Pocono Pines Dental: John Mann DMD & Irina Melnik DMD

Pocono Pines Dental, LLC, located at 395 PA-940, Blakeslee, PA 18610, is a well-established dental clinic serving the Pocono Mountain Region. The practice is proudly led by two experienced dentists, Dr. John Mann DMD and Dr. Irina Melnik DMD. Dr. Mann, a Pennsylvania native, has been practicing dentistry since 2001 and joined Pocono Pines Dental in 2003. He holds a dental degree from Temple University School of Dentistry and has advanced training in various disciplines, including restorative dentistry, cosmetic procedures, implants, crowns, extractions, and root canals. Dr. Melnik, originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, earned her dental degree from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and completed a two-year General Practice Residency, serving as Chief Resident in her second year. She joined the practice in 2018 and practices all aspects of general dentistry, including endodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, and orthodontics with Invisalign clear aligners, emphasizing the link between oral and systemic health. Pocono Pines Dental offers a wide range of services designed to provide comprehensive family dental care. These services include general dentistry (such as routine check-ups and cleanings), cosmetic procedures (like bonding and porcelain veneers), restorative treatments (including inlays, onlays, bridges, crowns, and implants), and specialized services like periodontics and root canals. A notable offering is their sedation dentistry, which caters to patients with dental phobias and anxieties, allowing for comfortable and fear-free treatment through oral sedation, nitrous oxide, and intravenous sedation. The clinic prioritizes patient comfort and utilizes state-of-the-art technology. They provide various amenities such as pillows, blankets, patient WiFi, flat-screen televisions with personal remote controls in every operatory, upbeat music, and cozy reclining chairs. The office environment is designed with muted colors and lighting to create a relaxing "Pocono Woodsy" atmosphere. They maintain high standards for sterilization, meeting and surpassing OSHA and CDC guidelines. Pocono Pines Dental is committed to patient education, preventive dentistry, and continuing care. They offer convenient payment options, including acceptance of major credit cards, cash, and checks, and provide financing through Care Credit. The clinic also works with various dental insurance companies, including Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Metlife, United Concordia, and Blue Cross Dental, assisting patients with claims. Patient testimonials frequently highlight the professional, friendly, and caring staff, the comfortable environment, and the quality of dental care received, often mentioning the pain-free experiences and thoroughness of the treatments.