Sue - Scheduling and Imaging Coordinator
Qualifications: Sue has been certified for radiology by the PA Board of Dental Examiners and the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support.
Experience: Sue has worked in orthodontics since 1978. She has over 30 years as an Orthodontic Technician.
Personal: "I find my work very rewarding. Watching the smiles of our patient's transform is very exciting."
Carol - Orthodontic Technician
Qualifications: Carol began as an Orthodontic Technician in 1978. She is certified in Dental Radiology by the PA Board of Dental Examiners and by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support. Carol also has had training in computer software for the office and Lab training for preparation of indirect bonding technique.
Experience: Carol has been employed by Dr. Kirsch since 1978 as an orthodontic technician. Carol has also been an orthodontic patient.
Personal: Carol is married and has two children and resides in the Northern Cambria area.
"The most rewarding part of being an Orthodontic Technician is working with our patients and seeing the end results along with their Happy Smiles."
Mary Gail - Financial/Treatment Coordinator
Qualifications: Mary Gail has attended seminars on Computer Software Systems over the years. These seminars have enabled her to stay on top of the latest techniques in our computer systems. Mary Gail has also attended numerous seminars on OSHA regulations. She has also attended a number of seminars offered by Penn State University on Clerical and Communication skills. Mary Gail graduated from Penn Highlands with a Medical/Dental Office Specialist Degree as well as a Healthcare Management Degree. Mary Gail is also certified in Dental Radiology by the PA State Board of Dental Examiners and by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support.
Experience: Mary Gail has been employed by Dr. Kirsch since 1975. She has over 30 years of experience in the orthodontic field. Mary Gail has also been an orthodontic patient.
"Orthodontics has been a very rewarding career choice as it is wonderful being part of a great team that creates Happy Smiles."
Anthony Belgin - Laboratory Technician
Qualifications: Tony graduated second in his class of 48 as a Dental Specialist at the Brook Army Medical School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He has attended seminars at Ohio State University on the fabrication and adjustment of Tempromandibular Joint Splints. He has also attended Seminars on Indirect Bonding at the West Virginia University and St. Louis University. He also spent time at Great Lakes Orthodontic Laboratories in Buffalo, NY, on the fabrication of orthodontic appliances and attended seminars in Fort Myers, FL, on the Alpern Technique of orthodontic correction.
Tony is certified in Dental Radiology by the PA State Board of Dental Examiners and in CPR by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support. Tony is also certified as a Clinical Orthodontic Technician by the Dental Assisting Board.
Experience: Tony has 32 years as an Orthodontic Technician and has been employed by Dr. Kirsch for 21 years.
Personal: Tony is married and has two children and lives in the Ebensburg area. His hobbies include boating, hunting and fishing.
"As I tell my friends I have yet to wake up and not want to go to work and I feel that Mondays are my best days. It makes me feel proud to be part of an Orthodontic Team and help create healthy smiles."
Heather Rowe
Qualifications:
- Radiology certified by DANB (Dental Assisting National Board)
- CPR and First Aide certified by the American Red Cross
Experience:
Education:
- Dental Assisting Certification
- Orthodontic Training/Kerry W. Kirsch, D.D.S. PC
Personal:
- One little girl who is my world.
“I feel blessed to have found such a rewarding career, part of an amazing team, led by a doctor who truly cares and is so passionate about his work. We are like a big family and each of our patients are part of it!”