Rita Antonini Tempel DDS

Dr. Rita Tempel graduated in 1993 from the University of Maryland Dental School.  During her doctorate studies, Dr. Tempel was a member of the Gorgas Odontological Honorary Society as well as the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor society which she was elected President. Over the past 19 years, Dr. Tempel has fulfilled many leadership roles and received awards that recognize her as an outstanding dental professional.  Some awards include the American Association of Women Dentists Award for the Outstanding Woman Dentist in Leadership and Academic Excellence as well as several Army Commendation medals and Army Achievement awards. In 1993-94,  Dr. Tempel was stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland and   in 1994-96, Fort Carson, Colorado .

In 2005, she opened her Gettysburg office.

Recently, Dr. Tempel's practice was awarded the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce Award for Exemplary Service . Dr. Tempel was also selected as America's Top Dentist, Area's Top Dentist, and Top Dentists in both the Susquehanna Style Magazine and Harrisburg magazine. Currently, Dr. Tempel is the Cosmetic Dentist for both Adams and York countys as the TV show's Dream Weddings cosmetic dentist.

Dr. Tempel is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry,  American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association,  the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Association of Women Dentists. Locally, she serves on the board of the Hanover/Gettysburg Dental Society. Last year she finished the year as president of the society.  

Rita Tempel, DDS is a dedicated healthcare provider. She has donated her time and talents to the surrounding Gettysburg community and more.  Dr. Tempel has helped victims of domestic violence through the AACD charity "Give Back and Smile". 

We invite you to read our many testimonials and reviews from our patients who consistently comment on Dr. Tempel's outstanding level of care.   

"My practice philosophy is to treat a patient as if I were the patient in the chair.  After a thorough and gentle examination, I believe in educating the patient, providing them with their treatment options and then allowing them to  have an active role in the decision making and treatment process of their dentistry.  There are always choices in dentistry".

Gettysburg Dentist - Dr. Rita Antonini Tempel