Meet the Team

Meet Karen: Front Desk and Administrative Coordinator

Karen, K1, everyone’s favorite front desk personality! Our dearest Karen, a Delco girl through and through, has been working in the dental field for as long as she can remember. During high school at Springfield, while completing her undergraduate degree at Temple, and even while working towards her Graduate Degree at St. Joes! She knows all the ins and outs of the dental world! Karen is also the Program Director of the Extra Mile Dental Study and has been for the past 25 years!

When Karen is not helping patients at Havrilla Center for Periodontics and Dental Implants, you can certainly find her either playing tennis, listening to her favorite artist- Amy Winehouse, spending time with her family and even snowshoeing up at her mountain house in the Poconos!

*Fun Fact- Karen's all-time favorite water sport is Kayaking!

Meet Karen: Hygienist

“K2” - A Peckville, Pa transplant (close to Scranton)! Karen, a gifted hygienist, has been practicing her skill for over 30 years! That’s pretty impressive, we’d say! She has a way of making her patients feel comfortable and relaxed in the hygiene chair, so much so that when they check out, they rave about how they cannot wait to come back to see her again!

Karen, however, is not just a master of her dental craft but is also a fitness teacher. She teaches a Barre class, “A ballet class that anyone can do!”  When she is not cleaning teeth and keeping her students in tip-top shape, she is baking cookies (chocolate chips of course), catching up on sleep and watching her favorite movies while cuddling up with her precious pup, Casper (a beautiful white Golden Retriever)!

Meet Lisa: Billing Specialist

Lisa is Dr. Havrilla’s longest-serving employee. She has been with the Doc for twenty-two years! There is not much about Periodontics, general dentistry and dental insurance that Lisa doesn't know! She is considered a legend at the Havrilla Center front desk for her dental, insurance and billing knowledge; there is not a billing issue that she cannot figure out! Lisa even taught radiology at Camden County Community College! Although a Jersey girl at heart, Lisa resides in Delaware County with her husband, two children, and two adorable puppies! If you are ever looking for our master of finances outside of business hours, you can probably find her on her Peloton Bike or teaching a PiYo workout class jamming out to her favorite band of all time, Journey!

*Fun Fact: Lisa’s absolute favorite dessert of all time is chocolate chip pound cake! Yum!

Meet Maria: Receptionist

Maria is a valued member of our team, serving as our Receptionist. She is the welcoming face of the office, greeting patients, assisting with scheduling, and ensuring every visit ends smoothly at checkout.

Before joining the company, Maria built a diverse career path that includes experience as both a Dental Assistant and a Restaurant Proprietor. One of her proudest accomplishments was founding and successfully operating her own small business for over a decade — an achievement that speaks to her resilience, dedication, and strong work ethic.

In addition to her professional expertise, Maria brings a unique skill set to her role, holding a degree in American Sign Language (ASL). She is motivated daily by the camaraderie of her coworkers and is guided by her personal philosophy: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”

Originally from Connecticut, Maria now resides in Villanova and values time spent with friends and family.

*Fun Fact: Maria enjoys music — especially Florence and the Machine!

Meet Amanda: Surgical Dental Assistant

Amanda brings over a decade of experience in dentistry, beginning her career with a periodontist in Texas in 2010. She joined our practice in March 2025 as a Surgical Dental Assistant, motivated by her own journey as a dental patient and inspired to help others achieve healthy, confident smiles.

Known for her compassion and dedication, Amanda’s favorite part of her role is connecting with patients and making them feel comfortable in the chair. She lives in Prospect Park with her three children, along with a cat and a rabbit, and enjoys family life close to where she was born and raised in Delaware County. Having also lived in Texas and Germany, she brings a broad perspective and warm approach to her work.

Outside of dentistry, Amanda is guided by Marianne Williamson’s words: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”

*Fun Fact: Amanda is a fan of Queen and Freddie Mercury, and her favorite movie is My Cousin Vinny!

Meet Kati: Dental Hygienist

Kati brings more than 25 years of experience as a dental hygienist, including three years with our practice. She is known for her proactive, reliable approach and the genuine care she shows each patient. Kati loves the flexibility of her role and the relationships she has built, sharing that her favorite part of the job is getting to know her patients and helping them maintain their healthiest smiles.

Originally from Drexel Hill and now living in West Chester, Kati is proud to be a mother and grandmother. Outside of work, she treasures time with her son and four grandchildren. Guided by her favorite quote, 'Dance like nobody’s watching,' Kati brings positivity and warmth to everything she does.

*Fun Fact: Kati enjoys listening to Phil Collins and The Kinks!

Meet Stephen: Surgical Assistant

If you have ever been to Havrilla Center for Periodontics and Dental Implants within the last FOURTEEN years then you have probably seen Stephen at least once. Even as a little boy, Stephen has had a strong interest in healthcare- specifically dentistry. Stephen, a University of Scranton Alumni, completed his undergraduate and graduate degree in Healthcare Administration with honors! For the past several years, he has been volunteering his time to learn state of the art surgical assisting techniques that increase patient comfortability and reduce time in the surgery chair! Stephen, however, is not only one of our top employees here at Havrilla Center but is also an all-star skier, kayaker and mountain climber! His favorite spot is enjoying the fresh mountain air at his family's escape in the Pocono Mountains!

*Fun Fact: Stephen was only three years old when he learned to ski on his own! Pretty impressive!