Christopher J. Hussin, DDS
 Dr. Chris Hussin graduated from the Johns
Hopkins University in 1990 and from
the University
of Maryland Baltimore Dental School
in 1996. He came to the greater Philadelphia
area in 1996 to complete a prestigious residency
in hospital-based dental medicine at the
Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
He opened Innovative Dentistry of Valley
Forge in 1997.
Dr. Hussin understands the important role that continuing education plays
in keeping him up to date on the latest
dental techniques and developments. Over
the past five years he has taken almost
1,000 hours of courses, many at the prestigious
Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental
Studies. Topics have included aesthetic
and smile design, advanced veneers (“extreme
makeovers”), and occlusal training
in neuromuscular dentistry (for treatment
of TMJ patients).
Dr. Hussin is a member of the American Dental
Association, the Academy of General
Dentistry and the Chester/Delaware County
Dental Society. He is an active lecturer
at the Valley Forge Dental Forum, a study
club for advanced dental treatment planning.
Dr. Hussin lives in the area with his wife Embry, his children Elizabeth
and Jack, and their dog, Max.
About Our Team
Every member of our team is committed to the customer-focused approach
to dental care. Their first concern is patients’ care and comfort.
Like Dr. Hussin, the team members spend many, many hours each year
enhancing their dental skills by participating in continuing education
programs.
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Michelle Naber |
Michelle Naber is a registered dental hygienist. She received her
Bachelor of Science degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
She has been practicing dental hygiene for 13 years. She enjoys working
with people and prides herself on being professional. She is a thorough
hygienist who likes to keep her patients comfortable during their
cleaning appointments. Michelle’s teammates describe her as knowledgeable,
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Leigh Kibbe |
Leigh is a registered dental hygienist. She received her Associates
Degree in Applied Science – Dental Hygiene from Northampton Community
College. She is a talented and gentle hygienist who enjoys working
with her patients. Leigh’s teammates describe her as skilled,
easy going and compassionate. |
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Karen Galiffa |
Karen is a dental assistant. She graduated from Cabrini College in
2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Business Administration.
After working in finance, she decided to make a change because of
her interest in dentistry and working with people. Karen’s teammates
describe her as friendly, energetic and eager to learn. |
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Debbie Pilotti |
Debbie is a dental assistant. She graduated from the Central Montgomery
County Technical School Dental Assistant program in 1973. She did
her clinical training at Temple School of Dentistry. Debbie chose her
career because she enjoys the hands on experience and working with people.
Debbie’s teammates describe her as skilled, easy to talk to,
and kind. |
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Teresa Beatty |
Teddi, as she is also known, is our director of patient services. She
began her dental training in 1974 as a chair side assistant. Teddi
chose her career because she had a desire to help people through
her knowledge of dental health. She enjoys working with our patients
and seeing their satisfaction with the results of their dental treatment.
Teddi’s teammates describe her as knowledgeable, warm, and compassionate. |
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