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Dentistry for Children

Meet Dr. Rachel Maher

My profession means that I can be both a dentist and an educator, enabling me to make a difference in people’s lives on a daily basis. Working with so many unique individuals every day reminds me that each person and situation is different. At Dentistry for Children, we treat everyone and every situation individually. I love seeing patients grow and become active partners in their own oral health.” – Dr. Maher



Dr. Rachel Maher is passionate about sharing her dental knowledge and expertise while educating her patients and their parents. She loves witnessing the improvement in her patients' oral health as a result of the education provided to them.

Education and Experience

Dr. Maher graduated from Alvernia College in Reading, PA, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where she received her Doctorate in Dental Medicine. Dr. Maher completed a general dental residency program at Christiana Care Health Services in Wilmington, DE, and subsequently pursued advanced studies in Pediatric Dentistry at Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH.



As a dental professional, Dr. Maher is a lifelong learner. She continually pursues current technology and information by attending annual continuing education courses. This allows her to stay informed about the most current gold standard care and implement it daily with her patients.


Dr. Maher volunteers at Christiana Care as a pediatric dental attending, teaching general practice residents about pediatric dentistry. She is a past president of the Delaware State Dental Society and actively participates in dental society activities, including a project she initiated called Educate to Eliminate and serving as the Delaware Delegate to the American Dental Association. Dr. Maher also reviews monthly pediatric dentistry journals.

Professional Affiliations

  • American Dental Association
  • Delaware State Dental Society
  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Board Certified Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Outside the Office

Dr. Maher is married and has two stepdaughters and three cats. Her parents, sister, two brothers, nieces, and nephews still live in the area. When she’s not practicing dentistry, Dr. Maher enjoys spending time with her family, visiting the Pocono Mountains, and has been a member of the National Ski Patrol for eight years. She is passionate about gardening, enjoying nature, being outdoors, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.



Dr. Maher is an active member of the Delaware State Dental Society, through which she has volunteered for various community programs, including the Special Olympics of Delaware. Being active in the community is important to her because it allows her patients to see her in settings outside the dental office, helping them connect on a different level.

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