Dr. Carolyn Chang is a native of Maryland and grew up in Montgomery County. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at Georgetown University and is also a Registered Nurse (RN). Dr. Chang then went on to complete her dental education at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine. After graduating from dental school, she completed a General Practice Residency at the Washington DC VA Medical Center where she provided comprehensive dental care to veterans.
Dr. Chang practiced as a general dentist for several years before she realized that her passion was working with children. She then chose to further her education and dedicate her career to childrens dental needs by completing a Pediatric Dental Residency at the University of Maryland. Her residency training comprised all aspects of pediatric dentistry, including nitrous oxide anxiolysis, conscious oral and IV sedation, hospital dentistry, trauma management, early interceptive orthodontic treatment, and treatment of special health care needs patients.
Dr. Chang is passionate and dedicated to providing the highest quality pediatric dentistry in a child-friendly environment while building trusting relationships with patients and parents. Her unique training allows her to use techniques that help to reduce fear, and promoting a positive attitude towards dentistry in a comfortable and fun environment.
Dr. Chang also finds great satisfaction in volunteer work and giving back to the community. She has participated in a dental mission trip to Honduras as well as treating patients in underserved communities with a local organization called Hope for Tomorrow.
Dr. Chang is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is an active member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Outside of the office, Dr. Chang enjoys spending time with her family and loves to travel the world as well as explore new cuisines with her husband Bryan, a former 3-time Olympic swimmer for South Korea.
Dr. Minhthu Phan was born in Saigon, Vietnam and moved to Rockville, MD, when she was nine years old. She graduated from Richard Montgomery High School, where she was a starting player for the Rockets volleyball team. Based on her dental experiences as a child, Dr. Phan has known since she was little that she wanted to be a dentist. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland in Baltimore and received the pediatric dental award for exemplifying qualities of ethical standards, kindness, and humanitarianism as well as dedication, service, and empathy to the underserved child populations in Maryland.
After dental school, Dr. Phan completed a one-year general dentistry practice residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in New York where she became well-versed in the comprehensive dental care of adolescents and adults. She returned to the University of Maryland for her specialty training in pediatric dentistry, where she served as chief resident. Her training and hands-on experience ranged from conscious sedation to emergency room dentistry to dealing with the special needs of medically compromised children.
A devoted Montgomery County resident, Dr. Phan and her family currently reside in Olney, Maryland. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Phan enjoys the outdoors through hiking and gardening, cake decorating, and spending time with family and friends.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 387 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestKathya Caballero
a year ago
Our 4 year old needed a crown and they took great care of him. Dr. Phan and the hygienist were excellent and made the whole process seamless. Dr. Pham literally sang twinkle twinkle little star while she completed the procedure soothing both my son and his anxious mommy. We were in and out in an hour. Amazing.
Karen Quintanilla
2 years ago
Wonderful experience! The location is perfect. Every time I visit, the staff are always friendly! The doctor was very professional and efficient. I appreciate it that with every cleaning or procedure I am well informed, because they will always explained everything that will be done! If you are looking for a trustworthy and honest dentistry, then look no further, you've found the right place.
Erin Connolly, DVM
2 years ago
Our daughter had the best experience here yesterday! All of the staff were friendly, patient, and prompt. I definitely recommend All Star!
Pat Smith
2 years ago
Took my 4 year old. The place was clean, they were friendly, and they were pretty quick. Very happy with the experience
Gaby Sherman
2 years ago
I like the office; it's warm and welcoming, and the staff always call you Mom or Dad as the case may be. The process is very efficiant and fast. If there's anything I would comment about it's that they are very fast. But then again, my toddlers don't have any issues at this point. Overall I'm very satisfied.
Rosa Alvarez
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) I loved the place and they are very friendly it is a very nice place my daughter loved it and very happy she says she wants to come back soon (Original) Me encanto el lugar y son muy amables es un lugar muy agradable mi nina quedo encanta y muy feliz dise q quire regresar pronto
Seham M.
2 years ago
I can see why this place has 5.0 star reviews!! The staff members are super attentive and friendly. I was super worried about my daughters first dental appointment, but they all made the experience such a breeze. Highly recommend!!! They also gave my daughter a bag with teeth care items and a balloon!! She was so happy.
Alana Whipp
2 years ago
It was my daughter's first dentist appointment and the staff tried to make her feel as comfortable as possible. Even through the crying, they were extremely patient and did a great job trying to keep her distracted/calm her down. Thank you!
Andre Butters
2 years ago
Super kid-friendly experience! Staff is really nice and works well with children.
Best Friends Forever 101
2 years ago
I love this office so much super family friendly
Sarah Hegazy
2 years ago
10/10 good COVID protocols and amazing resources
Ariana Lobasso
2 years ago
So kind and patient! Both my girls (2 & 4) had a wonderful experience, happy the whole time.
Sarah Lee
2 years ago
Amazing atmosphere! For children of all ages.
Monica Schultz
2 years ago
I just took my two year old daughter to All Star this morning and it was her first time ever going to the dentist, or really any medical office. The first impression of the office when you walk in is super open, bright, inviting, colorful...exactly what you want for kids. My daughter was not surprisingly terrified to see people in scrubs, face masks + face shields, and hair coverings but that was expected. The providers did a great job being patient with her, trying to distract her with toys, and just being overall calm the entire time. I really like that the rooms have TV screens on the side wall and on the ceiling for when kids need that extra distraction. We didn't need to use those today but I like the concept. Overall it's just exactly what I wanted out of a pediatric dentistry with its environment, the caring and patient providers, and excellent service at the front desk as well as through their technology such as getting timely SMS reminders and links to registration forms, etc. We will continue going to All Star for my daughter's pediatric dental care. Highly recommend trying them!
Robert Conner
2 years ago
It's a great place, the people are always nice no matter what and it's always kid friendly, definitely recommend to anyone with there kids. There always safe and kind with there little ones.
meltem taniyici
2 years ago
Very good office
Maria Peredo
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) My children were happy with the attention of the doctors, of all the staff. As a mom, I would recommend All Star Pediatric Dentistry because it is a suitable place designed for children. Super professional doctors, kind and careful. They work with a lot of hygiene, they earned 5 stars. (Original) Mis ninos quedaron felices con atencion de los doctores , de todo el personal . Yo como mama recomendaria All Star Pediatric Dentistry p q es un lugar adecuado y disenado para los ninos . Los doctores super profecionales , amables cuidadosos. Trabajan con mucha hijiene se ganaron 5 estrellas .
Huuu Lee
2 years ago
Me and my family have been going here now for a while we will never switch!
Anna Palacios
2 years ago
It was my son's first time coming to this Dentist, and I am happy to say that I will most definitely will be coming back here! The team was very pleasant and extremely patient with my son.
Maegan Jeter
2 years ago
We visited for the first time in May 2022 and were so impressed! Such a cute, clean office and very kid friendly. Staff was so kind and helpful. My 6 and 3 year old had a great experience!
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