Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As dental professionals, we stay up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for our patients. As a doctors, we recognize that our patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in us and our team. That is just one reason why we value each and every patient relationship.
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James M. Isett, DDS
Dr. Isett is the Senior Staff Member and CEO of Isett & Chronister Dental Associates. He originally is from Huntingdon County, PA. Dr. Isett graduated from Huntingdon High School in 1956 and received a Bachelor's of Science degree from Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA in 1959.
He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Pittsburgh in 1963, where he achieved membership in Omicron Kappa Epsilon, the Dental Honor Society for High Achievement. Following graduation, Dr. Isett then joined the Army Dental Corps and received another year of specialized training as an intern at Walson Army Hospital at Fort Dix, NJ. He then spent a year at Fort Meade Army Base in Maryland and about a year with the 25th Medical Dispensary Unit in Vietnam.
Dr. Isett came to Red Lion in 1966 and established the present facility at 622 South Main Street.
He is married to Janet Monihen Isett, who is also from Huntingdon. They have three children - Dr. Laurie Isett Wise, another member of the staff, Nancy Palandro, an MRI technician, and Dr. James D. Isett, a dental specialist in endodontics.
Dr. Isett likes to golf, hunt, fish, and garden. He is active in the Dental Society and is interested in the advancements of modern dentistry. He is a member of the York County Dental Society, the 5th District Dental Society, and the American Dental Association.
Steven B. Chronister, DDS
Steven B. Chronister, DDS is a native of Red Lion and graduated from Red Lion Area Senior High School. He received his Bachelor's of Arts from the University of Delaware in 1976, and graduated from the Temple University School of Dentistry in 1980. He joined the practice of Dr. James Isett at that time. He is a member of the York County Dental Society, the PA Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. He lives in Red Lion with his wife, Sindi, and their three children, Eric, Carly, and Alec.
Laurie Isett Wise, DMD
Laurie Isett Wise, DMD grew up in Red Lion and is a graduate of Red Lion Area Senior High School. She received her Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from West Virginia University in 1984. She graduated with highest honors from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1988. Upon graduation, she completed a one year general practice residency at York Hospital. In 1989, she joined this practice, which was started by her father, Dr. James Isett. Dr. Wise is a member of the American Dental Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, and the York County Dental Society. She is also a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. She has a passion for mission work and has participated in many medical/dental mission trips to Peru to provide dental care to the needy. Dr. Wise and her husband reside in Seven Valleys with their two sons.
Resee A. Bick, DMD
Resee A. Bick, DMD is from Charleroi, PA and graduated from Charleroi Area High School in 1989. She received her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh in 1993 and her dental degree in 1997 from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Upon graduation, she completed a one year residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She joined this practice in 2006 after being employed at the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic since 1998, where she gained experience providing dental treatment to children and adults with cleft and craniofacial abnormalities.
Dr. Bick is a member of the American Dental Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, and the York County Dental Society. She is an avid reader and enjoys spending time at home with her husband and three children in York Township.
