Dr. Sean Moriarty, DMD and the members of our team are dedicated to serving our community with advanced treatments and comprehensive education. We believe that professional dentistry should not just enhance your smile, it should also improve your overall well-being. Recent studies have shown an intrinsic relationship between your oral, bodily, and mental health.
After graduating from Penn State, Dr. Moriarty attended the Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University. Before graduating with his Doctorate in Dental Medicine, he was a member of the Oral Surgery Honor Society and served as President of the Endodontic Honor Society. He also conducted extensive research in the graduate endodontic clinic. Most importantly, he was inspired to maintain a life-long commitment to learning to ensure he is well-versed and trained on the latest dental research and techniques.
Since becoming a full-time dentist in 2006, Dr. Moriarty has completed in excess of 100 hours of continuing education on an annual basis. Most of this focus has been on advanced procedures such as the placement of dental implants and IV sedation, which allows him to provide a more comprehensive range of treatment options to his patients. He is proud to participate in two of the most prestigious professional development programs in dentistry the Kois Center in Seattle, WA and the Spear Institute in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Moriarty was hand-picked to join an exclusive study club through Spear Education with Imtiaz Manji, former CEO of Spear Education. He currently serves as the co-leader of the local Spear Study Club and is also an active member of the Pennsylvania Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Moriarty works hard to raise public awareness of the benefits of great dental hygiene and is very proud to support his local and global communities. Making a difference in the lives and smiles of others is what drives Dr. Moriarty on a daily basis. He is honored to serve with the Open Wide Foundation, an organization that supports communities in Guatemala that typically do not have access to dental care, communities that have never seen or been treated by a dentist. The Open Wide Foundation was founded in 2011 and its mission is to significantly impact oral health for communities in need, with access to better dental care.
Dr. Moriarty also enjoys giving back to his local community each year by providing dental care for individuals who reside at the Water Street Mission and by providing Free Dentistry Days at Mor Smiles. The Free Dentistry Days provide dental care to 75 patients throughout the course of three days. This community outreach effort is supported and staffed by the entire team at Mor Smiles and the Sedation Consulting Group. All dentists who volunteer their time and talents for the Free Dentistry Days complete dental procedures by utilizing IV sedation to ensure a positive, peaceful experience.
Away from the office, Dr. Moriarty and his wife, Ashley, are devoted to raising their family; Mia, Charlotte, and Conor, and their two loyal dogs. In addition, he enjoys golf, tennis, traveling, and flying airplanes.
Originally from West Chester, Pennsylvania, Dr. Emerson is a graduate of Penn State University and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Temple University. He has been practicing in the Pocono area for the last few years, where he has occasionally been able to hit the slopes on his snowboard. Dr. Emerson always knew he wanted to be a dentist, despite majoring in Food Science. Being a foodie, he says his best dish is his Italian seasoned chicken. He tries to eat healthily, but if pressed will admit that he enjoys Chick-Fil-A and claims to only have a sweet tooth at Christmas time.
Dr. Emerson likes being outdoors, plays hockey and runs when the weather is nice. He enjoys watersports and wakeboarding. Some of his favorite vacation destinations are Pacific Beach and Laguna Beach in California, where he recently learned to surf! He follows football and is an Eagles fan. A BIG movie buff, some of his favorite films are the James Bond series. In true 007 style, he is a fan of sports cars and favors Porsche and Audi.
Dr. Emerson is recently married. He and his new bride Elizabeth spent their honeymoon in Disney. He said that he was not a big Disney fan before, but he is now. When asked what Disney character he would be, he said he is not sure, he doesnt know them all that well, but he would definitely be a hero.
If you are looking for an up-to-date office that provides you with the latest dental conveniences, call us today to get the care that you deserve! Treat your smile with the best at Ephrata Family Dentistry!
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 based on 265 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestMary Hale
a year ago
Ephrata Family Dentistry is a great place for your dental needs. The staff is so very pleasant and professional and they do a great job. Highly recommend. Thank you for the great job you all do!
Jess Hunt
a year ago
Today I saw Dr. Emerson for a second opinion. I am switching my entire family to this practice. He was super nice as was the staff. Everyone was so pleasant to talk with. If felt like I had been going there for years with how easy it was with them. Definitely recommend this practice.
Dan
a year ago
The experience was professional and cordial from beginning to end. The work I had done required ~2 hours of work and all was explained throughout the process. Questions were answered and I was given ample opportunity to understand all that was being done.
Jonathan Yeager
a year ago
My experience at Ephrata Family Dentistry was very pleasant. From the time I walked in and signed in at the desk, to when they were doing the check up. They were very friendly. They explained step by step of what was going on while they were doing it and they give great advice! I will recommend Ephrata Family Dentistry to my friends!!
Todd Garvey
2 years ago
What a great visit they were nice and got me in quickly thanks
Joyce Horning
2 years ago
Friendly and professional. I was very disappointed when my previous dentist stopped taking our insurance and I really didn't want to go anywhere else but I've been very pleased.
Ryan Horning
2 years ago
Great dentist and the dentist who cleans teeth was very nice also.. and Also all the workers there were very nice... :) will come back again... :) Ryan Horning
Kate Drinkard
2 years ago
This practice is amazing. I can't even tell you how much I appreciate them. Erin and Dr. Emerson were so great with my son and answered all my questions. I didn't get the names of the front desk staff, but they were wonderful as well. This team gave me more information than anyone else ever has, and I am so thankful. I highly recommend them.
Jeff Harelson
2 years ago
Very friendly office staff, appt was on time and a great overall experience. I found my new dentist for sure. Highly recommend
Shannon Murphy
2 years ago
Love this place, I moved further away and continue to make the drive here. Always comfortable and they do a great job.
Diane Lawville
2 years ago
First, my wait time was very minimal. Secondly, my hygienist (I forget her name, I was nervous, at first) could be Erin. She was excellent! She was gentle and very professional! She explained exactly what she was doing and what each of her tools was being used for. Dr. Emerson is also wonderful! He was so positive and kind and explained to me very clearly and took his time. I love this place -for a dental office!
E Sifford
2 years ago
We had such a pleasant experience at Ephrata Family Dentistry! Everyone there is so kind and helpful. My kids said they also enjoyed their visit. My oldest son pointed out how informative Dr. Emerson was. He explained things thoroughly and in a way we could understand. I highly recommend Ephrata Family Dentistry!
Thelma Herr
2 years ago
The hygienist was so kind and did a great job cleaning my teeth. She also provided the antibiotics I needed before the cleaning as I didn't have them from my doctor. They were all so friendly especially the dentist. Thank you all.
Deborah Karkoska
2 years ago
Excellent job on my teeth. They were cleaned by Trisha. Which I will always book with every 4 months.
jamie raschella
2 years ago
Beautiful practice. Knowledgeable staff. Very professional and friendly. Erin was great with me as my hygienist. Highly recommend.
Keith Rhinier
2 years ago
The entire staff is awesome.they went out of there way to accommodate me.
Mitch and Shari Schmidtke
2 years ago
What a great experience. Lauren the Hygienist is fantastic, Very kind and thorough. Dr. Emerson was really nice and explained to me in detail my X-rays and areas He will keep a watch on in the future. I feel like we have finally found a great Dentist.
Samantha Weston
2 years ago
They did a great cleaning. Very friendly.
eightbitandroid
2 years ago
After 34 years I've finally found my favorite dentist. Dr Emerson and staff are absolutely phenomenal!
Sarah Cook
2 years ago
Wonderful! And actually an affordable place when paying out of pocket!!
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