Dr. Cynthia A. Mumma, DDS

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Get to know General Dentist Dr. Cynthia A. Mumma, who serves patients in Wilmington, Delaware.

Dr. Mumma is a general dentist who has been in practice for over 30 years. She treats patients of all ages at her private dental practice – Cynthia A Mumma DDS PA – in Wilmington, Delaware. There, she remains committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and does so using advanced dental equipment. As a local dentist, Dr. Mumma aims to create lifelong relationships with her patients and their families and works to ensure that they receive treatments in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Some of the services that she and her team of professionals offer include: dental cleaning, crowns, veneers, bonding, root canals, bridges, emergency services, and more.

Dr. Mumma received her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in biology from the University of Scranton in 1982. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1986.

Dr. Mumma works part-time on the Clinical Faculty at Temple Dental School. She also attends the National Guard monthly to treat soldiers.

Dr. Mumma is a member of several professional organizations, including the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Delaware State Dental Society, the Confrérie de La Chaine des Rotisseurs, and the Dupont Country Club.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. A general dentist, like Dr. Mumma, is a primary care dental provider who diagnoses, treats, and manages patients’ overall oral health care needs, including gum care, root canals, fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, and preventive education.

Dr. Mumma has been named a 2019 Top Invisalign Provider. Invisalign is a type of orthodontic treatment that helps to straighten teeth without the use of the typical metal braces.

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