As a life-long resident of the Susquehanna Valley, Dr. Jay Holthus is fortunate to have the ability to work in a profession that he greatly enjoys and to serve the community in which he was raised. He resides in Lewisburg with his wife, Jennifer, and two children-Vaughn and Livia.
Following the completion of his undergraduate degree at Juniata College, he began his professional training at Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia. While in attendance, he served as president of the Pediatric Dental Honor Society and was the recipient of the Edward B. and Arnold R. Cook Award in Dentistry as well as the American Society of Dentistry Award for Children. He completed a two year pediatric dental residency at St. Christopher's for Children where in 2003 he and his colleagues received the Philadelphia County Dental Society Research Award.
In August of 2003, he returned home to central Pennsylvania to serve as director of Pediatric Dentistry at the ACTION Health Dental Clinic in Sunbury. He was pleased to have the opportunity to provide non-profit pediatric dental care for the children of the five surrounding counties prompting AHEC to recognize him as a 2004 Dental Hero of the Year.It has been his dream to establish his own practice in Lewisburg-and he is proud to have built a practice that is custom designed for the unique needs and personalities of children. Not only does he focus on prevention, early detection and treatment of dental diseases, but he also strives to remain current on the latest advances in children's dentistry.
He welcomes children from birth to the age of 13 years, the behaviorally challenged, the medically complex and all special needs patients. From the office design, to communication style, his main concern is what is best for your child.
We realize how important of a decision it is in choosing the right pediatric dental office for your child. We are confident that you will be more than satisfied with choosing Pediatric Dentistry of Lewisburg for all your child's dental needs. We take pride in the high standard of dental care we provide for infants, children, teens, and special needs patients in an environmentespeciallycreated with them in mind!
Our experienced staff will put your child's needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is highly trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient.
We promise to speak candidly with you about your child's dental health andtreatmentand encourage you to ask questions. We will work with your child individually on anage appropriatelevelto help them understand the importance of good dental healthwhile providing them with the steps they can take at home to keep their smiles beautiful and healthy for a lifetime.
In her free time, she enjoys being involved with her children's sports and activities. She loves working with children and is thankful to have the opportunity to work with a staff that feels the same way.
Sue has been with Pediatric Dentistry of Lewisburg since 2007. She earned her dental hygiene degree from Pennsylvania College of Technology and has been practicing dental hygiene for the past 15 years.
Marissa is a 2004 graduate from Selinsgrove Area High School and Sun Area Tech School. She recently graduated from KTI's Expanded Function's Dental Assistant Program. She loves working beside Dr. Jay and the rest of the team here at PDL, having lots of fun with the kiddos!
She and her husband live in the Selinsgrove area. She enjoys painting and sketching in her free time, as well as spending time with friends and family. Family is important to her. Marissa and her husband are looking forward to starting a family of their own soon.
Amanda is a graduate of Mount Carmel Area JSHS 'Go Big Red' and of Northumberland County Vocational School. She has been in the dental field since 2009 and loves the opportunity she has been given to be a part of a very special team of talented, funny, down-to-earth people and enjoys coming to work every day knowing she is helping kids.
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Rating 4.0 out of 5 based on 19 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestDavid Stamm
a year ago
Positives: Beautiful building and kids do like the atmosphere with the TVs and toys. Contracted anesthesiologist (Dr. Dincher) had excellent bedside manner. Negatives: Main dentist is very pushy and puts off a strong "I know more than you" vibe. We had multiple incidents of unpleasant interactions with him as well as with one particular office staff member. Didn't love the no parents "back there" policy. Major (and expensive) procedures along with general anesthesia are recommended too casually for my liking. Debated on posting this less than flattering review, but felt it's important to let others know that they're not alone if they've had similar experiences and concerns. I will add that our experiences were 2-3 years ago (currently 2022), so perhaps things have improved. We no longer visit this office. While it is challenging and a lengthy wait to get into some of the other pediatric dental offices in the area, in our case, at least, it's been well worth it.
Ansley Burnett
2 years ago
My five year old daughter loves this practice! They are easy to work with, start appointments on time, and up front about billing. Glad we found this dentist.
Brittany Shoemaker
2 years ago
I made an appointment in January and they had said I was able to accompany my children while at their first visit. Then call 4 days before the appointment (which was in June) and say that they will not allow me to go back with them!
steven dietz
2 years ago
The office manager at this practice is rude and very hard to deal with. I would stay away if I were you.
Raul "Soldier09r" Carbajal
2 years ago
Took my baby boy in for his very first check up and was 15 minutes late!! I used GOOGLE MAPS to get me there from Williamsport and when I turned to Hospital Rd the GPS told me to make another right at the next street but that's not correct. Keep going another 100 ft and it's right there on the right, parking out on the side and more on the back. Walked in with my Gunner and what a nice clean modern building with toys for the young ones! I checked in with the very nice young woman at the front and she made me feel at ease about everything after I explained what happened! I was expecting to reschedule and a scolding but got the opposite! She took our information and was very informative about everything. Once checked in we waited not even 5 minutes and a Hygienest named Tess. She was amazing! Great small talk and made my baby boy feel at ease! Explained everything easily and clearly. Showed me me what to look for and gave me some tips I didn't think about! Very impressed! Then then the main show started and Doc Jay came up and checked my son out. What a great guy!! He examined my son and and showed me everything he was looking for and was very transparent. I knew my son was in great hands. I asked a couple questions and Doc Jay bestowed upon me some little known knowledge to pass onto my mother in law haha. You'll be at ease when you see and meet him. The exam room is REALLY OPEN and extremely comfortable even for adults! nice and bright. Plenty of room for you to sit with your child. Overall, EXTREMELY satisfied with this Dentistry. I would highly recommend going here for your pediatric dental needs. I drove from Williamsport and it wasn't so bad coming down. Oh! If it's your first time visiting REQUEST the first time patient packet to fill out PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST VISIT. It will save you so much time. My wife requested and got it printed out and filled out and all I had to do was hand it in and BAM!
makplayz 123
5 years ago
My kids love all the staff here... Also my son hates going to the dentist getting his hair cut and so on... He loves Dr. Jay and ask when he he can go back. I can not sat enough good things about Dr. Jay and his staff :-)
Jackie Latsha
5 years ago
Dr. Jay, Dr. Ali, and the entire staff here are absolutely wonderful! My children actually like going to the dentist. The waiting room is even comfortable and no one seems nervous. I am confident that my kids are getting the best care for their teeth. I would highly recommend Pediatric Dentistry of Lewisburg to all of my friends and family.
Tessa Heater
5 years ago
Dr Jay and Dr Ali are both amazing. My kids love going to see everyone at PDL!
Bill Cook
5 years ago
Amazing dentist! They provide top notch care with genuine concern for the patient. Their facilities are kid friendly and make going to the dentist a relaxed and enjoyable experience. The staff is wonderful, helpful and courteous. We love Pediatric Dentistry of Lewisburg!
Stacie Billman
5 years ago
Excellent experiences every time we have an appointment. Staff always treats us with respect and they are wonderful with my child. We always have all of our questions answered. The office is beautiful and is child friendly. I would highly recommended Pediatric Dentistry of Lewisburg.
Natalie Wertz
5 years ago
I am a former staff member who can tell you that this place is top notch!! Staff here are respectful of all people from different backgrounds and will make sure they teach you the most they can about caring for your child's teeth so that the care doesn't stop in the office. Children are treated like friends and made to feel comfortable during simple visits like dental cleanings, and difficult procedures alike. Child friendly terms are used, such as "wiggling" a tooth out vs. "extracting". My 8yo with anxiety and hyperactivity is able to watch TV, snuggle a blanket and relax while her teeth are sealed, cleaned .etc! The new, state of the art office is beautiful and clean.
Karissa Beaver
5 years ago
My 3 kids go here. We absolutely love the staff. We have had exceptional care. They don't just wait for a problem to occur, they prevent. We couldn't ask for a better place!
Ryuka Natsume
5 years ago
They do not cooperate with many insurances. Charge a fee upfront for an extra examination and xrays. Tried to tell us that our son would need general anesthesia to perform work on his back molar. Wanted to perform extra, unnecessary procedures on baby teeth. And wouldn't book without the whole 4k upfront because the anesethetician doesn't take ANY insurances. The only reason I didn't give one star, is because the office is nice and the techs were good with my son. We got a second opinion in Port Matilda and they did the necessary work without putting my son under anesthesia. From my experience, Pediatric Dentistry is only looking at Dollar Signs.
Michael Johnston
5 years ago
This dental practice is everything I hoped it would be.Our little girl has a cavity and her tooth broke as a result. She is 6 and it is a tooth that she will have until she is 12 so it is important to keep it in place if possible. Our regular dentist would have done something, he called it a "kid root canal" but I was hesitant as my older son had the same procedure done and, at the time, the dentist thought that kids were more traumatized by a shot of Novocaine than they would be by the pain of having the procedure done without it. Well. that dentist totally messed up and after the Novocaine that he eventually had to use wore off , my son started screaming because of the pain and didn't stop until I rushed him to another dentist to fix the bad job. I didn't want a repeat of that nightmare and looked up pediatric dentists and found Pediatric Dentistry of Lewisburg. We had our initial exam yesterday and I think the staff is super dedicated to making children have a positive experience at the dentist no matter what procedure they are having. The doctor has the newest equipment at his disposal to image teeth and explain what is there to you. He takes the time to show you everything and explain what needs immediate attention and what may need to be addressed in the future. I really like the fact that they have nitrous to help the children relax for the Novocaine shot and during the procedure. I think that this will help children develop a positive picture of visiting the dentist. This will benefit them their entire lives. Yes, they only directly bill Blue Cross and Delta Dental but you can use any insurance you want, you just have to submit the claim yourself. Yes, using a facility like this one may be more expensive than going to a dentist who only uses Novocaine (or nothing at all) when treating children's teeth but I think that those kids will not develop a positive view and will probably end up not wanting to visit the dentist and having bad teeth as a result.
Jackie Latsha
6 years ago
Dr. Jay, Dr. Ali, and the entire staff here are absolutely wonderful! My children actually like going to the dentist. The waiting room is even comfortable and no one seems nervous. I am confident that my kids are getting the best care for their teeth. I would highly recommend Pediatric Dentistry of Lewisburg to all of my friends and family.
Natalie Wertz
6 years ago
I am a former staff member who can tell you that this place is top notch!! Staff here are respectful of all people from different backgrounds and will make sure they teach you the most they can about caring for your child's teeth so that the care doesn't stop in the office. Children are treated like friends and made to feel comfortable during simple visits like dental cleanings, and difficult procedures alike. Child friendly terms are used, such as "wiggling" a tooth out vs. "extracting". My 8yo with anxiety and hyperactivity is able to watch TV, snuggle a blanket and relax while her teeth are sealed, cleaned .etc! The new, state of the art office is beautiful and clean.
Michael Johnston
6 years ago
This dental practice is everything I hoped it would be.Our little girl has a cavity and her tooth broke as a result. She is 6 and it is a tooth that she will have until she is 12 so it is important to keep it in place if possible. Our regular dentist would have done something, he called it a "kid root canal" but I was hesitant as my older son had the same procedure done and, at the time, the dentist thought that kids were more traumatized by a shot of Novocaine than they would be by the pain of having the procedure done without it. Well. that dentist totally messed up and after the Novocaine that he eventually had to use wore off , my son started screaming because of the pain and didn't stop until I rushed him to another dentist to fix the bad job. I didn't want a repeat of that nightmare and looked up pediatric dentists and found Pediatric Dentistry of Lewisburg. We had our initial exam yesterday and I think the staff is super dedicated to making children have a positive experience at the dentist no matter what procedure they are having. The doctor has the newest equipment at his disposal to image teeth and explain what is there to you. He takes the time to show you everything and explain what needs immediate attention and what may need to be addressed in the future. I really like the fact that they have nitrous to help the children relax for the Novocaine shot and during the procedure. I think that this will help children develop a positive picture of visiting the dentist. This will benefit them their entire lives. Yes, they only directly bill Blue Cross and Delta Dental but you can use any insurance you want, you just have to submit the claim yourself. Yes, using a facility like this one may be more expensive than going to a dentist who only uses Novocaine (or nothing at all) when treating children's teeth but I think that those kids will not develop a positive view and will probably end up not wanting to visit the dentist and having bad teeth as a result.
makplayz 123
6 years ago
My kids love all the staff here... Also my son hates going to the dentist getting his hair cut and so on... He loves Dr. Jay and ask when he he can go back. I can not sat enough good things about Dr. Jay and his staff :-)
Stacie Billman
6 years ago
Excellent experiences every time we have an appointment. Staff always treats us with respect and they are wonderful with my child. We always have all of our questions answered. The office is beautiful and is child friendly. I would highly recommended Pediatric Dentistry of Lewisburg.
Ryuka Natsume
6 years ago
They do not cooperate with many insurances. Charge a fee upfront for an extra examination and xrays. Tried to tell us that our son would need general anesthesia to perform work on his back molar. Wanted to perform extra, unnecessary procedures on baby teeth. And wouldn't book without the whole 4k upfront because the anesethetician doesn't take ANY insurances. The only reason I didn't give one star, is because the office is nice and the techs were good with my son. We got a second opinion in Port Matilda and they did the necessary work without putting my son under anesthesia. From my experience, Pediatric Dentistry is only looking at Dollar Signs.
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