Our skilled team of dental care professionals operates within the belief that comfort, affordability and sustainable health are priorities for any dental practice. We offer both general dentistry and more specialized care like amalgam removal, implants and Invasalign application and maintenance.
Our Dentists
Dr. Owen Allison grew up in York County PA, graduating from York Suburban High School in 1967. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Temple University and went on to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Allison spent two years in the Naval Dental Corps stationed in Norfolk, Va. He then returned to Pittsburgh and associated in a local family practice. In the early 1980’s Dr. Allison and his wife Linda decided to move their young family back to south central PA to set up his current practice in Lancaster County. Today the Allison’s have two grown children, Olivia and Justin.
Although suitably characterized as a general dentist, Dr. Allison and his staff provide a breadth of dental services to a growing number of patients and families in throughout Central PA. Dr. Allison has maintained a safe, mercury-free practice for over a decade and a half.
Dr. Allison is a member of the American Dental Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, the Lancaster County Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Allison has a special interest in holistic health care and has trained extensively in energy medicine with the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Healing Therapies. Aside from his expertise with general dental care, Dr. Allison is fully accredited with the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, the leading coalition of mercury-free dentists worldwide. Susquehanna Dental Arts is also a certified member of The Centers for Dental Medicine, which views dentistry as a whole body discipline.
Dr. David Lambert was born and raised in Lancaster County. He attended Manheim Township high school where he was a captain of the lacrosse team and an Eagle Scout. After graduating from Township, he stayed close to home and attended Franklin and Marshall College, where he was awarded a John Marshall scholarship and was a four year member of the lacrosse team.
Dr. Lambert then earned a certificate in Medical Sciences from Drexel University, before moving to Baltimore to enroll in the University of Maryland College of Dental Surgery. There, he participated in numerous community outreach programs, including Maryland Healthy Smiles, and Give Kids A Smile, as well as completing a pediatric dentistry clerkship. After graduating dental school, Dr. Lambert moved to Denver Colorado to begin working while his wife completed a residency program, after which they moved home to Lancaster.
Dr. Lambert has been practicing in Lancaster County since 2017 and loves giving back to the community which raised him. He loves being back in south central PA, surrounded by the beautiful farmlands and people. He also loves spending time at the local farm markets and greenhouses, restaurants, and outdoors with friends. He is an avid golfer and his happy place is walking Conestoga with friends. His other hobbies are geology, plants and gardening, cooking, hiking fishing, and pets/animals of all kinds.
Dr. Lambert has a beloved German Shepherd, Jayde, and two cats, Luna and Lily. He is an avid Liverpool and Philly sports fan. He tries out for jeopardy every year to try to match his brother in making the televised show, but has yet to break through! Dr. Lambert is excited to join the wonderful staff at Susquehanna Dental Arts and continue to give back to the community he loves.
Our Dental Staff
Tina Runkle, Hygienist
Tina is married to Mark and they have two children – Mandy and Michelle. She’s blessed with 6 grandchildren. Tina enjoys baking and motorcycle riding.
Katelyn Frederick, Hygienist
Katelyn, is one of our hygienists. She is married to Kenny and has two boys Marcus and Simon. Kate enjoys spending time with her family.
Heidi W. Collier, Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Heidi is married to Michael and they have a son, Ethan. She loves to cook, as well as biking and working in her garden.
Marisol Bonilla, Dental Assistant
Marisol, is a new Dental Assistant. A caring, loving person who loves helping others. Has 3 kids, 2 girls and 1 boy. Favorite hobby is decorating for parties. Loves cooking and enjoys life.
Judith K. Fry, Marketing
Judith has two grown children, Brian and Yvette, and three lovely granddaughters. She enjoys gardening, cooking, quilting and needle work.
Christine G. Musser, Office Manager
Christine is married to John, and they have two grown children, Aileen and Johnny. She enjoys spending time at the river, on the beach, at their cabin and with her 5 grandchildren.
Michele Steffy, Front Desk Coordinator
Michele is our Front Desk Coordinator. She has been married to Shawn for 18 years. She has 2 grown children Katie and Kyle. She enjoys spending time with her family including her 2 dogs, Balie and Lluna, going to the beach and reading a good book.