Built around the belief that dentistry should feel personal, unhurried, and never transactional.
Family Dental Studio was opened in 2008 by Dr. Marcus Vale, a third-generation dentist who wanted to build the kind of clinic he wished his own children could visit — calm, unhurried, and free of the cold lighting and grinding sounds most people associate with the dentist.
Eighteen years on, we still see many of the families who came to us in our first year — only now their children are old enough to bring children of their own.
We have stayed deliberately small. One dentist, one orthodontist, two hygienists, and a reception team that knows your name. Same faces, same care, year after year.
A small, tight-knit team — each member chosen as much for warmth as for technical skill.
DDS, University of Pennsylvania. 22 years' practice. Specialises in cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
DMD, MSc Orthodontics. Clear aligner-certified. Loves working with anxious teens and adults.
RDH, 15 years' experience. Will always remember whether you prefer the mint or bubblegum polish.
RDH with paediatric certification. The reason your kids actually look forward to their cleaning.
The first voice you hear on the phone. Handles insurance, scheduling, and the office Spotify queue.
Calm, precise, and impossibly steady-handed. Has been with the practice since 2016.
We never double-book chairs. If your slot says 45 minutes, you get 45 minutes.
If you don't need treatment, we will tell you. If a procedure can wait, we will say so.
No upselling, no commissions, no scripts at the desk. Just the right treatment for you.
We invest in the best tools and quietest equipment so the visit is gentler, not just better.