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Dental technology has made remarkable advances, with developments in diagnosis and treatment that many may not be aware of. If you have not been to a dentist recently or have been in the care of someone who has not adopted new techniques, you will notice a difference the first moment you enter our office.
For example, we now use digital radiography, which allows us to diagnose in more depth with the use of much less radiation. We also use diode lasers to cosmetically contour gums and treat mouth ulcers and cold sores. We also use the Itero Digital Scanner instead of making impressions of teeth. This device is more comfortable for patients, requires no more gooey impressions, and creates highly accurate images of teeth. Our Owings Mills dental office also uses SNAP Dental Imaging, which allows us to take a digital picture of your teeth and create the beautiful smile you have always dreamed of having.
VELscope is routinely used in our office to help detect precancerous and cancerous lesions that may not be visible to the naked eye. To eliminate bacteria from the dental waterlines in our office, a system called O-So Pure has been installed.
In 1973 when I was only 13 years old, I spent one afternoon a week helping my father in his dental practice in Annapolis. I saw firsthand how passionate my father was about changing the lives of his patients, many of whom became his friends. This experience sparked my passion for dentistry and helping people with dental disease, leading me to earning my Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 1982. During my summers in dental hygiene school, I worked for many offices as a dental receptionist and dental assistant, and even worked for a dental staffing agency.
I graduated from The University of Maryland School of Dentistry with high honors in 1986 and became the third-generation dentist in my family. I practiced with my father and mother (who was the office manager) for 18 years, commuting from Owings Mills to Annapolis. In 2004, my family and I decided that I needed a change, and I purchased a small dental practice seven minutes from my home and seven minutes from my childrens school.
I was raised in the mountains of Western Maryland, where I received my undergraduate degree in biology from Frostburg State University.I knew wanted to pursue a career in medicine, but I wasnt sure what kind of medicine. Then the secretary at my moms work fell ill, and everything changed. It was winter break, so I made some extra money helping my moms boss (a dentist) with the administrative work.I worked in that office for a month, and I left knowing exactly what career was for me. I never looked back.
After completing my dental education at University of Maryland School of Dentistry, I worked with underserved populations in Baltimore City, and then with Tidewater Dental, where I received the Dentist of the Year award for 2019. I am passionate about continuing education and am a member of the Academy of General Dentistry.Received her Bachelor of Science in from the University of Maryland, College Park
I enjoy getting to know each of my patients personally and helping guide them to their own optimal dental health.In my spare time, I can be found in the yoga studio, on the beach, and spending quality time with my pets. I have 3 dogs, 6 cats, and am a foster parent for my local rescue. I love animals almost as much as I love being a dentist.