T hroughout his career Dr. Prisco has strived to provide the most advanced dental care for his patients. He has achieved this goal through his extensive postgraduate education, his caring, listening chairside approach to dentistry, his commitment to the latest technologies, and a friendly, well trained staff.
Dr. Prisco is a graduate of Dunmore High School, the University of Pittsburgh, and Emory University School of Dentistry. In order to provide the most comprehensive dental treatment for his patients, Dr. Prisco has completed postgraduate coursework in the areas of cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, orthodontic aligner therapy, dental sleep medicine, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
He is currently a member of the American Dental Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Scranton District Dental Society, along with prior affiliation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Academy for Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Prisco has developed his philosophy for patient care around the fact that each individual patient has unique needs which need to be addressed before approaching any treatment. From there several treatment options are usually offered for the patient to choose from. Then, once treatment is decided upon, Dr. Prisco will provide the highest quality care with the utmost attention to detail and perfection.
Upon graduation Dr. Prisco moved to Philadelphia where he attended Temple Universitys School of Dentistry. While at Temple Dr. Prisco became a volunteer at numerous free dental clinics in low income and underserved areas of Philadelphia. In addition, in October of 2013 Dr. Prisco traveled to Jamaica on a dental mission trip with Great Shape! 1,000 Smiles Project which provides free access to dental care and education to Jamaican families. While there, he provided Jamaicans with fillings, cleanings, extractions, sealants, and oral hygiene education.
In May 2014 Dr. Prisco graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia where he received his degree as Doctor of Dental Medicine. Since graduating Dr. Prisco has become an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Pennsylvania Dental Association. Dr. Prisco has also taken numerous advanced education courses in Occlusion, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Invisalign orthodontic treatment.
Dr. Prisco grew up in Moscow, PA and is extremely excited about being able to serve his hometown and surrounding communities. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be able to work alongside my father and serve my community with the highest level of dental care.
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Rating 4.2 out of 5 based on 59 reviews
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a year ago
Best experience having a tooth pulled! I never expected such a pleasant experience!! I was very nervous going in but it went amazing. Virtually pain free & no discomfort during the entire procedure. Thank you Dr. Prisco, you are the best!!! (And this is coming from a person who has always had severe anxiety with dental procedures)
Lee Moore
a year ago
My experience with this office was not good at all! WHY?? here goes....first off i read reviews after i made the second appointment. that is not par for the course for me, but i'm glad i did bc it all made sense why my first visit was a disaster. i went in to see about getting a tooth pulled THAT day. no go! i made the mistake of saying i wanted to get more extensive work done at a later time. therefore, i was sent home not having any relief for the 1 bad tooth bc obviously it would have not been as profitable as the bigger job to be done if i decided to come back. i decided to give them 1 more try, mind you, this was after getting talked down to by the female in the office behind the receptionist. In a statement, Miss Miserable needs meds to calm her "happy" behind down. She had a serious attitude both at my visit and when i had to call and make the appointment. i called back and cancelled. I am not comfortable with that kind of treatment when i made sure to be respectful to her. her representation, as being of one of the first you encounter in the office, leaves a negative impression. Lastly, the 2 stars are for the younger lady in the front and for the dental assistant. You've been WARNED!!!
Lee Moore
2 years ago
My experience with this office was not good at all! WHY?? here goes....first off i read reviews after i made the second appointment. that is not par for the course for me, but i'm glad i did bc it all made sense why my first visit was a disaster. i went in to see about getting a tooth pulled THAT day. no go! i made the mistake of saying i wanted to get more extensive work done at a later time. therefore, i was sent home not having any relief for the 1 bad tooth bc obviously it would have not been as profitable as the bigger job to be done if i decided to come back. i decided to give them 1 more try, mind you, this was after getting talk down to the female in the office behind the receptionist. In a statement, Miss Miserable needs meds to calm her "happy" behind down. She had a serious attitude both at my visit and when i had to call and make the appointment. i called back and cancelled. I am not comfortable with that kind of treatment when i tried to talk respectful to her. her representation, as being of one of the first you encounter in the office, leaves a negative impression. Lastly, the 2 stars are for the younger lady in the front and for the dental assistant. You've been WARNED!!!
Savanna Willauer
2 years ago
This is the worst dentist I have ever been to. It seemed as if they we're discriminating their quality of care based on how good your dental hygiene is. They came highly recommended from my brother, but when my mother and I both went in for our consultation about 2 weeks ago, there was no consulting. He rattled off a list of things to be done for my mom and told me I had to get 2 cavities filled, which I expected because an old one had fallen out. Without so much as another word they sent us on our way with another appointment. Today we went in with no idea what was happening. A cleaning? A filling? An extraction? As soon as I sat down the dental assistant started telling me what they were going to do, things I wasn't even aware of. As I was discussing it with her, the dentist came in and completely dismissed my concerns, saying they were 'running behind' so he wouldn't be working on my main problem and he had me lay down so he could numb me and then left. When my mother asked to come back with me, seeing as I'm a minor and I was scared; they said no, stating Covid concerns as the reason she couldn't see me. This was absolutely disgraceful seeing as we were the only patients who were actually following the Covid protocol in the office. I was confused and in tears when they came back and started working on my front teeth. After about 15 minutes of filing my teeth for no apparent reason he was done and I left with my mother who refused to be seen. I would never recommend anyone else to this dentist, who only provided me with a traumatic and unprofessional experience. If I could rate this Center 0 stars I would.
Veronica Rivera
2 years ago
I'm transgender and they had to be corrected multiple times to call me the correct name and on my last visit which was today not a single person in the building said my name even once. They did the work just fine, just didn't really feel welcome at all.
Danielle Trowbridge
2 years ago
I have been going here to Scranton Dental for 8+ years and they have been extremely good to me. They are a very educated staff & they care about there patients.
Jacob Noakes
2 years ago
They are the best one shot and your numb and the needle doesn't even hurt going in like other dentists!
WRITE ON DUDES
3 years ago
I emailed Scranton Dental both via their website and direct email on August 7th. I explained that I was a fully vaccinated adult new in town and seeking a new dentist. I asked to schedule a cleaning and have a doctor look at a specific tooth experiencing pain. After several days of no response, I called. A secretary informed me: "We do not schedule appointments over the phone if it's an emergency or not, so we will put your name on a list and call you." I went elsewhere for treatment; however, seven weeks later, Scranton Dental failed to follow up. Clearly, they must have a lengthy list of prospective patients. Absolutely terrible.
Danielle Trowbridge
3 years ago
I have been going here to Scranton Dental for 8+ years and they have been extremely good to me. They are a very educated staff & they care about there patients.
Jacob Noakes
3 years ago
They are the best one shot and your numb and the needle doesn't even hurt going in like other dentists!
Veronica Rivera
3 years ago
I'm transgender and they had to be corrected multiple times to call me the correct name and on my last visit which was today not a single person in the building said my name even once. They did the work just fine, just didn't really feel welcome at all.
natalie Faye
4 years ago
Everyone is nice there
natalie Faye
5 years ago
Everyone is nice there
Marissa Fox
5 years ago
Always so warm and welcoming. Excellent service!!
Paul Hafner
5 years ago
I've been going to scranton dental center for just about 31yrs. This place is one of the best in the area. After Dr Burne retired the new Dr's took over with out missing a beat. This place is awesome at cleaning and dental work. If your looking for a pain free, friendly place this is one of the best. Thanks again scranton dental.
Maura P.
5 years ago
I would recommend Scranton Dental Center. Dr. Samuel J. Prisco is a great dentist. Luckily, I have not needed any dental work done, but I know I would be in good hands if I did. Karen is my hygienist and is really thorough. I ask a lot of questions since I really care about my dental health, and she's been extremely helpful. I got my cleaning and exam this week and my teeth feel great :)
Jerry
5 years ago
Great place, nice people, very professional.
Brittany Jackson
5 years ago
I needed some dental work after chipping a molar tooth and I also had an issue with fillings I had done by a different dentist. Dr. Prisco filled my chipped molar and it looks and feels amazing. I was nervous about going to a new dentist but I am now happy with my choice.
Mary Jo Preno
5 years ago
Dr. Prisco and his staff are professional and very helpful. Karen is the best. I have been a long time patient and I always have an outstanding experience. Thanks for great Care and the best smile !!!!
Artie Oakley
5 years ago
My experience was absolutely fantastic from beginning to end. The staff was very friendly. Dr. Prisco was very kind and informative and my hygienist "Jill" was very thorough and all around FABULOUS!
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