Horsham Dental Elements has been providing the Philadelphia area with quality general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry, along with more basic care, for more than 20 years. With extensive education and experience, our team, led by Dr. Gary Henkel, handles complex full-mouth reconstructions, dental implants, and root canals. As the initial and primary clinical evaluator of the iTero digital scanning system, Dr. Henkel understands the important role technology plays in his Philadelphia dental practice. The iTero scanning system provides precise dental images that replace the messy impressions youre used to.
With microscope enhanced dentistry, Horsham Dental Elements can diagnose even the most difficult to see dental health issue and expertly perform even the most complicated dental care procedures. Less than 1% of dentists in the United States currently use the operating microscope, so you know that when youre at Horsham Dental Elements, youre receiving cutting edge dental care.
Horsham Dental Elements also participates in the StemSave program, allowing you to save your stem cells for future use. Should the need arise, your stem cells may be used in the future to regenerate damaged tissues.
Dr. Gary Henkel has been serving patients from Philadelphia, Horsham, and surrounding areas since 1981, when he bought his first practice. Before practicing privately, he attended Wayne State University, where he graduated in 1974 with a BS in Biology. For his DDS, he attended the University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Dentistry, where he graduated in 1979.
After graduating, he went immediately into a two-year general practice residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. While there, he worked with others to teach dental personnel how to treat physically and mentally challenged patients, as well as medically compromised patients. He was also given a faculty position at the University of Pennsylvania in conjunction with the Elwyn Institute and taught residents hospital-based dentistry at Einstein Daroff Division Hospital and Graduate Hospital. He was then asked to join a committee at the Franklin Institute Research Center, which was active in various aspects of dental care for physically and mentally challenge patients.
Throughout his career, Dr. Henkel has made continuing education a priority. After finishing his residency, he completed the Maxi Course in implant dentistry, which started his career as an implant dentist. He received his mastership from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1986 and has over 2,500 hours of continuing education but continues to add 100 hours per year.
Four years after buying his first practice in Philadelphia, Dr. Henkel opened his first suburban location in Horsham, which moved to its current location after three years. Dr. Henkel is a member of the following organizations:
In addition to all these accomplishments, Dr. Henkel has also spent the past 10 years lecturing nationally and internationally on various topics, including endodontics, bone grafting, CBCT, and 3D imagining. He was also involved in the development of the iTero digital scanning system, which he uses to provide patients with Invisalign treatment. Dr. Henkel is married and has one daughter who is currently attending the Jefferson School of Pharmacy. His wife, meanwhile, is his office manager and hold a masters degree in Education. When hes not helping patients, Dr. Henkel is engaged in one of his many hobbies, which include scuba diving, land and underwater photography and videography, sports, travel, community service.
Connie, Office Manager and Receptionist Connie has been part of our team since 1983 and has over 28 years of experience in the dental industry, in addition to an M.A. in Education. As a people person, shes driven to deliver care thats genuinely warm and caringthats what makes her such a great fit with us. Connie is inspired by the quote, If you wish to please people, you must begin by understanding them. Her favorite celebrity smile is Clark Gables and her favorite movie is Gone with the Wind.
Denise, CFDA With more than 14 years of experience in the dental field, Denise brings a great sense of warmth, understanding, compassion, and drive to the care she delivers to our patients. She appreciates that our practice is family-run and places a high value on the diverse range of services we offer. Our large number of services enables us to help more patients in Horsham and Philadelphia. The quote Denise lives by is, Everything happens for a reason.
Patricia, Registered Dental Hygienist Patricia started with Horsham Dental Elements in 2004 but has more than 24 years of experience in the dental industry. She has a Bachelor of Science, a Dental Public Health certificate, and teaches K-12th graders about the importance of great oral care. Whats more, she volunteers with her church and enjoys real estate rehabilitation. Patricia also enjoys working side-by-side with Dr. Henkel and frequently refers patients to us. Shes originally from Jamaica, and currently has two kids in college.
Paula, Registered Dental Hygienist Paula joined our team in 2006 and has an associate degree. As a dental hygienist, she helps us by cleaning teeth, teaching patients how to care for their smiles, and much more. Shes also a regular participant in local Sealant Saturdays. Implementing new techniques and delivering quality care are what matter most to her. Paulas favorite quote is, Knowledge talks, wisdom listens. Her favorite celebrity smile is Angelina Jolies, and her favorite movie is The Sound of Music. Collecting shoes is one of her passions.
Rachel, Registered Dental Hygienist Rachel joined our office in 2005 and has worked in the dental industry for seven years. She earned her degree in dental hygiene from Harcum College and continues to earn 30 continuing education credits every year. She is passionate about learning, and about providing the highest quality of care to our patients. Her duties include cleaning teeth, taking x-rays, educating our patients, and much, much more.