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Dr. John Kershman
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Posted on July 11, 2022
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All 4 of my children have had treatment from Dr Kershman. The oldest had teeth pulled, head gear and expanders in the early 2000s, metal braces for child #2, a Herbst appliance and expanders for child number 3, and pulled teeth, expanders and Invisalign for the youngest who just wrapped up her treatment today. Over the past almost 20 years Dr Kershman has been exceptionally professional in his treatment of each of my children. His office staff are second to none. I can honestly say this is the best business I have ever dealt with! Always, punctual, always professional, with amazing results. I highly recommend Dr Kershman to anyone who needs Orthodontic work done for their children.

Posted on June 2, 2022
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I am extremely pleased with the results of my Invisalign treatment. I would like to thank Dr. Kerschman for fixing my smile and my bite. His expertise and professionalism are touch notch. I would strongly recommend Dr. Kerschman to anyone seeking orthodontic treatment. His staff are very friendly and helpful. He explained my treatment plan at the start so I had a clear idea what to expect. Plus the computer generated results from the Invisalign program were cool to see the final results at the start of the process to keep me motivated. Thank you and your team for all the hard work !

Posted on March 25, 2022
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Excellent place for orthodontic treatment. They are dedicated and want to make your appointments as quick and easy as possible. After 5 years I have a great smile. Thank you Dr Kershman!

Posted on March 25, 2022
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I do not usually write reviews but this is a very well deserved review. I have been a patient at Dr. Kershman’s office since long ago when I was at a much younger age than I am today, he installed my braces and changed my teeth to perfect teeth like no other orthodontist could do. When I first went to see Dr. Kershman he was so kind, professional and extremely knowledgeable that he was my #1 choice orthodontist. After I removed my braces many years later the wire cement chipped during a dentist cleaning visit at another clinic. That other clinic hygienist chipped my wire cement and booked me with their dentist who could not do the work to fix it properly, he did such a terrible job that my lower tooth was going to chip. I left the horrible other dentist’s office so disappointed and immediately drove to Dr. Kershman’s office. When I walked in the receptionist was courteous and I had no appointment but Dr. Kershman accepted to see me even though he was extremely busy without an appointment and on short notice. Doctor Kershman fixed my urgent problem caused by the other dentist office. He fixed my urgent painful problem so perfectly well that the other doctor couldn’t do. If anyone is looking for a great exceptional doctor do not hesitate to see Dr. Kershman he is the best most experienced doctor in town and I am a very demanding patient. I cannot thank Dr. Kershman enough for seeing me quickly and for fixing my last minute urgent problem at a very reasonable price. He is a life saver giving many people perfect smiling teeth and I am happy I have chosen Dr. Kershman, my teeth get many compliments because of his exceptional experience and expertise. Very grateful for his great, honest and kind care. Thank goodness we have a doctor like Dr. Kershman in town.

Posted on May 13, 2021
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Dr. Kershman and his team provide a level of expertise, dedication, attention to detail and friendliness that is truly exceptional. Prior to choosing Dr. Kershman, I consulted with a number of facilities that provided Invisalign but they did not inspire the kind of confidence that I felt the moment I walked into Dr. Kershman's office. From my first visit I knew that I would be exceptionally well taken care of and never doubted that the end result would be perfection. I was certainly not disappointed! Throughout my treatment, I looked forward to every single visit knowing that I would receive the utmost care and concern to ensure an excellent result. The staff were extremely efficient and delightful at all times. Even during the time of pandemic, Dr. Kershman went to extremes to protect the safety of patients, and staff without compromising the level of dedicated care with enduring friendliness throughout. I am absolutely confident in recommending Dr. Kershman to anyone who is considering Invisalign. It is never too late - I am 72 years old, but my teeth look about 22! I am a very, very happy patient!

Posted on May 7, 2021
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I’ve always heard great reviews about Dr.Kershman, that’s one of the reasons why I started my Invisalign treatment with him. But as of now, I regret my whole decision. I’ve been under treatment for 3 years and was originally supposed to finish in a year. Now I’m set to finish on the 4th year but who knows based on how effective this has been. The treatment plans are constantly changing, a lot of things are not being pre-planned. At some point he even asked me if i was okay with the results even though I was no where near getting good results. The initial appointment I had where finance was discussed was the longest and most “caring” appointment. Otherwise I’ve been rushed every time I’ve been in the office for checkup, no clarity is being provided to me, my questions are vaguely answered. Every question I ask he doesn’t answer like someone who knows what he’s talking about unfortunately, there’s a lot of guessing and thinking. I feel like he messed up my treatment completely, and I understand things can go wrong, but not doing anything to correct the situation and do better is the issue. One of the assistants adding attachments to my teeth was very aggressive in behaviour when working on my teeth. Overall I have not been satisfied at Dr.Kershman’s office.

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Dr. John Kershman's response

Dear Patient, I am sorry to hear about your experience in my office and I would certainly like to enter a dialogue with you to resolve your concerns. I know that you feel let down and this concerns me a great deal. I have always made time to discuss patient's concerns. That you feel rushed during your appointments is something that I can remedy by making your appointments longer in the future. Please keep in mind that my number one focus is to ensure that your treatment is completed to your complete satisfaction. I would like to review your entire treatment plan to show your that the result of treatment has been the same since the start of treatment. I am more than happy to discuss your concerns with you. Please contact the office at your earliest convenience so we can resolve your issues speedily. Regards, Dr. John Kershman

Posted on December 12, 2020
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Dr Kershman and his staff made my late in life (57 at the time) orthodontic experience the best that is could possibly be! Dr. Kershman and all staff have always been warm and inviting on every visit. Dr Kershman did a terrific job in fixing the challenging situation in my mouth. We always had great conversations as we share a common interest in singing and performing. My braces have been off for 7 years now but I have always been able to go back just for a check up. Most recently, I wanted to get new retainers, and, not only was there no charge for them, Dr Kershman went out of his way to save me a trip (long drive from my house) as I am moving out of the province. Kind, wonderful, professional! Dr. Kershman is also a periodontist, helpful when one's teeth are moving around! I was so fortunate that Dr Kershman was recommended to me all those years ago!

Posted on September 28, 2020
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Doctor Kershman is a fantastic orthodontist. Very easy to talk to and it is obvious he cases a lot about his patients.

Posted on April 26, 2020
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I am glad that I chose Dr.Kershman for my orthodontic treatment . It was a long journey but the result was truly unbelievable. I am amazed with the transformation of my teeth and never thought such improvement would be possible. I am extremely happy with a better smile. Dr.Kershman and his staff are very professional and friendly, Lena is super kind and helpful. Highly recommended!

Posted on February 24, 2020
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Dr Kershman and his team have been so accommodating to my questions and doubts when I decided to have Invisalign. They made sure I was attended well and comfortable using them. Overall, excellent result for my teeth spaced prob.:).

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Biography

Dr Kershman is a highly qualified orthodontist and periodontist with over 25 years of experience. An Ottawa native, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Ottawa, then graduated from Montreal's McGill University Faculty of Dentistry. He spent the following year as a resident dental surgeon at the Montreal General Hospital. Based on his outstanding academic achievement, Dr Kershman was admitted to the graduate dentistry program in the dual specialties of Orthodontics and Periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Only one candidate per year was chosen to enter this program. Upon graduation in 1985, he received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the University's Department of Orthodontics. As well, Dr. Kershman was a Clinical Instructor of Orthodontics at the University and Director of the Undergraduate Orthodontic Laboratory Program in 1985. Dr Kershman established his practice as an Orthodontist and Periodontist in Ottawa at 1579 Bank Street in January of 1986. Committed to advancing the standards of his profession, he attends conferences regularly to learn new techniques in Orthodontics and Periodontics and apply new technologies. Dr Kershman is an active member of the Ottawa Dental Society. He was honoured in 2006 by the Dentistry Canada Fund with the 'OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL PHILANTHROPIST" Award.


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  • French
  • English

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  • Distinguished Graduate Student, Department of Orthodontics, University of Pennsylvania

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