Dr. Albert M. Stush, Jr., is dedicated to providing excellence in patient care while addressing the individual needs of every patient. Meticulous attention to detail, in every aspect of your care, is his hallmark.
Dr. Stush maintains his private practice of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics for children and adults in Lewisburg. He is on staff as an attending orthodontist, teaching in the Pediatric Dentistry Residency at the Geisinger Medical Center in the Department of Dental Medicine and Surgery.
Board Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, holding memberships in the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics. American Association of Orthodontists, Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists, Pennsylvania Association of Orthodontists. American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Society, Central Susquehanna Valley Dental Society. University Of North Carolina Alumni Association, Psi Omega Fraternity.
Dr. Stush resides in Mifflinburg with his wife Janet. They have two children, Alaina and Ryan, who have grown up way too fast. If Dr. Stush is not in his office working with his patients, helping them have beautiful smiles, he is either spending time with his family, singing in church as a cantor, working on outdoor projects around his home or hiking the endless trails enjoying the natural beauty of the area.
No. All orthodontists must be licensed to practice, but at this time only 1 in 3 Orthodontists have continued on to become a board certified orthodontist. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certification process signifies a unique achievementa significant step beyond the two to three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics. The process requires the orthodontist to demonstrate actual accomplishments in patient care with detailed case reports on the treatment provided for a broad range of patient problems. Board certification is a voluntary achievement that all orthodontists do not choose to pursue. In order to become board certified by the ABO, an individual orthodontist is thoroughly interviewed by a highly respected panel of examiners to demonstrate their orthodontic knowledge, clinical skills and judgment.
One. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is the only certifying board in the specialty that is recognized by the American Dental Association. The ABO was founded in 1929 and is the oldest specialty board in dentistry. The boards purpose is to elevate the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration.
Successful completion of the examination process demonstrates the orthodontists highest commitment to excellence in orthodontics to both the orthodontic profession and the general public. It represents a commitment by a licensed specialist that he/she has the necessary knowledge base and skills to treat patients to the highest of standards. It exemplifies a practitioners commitment to continue to keep abreast of the latest advances in patient care, and to continue to deliver these latest advances to patients. Many orthodontists see it as a demonstration of their dedication to the specialty and the highest level of personal achievement.
Since the establishment of the ABO in 1929, the certification process requirements have continued to adjust to the demands of the specialty. Today, the process involves a thorough Written Examination (240 questions) covering all areas of information which an orthodontist should be knowledgeable. Successful completion of this board exam allows the orthodontist to proceed to the Clinical Examination where they present detailed case reports from their practice/residency, demonstrating a history of excellence in patient care. These cases are evaluated by a panel of examiners and later discussed during an oral examination where the applicant is tested on a wide variety of academic and clinical topics. After successful completion of these examinations, the orthodontist has officially achieved Board Certification, for a time-limited period. The orthodontist must go through Certification Renewal every 10 years to maintain their certification status by demonstrating this continued level of patient care.
Janet has worked in the medical field since graduating from Kings College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology. She has been at the office from the beginning, working to take care of patient and parent questions and help smooth the road to beautiful smiles. She and Al have two children. Alaina and Ryan. Alaina is a RN pursuing her CRNP in Pittsburg Pa. and Ryan is a Release Management Engineer in Rochester, NY.
Prior to moving to Pennsylvania and working for Dr. Stush, Brenda was living in Austin, TX for many years. Her husband Chris is retired military. She has a daughter Kaylie, and two Pekingese, Tilly and Chin-Chin.
Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, traveling and being outdoors. Brenda feels the best part of being on Dr. Stushs team is watching the transformation of patients smiles and how it increases their self-esteem. The dedication Dr. Stush has to his family and practice is commendable. His laugh is very contagious.
Barbara has been working in the orthodontic field for her entire career. She enjoys working in a professional environment and treats every day as a new learning experience. Getting to know the patients and their families is an added bonus working in this field. She also appreciates working alongside Dr. Stush, his passion for his profession is contagious.
Taria enjoys working with Dr. Stush, helping to create beautiful smiles. She is responsible for the digital photographic and radiographic presentations. She also assists in the lab, pouring and trimming study models. She resides in Shamokin Dam.
Taria enjoys traveling to new places and meeting new people. She is very quick witted and can easily bring a smile to a patients face. Taria is a Specialized Orthodontic of the American Association of Orthodontists.
Melissa came on board to work with Dr. Stush shortly after he opened his practice in the Lewisburg area. She brought many talents along with her into the practice and a desire to understand the mechanics of the orthodontic field.
With her vast knowledge, she is in charge of inventory and the behind-the-scene ordering for the office, which helps our days move along quite smoothly. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, camping, and of course, her beautiful granddaughter, Addison.
Trish is primarily in charge of scheduling our patients, although she also completes and processes our patients insurance forms. She goes the extra mile to help everyone get the benefits they are entitled to. Trish takes on the daily challenge of keeping the daily schedule balanced, which makes Dr. Stush and the rest of the staff very happy. Trish lives in New Columbia with her husband, 2 dogs, and 5 chickens. She enjoys gardening and being outdoors.
Jodie is a great asset to our team using her skills as an EFDA , she can assist Dr. Stush when patients are getting their braces removed. She is licensed by the Pa. Dental Board. Jodie also assists with all other routine care of our patients. She is soft spoken and has a kind demeanor.
Jodie lives is Northumberland, enjoys the outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. She appreciates Dr. Stushs attention to detail and being able to venture into a new area of learning the orthodontic field.
Kayla is the newest member of our team here at Stush Ortho. She graduated from Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science, where she studied Dental Assisting. She has a quiet and calm personality, she takes on the task each day of learning new things and welcomes new challenges. Kayla lives in Jersey Shore with her son. She enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family. Also watching her son play tee ball and flag football. We are happy to have her here, she is a great asset to our team.
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We will not pressure you or scare you into treatment. We stand behind our work and guarantee your satisfaction. We invite your questions and freely communicate with you. You can actively participate in your care throughout your treatment.