Monday: 9:00 am -5:00 pm Tuesday: 10:00 am -7:00 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am -7:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (2nd & 4th Fridays) Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm (1st & 3rd Saturdays)
Part of ensuring that all patients receive a very high standard of care is making sure that were staying on the cutting edge in terms of dental techniques and technology. If youre learning about our office for the first time, we encourage you to read our technology page to learn exactly how our offices technology improves your overall dental care experience. Technologies like our panoramic digital x-ray machine, intraoral cameras, CAO diode laser, and iTero digital scanning system all work to improve the diagnostics, comfort and efficiency of your dental care.
When Dr. Mattson and her team say they care about making dentistry green, it isnt just talk. We work incredibly hard to incorporate practices at our office that are proven to reduce our carbon footprint. This includes shutting down all of our advanced hardware every day, going paperless with digital records and communications with patients, minimizing the amount of waste sent to landfills, and discontinuing the use of mercury for our dental fillings. We know that every bit counts, which is why our practice is committed to meeting standards that protect our environment.
Getting to the dentist, even for a simple checkup and cleaning, can be difficult to fit into your schedule, even though its absolutely necessary to ensure that your oral health is in optimum condition. Thats why our office goes out of its way to remain open as early as 9:00 a.m. every single day. Were also open two Fridays and two Saturdays out of the month, every month, with Saturday hours being as early as 8:00 a.m. Were also open as late as 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. on certain days throughout the week.
Dr. Mattson hails from Westchester County, New York. After being awarded a Bachelor in Science from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, she attended Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. In 1995, she was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Navy. She completed a prestigious General Practice Residency in Dentistry (Senior Resident) at the Naval Hospital of Camp Pendleton, CA. During her eight years in the Navy, Lieutenant Commander Mattson served aboard the USS Shenandoah, the Dental Department Head of the USS Germantown, home-ported in Sasebo, Japan, and the Annex Dental Clinic Director at Naval Air Station in Lemoore, CA. She is also a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Continuing education is a very important part of Dr. Mattsons life. She routinely exceeds state requirements, with notable studies from the Las Vegas Institute for cosmetic dentistry, dental implants (including the use of cone beam CAT scans), the iTero digital impression system, digital radiography, oral cancer screenings, Invisalign, dental orthodontics, neuromuscular dentistry, and Dr. Gordon J. Christensens Clinicians Report Foundation for dental material and procedural updates.
Dr. Mattson believes that service to others is paramount. She has served as a Teaching Assistant for Dental Anatomy and Prosthodontics at Case Western Reserve University and was also elected Faculty Senate Representative for the Medical, Nursing, and Dental School. She has been known to lecture to Marylands Emergency Medical Personnel and presents oral hygiene and career development to school children annually. She also participates in many humanitarian projects locally and abroad, including free dental services at the Stanton Center in Annapolis, MD, as well as Japan, East Timor, Palau, Australia, Singapore, South Korea, and the Philippines.
As animal lovers, Dr. Mattson and her spouse run an equine rescue and training center in Carroll County, MD. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor recreation and traveling with her family and friends. She is eager to meet the dental needs of you and your family!
But before you do, you may want to learn a little more about your dentist in Owings Mills. You know, the stuff beyond her professional background. Her personal life is also an important factor in the excellent care shes known for providing -- below, weve got 10 interesting facts about Dr. Mattson!
Erin is originally from Baltimore! She joined our team recently after completing her studies at the Dental Assistant Training School. Now, she enjoys the flexible hours and being a part of helping people smile. Outside the office, she likes spending time with her three children and her partner. Heres something you may not know about her: she played basketball in high school.
Shayya loves coming to work each day to transform our patients smiles and educate them about proper oral hygiene. In addition to studying at both Harford Community College and the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, she has undergone training in nitrous monitoring and local anesthesia. Today, she has more than seven years of hands-on experience. She and her high school sweetheart are now married and have two young daughters. As a family, they enjoy traveling, painting, and playing with their pets. Heres something you may not know about her: shes a lefty!
Liz started off as a patient at Diamond Dental and now helps in the office as our patient coordinator. She has a background in marketing and social work but hasspent her recent years as a stay at home mom raising her son Andy, 9 and daughter Chelsea, 7. Liz is an alumna of Florida State University, graduating Manga Cum Laude with a B.A. in Public Relations and Communication. Liz is originally for Meadville, Pennsylvania but she and her husband, Brett have moved through several states before settling in Carroll County, Maryland. While she does not have a background in Dentistry she is enjoying learning the industry and helping in the office however she is needed. Liz enjoys spending her weekends with her family and watching Seminole and Steelers Football.
Shelby is our enthusiastic practice administrator who says the best thing about her job is meeting and getting to know new people every day. Originally from Eldersburg, Shelby received her certification in dental assistantship in Westminster. Shelby is also certified in x-ray and CPR. When shes not making sure things run smoothly at our office, Shelby enjoys being outside and spending time with her friends and her family.
