We have a wonderful staff of highly qualified technical professionals who, as you will find, are also very friendly and caring individuals. As a team, they work together closely with the doctor to provide important dental support services to our patients. They take great pride in helping to deliver the highest level of dental care possible at every appointment.

Scott A. Gradwell, D.M.D., is a native of the Lehigh Valley and a graduate of Parkland High School. He has resided in the Fogelsville area since 1990. A graduate of Albright College and Temple Dental School, Dr. Gradwell completed a residency in the specialty of Periodontics and Implantology at Temple University. In 1990 he opened his private practice in Allentown. He has been active on staff at Lehigh Valley and Sacred Heart hospitals since 1992 and is currently the Chairman of Periodontology at the Lehigh Valley Hospital. Dr. Gradwell, as Chairman of the DESERV Program, coordinates much needed dental care for underprivileged children. He was the recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award from Lehigh Valley Hospital Dental Residency Program and the Man of the Year for the Community Service for Children. Dr. Gradwell was named 1999 Alumni of the Year for Albright College. He is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, and is a Fellow in the American Academy of General Dentistry. Although busy with his private practice, Dr. Gradwell still finds time to teach Sunday School at the First Presbyterian Church of Allentown. He also enjoys boating, skiing and spending time with his 3 children. Kathy Cassel, has been our Office Administrator for 12 years. She will be happy to answer any of your questions about our payment policy, your account status, a bill or your insurance. In her spare time, Kathy is kept busy with her three children. Christine Afflerbach, is our Treatment Planning Coordinator and is the person who will greet you when you arrive for an appointment. Chris brings with her many years of chairside dental assisting experience as well as dental office experience. Chris has a broad knowledge and understanding of dental procedures and would be happy to answer any of your questions. She enjoys spending time with her husband and son. Heather Walp, has been Dr. Gradwell's surgical dental assistant since October of 2000. She is a 1996 graduate of the Lehigh Valley Dental Assisting Institute. Heather is very capable and willing to answer any of your questions relating to your treatment and postoperative care. She and her husband enjoy spending time together and taking long walks with their two dogs. Darbie Follmer, has been our dental hygienist for approximately one year. Darbie moved here from the nice warm weather in Florida with her husband and 3 children. She is a graduate of St. Petersburg Junior College and has worked in the dental field for 14 years. You will appreciate Darbie's gentle touch! Christine Lesher, Sandra Svitana, is our office typist. She is responsible for typing the reports that Dr. Gradwell dictates on each patient that has treatment done in our office. These reports are sent to the patient's general dentist to keep them informed of the care that has been provided. Sandra enjoys travelling and bowling in these "partially retired" days.