We work hard to keep our office up to date with the latest dental technologies. We also support our staff continuing its education so we are giving you the very best care that dentistry has to offer. We want to make sure that you have a smile of which you can be proud.
We are dedicated to your comfort when you visit our office. We strive to give you a safe place to talk about your health. Our entire staff can help answer any questions you may have, no matter how silly you think they may be.
Dennis W. Guard DDS FAGD Dr. Dennis Guard is a native Marylander who grew up in Baltimore County. He is a graduate of Catonsville High School, where he excelled in art, history, and the sciences. He is a graduate of the University of Marylands accelerated bachelor of science program where he completed the four-year B.S. program in three years. After graduating from the University of Maryland at College Park, Dr. Guard attended the University of Maryland School of Dental Surgery, where he was a member of the Si Omega Dental Fraternity. After four years of dental school, Dr. Guard served as in the Army as a Captain in the United States Army Dental Corp. After his military service, Dr. Guard joined a dental practice in Bethesda, Md. In the late 60s, Dr. Guard relocated to Annapolis, where he has enjoyed a general family-oriented dental practice. Dr. Guard has participated in several CE courses at the prestigious Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida. He is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and is a graduate of the Strupp Dental Continuing Education Courses. He is a member of the Annapolis Dental Study Club, and the Western Shore Dental Study Club, as well as the Implant Study Club of Annapolis. Dr. Guards interests include his family, the outdoors, art, running, following the U of M Terps.
Holly Guard Mayher DDS was born in Annapolis, grew up in Davidsonville and has lived just over the Bay Bridge in Kent Island with her family for the past 15 years. Holly has three college students that her husband Mark and she is very proud of.
Holly graduated from St. Marys High School and started college at UMD College Park, She graduated from the UMD Dental School in Baltimore as a Dental Hygienist in 1990, practiced as a hygienist for several years before going back to UMD for dental school and graduating in 1997. She has worked with her Dad, Dennis Guard DDS for 23 years. He mentored and encouraged her to expand her skills at top programs like The Dawson Academy in Complete Dentistry Certification, The Scope Institute Sleep Apnea & TMD Course and becoming Invisalign certified.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 100 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestMary Day
a year ago
I have been going to Dr Guard and now Dr. Mayher I believe since 1971, maybe earlier. Great Doctors and hygienists.
Chip Seymour
a year ago
In addition to being extremely competent, Dr Mayer and her staff are thorough and caring. My hygienist, Kristie, is a true pro!
Kyle Bellamy
a year ago
Personal and professional attention really make this office a wonderful place to have dental work done.
martha mchugh
2 years ago
Excellent service and excellent care. Thank you all.
Russell K Raney
2 years ago
Excellent all around. This time I was referred to a specialist, which turned out to be very good. I plan on them "guarding my smile" in future years.
Paul STRICK
2 years ago
Dr Mayer and staff are excellent. They are patient and kind.
Jenn Schlosser
2 years ago
We always have a pleasant experience coming to Guard Your Smile! Great, friendly staff who are efficient with each cleaning.
dan brest
2 years ago
I can't say that I love going to the dentist, but I always love the results when I'm done at Holly Guard's practice. It is always a pleasant and professional experience. Julie does an amazing job cleaning my teeth and giving my mouth a thorough physical exam, and Holly is great at diagnosing any issues and explaining what they mean. It's also a very friendly and relaxed office. See you in 6 months doc.
Andy Schlosser
2 years ago
Excellent experience every time.
Rebecca Byrd
2 years ago
Very personable staff. Very competent
angie calloway
2 years ago
I always enjoy the experience with my dentist family! They are kind and help me understand what's going on with my teeth!
Clark Porter
2 years ago
Excellent in all categories...BEST dentist, BEST dental hygienists, and BEST staff all around. Our entire family has been going here for twenty-plus years. Organized and very efficient.
Richard Stewart
2 years ago
Wonderful office that my family has been going to for decades!
Nancy Feldmann
2 years ago
Highly recommend. They are friendly, helpful, clean & competent.
Becky Deafenbaugh
2 years ago
Dr. Mayher and her staff always take care of my teeth in the most professional and helpful way possible. I've been to other dentists, but I came back. Nobody has ever taken care of me as well as this practice. Highly recommend!
david watt
2 years ago
Caring, efficient, professional, patient centered. I have been a patient for 30 years.
Lee Boynton
2 years ago
I have been going to Dr. Dennis Guard's practice for over 30 years! And have continued since he retired and his daughter Holly took over. The quality of dental care they provide is the absolute best! True excellence in every respect! When I was hit by a drunk driver while riding my bike twenty years ago, I had many serious facial injuries and needed dental work. Dr. Guard did that work for no cost to us. My husband Lee and I were so very grateful! Beyond words!!
Gerry Etzold
2 years ago
Painless cleaning today. Thanks.
Mary Littleton
2 years ago
My experience was wonderful starting with a young man at the desk who was very nice very patient very kind such a gentleman and then I got to meet Staci who was absolutely fantastic she did a great job cleaning my teeth and not one time not once did she make me feel uncomfortable she is very relaxing very kind and very sweet also very beautiful. Then Holly came in and she was also very nice very sweet and lovely thank you very much for a wonderful experience of going to the dentist
Bruce Baumgardner
2 years ago
My visits to this dentist are always great.Dr. Guard and Dr. Mayher are kind, gentle dentists as are the hygienists. It is a positive work place. Be sure to check out Dr. Guard's fabulous art work!
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