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Modern Dental Associates prides itself on providing quality dental care to both children and adults. Our experienced dentists and caring staff will ensure your comfort from the waiting room to the examination chair. You'll feel immediately welcomed with coffee, tea, water, or juice in the reception area. In addition, examination rooms are equipped with televisions and sound systems with a wide variety of channels.
The experienced staff at Modern Dental Associates have the credentials necessary to ensure you are receiving expert dental care. The comprehensive services provided at our office will meet your dental needs and our care will exceed your expectations.
Dentists
Dr. Joshua Parry
D.M.D
Dr. Parry is a Greensburg native and Co-Owner of Kraisinger Family Dentistry. He received his B.S in Biology from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. After College, he spent nearly 3 years performing cancer research at the Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The research he completed is now part of several published articles. Dr. Parry then went on to Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (DMD)
Dr. Parry places an emphasis on patient communication and education and prides himself on providing excellent comprehensive care to each of his patients. Dr. Parry constantly participates in continuing education in order to provide the highest level of care possible. He is a certified “Preferred” provider of Invisalign, as well a certified provider of facial esthetics injectables (i.e. Botox and dermal fillers), which can also be used in the management of TMJ pain and migraines. Dr. Parry is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE).
Dr. Parry is an avid outdoorsman and Pittsburgh sports fan (particularly the Penguins and Steelers). On the weekends Dr. Parry and his wife, Hanna, can often be found exploring hiking trails and listening to Eric Church.
Dr. Melanie Quest
D.M.D
Dr. Melanie Quest is from Indianapolis, IN. She earned her B.S. in Human Biology from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. She went on to complete her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Tufts's University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA. After graduating from Tuft’s, she completed a Dental Cosmetic and Restorative externship at Harvard University's College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Quest then went on to finish an Implant Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, which is what brought her to this great state.
It is very important to Dr. Quest that she be able to offer her patients all the benefits that the dental field can provide for a well-rounded complete picture of dental health. She has completed over 300 hours of cosmetic and implant dentistry continuing education and can even provide Botox therapies. She believes preventative self-care is the secret to a long and healthy life, and these values are reflected in her own life and her patient care.
In her spare time, Dr. Quest loves to stay active and especially enjoys competitive athletic races. She has way too many cats and is not allowed to have anymore. She is a huge football fan, but The Colts will always be her number one team. Her first love was and will always be teeth and she cannot wait to help you get started on your dental journey.
Dental Hygenists
Our team of Registered Dental Hygienists at bring many years of experience and passion in providing each patient with individualized oral hygiene care. Whether your needs include routine Dental Prophylaxis to more extensive Periodontal Therapy, your dental hygienist will provide you with comprehensive and thorough oral health care. They are certified in the Administration of Local Anesthesia and Digital Radiography and utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment such as the Diagnodent Caries Detection System. Our hygienists are required to have 20 hours of continuing education each licensure period, with many of them exceeding this to provide our patients with the most current dental knowledge and practices. Your comfort and care is a top priority of our dental hygienists, and they enjoy getting to know each and every patient!
April Felentzer
Dental Hygienist
Dental Assistants
Our dental assisting team has over 100 years of combined experience! Many of our assistants are E.F.D.A's, Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary, and have licensure and continuing education requirements to provide expanded function services allowing them to provide more hands-on care to our patients. We also have Certified Dental Assistants (C.D.A's) who are licensed to assist the dentist in providing more efficient and comfortable dental treatment to the patient. All of our dental assistants are certified in digital radiography. Their top priority is to work together as a team to provide each patient with individualized attention and care to ensure a comfortable dental experience at our office!
Deb Claar
EFDA
Mark Yerty
EFDA
Allison Claar
Assistant
Maria W.
EFDA
Office Staff
Our office staff brings many years of combined experience in the dental field. They will gladly assist you in learning more about your dental insurance and processing your dental insurance claims. They work closely with your dental team in providing the best information possible to you in regards to treatment costs and estimates and working with payment options that best suit your needs. They work diligently to find an appointment time that is convenient for each patient. You will meet our office staff prior to and at the end of each dental appointment!
Robin Hershberger
Regional Manager
Patty Merle
Patient Care Coordinator
Sue Plowman
