Gentle care for the whole family.
General and children's dentistry on Linden Street in Glenside, a short walk from the train. New patients usually get a first visit within two weeks.
- See our hours
- Evening hours Tuesday and Thursday until 7 pm
- Kids welcome From their first tooth
Your first visit, minute by minute
Plan on about 75 minutes. Here's where the time goes, drawn to scale, so nothing in the chair is a surprise.
Before you come Fill in your forms at home through our secure patient portal. It takes about eight minutes, and you can bring your insurance card or a photo of it.
- 5 min
Check in
A quick hello at the desk. Your forms are already in.
- 10 min
Talk first
What's bothering you, past visits, anything that makes you nervous.
- 10 min
X-rays
Digital, low-dose, done in the chair. Skipped if you bring recent ones.
- 30 min
Cleaning
With a hygienist, who tells you what they see as they go. Ask to pause any time.
- 15 min
Exam
The dentist checks your teeth, gums and bite, and shows you your X-rays on screen.
- 5 min
Your plan
Anything you need, in writing, with the cost after insurance, before any work is booked.
Afterward, we text you a reminder a week before your next cleaning. No phone tag.
What we do
Most families see us twice a year for cleanings. When something more is needed, we explain the options and the costs before we start.
For kids
- First visits and cleanings From the first tooth, about age one
- Sealants and fluoride Quick, painless, no needles
- Sports mouthguards Fitted here, ready in a week
For adults
- Cleanings and exams
- Fillings, crowns and bridges Tooth-colored, most crowns in two visits
- Whitening In the office or take-home trays
- Night guards For grinding and clenching
When something hurts
Toothaches, broken teeth and lost fillings. We hold two same-day spots every weekday morning, for patients and non-patients alike.
Who you'll see
Two dentists and three hygienists. Most patients see the same hygienist every time.
Dr. Ruth Albers
Dentist, DMD
Grew up two streets over and has practiced in Glenside since 2009. Known for talking nervous patients through every step, and for her tomato garden.
Dr. Marcus Hale
Dentist, DDS
Sees most of our younger patients. Coaches U10 soccer on Saturdays and will fit your kid's mouthguard on Monday.
Insurance and costs
We're in network with these plans and file the claims for you. Don't see yours? Call and we'll check your benefits before you book.
- Delta Dental PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Cigna PPO
- MetLife
- Guardian
- United Concordia
- Highmark Blue Shield
- Pennsylvania CHIP
No dental insurance?
$29 a month, or $319 a year
Our in-office plan covers the basics with no deductible and no waiting period.
- Two cleanings and exams a year
- X-rays when you need them
- One emergency visit
- 15% off fillings, crowns and whitening
New patient forms
Forms go to our secure patient portal. Nothing you type is stored on this site.
Find us
38 Linden StreetGlenside, PA 19038
Free parking behind the building, entrance on the Linden Street side. Step-free from the lot to the chair. Five minutes on foot from Glenside station.
| Monday | 8 am to 5 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 am to 7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am to 5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am to 7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am to 2 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am to noon |
| Sunday | Closed |
