The office and dental staff of Wayne Family Dentistry welcome you to our practice. In our Wayne, PA dentist office, our goal is to make dental care accessible to patients of all ages. For over two decades, we have offered everything from preventative dental care to cosmetic smile makeovers and restorative care for complex dental problems. We are committed to providing our patients with coordinated care to make their oral health treatment and routine maintenance a positive experience.
We want our patients to feel comfortable communicating any dental problems or cosmetic concerns when they visit our office. Our dentists collaborate with patients one-on-one for the best treatment results possible. Additionally, our office staff works with patients so they understand their insurance and financial planning options.
For patients who have had negative past experiences at the dentists, or have generalized anxiety about office visits, we can help. Our friendly staff understands that some patients avoid visiting the dentist out of dental fear or anxiety. We work with patients to accommodate their needs, whether they require routine dental care or complex restorative treatment.
Additionally, we offer dental sedation to ensure that patients feel comfortable during their dental treatment. Sedation is typically used, along with anesthetic, during oral surgery or more lengthy dental procedures. If needed, we can safely administer sedation to anxious patients so they can receive the dental care that they need.
Our dental office uses state-of-the-art technology and modern treatment methods. They help us create a more comfortable and even more efficient dental office experience for our patients. Read about each service below:
Digital x-rays are a modern alternative to traditional dental x-rays. With digital x-rays, we can see details of the teeth and gums, as well as the bone tissue of the jaw. We can see emerging wisdom teeth, gaps between teeth, and other developing dental problems with x-rays. Using these high-quality images, we can diagnose and plan precise treatment for our patients. X-rays assist our team in providing restorative dental treatments for missing teeth, orthodontic solutions, and even tooth extractions.
The Wand is a handheld device that allows our team to easily administer anesthesia to our patients. This computer-assisted technology administers an anesthetic to single teeth in a controlled manner. Unlike traditional needle-based anesthesia injections, the Wand does not create numbness in the lips. The Wand is also easier to control, so we can administer more anesthetics slowly and evenly.
Dental implants are titanium metal screws that replace missing teeth at their socket. They are placed by an oral surgeon in key areas of the mouth.Over a period of 3 to 6 months, the titanium implant post fuses with the jaw bone tissue. Once the dental implants are healed, they can secure a dental bridge or denture. Single dental implants are capped off with dental crowns. Implants are a versatile and long-lasting option for patients with one or more missing permanent teeth.
Dr. Ben Osborne is a Wayne, PA dentist and a native of Western Pennsylvania. He first discovered his interest in the profession at a young age observing his father at his practice. Dr. Osborne received his bachelors degree and Doctor of Dental Medicine from The University of Pittsburgh. He began practicing dentistry in Arizona, working in private practice in the Phoenix area. Then, Dr. Osborne returned home to Pennsylvania to provide preventative and general dental care to patients in Wayne, PA.
When Dr. Ben isnt in the office, he enjoys spending as much time as possible with family and friends, hiking, Jeeping, and anything else outdoors. If it is a Sunday, you can probably catch him cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers with a few friends.
Wayne, PA dentist Dr. Ellen Agnes OBrien was born and raised in the Philippines. A national scholar of the University of the Philippines, she migrated to the U.S. in 1989 and obtained a degree in Nursing from West Alabama University. She had a successful career as a Registered Nurse before attending dental school at the University of Pennsylvania.
After graduating, she attended a residency program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey. Since 1996, she has been practicing General Dentistry in South Jersey, Montgomery County, Chester County, and the Main Line. She loves the different branches of dentistry and learns about new dental technology and techniques through various continuing education courses.
Dr. OBrien currently resides in Delaware County with her husband and two sons. She spends her spare time walking and playing with her 3 rescue dogs. As a music lover and a big fan of the arts, it is not surprising to hear her humming a tune when she works on her patients.
Dr. Greta Richter is a Wayne, PA dentist that is passionate about helping people look and feel their best. She spends time with each of her patients, ensuring that they feel calm and comfortable in the dental chair. Her dedication shines through performing routine dental maintenance to teaching patients how to properly care for their teeth to enhance their smiles.
Dr. Richter was born and raised in Defiance, OH. In college, Dr. Richter was a chemistry major. However, she was inspired when a dentist visited lectured in one of her classes. She chose to apply to dental school soon after. Dr. Richter graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Washington & Lee University in 1999. After completing her initial degree, she attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry for her doctorate, graduating Cum Laude in 2003. She also underwent a General Practice Residency at New York-Presbyterian/Weill-Cornell University and was on rotation for three months at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Following school, Dr. Richter owned and operated her own boutique dentistry practice in Manhattan. During that time, she appeared as a medical consultant onGood Morning America. In 2013, she chose to sell her practice and move to the Philadelphia suburbs in order to settle down and start a family, working in private practice in Paoli for several years before eventually coming to Wayne Family Dentistry.
Today, Dr. Richter loves meeting so many people through her position. She helps her patients feel comfortable, confident, and happy with their smiles well into the future. Dr. Richter enjoys providing her patients with cosmetic dentistry and seeing how beautiful improvements really make a positive difference in their lives. She also spends a lot of time on patient education and guiding patients to take control of their personal health through good habits.
Dr. Richters husband Mike is originally from Berwyn, and they currently live in the Wayne area with their two young sons Holt and Ryan. Her personal hobbies include working out, running, playing with her children, going to social events, traveling (particularly back to New York, where she used to live), and reading. She also enjoys volunteer work in the past, she actually provided free dentistry in Cambodia at Angkor Watt Childrens Hospital.