Going to the dentist is not something kids normally look forward to. Here at Cumberland Valley Pediatric Dentistry we wanted to change that negative stigma around the dentist. We believe in making the dentist office an enjoyable environment for kids as they begin their oral healthcare journey. Creating a fun and comfortable space for our kids to enjoy while they get dental work done will help ease fears and can even help going to the dentist be something that kids look forward to. From the banking vault to the tooth fairy booth to air hockey and even the design of the main lobby we put an incredible amount of care to create an awesome space for our patients. Please feel free to check out our office tour video above and pictures below. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us!
As a native of Mechanicsburg, Dr. Jacqueline Caster enjoys providing extraordinary dental care to children in the community in which she grew up as well as making a positive impact in the lives of her patients.
Dr. Caster attended Trinity High School in Camp Hill and furthered her education by earning her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy in Pittsburgh. She then attended Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale, Arizona earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. After graduation, Dr. Caster went on to complete a General Practice Residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois where she discovered her passion for providing dental care to children as well as patients with special health care needs.She worked for several years as a contract general dentist for the United States Air Force at Vandenberg Air Force Base in northern Santa Barbara County, California prior to pursuing a career in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Caster completed her pediatric dentistry residency program at the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine while serving as chief resident her last year. During her residency, she conducted research focused on diagnosing and managing tongue and lip ties in breastfeeding patients.
In her spare time, Dr. Caster enjoys traveling, practicing yoga, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She and her husband, Dr. Devin Caster, have a daughter, Madeleine, and two dogs, Nora and Paige.
Kat is a Florida native who earned her hygiene degree here at Harrisburg Area Community College. Kats mission as a hygienist is to help patients improve their oral health and have positive experiences in the dental office. Her favorite part is seeing her pediatric patients and parents become motivated in perfecting oral hygiene care at home and keeping away tooth decay, or as she likes to call them, sugar-bugs! In her free time, she enjoys painting, baking, and spending time outdoors with her husband, horse, and doodle.
Jesse began his career in the dental field in 2004. Growing up, Jesse wore braces for eight years which he feels gave him the empathy and understanding to create a positive and fun experience for our visiting pediatric patients. Outside of work, Jesse enjoys spending time with his family and other outdoor activities.
Sarah has worked in pediatric dentistry for over four years now. She has a passion for working with children you may even hear her singing Disney songs in the office! In her personal time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her golden retriever puppy.
Jenn began her dental career in 2010. She studied at HACC and obtained her certificate for dental assisting. She then returned to school in 2013 to achieve her EFDA license. Jenn has a passion for helping people. She worked in general dentistry for 10 years before switching to pediatrics where she quickly realized she had a love for working with children. She enjoys helping them feel comfortable and have fun in the dental office. When Jenn is not working, she enjoys camping and boating at Raystown with her husband, son, and new puppy.
Meghan is an Expanded Function Dental Assistant that fell in love with the operations side of the dental world, so is now our practice administrator at CVPD. Her favorite part of her job is the interaction with patients and parents, and showing children that being at the dentist can be a fun and positive experience! She loves traveling to different daycare centers, schools, or fairs to educate children on how to properly care for their teeth. In her free time, she can be found camping, painting, or spending time with loved ones.
Alex grew up in NYC and moved to the central Pennsylvania area two years ago. While living in New York she worked as an Office Manager at a physical therapy practice which encouraged her to pursue working with families in the dental field. Alex also has a passion for creativity and a love of helping others which is her favorite part of working at CVPD. Alex is a big kid at heart and loves interacting with the kids and ensuring they pick their favorite prize out of our toy vault at the end of their visit. In addition to working at CVPD, Alex is a cosmetic tattoo artist and lovesphotography, music, andgoing on adventures with her two French bulldogs Lyla and Freddie.
