Philadelphia dentist, Dentist in Philadelphia, PA

Thomas W. Gamba, D.D.S.

Dr. Gamba received his Bachelors degree from Villanova University in 1972 and graduated from Temple University's School of Dentistry in 1976. He then joined his father’s practice and they worked together until his father retired in 1985 after 51 years of practice.

In 1981, he was awarded Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, signifying over 500 hours of post-graduate, continuing education in various phases of dentistry. He has been a clinical instructor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and has lectured in practice management at the Temple University School of Dentistry. Because of his commitment to continuing education, Dr. Gamba spends countless hours attending lectures and hands-on workshops on the newest advances in technology, materials and techniques in dentistry. He is also the consulting dentist for the Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club.

Dr. Gamba is also committed to serving his profession. He is currently a member of the American Dental Association Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs and is also a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. Some of the offices Dr. Gamba has held include President of the Pennsylvania Dental Association, Speaker of the House of the Pennsylvania Dental Association, President of the Philadelphia County Dental Society, Chairman of the Board of the Liberty Dental Conference and the Council on Annual Sessions of the American Dental Association.

Dr. Tom Gamba and his wife, Cynthia, have been married since 1971 and have two grown children and a grandson. They have lived in South Philadelphia all their lives and are active in their church as well as in civic and charitable organizations. "Our patients are truly family to me and my staff and we treat them with the respect and understanding that they deserve. With the benefit of such wonderful advances in dental materials and techniques, I enjoy more than ever the opportunity to make them feel better about themselves."