Dr. Michael Strickler is proud to be practicing dentistry in his home town. After graduating from Littlestown High School, he attended Gettysburg College receiving a B.A. degree in Biology and earned his D.M.D. degree from Temple University Dental School in Philadelphia. Dr. Mike joined his father in 1988 and eventually took over the practice when Dr. Orvin Strickler retired. Since 1988 Dr. Mike has continued to take continuing education courses related to dentistry and has maintained membership in the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and was the Littlestown Area School dentist for over 20 years.
In the community, he has served as President of the Littlestown Rotary Club, has been a board member of the Littlestown YMCA, and has served on Redeemers United Church of Christ consistory as a Deacon and an Elder.
Dr Mike enjoys cycling, running 5K races, playing baseball, and spending time with his family. His wife, Cindy, also works in the office promoting our patient experience. They have three children. After graduating Seton Hall Law School, their oldest son Porter accepted a position as Deputy Attorney General in the Attorney Generals office of New Jersey. Dalton lives in Hanover and is the father of Dr. Mikes first grandchild Jackson. Sophia is attending Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Dr. Mike is followed around by his loyal puppy Barron.
Dr. Waleed Ahmed is excited to join the team at Littlestown. Dr. Ahmed was born and raised in Wilmington, DE, and has always dreamed of pursuing a career in a Health Field. After realizing his passion for face to face patient care, Dr. Ahmed decided to embark on the long path of General Dentistry. Dr. Ahmed was accepted into the University of Delaware and graduated with a B.A. in Biology in 2016. After achieving his undergraduate degree, Dr. Ahmed moved to Philadelphia to pursue a doctorate in Dentistry at Temple University. After four years, Dr. Ahmed accomplished his goals of becoming a dentist and received his DMD in 2020.
Dr. Waleed Ahmed has spent the last year offering service to the Littlestown community, and exploring the Gettysburg/Hanover area. Outside of the community, Dr. Ahmed is big on being outdoors. He is constantly looking for new hikes to explore, and for new places to travel. Dr. Ahmed is also an avid self-proclaimed foodie. He looks forward to continuing to offer the best service possible to the local community!
Jens passion is patient care! I love meeting new people and learning about their lives. I enjoy being able to see them smile and know I really care.Jen has always had an ability to remember patients names and faces very easily.
Karli is part of our front office team but also serves dual function as our Clinical Team Leader. She does a wonderful job helping hygiene, assistants, and front office stay coordinated with each other enhancing the overall cooperation and communication within the team.
Eileen has been in Dentistry for over 35 years. She graduated from Hanover High School and received her dental training from the U.S. Naval Dental School in San Diego. At Littlestown Dental Associates, she assists patients with their insurance policies and maximizing their benefits. Patients love how welcoming and helpful she is.
Eileen enjoys spending time with her granddaughter Alice who is the joy of her life. And has recently gotten married to her wonderful husband Rick. They enjoy traveling and having new adventures together.
Debbie graduated from the University of Maryland College of Dental Surgery with a Bachelor of Science degree. She has been working with Dr. Strickler and Littlestown Dental Associates since 2011. She educates her patients about long term optimal oral hygiene, and shares with them the newest research about the correlation of oral and full body long term health. Debbie is a perfect fit due to her passion for overall dental hygiene, and meeting new kids and adults.
Alicia was born and raised in Littlestown and is happy to be working back in her hometown. She obtained her Dental Hygiene degree from Harrisburg Area Community College in 2012 . She enjoys forming a relationship with her patients and helping them improve their oral health.
Kaitlyn runs our state of the art sterilization room that was fully updated in 2020, so she often is tucked away off stage. She also assists our hygienists with charting and other duties to enhance the hygiene reservations.
Lauren was born as a twin to a brother in Baltimore, MD and raised in small town Fairfield, PA. She has 2 brothers and 1 sister. She graduated from Fairfield High School in 2013 where she continued her early childhood passion of playing softball on the varsity team in 9ththrough 12thgrade.
Lauren went to school for dental assisting in 2015 at Dental Assisting Training Schools of Westminster, MD. During assisting school she was raising her 6month old son Greyson. She really enjoys connecting with her patients and helping them achieve comfort and confidence as muchas possible!
Lauren is the mother to 2 adorable little boys Greyson and Grant. She is engaged to their great dad. She loves being a fianc, playing piano, being active outside with her boys, and spur of the moment adventures (to the beach mainly). The ocean is hands down her favorite place to escape to.
Cammy was born in Altoona, PA and graduated from Altoona Area High School. She relocated to Littlestown, PA with her husband Neal and daughter Nichole. Dental Assisting is Cammys second career. Prior to dental assisting she worked for 5 years with Hanover Direct andDelias/Alloy Apparel where she was group lead for 18 years. After her employer closed she decided to go to Y.T.I. for dental assisting. She enjoys her new career and getting to know the patients and helping them in whatever way she can. Her calm presence is a great addition to our staff.
Cammy loves spending time with her family especially her two grandsons Noah and Grant. At home she enjoys making her home feel welcoming by decorating and flower gardening. She enjoys cutting fresh bouquets to place throughout her home.
Kaylee has funspending time with her fiancJake, her family, and especially her two nephews. Her loves include watching football, painting, and going to the gym. Kaylee truly enjoys getting to know her patients and giving them a beautiful smile!