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| Meet our Staff |
 Dr. Mary Bennardi, DMD: Mary is a local girl, born and raised in Muncy and decided to return with her husband to take over her father's dental practice. Dr. Mary graduated from Muncy High School in 1984 and then from Saint Francis College in Loretto, PA in 1987. Mary started up a program between Saint Francis and the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine where students from Saint Francis College could finish their 4th year of college while attending dental school at Pitt. This program is still in place today at Saint Francis.
While attending dental school, Mary was vice president of the American Student Dental Association and was a member of the Student Pediatric Dental Association. Mary studied at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh while attending dental school and also took extra courses in Dentistry for the Special Needs.
After graduating in 1991, Mary continued to expand her training with certifications in Invisalign orthodontic treatment, Clear Correct and most recently Imtec Dental Implants.
Mary and her husband Thomas moved back to Muncy to start their practice and raise their family. Thomas and Mary have 3 sons and are very active in their school activities. Mary is the school dentist and she helped start the Study Buddy program at Myers Elementary School and helps parents with children with special needs at the school. She also helped start the Wellness Program in the Muncy School District thus removing soda from all public vending machines on school property.
Mary received the Dental Hero award from Lycoming County in 2005 for her dental community service.
Thomas and Mary are dedicated to their family and their patients. They split their schedule at work so there is always someone at home (or at a sporting event) with their children and always someone at work for their patients.
Mary looks forward to many more years of service to the people of Muncy.
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 Thomas F. Barberio, DMD: Thomas graduated from Jeannette High School in 1984. After finishing a normal 4 year chemistry program in only 3 years, Thomas graduated from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA. Thomas met his wife, Dr. Mary Bennardi, in dental school. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1991.
Thomas received the Award for clinical excellence. In dental school, Thomas participated in the American Dental Student Association's Health Fair at the Monroeville Expomart by performing dental exams free of charge for the community.
Thomas continues his education by taking over 30 hours dental education each year. Thomas is certified in Invisalign orthodontic treatment, Clear Correct and most recently Imtec Dental Implants to expand treatment to his special needs patients.
Dr. Tom can be found coaching whatever sport his three boys are participating, or watching as a fan. Pick a field or gymnasium in Muncy and you will probably find Dr. Tom there. |
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 Monika Casale, RDH: Monika graduated from Pensauken High School in 1989 and is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Dental Hygiene Program. Monika joined our practice in May of 1996. Monika enjoys working with children and those with special needs because they are sometimes the most challenging yet the most rewarding.
Monika is a member of the Muncy Rotary club and also is involved with the American Youth Soccer Organization in Lycoming County.
Monika has two beautiful children Kathleen and Stephanie. Monika enjoys walking and reading.
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 Betsy Nolan RDH: Betsy was born and raised in Conshohocken, PA. Betsy graduated from Upper Marion High School in King of Prussia, PA. In 1996, Betsy graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Technology Dental Hygiene Program. After graduation she joined our practice in April of 1997.
Betsy and her husband Jami, have 2 boys, Wyatt and Hunter. They live outside of Montoursville in the beautiful countryside.
Betsy enjoys working with her geriatric patients and her special needs patients. She loves the reward of watching her patient's oral hygiene improve to a healthy state, especially those who have had severe periodontal disease. |
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 Patrick Bennardi: Partick is a graduate of Muncy High School. He graduated with a degree in Business & Finance from Florida Metropolitan University. Patrick joined our practice in 2001. Since then he has completed his studies in Dental Office Management.
Patrick is married to his wife Dawn and they reside in Muncy. In his free time, Patrick likes to play Wii and grill. |
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 Kathi Blaker: Kathi Blaker has been a dental assistant with Bennardi, Barberio since 1993. Helping patients feel at ease and confident in our office is something Kathi always enjoys. You may see kathi assisting Dr. Mary or you may hear her gentle reminders as she calls to confirm your dental appointments.
Kathi grew up in Muncy and never left. Raising three children in her hometown has been a wonderful experience. She and her husband of 20+ years, Corky, love the many opportunities that a small town has to offer. Friday night high school football games, basketball and wrestling matches keep both Blakers busy and involved in the community.
Kathi has been a member of the board of directors for the Muncy School District for many years and feels it is a privilege to volunteer in a community that has been so good to her and her family. |
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 Debi Dietz: Debi is a native of Hughesville and a 1973 graduate. She is married with one daughter and two grandsons.
Debi has been involved in dentistry since 1985. Thirteen of those years were spent as a team member with Dr. Bennardi and Barberio. She continues to upgrade her skills and education by attending several continuing education classes each year. She enjoys people and is very sensitive to their feelings and needs. When not attending patients, she enjoys keeping young at heart with her grandchildren, watching wildlife on her wooded property and playing piano. |
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 Diane Keller: Diane is a Muncy native and graduate. She received a degree in education from Mansfield University. She is married and has two wonderful children, Andrew and Schyler. Diane has been working in the dental field since 1999.
Diane assists in all clinical and clerical aspects in the office. Her main function is to assist the hygiene staff, coordinate laboratory cases, and chairside dental assisting when needed. Diane also assists with the front office duties when needed.
Diane continues to further her education in the dental field by taking continuing education courses yearly. In her free time, Diane enjoys reading and crocheting. Diane enjoys cheering on her children at soccer games, baseball games, and swim meets throughout the year.
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