Beauty is harmony, symmetry, and balance. Beauty is in nature, and nature is known for creating beauty in the most efficient way possible. Fibonacci, a Middle Ages mathematician, laid the groundwork for human understanding of shapes that occur in nature by studying the spiral shape of the Nautilus. From the seeds in sunflowers to the spiral shapes of galaxies, Fibonacci observed natures tendency to arrange itself in an incredibly intricate and proportionate spiral pattern. He termed his mathematical equations describing these patterns in nature The Golden Ratio.
A flawless, beautiful smile cannot be created without an understanding and appreciation of The Golden Ratio. Just as nature created the Nautilus, nature intended the human smile to reflect the Golden Ratio. Beauty in the smile comes from proper proportions. The teeth must be proportionate and in perfect harmony with a persons facial structure. Once perfect harmony and balance are achieved with perfect proportions, a truly beautiful smile will result.
1.618 is known as the Golden Ratio, and the most valuable number in cosmetic dentistry. From this value, proper proportions of the smile can be calculated. Using the Golden Ratio allows us to calculate the ideal length and width of your teeth to create a truly flawless and beautiful smile. Through various circumstances, a person may lose their beautiful smile or desire better aesthetics. Here at Brand Dental, as our Nautilus logo suggests, we are committed to giving you a flawless and beautiful smile, perfectly in balance, just as nature intended.
I grew up in Harrisburg, PA and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Salisbury University. I later moved to Charleston South Carolina, where I obtained my Dental Hygiene Degree from Trident Technical College in 2020. My fianc, Dr. Stephen Brand, and I met in Charleston while volunteering at a dental clinic for uninsured patients. Our passion for dentistry brought us together, and we decided to share that passion with the residence of NEPA. I love this career and all that it has taught me. I cant wait to share what I have learned over the past years with my new patients. There is a complex relationship between the systemic health and oral health of everyone. My mission is to not only educate my patients on the importance of their oral health, but how their oral health relates to their health overall! Outside of the office you can find me enjoying time outdoors with our puppy, Ellie, crafting, and daydreaming of our next trip down South! The ability to contribute to our family-oriented practice is what I love most about Brand Dental.
Hello! My name is Merissa. I grew up in Dallas, PA and have lived there for most of my life. I graduated from Kings College with degrees in Spanish and Theology. I have a passion for helping others and look forward to serving our patients every day in getting their dental needs met.
While this is my first job in the dental field, I am eager to learn and grow, especially with the team at Brand Dental! Outside of the office, I spend most of my time with my husband and our two dogs. I enjoy being outdoors, traveling, and reading.
My name is Joslyn Spencer and Im from Canton, PA. In 2020, I graduated from Susquehanna University with a degree in biomedical sciences. Before that, I worked the summers and winters at my local dental office as a dental assistant. Seeing first-hand, the transformations we can do for patients smiles has led to my passion for dentistry. It is so rewarding to watch our patients confidence increase because of their smile! In my free time, I like to be with my family, friends and pets.
My name is Mykayla Timek. I recently graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at LCCC. Im excited to be working in the dental field to help educate and meet new patients. This is my first job in the dental field and Im glad to be apart of the Brand Dental team. In my spare time I love to read and watch movies. I also have seven cats that are all rescues and I love them very much.
Hi my name is Brianna Mazur. I have recently relocated to the Hazelton area from Pittsburgh to continue my journey as a Dental Assistant! I absolutely love what I do! Taking the time to get to know you and helping you reach your perfect smile is what means the most to me. I am really excited to be a part of the Brand Dental team and I am looking forward to meeting each and every one of you! Next to making people smile, food is another big passion of mine! I love to watch all of the latest cooking shows, especially with Gordon Ramsay. Outside of work youll find me spending time with my friends and family, in the kitchen whipping up some new recipes, or at new restaurants trying all of the amazing dishes, I am definitely what they call a Foodie!