Gateway Orthodontics

4 E Main St, Thurmont, MD 21788
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Closes at 5:00pm
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Monday8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday8:00am - 5:00pm
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Jon Moles, DDS, is a skilled orthodontist with more than 30 years of experience serving patients from all over the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. He treats men, women, and children of all ages with compassionate care from the welcoming office of The Village Orthodontist in Frederick and Thurmont, Maryland.

Dr. Moles received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of New Mexico before obtaining his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. As a commissioned officer in the United States Navy, he furthered his dental education by completing an orthodontic residency at Fort George G. Meade. Despite retiring after over two decades of serving the oral health needs of sailors, marines, and their families around the world, he continues to lecture and consult the Naval Postgraduate Dental School in Bethesda, Maryland.

Now, as a practicing professional catering to the residents of Frederick County and beyond, Dr. Moles is the leading orthodontist in the area, particularly when it comes to straightening smiles. He offers a variety of innovative techniques to enhance crooked or otherwise flawed smiles, including SureSmile, Propel and Invisalign.

A leader in his community, Dr. Moles is the former president of the Frederick County Dental Society and former president of the Urbana Middle School PTA. More recently, Dr. Moles has held leadership positions at the Maryland State Dental Association and is very active with the Southern Frederick County Rotarians community projects.

Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. You can often find him volunteering at community events and helping local youths become future leaders with the Interact club. He also loves to play golf and has a dream of finishing his hot rod 54 Chevy pick-up one of these days.

Gateway Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Thurmont, MD

Jon Moles, DDS is a skilled orthodontist with more than 30 years of experience serving patients from all over the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. He treats men, women, and children of all ages with compassionate care from the welcoming office of The Village Orthodontist in Frederick and Thurmont, Maryland.

Dr. Moles received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of New Mexico before obtaining his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. As a commissioned officer in the United States Navy, he furthered his dental education by completing an orthodontic residency at Fort George G. Meade. Despite retiring after over two decades of serving the oral health needs of sailors, marines, and their families around the world, he continues to lecture and consult the Naval Postgraduate Dental School in Bethesda, Maryland.

Now, as a practicing professional catering to the residents of Frederick County and beyond, Dr. Moles is the leading orthodontist in the area, particularly when it comes to straightening smiles. He offers a variety of innovative techniques to enhance crooked or otherwise flawed smiles, includingSureSmile,Wilckodontics, and Invisalign.

A leader in his community, Dr. Moles is the a past president of the Frederick County Dental Society and past president of the Urbana Middle School PTA.He has maintained leadership roles at the Maryland State Dental Association fighting for patient advocacy legislation for the State. He is also a very active serving our community as a Rotarian.

Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. You can often find him on the field or on the court, helping any way he can with youth sports in the area. He also loves to play golf and has a dream of finishing his hot rod 54 Chevy pick-up one of these days.

Dr. Moles is supported by a team of highly qualified professionals who are committed to providing each patient with compassionate and individualized care. In addition to being friendly and helpful, our technicians are well trained and experienced in chair side clinical assisting, infection control and digital radiographic procedures. All of our technicians are Certified Orthodontic Assistants and Certified Dental Radiological Technicians licensed in the state of Maryland. To stay abreast of the latest advancements in orthodontics, we all attend numerous continuing education courses, both local and sponsored through the American Association of Orthodontists.

Gateway Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Thurmont, MD

Lori is the Director of Operations for all 3 of Dr. Moles' practices. She can be found most days running the show at his newest location NuClear Smiles in Columbia. Rest assured she is only ever an email...

Lori is the Director of Operations for all 3 of Dr. Moles practices. She can be found most days running the show at his newest location NuClear Smiles in Columbia. Rest assured she is only ever an email or text away! Lori brings 25 years of orthodontic operations experience with her to ensure each practice is running smoothly. She maintains all of her State of Maryland certifications in orthodontic assisting and dental radiography.

Gateway Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Thurmont, MD

Heather is Dr. Moles Clinical Coordinator and Remote Care Specialist. She has been a MD State Certified Orthodontic Assistant and Dental Radiation Technologist since 2006. When she is not helping our patients...

Heather is Dr. Moles Clinical Coordinator and Remote Care Specialist. She has been a MD State Certified Orthodontic Assistant and Dental Radiation Technologist since 2006. When she is not helping our patients succeed with treatment in the office, she is online ensuring the remote care world is running smoothly. Heather has a wonderfully gentle and kind approach to patient care, is always smiling or giggling and never misses a beat! We would be lost without her.

Gateway Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Thurmont, MD

Erin is our mama bear! She brings with her 20+ years of experience in orthodontics where she has touched nearly every position in an orthodontic office and is currently serving our patients as treatment...

Erin is our mama bear! She brings with her 20+ years of experience in orthodontics where she has touched nearly every position in an orthodontic office and is currently serving our patients as treatment coordinator. She is a MD state certified orthodontic assistant as well as, a MD state certified dental radiation technologist. If you have a question, Erin has the answer, whether that be about treatment, insurance or coordinating between other practices on your behalf. She keeps us all in line!

Gateway Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Thurmont, MD

Shannon is our clinical rock star! She helps Dr. Moles keep our patients smiling. She has also been a MD state certified orthodontic assistant and dental radiation technologist since 2006 and we were very...

Shannon is our clinical rock star! She helps Dr. Moles keep our patients smiling. She has also been a MD state certified orthodontic assistant and dental radiation technologist since 2006 and we were very lucky to welcome her to our team. Shannon possesses the knowledge and skill we require to be the best Orthodontist in Frederick County. Her smile is endless as is her work ethic!

Gateway Orthodontics - Orthodontist in Thurmont, MD

Jessica is the first gorgeous smile you meet when you come into our office. She is putting to work the skills acquired as a medical assistant in very busy medical practices to help our patients with all...

Jessica is the first gorgeous smile you meet when you come into our office. She is putting to work the skills acquired as a medical assistant in very busy medical practices to help our patients with all of their scheduling and administrative needs. We love her kind, professional demeanor and her ability to perform under pressure! She juggles the myriad responsibilities that come with schedule coordinating with ease and always see that our patients receive the very best care.

At The Village Orthodontist, we understand that choosing the right orthodontic practice isnt easy. You want your children to have the best experience possible, while achieving the smiles of their dreams. Since 1995, Dr. Moles and his experienced team have been creating beautiful smiles for children, teens and adults in and around Frederick County, MD. As leaders in orthodontic technology, like SureSmile and Invisalign, we can create straight teeth and healthier smiles faster than ever, while still delivering the personalized care every parent wants for their child.

Thanks for visiting The Village Orthodontist! At our office, we believe everyone should have a beautiful smile, and now is a great time to start your journey. With 2018 in full swing, the new year is the perfect time to start treatment! We want to let you know about our offers for new patients:

  • Dental Monitoring Were proud to introduce our newest technology that allows to track your Invisalign progress and have virtual access to Dr. Moles 24/7. Simply download the app on your phone to closely monitor your progress and find out if its time to move on to your next aligner!
  • We offer flexible, in house interest free payment plans with low down payments. For well qualified applicants , 0 down, low monthly payment options are available through Invisaligns LendingPoint. Call or text our office for more details.
  • For patients that have already undergone treatment, orthodontics has changed their lives forever. Straight smiles and healthy bites undoubtedly increased levels of confidence, which can contribute to more smiling and happiness. An overall-improved self-image can help the personal (and professional) relationships of children and adults thrive! Choosing us as your provider has plenty of advantages, including:

  • Dr. Moles has worked hard to become a platinum provider for Invisalign! What does it mean to be a Platinum Provider? Invisalign awards distinctions to providers with more experience. Dr. Moles has pursued and completed specialized training on the uses of Invisalign and Invisalign Teen and now Invisalign first, for staged care patients. Our office also offers an Invisalign guarantee for Teens! If youre not satisfied with your teen progress in Invisalign within the first 6 months,we will place braces free of any additional fees! Invislign is an excellent choice for most orthodontic issues, theres not many treatment plans Dr. Moles can not treat using removable therapy!
  • Technology We are the first orthodontic practice to incorporate SureSmile technology and i-CAT 3-D digital x-rays in Frederick County. Our knowledge of the finest orthodontic technology is one of our most powerful assets, as it allows our patients to get results faster, while spending less time in the office.
  • Our teams dedication is second to none In addition to being friendly and helpful, all of our technicians are well-trained and knowledgeable in chairside clinical assisting, infection control, and digital radiographic procedures. They are all licensed in the state of Maryland as Certified Orthodontic Assistants and Dental Radiation Technologists. We stay abreast with all the latest advances in orthodontics to ensure our patients receive the best care possible.
  • Youll always see Dr. Moles Because orthodontic treatment varies from patient to patient, and each case is unique, youll need an expert with you every step of the way. You can expect to see Dr. Moles during every visit to our office, and hell be there to guide you throughout the course of your treatment. Its important to us that we deliver care in a personalized fashion, and treat each of our patients like family.
  • Flexible payment options We offer a variety of financial/payment options to make your treatment affordable. This goes beyond your typical payment options, as we also offer sibling discounts, military discounts and more.
  • Platinum Provider for Invisalign Dr. Moles has worked hard to become a platinum provider for Invisalign! What does it mean to be a Platinum Provider? Invisalign awards distinctions to providers with more experience. Dr. Moles has pursued and completed specialized training on the uses of Invisalign and Invisalign Teen and now Invisalign first, for staged care patients.
  • Dr. Moles has studied with some of the worlds top experts in Invisalign, and has achieved the status of Platinum Invisalign Provider. Were also the only practice in the area to introduce Dental Monitoring, an app on your smartphone that can be used to closely monitor your treatment and give you direct access to Dr. Moles.

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