years of general surgery training, 8 months of intensive care and trauma surgery training, and 4 months as a second-year anesthesia resident.
He has been practicing in Delaware since 2005 with full staff privileges at Kent General Hospital and Milford Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ditty is also on the teaching staff at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
Member of American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Member of American Dental Society Member of American Medical Society Member of the Delaware State Dental Society Member of the Middle Atlantic Society for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Member of the Kent/ Sussex Dental Society
Kademani D, Costello BJ, Ditty DL, Quinn PD.An alternative approach to maxillofacial arteriovenous malformations with transosseous direct puncture embolization. Oral Surg, Oral Med, Oral Path, Endodontics. 2004. (Submitted for Publication)
Dr. Pancko grew up in Columbus, New Jersey and went to Rutgers University for his undergraduate studies, graduating with a bachelors in Biochemistry. He then attended Columbia Dental School. After dental school, he served as an officer in the Army Dental Corps where he participated in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency. During this time in the Army he was stationed in Germany, deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and served as the Officer In Charge of the Edgewood Dental Clinic in the Aberdeen Proving Ground Area. After his commitment to the military ended, he enrolled in the Oral and Maxillofacial residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. He has been practicing in Delaware since 2009. He currently lives in Dover with his wife and four children.
Dr. Riegel grew up in Kankakee, Illinois and attended Lafayette College, graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. She then attended the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, where she completed both dental school as well as residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. During her residency, Dr. Riegel also completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Riegel has been practicing in Delaware since 2017 with full staff privileges at Kent General Hospital. In her spare time, Dr. Riegel enjoys spending time with her husband and young son Jack.
Dr. Alcorn grew up in Tempe, Arizona. He attended college at Bowdoin where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in both Biology and Archaeology. After graduation, he attended dental school at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Alcorn then completed his residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Alcorn has been practicing in Delaware since 2017 with full staff privileges at Kent General Hospital.In his spare time, Dr. Alcorn enjoys playing mens league hockey and spending time with his family.
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Rating 4.3 out of 5 based on 57 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestChris Pride
a year ago
Amazing and educated staff
Beth Waite
a year ago
Extremely pleased with my experience at First State! Dr. Ditty removed my tooth totally pain free with local anesthesia. And, no post-procedure complications-the instructions were quite clear. Thank you!
Bruce Hartig
a year ago
I needed an extraction done asap and they took me in with the next available dr! They took me into the room for the surgery faster than i could finish the paperwork!! I requested nitrous oxide and thats what they did for me. Never had any pain during the procedure, I was on my way home in half an hour, Thank you so much for your service, ihope i dont need that procedure again, but if i do it will be with you !!!!, Bruce
Katelyn Cox
a year ago
First off posting the day after of having 16 teeth surgically removed by Dr.Pancko, let me just say first state oral in dover is one of the nicest and inviting places I have ever been to! Everything about this office and the people that work there are very sweet and loving! They took all my needs into consideration and did a wonderful job! Like i said I had 16 teeth surgically removed and the recovery has not been bad, I havent been in discomfort hardly any swelling or anything, they do amazing work and incredibly gental, I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this place, 10 out of 10 would recommend!!
Tracy Harding
2 years ago
A very special and friendly environment. I accidentally missed my appt. I went over to explain and a wonderful lady got my son right back in for the next day. We were at the appt and trying to retrieve a referral which took some time and staff and Dr were extremely patient with my young kids! That's means a lot due to how the world is nowadays. Thank you for a wonderful experience First State OM surgeon.
Angela Smith
2 years ago
Just had my wisdom teeth extracted yesterday by Dr. Pancko & the whole procedure went so smooth. Dental assistants, front desk staff & checkout staff are all wonderful & very helpful. Would definitely recommend this office!
Ivy Colburn
2 years ago
Great experience. Dr. Alcorn was very quick yet thorough, non-judgmental, and a pleasure to have been a patient of. All of the staff was very polite and kind. They fit me in the schedule within days after the consult (which I was able to get the morning after I called because of a cancellation), and once I arrived (for both consult and surgery appointments) there was hardly any wait at all. I was sedated for four wisdom tooth extractions and the entire procedure from entry to exit was a breeze and completely painless. It's been 12 hours as I write this and still no pain. Which I was terrified of as I have very sensitive teeth and extreme dentist-anxiety. The sites look great, the post-op instructions were very clear, and I couldn't be more pleased. Very happy I chose First State Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and thankful I had a great doctor like Dr. Alcorn and their wonderful support staff. Thank you!!!
Nancy Price
2 years ago
Dr Ditty is a great oral surgeon, would recommend him to anyone! Great staff to
Laura Wallin
2 years ago
Voted worst front desk and billing staff worldwide. I don't know where this employer goes to find these Non-customer Service qualified people, but it is a real disservice to the 5-star doctors who work here. God forbid you ask a simple question. I found them to be very defensive and highly offensive. It takes months to get in- It's just not worth it.
Cheryl A. Hollis
2 years ago
Practice as well as Dr. Pancko we're great!! Treated with kindness and efficiency throughout the extraction process. Highly recommend all to go to this practice, especially if you have any fear of pain. They will treat you well !! Thank you.
Tasha Hopkins
2 years ago
The front desk staff is so nasty and rude. I am dealing with a severe wisdom tooth infection and was told "I should get established with a dentist if I want them out". I do have a dentist and they referred me to this place. The customer service was my breaking point after being in pain for days and having no sleep.
Connie Ferrell
2 years ago
Dr. Alcorn and his staff were wonderful. The two ladies that set me up with the IV and oxygen were so kind and so gentle. I'm TERRIFIED of the dentist and I had been dreading going in for my extractions and they immediately set me at ease and explained everything they were doing. I unfortunately don't remember their names, but I really wish they knew just how much that extra bit of kindness helped me. Thank you so much to everyone who helped me today. I absolutely recommend First State Oral a d Maxillofacial to EVERYONE
Sage Culver
2 years ago
I had all four wisdom teeth extracted a week ago by Dr. Alcorn and he did an amazing job! I recovered quickly and with ease. Also, the ladies who helped situate me before the procedure were very calming, charismatic and professional. I was very nervous to have this procedure done but it really is not as bad as I made it out to be. This team of professionals really helped put my mind at ease and I had a very successful surgery. I will definitely recommend this place to others!
Amy Milhorn
2 years ago
Waited two months for appt. Referred by a doctor to oral surgeon so that's what I did. They said need paperwork before appointment so I complied they called me to make the appointment, waited months drove an hour lost 1/2 day work , they took all my personal information only to be told they won't see me. Would have been nice to know before I drove down lost time, gave my personal information. Not very professional choose another office trust me.
Austin Burke
2 years ago
Dr. Pancko was excellent! The front desk lady's were very helpful also and very nice. Definitely recommend!
Ny Eaddy
2 years ago
The worse dentist office I have ever been too . I was in a whole lot of pain & unfortunately after receiving an emergency appointment my car broke down so I wasn't able to make my appointment. However I called to reschedule the appointment, and I could r get an emergency an appointment and I had to get an a appointment a month out after waiting months for an appointment. I asked for a supervisor several times and they kept transferring me to other offices !!!! I am still in pain and nothing is being taking into consideration! On top of that my consultation was horrible , one of the assistance asked me "to take my hair off " so they could get a proper X-ray, I'm a black women with a lot of hair & a white professional assistant asking me to remove my hair ? Wow !! How could u assume that my hair was even fake ?? How dare you even ask ME TO DO SUCH A THING . Very unprofessional and I'd never go here if it was the last place on earth ! I can't even believe they took over dr mullens office! I'm disgusted!!!
jerica Williams
2 years ago
If I can give them no stars I will I been waiting 4 weeks for them to keep asking the same question everytime and now they didn't even put the other info in the damn system I'm beyond irritated with this place. I will never go back here again after I get surgery
Michelle Copple
2 years ago
Dr. Ditty pulled all 4 of my daughter's wisdom teeth. He was kind, professional, performed the procedure quickly and easily, and she literally had the easiest recovery I have ever seen. Almost zero pain or swelling (and they were all 4 impacted). Highly recommend Dr. Ditty.
Nya Brown
2 years ago
Tried scheduling an appointment for my daughter wisdom teeth. Don't ask the front desk girl questions. They are rude. Ignorant and does not care about patients. Don't ask to speak to the doctor they won't let you and lie!!!!
Joanne Remy
2 years ago
I tried making an appointment the first time, but they schedule appointments far out which was not a problem. Sadly enough everytime I call and speak to the front desk ladies they always have an attitude and very rude. They should really get in control of that for the future.
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