PATIENT EDUCATION

OUR STAFF

Dentist in York, PA

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

 

Tuan Thai, D.M.D.


drDr. Thai took over the Colonial Dental Family Care practice in December 2006 after practicing in Lancaster, PA for 3½ years. He obtained his D.M.D. degree and graduated magna cum laude from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, a leader in dental education in the United States and worldwide.

Dr. Thai has earned many prestigious honors and awards during his training, including the MDS Foundation/HPSC Louis JP Calisti Award at the Yankee Dental Congress, the Harvard Medical School Office of Enrichment Research Awards, the Robert Ernst Prize for Excellence in Research Award, and the University of California President's Undergraduate Research Fellowship, just to name a few. He also presented his research findings at the Yankee Dental Congress, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, the Harvard Medical School Soma Weiss Research Day, and the IADR/AADR in Washington, DC.

After Harvard Dental School, Dr. Thai completed his internship year at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Resident to enhance his knowledge and skills in dental surgery.

Dr. Thai is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) and the York County Dental Society. He was recognized by the Consumers' Research Council of America as among America's Top Dentists from 2005-present. He also was listed in the Global Directory Of Who's Who in 2007 in recognition of his excellence. Dr. Thai actively participates in continuing education programs to remain abreast of the knowledge and skills in general and state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry.


 

 
 
 
 

Hheidi Collier, Dental Assistant

Heidi has been Dental Assisting and caring for patients for nine years. Starting out her career aspiring to be a Dental Hygienist; assisting part time and going to school full time, she found that assisting was more fulfilling and rewarding. It is important to her to be part of a team; and to be a comforting support system to the patients. Heidi really enjoys her family; a husband of two and a half years, and a dog named Emma. She also enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, and spending tiem enjoying the outdors. Heidi is looking forward to assisting you with making your smile as bright as can be!