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Our Team

Kenneth J. Yost, DMD, PA

While attending Mahanoy Area High School, located in the heart of southeastern Pennsylvania, Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Yost’s passion for dentistry was ignited.

Thanks to the many cases that his own dentist afforded him to observe at the time, Dr. Yost learned that the field encompassed art, creativity, science and construction — all areas in which he held great interest. As an undergraduate at Albright College in the 1980s, he became fascinated by all things science. Penchant in botany and anatomy, Dr. Yost served as a student teacher in these subjects and worked in the college’s greenhouse. After graduating magna cum laude from Albright in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in biology, he attended the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine. During his time at the Ivy League institution, he worked as a cardiac laboratory technician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and as a student teacher in histology, anatomy and physiology. In 1988, Dr. Yost graduated from Penn in the top 10% of his class and won numerous awards in prosthetic dentistry. Following dental school, Dr. Yost entered a general practice residency at the Medical College of Philadelphia, where he received valuable training in hospital-based dentistry and discovered the field of implant dentistry. During his residency he worked with many well-respected surgeons and was introduced to all types of surgical cases, from trauma to oral surgery. To continue excelling and blazing new trails in dentistry, Dr. Yost completes over 150 hours of continuing education each year, primarily through the Spear Institute Education program — one of the most respected advanced education programs in the country. With dentists mandated to take only 25 hours of continued studies, heightened learning is his passion and commitment to his patients. Dr. Yost is a member of the American Dental Association® and the Delaware State Dental Society. He also participates in two study groups, one of which is Spear. As a nationally renowned expert in the fields of cosmetic, restorative and reconstructive dentistry, Dr. Yost lectures at conferences, sharing his experience and skill with other dental professionals. He is also resolved to delivering superior patient care by combining new technologies and techniques with traditional treatments to provide the highest quality of dental care possible. Dr. Yost is married to his wife, Patti, and has three children: Kerry, Bryan and Sasha. When he has time, he enjoys hobbies such as carpentry (he has his own workshop), landscaping, astronomy and fishing. He credits his father, a general contractor with whom he worked from the age of 14, for a strong work ethic and sense of perfectionism. He is well trained in all the building trades and has completely renovated two houses in the past 10 years.

Meet Your Dental Care Professionals

Kim

Practice Manager, Financial Coordinator & Patient Relations Coordinator

Kim comes to us after working in Oral Surgery for 17 years. She is compassionate about her work and loves coming into a warm, welcoming office and team that is here with Dr. Yost every day. With her long time experience she knows how important patient care is and how to make sure she listens and explains patient’s treatments in full detail.

“The joy that Dr. Yost has with his patients when they have completed dental treatment is amazing to see and it’s constant at Advanced Dental Artistry.”

In her personal time, she loves to spend time with her family and friends. She spends her summers at the beach, relaxing and soaking up the sun She is also a dedicated dog Mom to a Boxer named Murphy.

Fran

Registered Dental Hygienist

Born in Rome, Italy, and fluent in Italian, Fran graduated St. James High School in Carneys Point, New Jersey. She is a graduate of Temple University School of Dental Hygiene and a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association as well as the New Castle County Dental Hygiene Association. “Over 40 years’ experience and I am still passionate about the quality hygiene therapy I provide for my patients, because I understand how it impacts their overall health, not just their oral health. Married with two grown children and two grandsons who are the loves of my life, I have enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Arizona and Italy to visit friends and family.” Fran enjoys walking, hiking and golfing.

Meghan

Dental Assistant

Dr. Yost identified Dental Assistant Meghan as an up-and-comer in the dental field while she was completing her studies at the Dawn Career Institute for Dental Assisting. Some of Meghan’s responsibilities at Advanced Dental Artistry include general clinic administrative work and completing lab work under the direction of Dr. Yost. She also prepares the examination rooms for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the doctor at a moment’s notice. Meghan is also becoming a very familiar face to the patients undergoing extensive dental work. She is often seen assisting the doctor during procedures by handing him instruments and anticipating his needs throughout appointments. Meghan strives to bring her own brand of brightness to the office with her winning personality. She has an acute understanding of how patients can feel anxious undergoing various types of procedures. Therefore, she listens intently to every concern and goes the extra mile by making certain you are well informed and put at ease with some of the office’s more refined touches, such as warmed towels and aroma therapy. An avid animal lover, Meghan plays mother to three beautifully chubby cats! She is always excited to share pictures of them and looks forward to seeing pictures from other pet parents who visit the practice throughout the day.

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