Dr. Pearson focuses her training and education on being a dentist that you and your family can trust. She is known for her caring manner, excellent clinical skills and ability to make patients feel at ease in her dental office.
After graduating with a degree in Natural Resources from the University of Michigan she spent several years in California as a community organizer. Her mother suggested that she was better suited as a dentist. As a good daughter Dr. Pearson decided to give it a try and discovered dentistry was a perfect fit for her. Dr. Pearson graduated from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in 1982 and moved with her husband to Maryland soon after.
Dr. Pearson is actively involved in the American Dental Association, The Maryland State Dental Association and the Southern Maryland Dental Society. Dr. Pearson is a member and leader of the Greater Academy of Women Dentists, where she was President for two years. She works hard to encourage women to join the dental profession. Dr. Pearson has been inducted into the two prestigious honor societies, Pierre Fauchard Academy and American College of Dentists, by being recognized for her leadership and ethics.
Dr. Pearsons belief is that every individual deserves access to great dental care led her to the Maryland Foundation for Dentistry for the Handicapped. She is a member of the Board of Directors and has volunteered thousands of hours of dentistry to handicapped individuals, treating them pro bono in her office. In 2005 she travelled to Thailand with a dental mission team, Smile on Wings, to provide care to children in remote villages, most of whom have never seen a dentist before.
Dr. Pearson is a member of DOCS where she has received ongoing training in the use of oral conscious sedation. This is used for patients who are unable to tolerate short or long dental procedures without sedation. These patients are grateful for the gentle care they receive.
Dr. Pearson is a compassionate and understanding dentist who uses current dental treatment and procedures with a gentle touch. Her patients love that she listens to their concerns, needs and fears and then treats them in a proper manner to overcome them. She loves being a dentist and exhibits clinical skills that are second to none. You can rest assured that you are receiving the highest quality treatment available with Dr. Pearson and her team.
Erin has served in the dental field for more than 10 years. She has worked with Dr. Pearson since 2009. During her career, Erin has become a certified Expanded Function Dental Assistant, and she has earned certification in Radiology and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). She has volunteered her skills to assist victims of hurricane Katrina, and other charities. She specializes in interacting with patients and helping them understand the importance of lifelong oral health care. She chose this field because of her passion for helping to brighten peoples smiles and lives!
1. Understanding - We see each individual as unique. We take the time to get to know you and allow you to voice your concerns and goals. As we form genuine relationships with our patients we can approach their dental needs in the manner that works best for them. Real understanding is the basis for genuine care and allows us to treat you as we would our own family.
2. A Gentle Touch - Although many dentists claim to be gentle, if you have fears about seeing a dentist, you need to give Dr. Pearson a try. She listens to your fears and treats you in the proper manner to help you overcome them. She and her staff are warm and caring, you will feel the difference.
3. Skill - Dr. Pearson is good at what she does. She loves being a dentist and exhibits clinical skills that are second to none. You can rest assured that you are receiving the highest quality treatments available with Dr. Pearson and her team.
4. Technology - We believe that part of caring is using technology that improves the patient experience. Dr. Pearson uses the latest technologies such as digital x-rays to improve your experience through better diagnosis, and decreased risk.
5. Compassion - We really are all about you and your best interests. We love interacting with people and go out of our way to help those in need. We take the time to care for those with special needs and those with dental phobias.
6. Education - An educated patient is empowered to make confident decisions regarding their dental health. We believe in thorough exams and provide oral cancer screenings so you can understand and take control of your health situation. Additionally, we believe in continuing education for ourselves so we can stay current on the latest techniques and training.
Dr. Pearson is a full service general dentists that offers a comprehensive list of treatment options. She loves working with people and can treat the whole family, from the kids all the way to grandma and grandpa.