About Us

Maki Ishii, D.M.D.

Our close knit team prioritizes listening, considering, and providing care that is appropriate and specific for you. We understand that your needs may not be just about teeth, but involve the circumstances in your life, finances, and tolerance of treatment.

Maki Ishii, D.M.D.

Dr. Maki Ishii is a compassionate caregiver appreciated for her warm personality and thorough care she provides. After attending St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH, she majored in Biophysics at Johns Hopkins University and received her Doctorate of Medical Dentistry (D.M.D.) from the University of Pennsylvania in 2005 and continued there for her Certificate of Periodontology. Dr. Ishii is Board Certified by the American Board of Periodontology and is continually rated a Top Dentist by her professional peers and patients in Philadelphia Magazine, Main Line Today, and Suburban Life Magazine. Her experience ranges from very conservative maintenance to complex reconstructions with advanced techniques and biomaterials. If not at professional meetings or study clubs with her colleagues, she and her husband, David, are busy keeping up with their twins! Dr. Ishii is an active member of the following groups: American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, American Board of Periodontology, Academy of Stomatology, Chester Delaware Dental Society, and Spears Study Club.
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Meet The Team

Carly

Dental Assistant

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Carly - Dental Assistant

Carly will care for you with her warm and friendly personality so you have the best visit possible. You may meet her at the front desk or while she is assisting in the back!
Karen

Dental Assistant

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Karen - Dental Assistant

With a friendly smile and signature fun headband, Karen will put you at ease with her charming nature and endless efforts to keep things tidy and neat! When not at work, she spends her time enjoying the shore and showering her grandchildren with love.
Kathy

Surgical Assistant

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Kathy - Surgical Assistant

Our wonderful Kathy retired in 2024 and now spends much of her time enjoying her grandchildren. We’re grateful she still comes in to help out when we’re shorthanded, so you just might catch sight of her!
Kathy

Hygienist

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Kathy - Hygienist

Kathy is a kind and gentle soul — and very thorough! With many years of periodontal hygiene experience, she has a keen eye for trouble spots and will help you maintain a healthy mouth
Kim

Patient Care Coordinator

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Kim - Patient Care Coordinator

Kim is so helpful with any questions, scheduling, and coordination of care! She has a wealth of knowledge from her background of assisting in general and specialty dentistry prior to working administratively.
Claudia

Patient Care Coordinator

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Claudia - Patient Care Coordinator

Claudia is a San Diego native and Navy veteran who brings years of hands-on medical and dental experience to the team. We love her sunny disposition and her expertise in periodontal care!
Marcia

Business
Consultant

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Marcia - Business Consultant

Marcia is a critical team member for the running of the office. As the owner of Geary Medical Management, Marcia handles finance, marketing, and other business issues as they arise in the practice. Outside of the office, she keeps busy helping with her HOA and her church, gardening and biking, as well as the activities of her blended family with her husband and six children.
Amy

Patient Care Coordinator

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Amy - Patient Care Coordinator

After many wonderful years with our practice, Amy has retired! We are grateful for her dedication and kindness to us and the exceptional care she provided to our patients. Amy will be greatly missed, and we wish her a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement.
Stephanie

Registered Dental Hygienist

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Stephanie - Registered Dental Hygienist

Our beloved Steph has moved on to another practice! We are so grateful for her love and fun these past 9 years and support her as she improves her work life balance closer to home.

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Patient Reviews

Excellent experience! Addressed Issues that I’ve dealt with for many years and resolved them efficiently. A great staff and vibe….

-O.B. (8/2025)
We had an excellent experience at Dr. Ishii .The office was welcoming and beautifully organized, creating a comfortable atmosphere. Dr.Ishii and Carly, were incredibly kind and thorough during my daughter‘s visit taking the time to address all our questions and concerns. Highly recommend this practice.

-J. (6/2025)
Dr. Ishii is thorough, knowledgeable and caring. She and Stephanie outline a treatment plan tailored to the individual needs of each patient. Dr. Ishii's team schedules both routine and surgical appointments to ensure the most proper and efficient care. I could not recommend Bryn Mawr Periodontics enough.

-L.D. (2/2025)
I had a great experience with Dr. Ishii and her staff. Dr. Ishii performed a gum transfer surgery to replace lost gum after an implant. The hardest part was convincing myself to go because I had too many bad experiences with dentists. The surgery was fast, painless, and without any complications. Dr. Ishii was compassionate and caring. I wish all doctors were like her.

-H.S. (11/2024)
If you're looking for a place to care for your gum issues, you need an implant, or have a complex dental situation, look no further! Dr. Ishii sometimes has a wait-list because she's just that good. Trust me, she's worth it.

-C.D. (10/2024)