He attended Temple University School Of Dentistry from 1965 to 1969. He was a multiple honor society member, including OKU, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society.
From 1969-1970, he was a dental resident in the United States Army at Letterman General Hospital, San Francisco. From 1970-1972, he was Chief Dental Officer with the 5th U.S. Army Headquarters, Ft. Sheriden, Illinois.
He returned to Temple University Dental School to do a specialty residency in the Orthodontic Program from 1972-1974. He received certification in Orthodontics and wrote the Board-eligible thesis “The Effects of Orthodontic Treatment on the Body Image and Self Concept.”
He has been in private practice since 1974 and holds multiple orthodontic and dental association memberships.
Dr. Destinee went on to attend Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, where she completed her DMD degree. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society for her academic achievements.
She furthered her dental education through a post-graduate orthodontic residency at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, where she received her specialty training in Orthodontics and a Masters of Science in Oral Biology. During her free time, Dr. Destinee enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Tina then went on to Temple University to receive her DMD degree, where she graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into the honors society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. She pursued her dream of becoming an orthodontist at the University of Pittsburgh, where she received her Master’s of Dental Science degree and orthodontic certificate.
During her free time, Dr. Tina can be found enjoying the outdoors or training for her next race. She also enjoys crafting, reading, cooking, and baking.
Dr. Eric is originally from Lewisburg, PA and graduated from Lewisburg Area High School as valedictorian of his class. He also ran for both the cross-county and track and field teams. After high school he attended Bucknell University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and was also inducted into the Tau Beta Phi Engineering Honor Society. Much of his coursework in college involved learning how to design medical devices. Then, during his senior year, he worked closely with a local hospital to help design new equipment.
His desire to work directly with patients, though, is what made him decide to take his engineering skills and find ways to apply them in dentistry. While attending the University of Maryland Dental School for his DDS degree, he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He also discovered his passion for designing and creating beautiful smiles through orthodontic treatment.
Dr. Eric then moved to Rochester, MN where he completed his orthodontic residency at Mayo Clinic. He credits his passion for patient-centered care to his time there, where the mission statement, “The needs of the patient come first” was known to all. Since completing his residency, Dr. Eric moved back home to Pennsylvania and has been working in private practice ever since. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, and reading.
Dr. Matt Mayer completed his undergraduate studies at Baylor University. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Dr. Mayer realized orthodontics was the positive and rewarding career he was looking for. He received a D.D.S., from the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston. He also completed a one-year general dentistry residency at Memorial Herman Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. A three-year span specializing in orthodontics at the University of Texas followed. Dr. Mayer owned a private practice in Waco for 9 years, where he was the recipient of numerous awards for community leadership and service. From Texas to Harrisburg, Dr. Mayer set out to join a state-of-the-art orthodontic practice that would provide a safe, comfortable and fun environment. Dr. Mayer is having a blast in his new community, enjoying gardening, skiing, kayaking, and Spark smiles!
Dr. Jaytron Charles is excited to serve at Spark Orthodontics in Reading. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists. He attended Howard University for Dental School and Bronxcare for his Orthodontic residency. Dr. Charles is originally from Pottstown and currently lives in King of Prussia. When he’s not busy transforming smiles, he loves spending time with family and friends and traveling to different countries. He also enjoys rooting for all the sports teams – Eagles, Sixers, Phillies, and Flyers.
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