Dr. Deborah E Backiel DMD

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Get to know General and Aesthetic Dentist Dr. Deborah E. Backiel, who serves the population of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Deborah E. Backiel, DMD, is a General and Aesthetic Dentist at, and owner of, Dr. Backiel and Associates. Dr. Deborah E. Backiel is a very experienced dentist who has been in practice for more than 19 years. Her dental career began in 1999 when she gained her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia. She has since completed a number of advanced training courses while working as a dentist. Dr. Backiel provides a wide range of general dental procedures to patients of all ages, from gum disease treatment to carrying out dental examinations. She is most renowned, however, for her expertise in aesthetic dentistry and restorative dentistry. Procedures undertaken by her include tooth whitening and the application of porcelain dental veneers. Dr. Backiel is also a noted specialist in cosmetic full mouth restoration and in tooth replacement implant therapy. Dr. Backiel is committed to keeping up to date with the latest advances in her field, and she does this through her active membership of professional organizations including the Academy of General Dentistry, the Pennsylvania Dental Association and the Cosmetic Consortium. General dentists provide a wide array of services that are vital to patients’ continued health. These services include: preventive services — helping to maintain good oral health by stopping disease before it takes hold in the mouth; restorative services — receiving timely and appropriate treatment when a problem is identified; as well as cosmetic services — performing a range of cosmetic procedures, such as teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding – even porcelain veneers. General dentists also address overall health concerns, as oral health is seen as the mirror of general health. In fact, some dental problems may reflect issues in other parts of the body and vice versa.

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