Our Vision Statement
“At Lancaster Smiles, we stand for service to others. Our innovative training and personalized care make a difference in people’s lives, so they feel better about themselves. Our patients share the same values, truly care about their overall health and are committed to the care of their oral health as well. As a team, we are dedicated to always make our patients feel at home. We achieve the highest standards and results by eliminating any obstacles between our patients and the care they deserve. We build our legacy by doing what’s right for you, and to us, that’s what matters most!”
Dr. Michael Funk was born and raised in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh in 1993. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1998 with honors. In addition to continuing his education on a quarterly basis each year, Dr. Funk is a member of the SPEAR® Dental Continuing Education Club. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association and the Lancaster County Dental Society.Dr. Funk served in the U.S. Army Reserves Dental Corps from 2001 to 2010 when he was honorably discharged as a Major. Dr. Funk was deployed twice during his service as a dentist, providing dental exams, screenings and treating hundreds of soldiers prior to their deployment overseas.
Dr. Funk has been practicing since 2000. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry and provides a wide range of care for his patients to help them maintain their beautiful healthy smiles for a lifetime. He has been trained in CEREC single-visit crowns, digital CAD/CAM milling restoration such as crowns, inlays, onlays and implants, ClearCorrect orthodontic clear aligners, NDX nSequence® Guided Prosthetics® and NeoArch™ guided full-arch implant prosthetics (same-day teeth).
He and his wife, Colleen, reside in Lititz, Pennsylvania, with their two cats, Paco and Paul, and their mini Bernedoodle, Murphy. Colleen and Dr. Funk volunteer at Lancaster Farm Sanctuary and avidly play in the USTA and Central Pennsylvania tennis leagues.
Meet Our Team
Please see below for more information on our dental team at Lancaster Smiles. If you have questions regarding our dental services in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, please call us today! We will happily address your inquires and help arrange your visit with our dentist, Dr. Michael Funk.
Shawnya – Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Shawnya has been a dental assistant for 22 years, the last 8 of them practicing as an EFDA. She enjoys the artistic side of being an EFDA and loves to make her patients feel comfortable and confident in their smile.
Shawnya lives in Lancaster with her husband, three dogs and one cat. She also has three grown children, who are pursuing dreams of their own. In her spare time, she loves to swim, ride her Peloton bike, travel and just be outside.
Kelly – EFDA/Certified Dental Assistant
Kelly has an associated degree in Science and received her Dental Assisting and Expanded Functions Dental Assisting certifications. She has over 20 years of dental experience. Since 2013 she has loved working in our state-of-the-art office which allows her to provide her patients with extraordinary restorative care.
Ruby- EFDA/Certified Dental Assistant
Ruby was born and raised in Lancaster County. She started her dental career in 2011 as a dental assistant. She then decided in 2018 to advance her career and became a licensed expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA). Ruby’s love for learning allows her to provide her patients with the most up to date techniques. She embodies the perfect balance of technical ability and kindness to give each patient a great experience.
Ruby has a strong passion for all aspects of dentistry and is driven to provide excellent quality of care and work. Patients really appreciate Ruby’s positive attitude and nurturing tendencies.
In her free time Ruby enjoys spending time with her family, watching a good television series and cooking.
Lisa – Office Manager
Lisa has worked in the dental field for over 40 years, having earned her dental assisting certification and now working at the front office. She has been with Dr. Funk since 2011 and loves getting to know our patients and working with a great team that always does their best to serve our patients well. Lisa helps each patient who visits our office receive the care they need and feel comfortable and informed.
Outside the office Lisa enjoys gardening, traveling, cooking visiting coffee shops and especially spending time with family.
Deb – EFDA/Dental Hygienist
Deb has worked in the dental field for more than 35 years first as and Expanded Functions Dental Assistant and currently as a Dental Hygienist. She joined our dental team in 2015 providing preventive services through her dental hygiene care and educating patients on how to maintain a healthy smile. Outside of work Deb enjoys traveling, baking, exercising, and spending time with her family and friends.
Deb and her husband, Dave, have three married children — Brittany and Brigham, Colin and Haley, Bailey and Connor — and one granddaughter. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, exercising, and spending time outdoors with family and friends.
Michele – Dental Hygienist
Michele joined our Lancaster Smiles team in 2020 after her previous dentist retired. Michele graduated from HACC and Montgomery County Community College with her dental Hygienist degree & local anesthesia license. Michele also has her Public Health Dental Hygienist Practitioner License (PHDHP). She loves what she does and believes in the value of a healthy smile. Michele and her husband have 2 married children and love spending time with family.
Lisa – Dental Hygienist
Lisa joined our dental team in 2018 and provides quality care and education to our guests. She graduated from Harcum College in 2005 and is excited to be part of a practice that provides comprehensive care to every patient. She and her husband, Drew, have four children: two daughters and two sons. Lisa enjoys traveling and spending time with her family in her free time.
Danaca – Dental Hygienist
Danaca graduated from Manheim Central in 2015. She started her dental career as a dental assistant and extended into the dental hygiene field. She went to Lancaster Career and Technology Center her senior year of high school for assisting. In 2019 she graduated with her associate in dental hygiene from Pennsylvania College of Technology. Danaca graduated the following year in 2020 with her bachelor’s degree in health sciences.
She now resides in Elizabethtown and enjoys spending time with my family and friends. She loves the outdoors and spending her summers at the beach. You can also find her fishing, hiking, attending concerts and sporting events.
Chanel – Receptionist
Chanel joined our team in 2019 and is one of the happy, smiling faces you will meet as you walk in our door. Not only does she work up front as a receptionist, but she also is our in-house IT person. Chanel has been in the dental field since 2014 and cares about the health and happiness of our guests. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, crafting and spending time with her husband, children and cat.
Wendy – Receptionist
Wendy has worked in the dental field for 29 years. She enjoys getting to know all our patients and making sure they receive quality service and attention from our front office. In her spare time, she enjoys going on walks, watching Philadelphia sports teams play and spending time with family and friends.
