A member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, Northern Virginia Dental Society and Southeastern Society for Pediatric Dentists, Dr. Reardon opened her own practice in Arlington, Virginia. Voted Washingtonian Magazines Top Dentist every year since 2006, Dr. Reardons practice has grown to include Dr. Derek Blank. In addition, Dr. Reardon is a Northern Virginia Magazine top dentist.
Dr. Christine Reardon received her Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. She went on to complete her D.M.D. degree from The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. A 2-year stint with the hospital based residency-training program at Childrens National Medical Center in Washington, DC brought her to the DMV where she served as Chief Resident of the dental department during her second year.
Dr. Reardon began specializing in pediatric dentistry while in dental school, receiving the American Society for Pediatric Dentist award. Her goal of ensuring dental health for all children led her on a missionary trip to the Mayan Indian villages in Mexico where she performed dental service for many of the Mayan Indian children; while there, Dr. Reardon also assisted with cleft lip and palate procedures. Dr. Reardon was also the chair for the dental screening clinic for Special Olympics local games in Connecticut.
Outside of the office, Dr. Reardon enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children. She loves to run, competing in and completing 10 marathons including Disney, Marine Corps, New York and Chicago. When shes not training or competing, Dr. Reardon coaches and cheers for her children at their sporting events including soccer, swimming, baseball, basketball, cross country and ballet. Dr. Reardon lives in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Derek Blank, native to Akron, Ohio, completed his undergraduate degree from Xavier University. He then went on to complete his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland. Following graduation, he completed a hospital-intensive general practice residency at East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine.
Dr. Blank returned to the University of Maryland for his postgraduate fellowship in pediatric dentistry. While there, he served as Chief Resident and completed specialty training at the School of Dentistry, University of Maryland Medical Center, and John Hopkins Hospital.
On a personal note, Dr. Blank and his wife, Colleen, recently moved to Arlington with their young son, Anderson. Colleen works for The Today Show at the NBC News Washington Bureau. They are excited at the opportunity to explore Northern Virginia and feel warmly welcomed to the community by family and friends. Outside dentistry, Dr. Blank and his family enjoy traveling, hiking, and visiting local museums and parks.
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