Sara Bekyan, DDS
Dr. Sara Bekyan graduated from Yerevan State Medical University in 1997 and New York University College of Dentistry in 2007. She is also a graduate of a one-year full time advanced postgraduate program in cosmetic dentistry from NYU College of Dentistry. Dr. Bekyan is using the latest technology, the best labs in the USA and the best materials to ensure that her patients receive the most advanced and comprehensive dental care.
A vested member of the dental community, Dr. Bekyan holds membership in the American Dental Association®, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry®, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, and the Dental Society of Chester County and Delaware County.
Dr. Bekyan also serves as a clinical associate for the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania’s (UPenn) School of Dental Medicine. As a clinical associate, Dr. Bekyan oversees the clinical treatment experience of pre-doctoral students at UPenn’s primary care unit (PCU). While the students gain practical experience in a variety of dental procedures, her supervision ensures a consistently high standard of patient care.
Dr. Bekyan constantly improves her clinical skills through continuous dental courses, surpassing Pennsylvania’s continued education requirements. Such dedication in showcased in her 18 year tenure as a certified Invisalign® practitioner, throughout which she underwent extensive training to improve her technique for faster and more predictable Invisalign® results. She is a HealthyStart™ provider since 2017, combating disordered breathing and airway problems in children. Recently, she expanded her practice by becoming a Fotona Laser® provider. Now, Dr. Bekyan offers many new, conservative laser treatments for soft and hard oral tissues. She also offers laser-light facial aesthetic treatments. To see the full list of procedures she offers at Westtown Dental Care, investigate the services section of her website.
“I treat my patients like family. Every patient’s comfort, and satisfaction are my highest priorities. I believe in recommending treatments to my patients that I myself would prefer to receive. Honesty, sincerity, and diligence are my main work ethics.
“I am committed to providing excellence and improving the health of my patients without any compromises. I want the best results for my patients because they deserve the best.”
Dr. Garrett McDowell
Dr. Garrett McDowell grew up in Abington, attended LaSalle College High School and then earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Randolph-Macon College. In 2014 he earned his Doctorate from Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry. He has completed an intensive one-year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Hahnemann Hospital and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. Dr. McDowell also trained at the Las Vegas Institute in Dental Implantology and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. McDowell has experience working with a very diverse patient population, from multiple private practices in the Philadelphia area to a hospital-based residency. In the hospital setting he treated maxillofacial trauma and pathology patients, along with pediatric, craniofacial and dentoalveolar abnormalities.
Dr. McDowell’s passion for dentistry comes from continuous education, learning new techniques and procedures and growing his expertise so he can provide comprehensive and complete care to his patients. He takes his experience and compassion for his patients very seriously. Their wellbeing is his primary priority.
Dr. McDowell currently lives in Wayne, Pennsylvania, with his wife and two young sons. The family enjoys spending time outdoors, and going on adventures with their dog, Wilson.