Our skilled team of dental care professionals operates within the belief that comfort, affordability and sustainable health are priorities for any dental practice. We offer both general dentistry and more specialized care like amalgam removal, implants and Invasalign application and maintenance.
Dr. Owen Allison grew up in York County PA, graduating from York Suburban High School in 1967. He earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Temple University and went on to graduate from the University of Pittsburghs School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Allison spent two years in the Naval Dental Corps stationed in Norfolk, Va. He then returned to Pittsburgh and associated in a local family practice. In the early 1980s Dr. Allison and his wife Linda decided to move their young family back to south central PA to set up his current practice in Lancaster County. Today the Allisons have two grown children, Olivia and Justin.
Although suitably characterized as a general dentist, Dr. Allison and his staff provide a breadth of dental services to a growing number of patients and families in throughout Central PA. Dr. Allison has maintained a safe, mercury-free practice for over a decade and a half.
Dr. Allison has a special interest in holistic health care and has trained extensively in energy medicine with the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Healing Therapies. Aside from his expertise with general dental care, Dr. Allison is fully accredited with the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, the leading coalition of mercury-free dentists worldwide. Susquehanna Dental Arts is also a certified member of The Centers for Dental Medicine, which views dentistry as a whole body discipline.
Dr. David Lambert was born and raised in Lancaster County. He attended Manheim Township high school where he was a captain of the lacrosse team and an Eagle Scout. After graduating from Township, he stayed close to home and attended Franklin and Marshall College, where he was awarded a John Marshall scholarship and was a four year member of the lacrosse team.
Dr. Lambert then earned a certificate in Medical Sciences from Drexel University, before moving to Baltimore to enroll in the University of Maryland College of Dental Surgery. There, he participated in numerous community outreach programs, including Maryland Healthy Smiles, and Give Kids A Smile, as well as completing a pediatric dentistry clerkship. After graduating dental school, Dr. Lambert moved to Denver Colorado to begin working while his wife completed a residency program, after which they moved home to Lancaster.
Dr. Lambert has been practicing in Lancaster County since 2017 and loves giving back to the community which raised him. He loves being back in south central PA, surrounded by the beautiful farmlands and people. He also loves spending time at the local farm markets and greenhouses, restaurants, and outdoors with friends. He is an avid golfer and his happy place is walking Conestoga with friends. His other hobbies are geology, plants and gardening, cooking, hiking fishing, and pets/animals of all kinds.
Dr. Lambert has a beloved German Shepherd, Jayde, and two cats, Luna and Lily. He is an avid Liverpool and Philly sports fan. He tries out for jeopardy every year to try to match his brother in making the televised show, but has yet to break through! Dr. Lambert is excited to join the wonderful staff at Susquehanna Dental Arts and continue to give back to the community he loves.
Michele is our Front Desk Coordinator. She has been married to Shawn for 18 years. She has 2 grown children Katie and Kyle. She enjoys spending time with her family including her 2 dogs, Balie and Lluna, going to the beach and reading a good book.
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Rating 3.7 out of 5 based on 18 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestAshley Miller
2 years ago
My family has been going here for years. When I tell my son we have to go to the dentist for our semi-annual, he gets excited! I've had some minor dental work done and I appreciated the option to use numbing cream instead of the hardcore stuff. Dr. Alison was careful and I had no pain during the procedure. I do get x-rays but less frequently than what standard insurance says I should. It's never been a problem here.
Victoria Freeman
2 years ago
Hands down the best dental practice I've ever been to. The office staff is always super nice. Dr. Allison is not just a dentist--he is an artist! I have a perfect smile thanks to him.
Pat Barrios
2 years ago
SURPRISE BILLS. My husband was told by staff that they took our dental insurance, in fact they said that they " loved " to work with this specific insurance. They estimated his out of pocket at the office and charged at each visit. Then he got a huge invoice!! The office now says they do not participate with our insurance.and he has to pay the out of network charges. The insurance says they paid 100% of benefits and it's up to the provider if they want to charge the out of network portion. This practice deceives patients and will get your insurance money and bill you as well. They make more money this way.
Evelyn Varney
2 years ago
In 2013 I decided to have all of my 15 mercury contained amalgams removed. I was very nervous to have this done because I suffer from chemical sensitivities and I knew I needed to find the right dentist so proper procedures could be followed for the safe removal of the mercury. I had two small fillings successfully removed while living in Phoenix, Arizona. When we moved to Pennsylvania, I found Dr. Allison's name on the IAOMT member list and I was so surprised to find an accredited dentist who worked 10 minutes from my house! I had had a bio availability test done while in Phoenix so the dental composites used in the new fillings were compatible with my body and would not make me sicker. Dr. Allison was fast and efficient while doing the mercury extractions. He used a clean up suction tip to capture the mercury chunks and particle spatter when cutting up the old silver fillings. His staff is pleasant and very accommodating when making appointments. Overall I had a very positive experience and I am so happy that I got all the mercury out of my mouth. Dr. Allison did a terrific job!!! If you want a conscientious, qualified dentist then try Dr. Allison. July 2021 update. I have moved away from the area and I really really miss Dr Allison as my dentist. He is reasonable and fair and does a great job. If you need a dentist to take care of your teeth, make an appointment now. Don't wait.
Jennifer Bracelin
3 years ago
My daughter had an accident and I feared going to a run of the mill dentist who believed fluoride and mercury fillings were a good standard for oral care. I found this dentist, primarily based on their "holistic," approach. I quickly found out upon entering their office, it was covered in mask and covid propaganda and they were forcing anyone who walked in to wear a mask. They denied us "holistic" dental care based on our choice to simply breathe fresh air. This office is picking and choosing which CDC guidelines they would like to follow. CDC ALSO SAYS USE FLUORIDE, ITS SAFE AND SO ARE MERCURY FILLINGS. Fluoride and mercury are neurotoxins, I also noticed the insane amount of toxic hand sanitizer placed all over. Have you read those ingredients, nothing holistic about them?! I've also read countless articles on pub med explaining a direct correlation between the micro biome in your gut and your oral hygiene. Masks and hand sanitizer are micro biome/gut disrupters causing or leading to increase in cavities. This dentist is a shill and there's nothing holistic about him, submitting to tyranny and asking people to comply or leave is the prime example of subpar service. Found an interesting quote under the fluoride tab, please read below ... OH THE IRONY! "We know that saying "no" to something that is routinely prescribed can be stressful. Therefore, we've ensured that you don't have to worry about saying "no" to us. From the moment you walk into our office, to the moment that you leave, we know you will feel well cared for and valued."
Rob Shaper
3 years ago
Don't go. Just wants to rip fillings out and charge you a lot.
Evelyn Varney
3 years ago
In 2013 I decided to have all of my 15 mercury contained amalgams removed. I was very nervous to have this done because I suffer from chemical sensitivities and I knew I needed to find the right dentist so proper procedures could be followed for the safe removal of the mercury. I had two small fillings successfully removed while living in Phoenix, Arizona. When we moved to Pennsylvania, I found Dr. Allison's name on the IAOMT member list and I was so surprised to find an accredited dentist who worked 10 minutes from my house! I had had a bio availability test done while in Phoenix so the dental composites used in the new fillings were compatible with my body and would not make me sicker. Dr. Allison was fast and efficient while doing the mercury extractions. He used a clean up suction tip to capture the mercury chunks and particle spatter when cutting up the old silver fillings. His staff is pleasant and very accommodating when making appointments. Overall I had a very positive experience and I am so happy that I got all the mercury out of my mouth. Dr. Allison did a terrific job!!! If you want a conscientious, qualified dentist then try Dr. Allison. July 2021 update. I have moved away from the area and I really really miss Dr Allison as my dentist. He is reasonable and fair and does a great job. If you need a dentist to take care of your teeth, make an appointment now. Don't wait.
Rob Shaper
3 years ago
Don't go. Just wants to rip fillings out and charge you a lot.
Ashley Steer
4 years ago
I had a few fillings done here in January-March of 2018, including one of a tooth that chipped/cracked off. The broken tooth filling was fine (or so I thought). The next was rushed. I should have said STOP right then and there. As soon as I was no longer numb, I was in terrible pain. I couldn't eat on that side of my mouth at all. I called and asked for it to be fixed, they got me in, but when I arrived the dentist had no idea why I was there! He thought I just needed my bite fixed! He told me that fillings can be sensitive for awhile after, which is understandable, but I was in piercing, excruciating pain and I made that known! He put a "desensitizer" on my tooth and sent me on my way. After that experience, I refused to go back because I didn't trust them to fix my tooth properly and I didn't want the other fillings done by them that they said I needed. It took me until yesterday to return to a dentist, out of fear, despite the fact that I have been in pain this entire time.. first of all, no other fillings needed! So the other 2-3 fillings they said I needed were not necessary, even over a year later. Second, the filling they did on the broken tooth is right against my nerve. I am looking at a potential root canal or extraction for this. One of the other fillings they did has decay underneath it! They didn't do it right. I am in terrible pain over a year later from the poor work this dentist did and am looking at possibly thousands of dollars in dental work to fix what they destroyed. DO NOT GO HERE. You can refuse fluoride and amalgam fillings at ANY dentist. LOOK ELSEWHERE.
Benjamen Delp
4 years ago
I normally don't write reviews, but when an office manager tells a perspective customer shame on them for not wanting to have yearly x-rays- one almost has to leave a review. It was hurtful and shocking to hear that as a perspective customer. They wouldn't even apologize when I called the office manger out on her shocking and rude remark. I really appreciate what they do at this business and the wholistic approach to dental care. However, it is a bit strange that a business that focuses their niche marketing on people like me who care about natural care would force us to have x-rays every 6 months to a year at a minimum. Many people into the natural health care world prefer choice (choice is a right every human should have) and the ability to stay away from added and un-needed radiation- even if it's a digital x-ray machine with lower radiation exposure. Despite the lack of professionalism and unbelievable rudeness to a perspective customer, I'm sure the dentist himself is excellent at dental care and I want him to know that I still greatly appreciate what he does and what he stands for in dental care in our community. I only can hope that the dentist will read this review, apologize for his staff's rudeness, and entertain the idea of after the initial first patient visit with x-rays (to see what is initially going on) that if the customer chooses to opt out of further x-rays, that the dentist and his team would honor that choice by letting us sign off on it (for legal reasons). Thank you for what you do Doctor in our community regarding natural oral health care!
Sarah Gallagher
5 years ago
Dr. Allison and his staff are great!
Ashley Steer
5 years ago
I had a few fillings done here in January-March of 2018, including one of a tooth that chipped/cracked off. The broken tooth filling was fine (or so I thought). The next was rushed. I should have said STOP right then and there. As soon as I was no longer numb, I was in terrible pain. I couldn't eat on that side of my mouth at all. I called and asked for it to be fixed, they got me in, but when I arrived the dentist had no idea why I was there! He thought I just needed my bite fixed! He told me that fillings can be sensitive for awhile after, which is understandable, but I was in piercing, excruciating pain and I made that known! He put a "desensitizer" on my tooth and sent me on my way. After that experience, I refused to go back because I didn't trust them to fix my tooth properly and I didn't want the other fillings done by them that they said I needed. It took me until yesterday to return to a dentist, out of fear, despite the fact that I have been in pain this entire time.. first of all, no other fillings needed! So the other 2-3 fillings they said I needed were not necessary, even over a year later. Second, the filling they did on the broken tooth is right against my nerve. I am looking at a potential root canal or extraction for this. One of the other fillings they did has decay underneath it! They didn't do it right. I am in terrible pain over a year later from the poor work this dentist did and am looking at possibly thousands of dollars in dental work to fix what they destroyed. DO NOT GO HERE. You can refuse fluoride and amalgam fillings at ANY dentist. LOOK ELSEWHERE.
Benjamen Delp
5 years ago
I normally don't write reviews, but when an office manager tells a perspective customer shame on them for not wanting to have yearly x-rays- one almost has to leave a review. It was hurtful and shocking to hear that as a perspective customer. They wouldn't even apologize when I called the office manger out on her shocking and rude remark. I really appreciate what they do at this business and the wholistic approach to dental care. However, it is a bit strange that a business that focuses their niche marketing on people like me who care about natural care would force us to have x-rays every 6 months to a year at a minimum. Many people into the natural health care world prefer choice (choice is a right every human should have) and the ability to stay away from added and un-needed radiation- even if it's a digital x-ray machine with lower radiation exposure. Despite the lack of professionalism and unbelievable rudeness to a perspective customer, I'm sure the dentist himself is excellent at dental care and I want him to know that I still greatly appreciate what he does and what he stands for in dental care in our community. I only can hope that the dentist will read this review, apologize for his staff's rudeness, and entertain the idea of after the initial first patient visit with x-rays (to see what is initially going on) that if the customer chooses to opt out of further x-rays, that the dentist and his team would honor that choice by letting us sign off on it (for legal reasons). Thank you for what you do Doctor in our community regarding natural oral health care!
J L
5 years ago
Changed my bite, which gave me TMJ Dysfunction, and ruined my life. Seriously, if I had known how much I would suffer from getting those filings replaced, I wouldn't have done it. I have constant headaches, swollen glands in my neck, neck pain, severe shoulder pain. I had to see so many doctors, and dentists before it was diagnosed as tmj dysfunction. If I could do it all over, I'd take my chances with the mercury fillings, or SEE A DIFFERENT DENTIST!!!!
Jennifer Klahold
5 years ago
I have had my fair share of dentists. And it seems like none of them ever really cared for my teeth and wellbeing or even did their job. Dr. Allison is NOT that dentist. He's a quiet guy but cares about doing his job correctly. I won't change dentists unless I move far away or he retires.
Janet Chavez
5 years ago
Love glad I found them.
Sarah Gallagher
5 years ago
Dr. Allison and his staff are great!
Janet Chavez
6 years ago
Love glad I found them.
Jennifer Klahold
6 years ago
I have had my fair share of dentists. And it seems like none of them ever really cared for my teeth and wellbeing or even did their job. Dr. Allison is NOT that dentist. He's a quiet guy but cares about doing his job correctly. I won't change dentists unless I move far away or he retires.
J L
6 years ago
Changed my bite, which gave me TMJ Dysfunction, and ruined my life. Seriously, if I had known how much I would suffer from getting those filings replaced, I wouldn't have done it. I have constant headaches, swollen glands in my neck, neck pain, severe shoulder pain. I had to see so many doctors, and dentists before it was diagnosed as tmj dysfunction. If I could do it all over, I'd take my chances with the mercury fillings, or SEE A DIFFERENT DENTIST!!!!
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