At Marple Dental, postcards from all over the world sent by patients, line one of the walls in the office. It’s evident that owner Dr. Georges Martin, D.M.D. and his staff treat their patients like family. “It’s so important to get to know my patients and who I am taking care of,” said Dr. Martin. “That’s how we’ve been doing it for 35 years and that is how we will continue to do so.”
and Anna Verdecchio
Marple Dental, conveniently located in Marple Commons on Sproul Rd, offers people of all ages the treatment and education they need to achieve a lifelong healthy smile. Their motto is even “Your Family’s Smile is Our Business.” Dr. Martin and his highly trained staff have been working together for more than a decade to provide their patients with the most comfortable and friendly treatment environment possible.
For as far back as he can remember, Dr. Martin wanted to be a dentist. While growing up in Massachusetts, he admired his own dentist and had a special connection with him. “Not only did he share my interest in Judo and model airplanes, but he made every dental visit relaxing and comfortable,” Georges recalled. “He really inspired me to pursue a career in dentistry.”
After earning a Bachelor of Science degree at University of Massachusetts Amherst, Georges went on to the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He has also received extensive, ongoing training in all aspects of state-of-the-art dentistry, including: cosmetic dentistry, implant supported crown and bridge, and implant stabilized dentures.
During his time at Penn, Georges fell in love with the state of Pennsylvania. An outdoorsman and fisherman, he appreciated Pennsylvania’s beautiful open spaces. Living here also made him an Eagles fan! He decided to stay in Pennsylvania after dental school and opened his first practice in Lansdowne. Eventually he moved his office to Havertown where he raised his family. In 2011 the opportunity came up to move the practice to a better space here in Broomall. Georges decided he would give it a hometown name as well and changed the name to Marple Dental. Surrounded by several other professional offices, the dental suite is a perfect fit in an area well known in the community for great medical care.
Marple Dental offers services from preventive care to cosmetic, crown and bridge restoration, as well as implant supported dentistry. No matter what the procedure, the staff’s goal is to make all of their patients feel at home in our office. “What sets us apart from other dental practices is that patients know us and who they will be seeing,” said Dr. Martin. “And we never double book, so that we can give our patients our full attention without feeling rushed.”
Office manager Kristen Dumigan has been working with Dr. Martin since 1995. A certified dental assistant, she handles all aspects of patient management as well as insurance processing. Dr. Martin’s full time chair assistant is Anna Verdacchio. “Anna has a remarkable aptitude for the demanding skills required for today’s cosmetic and restorative procedures,” said Dr. Martin. “And most importantly she puts our patients at ease with her kind and calm demeanor.”
It is this kind of personal care that keeps patients coming back year after year and bringing in their next generation of family members. “Many of my patients have been with me for more than 25 years and now I am even seeing some of my patients’ grandchildren,” said Dr. Martin. “I always make it a point to catch up with them and hear about their lives.” Dr. Martin said many of his patients also remember his own children when they were young and running around his first office.
with one of his patients in his office
That connection to his patients and being part of the Marple community is what Dr. Martin finds the most rewarding part of his job. “Dental treatment is an intensely personal process that requires sensitivity,” he explained. “That’s why it’s so important that we earn that trust from our patients.”
Whether it’s simply a dental cleaning or teeth whitening, or a full-mouth rehabilitation, including lasers and implants, Marple Dental offers the full spectrum of treatment for all of your family members. Dr. Martin and his staff welcome your inquiries by phone at 610-359-8181. For more information visit their website at www.MarpleDental.com.