KARAM ORTHODONTICS
SCRANTON, PA
MEMBER SINCE 2010
570-963-7700
WWW.KARAMORTHO.COM
When it comes to fi rst impressions, it is
often a person’s smile that counts the
most. Dr. Joseph Karam and his staff at
Karam Orthodontics are determined to
make sure that everyone who comes to
one of their four offi ces for care walks out
with a million-dollar smile. In this month’s
Small Business Spotlight, we meet Dr.
Karam and discover just how his business
provides the highest-quality care to
residents of our region and beyond.
What specialized services does your
offi ce provide?
Karam Orthodontics provides orthodontic
and dentofacial orthopedic care, including
multidisciplinary orthodontic treatment
of children, teens and adults, as well
as caring for patients with craniofacial
anomalies. We are a leading provider
of cutting-edge advances in clear
orthodontic aligner technology from
Invisalign, Sure Smile, and Clarity Aligners.
Why is it important to consult with an
orthodontist for specialized dental
needs?
Orthodontic treatment is considered
part of a patient’s comprehensive dental
care for healthy teeth that last a lifetime.
An orthodontist is a dental specialist;
upon graduation from dental school with
a doctorate, the orthodontist attends
a two- to three-year residency in an
accredited orthodontic program. The
orthodontist will master the complexities
of bone growth in the face and jaw,
working closely with oral surgeons and
other specialists, becoming an expert
in the intricacies of healthy alignment
of teeth and bite for long-lasting dental
function as well as beautiful smiles.
What are some common misconceptions
about orthodontic care?
Too often we hear parents delaying an
4 • The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
orthodontic visit, believing they should
wait until a child’s baby teeth fall out or
that their child won’t need braces until
high school. The American Association of
Orthodontists recommends that the initial
orthodontic evaluation occur at the fi rst
sign of orthodontic problems or no later
than age seven. Seeing an orthodontist
at this early age ensures an optimal time
period to begin treatment. An early
evaluation simply provides the opportunity
for the greatest clinical outcomes and the
least amount of time and expense.
How does your business seek to give
back to the local community?
I truly believe that Karam Orthodontics
thrives because of our community, and I
see our practice as a vital partner to the
development and improvement of our area.
We build a community right here in our
offi ce. If a member of our offi ce supports
an organization, like the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation or Dress for Success,
or if a patient’s family asks our offi ce to
join them in the fi ght against cancer with
an organization, we rally as a team to raise
money and show our support.
How has your business grown since it
started?
I have been incredibly fortunate and
inspired to witness the rapid growth
and success of what started as a small
hometown offi ce in Scranton. My wife
and I began and ran the entire operation,
while expecting our fi rst child. Now, we
have multiple offi ces serving the region
(and multiple children) and look forward to
future continued growth in the area.
How has the Chamber helped your
business?
Early in my career, the Chamber recognized
my business with a SAGE Award for
Best Practices in Customer Service. This
The Chamber
also provides
opportunities for
networking and
marketing, lobbies
for strong business
relationships and
development, and
provides a hub of
information and
resources.
recognition provided reinforcement and
encouragement that we followed the right
path with our practice. The Chamber also
provides opportunities for networking
and marketing, lobbies for strong
business relationships and development,
and provides a hub of information and
resources. We enjoy collaborating with
the Chamber to support local small
businesses, to improve our community,
and to promote Scranton as a wonderful
place to live and work.
Get in the Spotlight!
Every month, The Greater Scranton
Chamber of Commerce features a member
small business in the Small Business
Spotlight. Don’t miss your chance to be
seen! Visit scrantonchamber.com to apply
for membership or to fi ll out a Small
Business Spotlight application today!