Our Office and Dental Staff in Ardmore, PA
Reception and Customer Service
Denise Bellisario RDH, BS Office Manager
I have been in the dental field for 40 years. I grew up in Philadelphia, and after high school, I went to Expanded Functions Dental Assistant school for 2 years. After being a Dental Assistant for 4 years, I decided to go back to Dental Hygiene school. I graduated from Dental Hygiene school in June 1982, then continued on to earn my Bachelors in Science/Dental Hygiene Education.
I’ve been married for over 37 years, and I’m the office manager for our practice. I find working with my husband, in our practice, is extremely rewarding as we both take pride in what we do. In my spare time, I love to golf, spin, do Pilates, and go on long walks at the beach. I also love to spend time with my son and my daughter when they are home.
Cyndi, Insurance & Billing Coordinator
Cyndi hails from California and has been with our office since 2004. She has an extensive background in insurance and billing and has been in the dental field for over 25 years. Cyndi’s responsibilities include insurance benefits verification, patient financial estimation, and dental insurance claim submission.
She and her husband travel all over the world.
Kellie, Scheduling Coordinator
Kellie has been in the dental field for 14 years and started working with Dr. Bellisario’s office in 2018. She strives to make sure each patient receives efficient and friendly care as part of their dental experience. Kellie was born and raised in Bucks County and currently resides in Roxborough. She has been working in the administrative capacity of the dental field since 2007, and she also has some dental assisting experience in a variety of office settings.
When she is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also loves to watch movies and read.
Kelly, Treatment Coordinator
Kelly was born and raised in Delaware County and started in the dental field in 2014. She began working with The Office of Dr. Bellisario in August of 2020 as a treatment plan coordinator, and couldn’t be happier! She loves working in the dental field and helping patients get the care they need.
When she’s not working she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and of course her dog.
Stacey, Ortho & Insurance Coordinator
Stacey has been in the dental field for well over 30 years. She started working alongside Dr. Checchio one night when he had an emergency patient and hasn’t looked back since. She left her job at The Franklin Institute where she and her team raised $77 million and threw herself into learning the many aspects of the business.
Through the years, she’s held many positions which ultimately lead to managing several successful practices. In 2021, she made the decision to join our practice where she still wears many hats putting her knowledge to use.
She has three children that are spreading their wings and learning to fly with her daughter earning her doctrine in Psychology; another doctor in the family with her son earning his dental degree and her youngest in sales. She lives her life to the fullest for none of us are getting out of here alive .. so let’s just Live.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistants
Jackie, EFDA Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
I was born and raised in South Jersey. I moved to PA in 2010 when I started my first job working in a dental office. I continued my education by attending Harcum College for the Expanded Functions Dental Assisting program, which I completed in the Spring of 2013.
When I am not in the dental office I enjoy cooking and baking, I love to try new recipes! I also enjoy running, hiking, and doing various outdoor activities with my fiancé. We hope to one day start a family.
Alyssa, EFDA – Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
My name is Alyssa Dumigan, I was born and raised in Delaware county. I graduated with my EFDA license from Allstate Career School and have been in the dental field for over 10 years. I am always expanding my knowledge of dentistry with hands on experience as well as continuing education courses.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my daughter, family, and friends. We enjoy time outdoors and are always up for a new adventure. I really enjoy my EFDA responsibilities and working along side the doctor helping patients. It is so rewarding to help create beautiful, healthy smiles here at The Office of Dr. Bellisario.
Alex, EFDA – Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
I was born and raised in Philadelphia, I have been in the dental field since I was 20 years old. I graduated from Harcum College with my EFDA license. I love my career as I get to help patients everyday achieve a healthy and beautiful smile.
I’m newly engaged and a new more to a gorgeous baby girl. More than anything, I love spending time with my family and enjoying the outdoors as much as possible.
MaryKate, EFDA – Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
I was born and raised in Philadelphia. I currently live in Delaware County with my boyfriend, son and step daughter. I started my dental career over 10 years ago and continued with my ETDA license I received at Manor College.
I am a huge Philly sports fan and love to travel. In my spare time I love being with family and friends who have turned into family over the years.
Being part of the team here has really helped my dental knowledge grow. I look forward to continuing helping people become confident with their smiles!
Devon, RDH – Registered Dental Hygienist
Devon was born and raised in Delaware County. She currently lives in Springfield with her husband Chris and dog Chloe.
Devon graduated from Harcum College in 2017 with her degree in Dental Hygiene. She loves to make her patients feel comfortable and leave the chair happy with a postive outlook on the dentist.
Outside of the office Devon loves to travel, do solidcore and peleton classes, and spend time with her friends and family.
Marisa, RDH – Registered Dental Hygienist
Marisa was born and raised in Delaware county and started her career in the dental world back in 2013 when she attended Delaware county technical school for dental assisting her junior year of high school. She started working for a dental office as a dental assistant and found her love for dentistry grew more and more.
She then pushed herself to go to hygiene school at Harcum College where she got her degree in dental hygiene in 2018. She was inducted into the dental hygiene honor society, Sigma Phi Alpha. She still has her eyes on one day maybe becoming a dentist but takes pride in being a hygienist who is self motivated and ambitious. She enjoys the one on one interaction hygiene allows for and her patients appreciate her compassionate and comforting demeanor. Marisa’s first priority is patient care and when she joined Dr. Bellisario’s office… she knew she was in the right place.
Outside the office, Marisa enjoys shopping, working out and spending time with her family, fiancé and her pets Bella, Gracie and Max. She loves spring and summer but summer most of all just to take trips to the beach.
Julie, RDH – Registered Dental Hygienist
Julie is a lifelong Marple Newtown resident. She graduated from the Harcum College dental hygiene program in 2008. She enjoys working closely with patients to achieve and maintain oral health.
At home Julie has a husband, three daughters, and a puppy. They enjoy staying active with sports, visiting museums and parks. Their favorite place to visit over the summer is Ocean City, NJ. She is looking forward to seeing you in for your next dental hygiene visit!