Dr. Falk, a former resident of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, is a graduate of the University of Scranton. While there, she received the prestigious Bernard Shair Memorial Award, which is earned by a student who gives the greatest promise of a lifetime to dentistry and community as exemplified by Dr. Shair.
Dr. Falk graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry and completed her orthodontic residency at St. Louis University, Center for Advanced Dental Education, graduating with a Masters of Science in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The orthodontic residency program at SLU is considered one of the best in the nation. During her residency at SLU, Dr. Falk had the privilege of working with some of the leading clinical orthodontics in the country. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, Scranton District Dental Society and the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society.
Dr. Falk is very active in the greater Scranton community. She has served as treasurer of the Scranton District Dental Society for the last 9 years. Orthodontic Specialists sponsors events in the community, including school fundraisers, plays, sports teams, races, dance recitals, memorial fundraisers and more. She has performed a great deal of pro bono work for children who present in the office in financial need. Dr. Falk also loves playing an active role at her church, Mary Mother of God, in Scranton.
In 2017, she was named one of the Top 25 Women in Business by the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal. Dr. Falk was voted to the national list of Top Dentists in Orthodontics, Advantage Readers Choice Award and named the Times Tribune Best Orthodontist consecutive times. She currently is an Invisalign Platinum Provider.
Dr. Falk is married to Dr. Corey Chmil, a local dentist. They have 2 children, a son named Cole and a daughter named Connelly. In her spare time, she is just like so many of us that look forward to spending time with her husband and children, and their dog, Graycie!
Dr. Gershey is a lifelong native of the Scranton Area. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where he was presented with the Matthew Cryer Society Award. This is the highest academic honor given by the School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Gershey completed his orthodontic training from the Temple University School of Dentistry. He began his practice in the Scranton/Mid Valley area in 1978. Dr. Gershey is a past president of the Scranton District Dental Society (1984) and a current member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Mid Atlantic Society of Orthodontists, and the Pennsylvania Society of Orthodontists. In addition he is a member of the American Dental Association and the Scranton District Dental Society.
Dr. Gershey is married to the former Anne E. Rushmore, and is the father of three adult children, Brian, Daniel and Timothy. He is an avid golfer and has won numerous golf titles in the Scranton region. Dr. Gershey is a civil War history buff and enjoys traveling with his wife.
Orthodontic Specialists mission and philosophy is to provide a highly personalized level of patient care, while achieving the best possible orthodontic result for all of our patients. Our goal is to treat our patients in a manner that is consistent with the way we, ourselves and our families, would expect to be cared for.
For over 40 years, these principals have served as guidelines for our entire team while delivering the best possible orthodontic care. Working together with our patients and their parents, we form a cooperative relationship to ensure excellent results are achieved.
It is very important to us that each and every one of our patients feels comfortable with the doctors and staff at our office. Personalized care and attention is of the utmost importance. Dr. Falk sees each patient personally at each visit and is available for parents to talk with at each visit. Dr. Falk also works hard at personalizing each patients orthodontic treatment to their lifestyle, to make orthodontics as convenient as possible.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 16 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestTimothy Castles
2 years ago
OUTSTANDING!!!!
Christine O
2 years ago
We saw Dr. Jessica Falk a while ago for my child's teeth issues. She was sometimes kind, patient, and friendly, but at other times she seemed stressed and flustered. She answered all my questions, and explained everything fully. She seemed to be quite knowledgeable and experienced. She was gentle with my daughter. The building is new and modern and seems very clean. I would recommend her for typical braces but for something more complicated like my child's case, I was not always satisfied. We ended up switching to another ortho...
Sara
2 years ago
My daughter started her journey with Dr.Falk at the age of 11. At the age of 14 she now has the most amazing smile and it is all thanks to her. She is kind, patient, funny, and just all around a great person. She is a perfectionist which is exactly what you want when it comes to the cost of orthodontic care. The office staff on the other hand are horrendous. Extremely rude and act like they had some godly power when it came to someone's mask slipping down their face and just had to let them know in the rudest "Karen" type manner and make a scene. The truest of the mask musketeers work in that office.
Kevin Curran
2 years ago
Had an unplanned issue and Dr. Falk was to fit me into her schedule, give me potential options, and was able to fix my issue by the end of the day. Very professional, very thorough, steady hands, and friendly staff. Great experience overall, thank you!
John Maros
2 years ago
We could not be happier... Both of our children now have wonderful smiles and all credited to Orthodontic Specialists. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff made what we initially thought an overwhelming process very understandable and straight forward. We would highly recommend Orthodontic Specialist.
Jennifer Mercereau
2 years ago
Dr. Fall and staff has treated our entire family. She is thorough, kind and patient. We couldn't ask for a more perfect outcome!! In addition to Dr. Falk's talents, she and her staff make it fun to be there. They have contests where you can guess the number of an item, or pictures of famous smiles etc. we will miss going there every month as we've been patients since 2012!! My younger daughter has plans on being an orthodontist now after watching all of the girls and Dr. Falk work so well together!!
Neel Patel
2 years ago
It's been almost two years since I am visiting Dr. Jessica Falk and her staff. Everyone is so loving and kind there. I had such a nice experience with her. Dr. Falk is the best doctor ever.
Neel Patel
3 years ago
It's been almost two years since I am visiting Dr. Jessica Falk and her staff. Everyone is so loving and kind there. I had such a nice experience with her. Dr. Falk is the best doctor ever.
Michael O'Neill
3 years ago
Great Doctors and staff.
Michael O'Neill
4 years ago
Great Doctors and staff.
Grace Polansky
4 years ago
They helped me fix my teeth in a short amount of time
Grace Polansky
5 years ago
They helped me fix my teeth in a short amount of time
Judy Donnelly
5 years ago
Orthodontic Specialists has to be the best provider in this area. Dr. Jessica and Dr. Gershey and their entire staff are incredible. I feel so comfortable going there every month, as a patient you are valued and always assisted with a smile. I highly recommend Orthodontic Specialists
Judy Donnelly
6 years ago
Orthodontic Specialists has to be the best provider in this area. Dr. Jessica and Dr. Gershey and their entire staff are incredible. I feel so comfortable going there every month, as a patient you are valued and always assisted with a smile. I highly recommend Orthodontic Specialists
Nell Donnelly-O'Boyle
6 years ago
Great orthodontists and a great staff!
Nell Donnelly-O'Boyle
7 years ago
Great orthodontists and a great staff!
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