Dr. Jes is a board-certified pediatric dentist who grew up in Exeter, PA graduating from Wyoming Area Secondary Center. She then went on to complete her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Temple University in Philadelphia in 2008. She continued her education at the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University being inducted into the the national dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon and graduating with summa cum laude honors.
Upon completion of dental school, Dr. Jes went on to complete a General Practice Residency at The Ohio State University, completing a second year as chief resident. During her residency, she was able to spend more time working with children and fell in love with the specialty.
Dr. Jes completed her pediatric residency in 2017 at The Ohio State University/Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, earning a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and Master of Science. After her residency training was complete, Dr. Jes practiced at a pediatric dental office in Lancaster, OH (a rural area outside of Columbus), however, the mountains and family back home were calling as both Dr. Jes and her husband are from the Wyoming Valley.
When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Jes loves spending time with her family. She is mom to a 5-year-old & 2-year-old son and a newborn daughter, so she has a unique understanding of the special care children require, especially in uncomfortable situations. Dr. Jes and her family are enjoying exploring NEPA again, specifically finding many new playgrounds around the area. Dr. Jes enjoys trying new restaurants, watching movies, traveling, cooking and baking.
Dr. Jes is a member of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Pennsylvania Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association and Pennsylvania Dental Association.
“When I was a child, I had a difficult experience at the dentist which resulted in a referral to a pediatric dental specialist. The dentist and their team made the experience fun and enjoyable, where I looked forward to my appointments. When I needed to get some fillings, they made the appointments easy and helped to reduce my anxiety. My goal is to make you and your child feel at ease in the dental office and to help guide you in obtaining the best oral health care for your children. To help children not fear the dentist and have a great experience, like I did, is my goal every day with each one of my patients.”
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