Michael P. Mendelson, DDS, FAGD, FICOI
"I feel blessed to have found a profession where I enjoy coming to work each and every day and working with a team that I love. I can't imagine anything that I'd rather be doing than taking care of all my patients."
Dr. Mendelson has been practicing family dentistry on the West Shore since 1980. He attended Syracuse University on an academic scholarship and graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1978. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Harrisburg Area Dental Society, Susquehanna Valley Implant Study Club and the Academy of General Dentistry where he was honored as a fellow of the academy. He is also a fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantololgy.
Dr. Mendelson is married to Sue and they have two grown children, Lisa and Eric. Dr. Mendelson enjoys playing the piano, walking, travel, golf, skiing and playing poker and couples pinochle with friends. He is an avid Baltimore Orioles and Ravens fan and has coached baseball, soccer, and lacrosse. Dr. Mendelson also loves walking and playing with his new Golden Doodle puppy - Webster.
Charles J. Foer, DDS, MAGD, FICOI
The first thing you will notice about Dr. Foer is his enthusiasm for dentistry. His laughter, upbeat and engaging personality help create a fun atmosphere. His love of dentistry has led him to become a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry, an honor achieved by less than 1% of practicing dentists. He has also achieved fellowship status in the International College of Oral Implantology.
Dr. Foer has been with the practice since his graduation from the University of Maryland Dental School in 1983. He is particularly interested in cosmetic dentistry as well as restorative implant dentistry. He currently serves as Vice-President for the Harrisburg Area Dental Society. He is a member of the Dean's Faculty at the University of Maryland Dental School, where he is a clinical instructor in the Advanced General Dentistry Residency Program.
He has coached both baseball and soccer in the Mechanicsburg area. He is married to his wife of 23 years, Lisa, and they have three children: Aubrey, age 21, Craig, age 19 and Sean, age 17. Dr. Foer enjoys skiing, golf, Redskins football and Orioles baseball.
C. Richard Harrison, DMD
"What I really enjoy about orthodontics is its life-changing nature. Taking young people and adults and creating self-confident and beautiful smiles is incredibly rewarding, within the context of each person's uniqueness."
Dr. Harrison graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1977, after attending the same university for undergraduate school, and Northwestern University for an MBA. He joined Dr. Mendelson and Dr. Foer in 1987 after practicing in the York area for several years. He is married to his wife, Karen, and has two grown children, Debbie and Jeffrey, and two currently in college, Christina, 24, and Rick, 21.
Dr. Harrison has a special interest in orthodontics, and has completed over 500 hours of continuing education in this area, as well as many hours of advanced education in general dentistry. He recently completed a comprehensive year-long advanced orthodontic seminar, and also has been certified to the advanced level in Invisalign (invisible braces) treatment. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Harrisburg Area Dental Society. He enjoys fine photography, travel, computers and golf.