PO Box 710
Avis, PA 17721
570-753-5403
Our Staff
All our professionals at Gaunt Family Dentistry maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.
Job Title: Dentist
Favorite Saying: "We are truly blessed!"
Favorite Pastime: Cycling, skiing, being with family
An Ohio State University graduate, Dr. Jay has been practicing in Avis since 1982. His focus is on cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
Dr. Mark
Job Title: Dentist
Favorite Saying: Romans 11:36
Favorite Pastime: Fishing, baseball and family time.
Personal Aspirations: Seeing the Susquehanna Valley prosper. Doing short term mission trips with his family
Dr. Mark joined the practice in November 2002. He loves the art and science of dentistry and is always evaluating new materials and techniques to improve his patient's dental care. He graduated from the University of South Florida in 1994 with a Fine Arts and Natural Sciences degree,"Go Bulls", and from Temple Dental School in 1999.
MaryBeth
Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist
Favorite Pastime: Travel the world, go on cruises, bike, hike, read, garden and swim
MaryBeth has been a hygienist since 1992, all with Gaunt Family Dentistry. You will hear MaryBeth's infectious laughter fill the office on any given day.
Joy
Job Title: Receptionist and Financial Coordinator
Favorite Saying: "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."
Favorite Pastime: Spending time with family and friends, crafts and scrapbooking.
Personal Aspirations: To reflect the love of Christ to my children and grandchildren.
Joy has been with Gaunt Family Dentistry since 2004 and fits in as if she has been here a lifetime. She is as her name implies.
Cindy
Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist
Favorite Saying: "Whatever you are, be a good one!"
Favorite Pastime: Traveling with my husband, spending time with my children and family, watching sports, walking, bicycling and having fun with my friends.
Personal Aspirations: Make everyday count in the eyes of God.
Cindy has practiced hygiene since 1979 and has been a permanent part of Dr. Gaunt's team since 1997. She says, "it's great to work with the most fun group of people in the best dental practice in Central Pennsylvania."
Wanda
Job Title: L.P.N., dental assistant
Start Date: 2001
Favorite Saying: "Take responsibility for your actions!"
Favorite Pastime: Camping, fishing, outdoor activities with family, whitewater rafting, gardening, crafts, medical missions to third world countries.
Personal Aspirations: To go to Africa on another medical mission trip
Lynel
Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist
Favorite Saying: "Nothing worthwhile ever goes uncritized"
Favorite Pastime: gardening, cycling, sewing, crafting, shopping, travel
Personal Aspirations: Do some world traveling
Lynel is a 1980 graduate from The Ohio State University with a dental hygiene and education degree.
Kari
Job Title: Dental assistant
Favorite Saying: "Live well, love much, laugh often." "Dance as if no one were watching, sing as if no one were listening, and live each day as if it were your last."
Favorite Pastime: Spending time with family and friends, reading, cooking, going to camp and kayaking.
Kari has been with Gaunt Family Dentistry since 2004.
Susan
Job Title: Receptionist; Financial Coordinator
Favorite Pastime: To spend time with my famiy and relax at the beach
Personal Aspirations: To be able to retire and enjoy my children and grandchildren
A former x-ray technician, Sue has been with Dr. Gaunt since 1992 and loves our patients like family; patients love her back.
Evie
Start Date: 2004
Job Title: Support staff
Favorite Pastime: Traveling and participating in missions
Personal Aspirations: To continue doing Christian med/dent missions to Peru and Bolivia.
Vicki
Job Title - receptionist
Favorite saying - "Thank you for calling Drs. Gaunt and Gaponiuk, this is Vicki"
Favorite pastime - Family, friends, church,cooking, gardening and travel
