Dr. Marie Kershner grew up watching her father practice. She saw how much he enjoyed his patients and the services he provided for them. While attending St. Pius X High School, she would work at the office helping out however she could. After graduating from High School, she decided to pursue a career in Dental Hygiene. She attended Thomas Jefferson University and graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.
After one year practicing as a hygienist, she decided to expand her dental education and went to dental school. While in dental school, Dr. Kershner was a member of the Endodontic Honor Society and the Stomatognathic Honor Society. Dr. Kershner was awarded the J. George Coslet Award for excellence in Periodontics. She graduated with honors from Temple University School of Dentistry. Since graduation, Dr. Kershner has taken numerous continuing education classes on implant dentistry, restorative dentistry, periodontics and pharmacology. She continues to stay on the cutting edge of technology, treatment, and dental products by continuously learning about dentistry and the latest dental techniques.
Dr. Laura Szymanski has been practicing dentistry since 2000. She heard the calling to the dental field at age five when her father, Dr. David Szymanski graduated from dental school. Even though starting a practice from the ground up was extremely challenging, he came home happy every day and told stories about what happened each day. Dr. Laura worked at the office during high school and college. She has had the opportunity to perform every job at the practice from secretary through a dentist. She is aware how crucial each job is to make the practice successful and appreciates how hard the entire team works on a daily basis. She enjoys going to work and forging long-term relationships with her patients.
Dr. Laura graduated from St. Pius X high school in 1991 and went to Muhlenberg College majoring in Biology & Latin. She graduated from in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Laura attended Temple University School of Dentistry from 1996-2000. She started practicing in July of 2000. She continues to take education classes every year, usually attending the Hinman Dental Conference in Atlanta. The classes are extremely important to keep abreast of the most recent dental innovations.
Dr. Laura married Will in August of 2007. They have two children, a daughter, and a son. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, their two dogs, Winslow and Sherman, and Casey, their cat. She also likes taking photos, baking and cooking, golfing, boating, and tennis.
Janet graduated from Montgomery County Community College in May 1981 with an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene. In July of the same year, she started working with Dr. David Szymanski as his first hygienist. She was married in October of 1981. Three children and four grandchildren later, she has seen many changes in dentistry, still enjoys getting to know patients and working with them to help them achieve their optimal dental health. When not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching her grandchildren two days a week, gardening, crafting, and hanging out with her black labs.
Karenjoined our practice in the Fall of 2002. She loves getting to know her patients and helping them achieve optimal dental health. Karen is married and has three grown daughters. She also has three granddaughters and is expecting a grandson soon. In her spare time, she enjoys being with her family and friends, baking, and working out.
Terrijoined our practice in July 2004 as a dental assistant while pursuing her degree in dental hygiene. She graduated in May 2008 from Montgomery County Community College. Terri takes great pleasure in getting to know her patients on a personal level and educating them on the proper care of their teeth and gums. On her downtime, you can find Terri spending time with her husband, Jim, and their two daughters, Chelsea and Casey. Terri is expecting her first granddaughter in January 2021 and is over the moon excited! in her free time, Terri enjoys camping, reading, shopping, and playing with her dog Gunther.
Ashley joined KS Dental in February 2018. She graduated from Northampton Community College. She currently resides in Barto and enjoys spending time with family and friends, taking pictures, and crafting.
Krista has been with our team since April 2002. She attended Berks Career and Technology Center and graduated in 2001 with a certificate in Dental Assisting. When she is out of the office, she enjoys camping and going to the beach with her husband Jason and their two boys Alex and Evan.
kim has been with our office since 2002. She has been working in the dental field since 1981. Kim loves spending her free time at the beach and hanging out with her husband Rick, their three grown children and their spouses, but most of all with her four grandchildren.
Denise joined our team in April 2018. She has been in the dental field since 1984 and earned her Expanded Functions Dental Assistant License in 2014. She is married to Mike and has 2 daughters, Gabrielle and Michelle. In her spare time, she loves being with family and friends, painting furniture, fostering dogs, and snuggling with her 2 dogs, Bella & Bentley. She also loves warm weather and sunshine!
Barbarahas been a member of our staff since October 2003. She received her Associates degree from Montgomery County Community College in May 2000 and holds a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Kutztown University. Barbara resides in Pottstown with her two sons and husband. She enjoys volunteering at her church, participating in a variety of activities with the children, reading, and knitting.