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For the patient embarking upon a new smile built with dental implants, the credentials of the team are significantly important. Many prospective patients seeking online guidance begin by looking for a dental implant dentist. This is a misnomer. As to date, the American Dental Association has not sanctioned a residency program for dental implant dentists that leads to specialty recognition.

Various dental specialties strive to own dental implant procedures, but as the end of the journey to the new smile is prosthetic teeth, it is wise to involve your prosthodontist from the beginning. Pi Dental Center doctors were among the pioneers establishing dental implant treatment protocols in the United States.

In the last thirty years, Pi Dental Centers board-certified prosthodontists have placed over 40,000 Brnemark System Dental Implants with a 99% success rate. ThePi Dental Center is the oldest and largest of its kind in the United States.

Experience translates to the conservation of time for the patient, and conservation of time in the chair translates to quicker, smoother implant placement with minimal trauma. Similarly, minimal trauma translates to quicker healing.

We use only the highest caliber of implant materials. Our on-site laboratory creates natural-looking, fully functional teeth. Our staff offers unmatched skill and sensitivity in creating the most customized treatment experience for each patient.

Pi Dental Center is one of the only places in the country with extensive experience using zygomatic implants. These implants make complete smile restorations possible for patients who have lost extensive bone. Bone grafts for dental implants are rarely necessary with zygomatic implants. We call this the No Bone Solution and it is still possible to have Teeth in a Day when using these implants. General anesthesia is highly recommended.

Pi Dental Center is a prosthodontic specialty practicecommitted to providing our dental patients with the highest standard of dental care. Pi Dental Center pioneered the Teeth In A Day dental implant treatment protocol. Our mission is to go beyond the preservation and maintenance concepts of general dentistry; our dentists design each individualized treatment plan to provide for an uncompromised clinically functional and attractive smile. Pi Dental Center operates all facets of its dental care center with focused team energy for excellence in treatment of the whole patient, from cosmetic dental care and digital dentistry to dental maintenance. We strive to provide a level of care that encompasses every dimension of the patients well-being. We spare no effort to assure that the treatment environment is comfortable and comforting.

As a Practice Administrator, Maryellen wears many hats behind the scenes at Pi. Besides being responsible for company finances, she also oversees all aspects of our dental center operations. Maryellen grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from LaSalle University. She joined the Pi team in 2006 and continues to be amazed at the transformation that occurs in not only a patients appearance but personality and lives when their smiles are restored and healthy! When not in her office at Pi, Maryellen keeps busy enjoying time with family and friends, reading, visiting antique and salvage stores for her next project, and volunteering for a local rescue.

Linda came to Pi Dental Center in 2009 as Executive Secretary to provide administrative support for the Pi doctors. Having worked in several business environments over the years, she brings a wealth of administrative experience and organization to the team. Since this is the first opportunity I have had to work in a clinical setting, it is very impressive to witness the level of expertise and care that the Pi doctors and staff provide to our patients. In her spare time, Linda enjoys spending time with family and friends, doing home improvement projects, reading, and gardening.

Amy joined the Pi team in 2013 as a Certified Dental Assistant with 15 years of experience. In addition to dental assisting, Amy fills the role of Assistant Clinical Manager. The most rewarding aspects of working at Pi are being a part of changing peoples lives by remaking their smiles and working with some of the most talented doctors in the profession. When not in the office, Amy loves making memories with her husband and children by going to the beach, camping, attending sporting events, and just being together!

Julia became a Registered Dental Hygienist in 1995 after graduating Summa Cum Laude from Manor College and has spent her entire career here at Pi Dental! She is a member of the ADHA (American Dental Hygienists Association), PDHA (Pennsylvanian Dental Hygienist Association), and Whos Who of America. Her professional calling is to serve people and develop lasting relationships by promoting health and wellness while delivering professional dental hygiene care. She was born and raised in Chernovtsy, Ukraine. When not at Pi, she can be found volunteering at her childrens school or on a tennis court. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, traveling, and cooking.

While everyone at Pi Dental knows her as Shirley, her given name is Aracelis. Shirley wears many hats here at Pi. Hired in October 1989 as a chairside Dental Assistant, she has been entrusted with many other titles over her 25+ years. Purchasing the office and dental supplies, as well as the office and dental equipment, are her primary tasks, which she enjoys tremendously and takes seriously. She shops diligently, ensuring practice dollars are spent wisely on quality products. In her many years at Pi, shes seen faces come and go but is happy to say she loves the people she works with. Married since 1976, she has 4 grown children and 12 grandchildren. Shirleys family is quite international, adding some spice to her life with never a dull moment as their motto. Her favorite hobbies are reading and gardening. For Shirley, gardening is therapy! She loves traveling to see her Italian and Hungarian grandchildren. She is grateful for Skype and technology that keeps her close to her loved ones here in Pennsylvania and abroad.

Pat has held several positions at Pi, including chairside assistant, front desk manager, and her current position as the Director of Patient Relations. She is an EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) and began her career in a general dental practice. That experience and advanced training led her to seek a more challenging opportunity with Pi Dental Center over 25 years ago. Most of Pats time is happily spent in the business office with patients discussing treatment options to help them achieve their dental goals. Since we all know money doesnt grow on trees, it is my job to explain financing options, so treatment can be staged to meet ones budget. Our patients go through life-changing transformations; it is our responsibility to make them as comfortable as possible so they return to Pi for many years to come. These folks become our extended family and it is always a pleasure to welcome them back for regular checkups, see them doing so well and catch up. Those who know her best will tell you that Pat is just as passionate about her family, including her husband of over 33 years and two grown sons. They share their comfortable home with their rescue dog, a Pit Bull who steals all of their hearts!

Dolly is an RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist) who joined the Pi team in 2013. With 20+ years of clinical experience, Dolly provides post-surgical oral hygiene evaluations of many of our patients. She gets to appreciate the patients new smile with them as they share their journey that brought them to Pi Dental. Dolly also administers the ZOOM tooth whitening procedure with patients. She earned her degree at Community College of Philadelphia and has been practicing clinical hygiene ever since. Out of the office, you will find her on the baseball field, basketball court, or on the beach with her family and friends.

Nancy Gausz joined Pi Dental Center as a Master Ceramist and Dental Technician in 2016. Nancy has worked in the Dental Technology field for over 30 years and is excited by the ever-evolving role of the dental ceramist. During the last decade, outstanding advances in the development of CAD/ CAM for digital dentistry. Nancy enjoys her position as an in-house ceramist at Pi Dental Center. Working directly with the doctors and staff to bring the best results in ceramic restorations, including chairside custom shading, and providing extra care and convenience to the patient. She hopes to continue to learn, grow and change with the wave of new technologies. In her free time, Nancy enjoys reading as well as creating wire-wrapped jewelry pieces and costume jewelry redesign. She is a mom to two grown children and lives in Bucks County, Pa.

Chris joined Pi Dental Center in 1987, just four months after the centers grand opening. As a computer specialist, she worked with the doctors and staff in transitioning the office from antiquated to advanced computer technology systems and digital applications. Chris manages Pi Dental Centers computer hardware, software, x-ray, CAT scan, and photo equipment. Her responsibilities include marketing, website design and maintenance, email newsletter and blog publications, computer graphics and database maintenance. The revolutionary dental technology and doctors skill that enable Pi Dental Center to give patients new smiles and brighter lives inspires Chris. Three of Chriss objectives for the Pi computer department are to ensure security and accuracy of patient data, simplicity of computer operations, and clarity of digital communications. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Temple University. In her spare time, she is an amateur photographer and is active in her community.

Andrea joined the Pi team in 2004 as a chairside assistant. In 2009, she earned her CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) and EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) license. Andrea is an integral part of the surgical team assisting with the Teeth in a Day procedures. She also is the offices OSHA Coordinator and teaches dental terminology at Cabrini University, Radnor, PA. Andrea serves as a coach for competitive local cheerleading teams for many years. Besides dentistry, her loves in life is her two wonderful children and her husband. The family loves nature, crafts, art, and exploring everything in life the Creator can offer.

Daryl joined the Pi team in 1992 shortly after graduating from Manor College. She is a Pennsylvania State Board certified EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant). Daryl enjoys all aspects of working on patients from their initial new patient exam, general dental procedures, implant surgery to full reconstruction of their entire mouths. In her free time, she likes to work out and spend time with her two daughters and husband. Happy Hour with her close friends is a weekly routine. This helps to create the perfect balance for work and play!

As the Chief Technician of Pis In-house Lab, Toni stays very busy making sure all our patients smiles are just right. She joined the Pi team in 1987 and has been helping to change peoples lives through their smiles ever since. Toni grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia and attended Penn State Ogontz campus and graduated from Lyons Technical Institute Dental Lab Technology Program in 1986. In her spare time, Toni loves spending quality time with her granddaughter.

Tina is our newest member of the Pi family. Tina speaks Italian and is a licensed Beauty Professional which fits perfectly with our practice. When not in the office, Tina is passionate about her children making sure that they are always taken care of. In her spare time, Tina likes to cook, spend time with family and friends, and travel to anywhere that is warm.

Pi Dental Center is offering a free diagnostic evaluation with Dr. Wolfinger or Dr. Slauch including panoramic x-ray for new patients. Mention this offer when you call to schedule your first visit. This evaluation is not a comprehensive diagnostic workup. (See details of the comprehensive workup below).