Orthodontics is an evolving science, with frequent developments in techniques, technology, and treatment. At our office, we ensure that patients receive the most advanced orthodontic care. Members of our Silver Spring, MD orthodontic office regularly attendseminars and conferences devoted to orthodontic treatment, new technology, and patient care. With patient care as our top priority, this is our commitment to you.
We are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of orthodontics in a friendly, comfortable, and state-of-the-art environment. Drs. DeMarco and Tilkin and our caring staff utilize the latest technological advances in orthodontics, such as clear ceramic braces, Invisalign, and self-ligating brackets, along with advanced computer technology (digital imaging, digital X-rays, and computer graphics).
Each member of our team is a highly trained and certified orthodontic assistant with years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We regularly attend continuing education courses and seminars to remain up to date on the latest technology and advances to ensure that you receive the most effective and comfortable care and the most beautiful smile possible.
Dr. Lisa DeMarco is a board-certified orthodontist with more than 25 years of experience. She is recognized for her outstanding skills and individualizedcarein all facets of orthodontics, including adult, pediatric, and adolescent care, using traditional braces, clear braces, Invisalign aligners, and Damon Smile self-ligating braces.
Dr. DeMarco graduated summa cum laude and first in her class at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. She served as class president and received numerous awards for outstanding academic achievement and leadership.
Following graduation, Dr. DeMarco completed an additional year of General Practice Residency training at the Mt Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, where she specializedin hospital dentistry and the care of patients with medical complications. She also practiced as a general dentist in Washington, D.C., and this experience has empowered her to provide more complicated adult orthodontic treatment involving prosthetic and periodontal care, which require close coordination with the general dentist.
Dr. DeMarco completed her Orthodontic Specialty Certification and a Master of Science degree at the University of Maryland, where she served as Chief Resident and was awarded the Post Graduate Award for Clinical Excellence and many other honors. As Assistant Professor of Orthodontics at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, she taught orthodontics and served as Director of Undergraduate Clinical Orthodontics.
Dr. DeMarco has been recognized for the past 26 years as an Outstanding Orthodontist by theWashingtonian MagazineandWashington Consumers Checkbookand has been featured in severalWashington Post, Washingtonian,andBethesda Magazinearticles on orthodontics.
Dr. DeMarco is active in many national and local orthodontic associations, including the American Association of Orthodontists, American Academy of Facial Esthetics, Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists, Greater Washington Academy of Women Dentists and World Federation of Orthodontists.
Dr. DeMarcos area of interest and expertise include adolescent orthodontics and orthognathic surgical correction of dentofacial deformities. Her outstanding qualifications and experience coupled with her genuine interest in her patients and her enthusiasm for orthodontics allow her to provide excellent and caring orthodontic treatment.
Committed to providing the latest advance in orthodontic treatment, Dr. DeMarco regularly takes advanced education courses to remain abreast of the changes in orthodontics, which she incorporates into the practice to provide patients with excellent and state-of-the-art orthodontic care in a comfortable and caring environment.
Dr. DeMarco is active in many community and school organizations, including youth sports teams and volunteer groups. She donates her time to Mission of Mercy, through which she treats underserved patients in Appalachia, rural Maryland and the Eastern Shore. She has provided dental care in remote areas of Guatemala with Global Dental Relief.
Dr. DeMarco is the proud mother of a son and daughter and is married to Dr. Leonard Goldman, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, who also practices in Silver Spring.Dr. DeMarcos additional interests include cycling, golf, travel and enjoying time with family and friends.
Dr. Tilkin is a Magna Cum Laude Graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School, where she was awarded numerous honors for outstanding leadership and academic excellence. She earned membership to the meritorious honor societies of Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (Phi Chapter), F.J.S. Gorgas Odontological Society, Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Society, and Whos Who among students in American Universities and Colleges. She graduated third in her class and served faithfully as class president.
After completing a general practice residency at the Veterans Administration in Washington, D.C., Dr. Tilkin returned to the University of Maryland for her postgraduate orthodontic training. In 1988, she was awarded her Orthodontic Certification and the Postgraduate Orthodontic Award for Clinical Excellence.
Throughout her career, Dr. Tilkin has exemplified outstanding leadership and highest ethical standards in the field of Orthodontics and Dentistry. In light of her invaluable contributions to the profession and the society, she was nominated by her colleagues and was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Dentists, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, International College of Dentists, and the World Federation of Orthodontists. These organizations are prestigious dental societies whose members are nominated and inducted by a board by virtue of their excellent academic contributions, their exemplary leadership and their meritorious work in their field.
Dr. Tilkin is a member of a multitude of local, national, and international dental and orthodontic societies These include the American Association of Orthodontists, Maryland Society of Orthodontics, Mid-Atlantic Society of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Society, Southern Maryland Dental Society, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. She is also a member and Past President of the Greater Washington Academy of Women Dentists, the Greater Washington Orthodontic Society, and the Maimonides Dental Society.
Currently a Delegate for the Southern Maryland Dental Society, Dr. Tilkin also serves as the Vice Chairman for the American College of Dentists, board member for the University of Maryland Alumni Association, and teaches at the Southern Maryland Dental Society. She is a volunteer dentist locally and abroad in Thailand and serves as secretary for the non-profit Smiles on Wings since 2005.
Prior to joining Dr. DeMarco in 1999, Dr. Tilkin practiced as an orthodontist in a large pediatric-based practice in Waldorf, Maryland for 12 years. Her area of expertise includes early intervention in the correction of dentofacial malocclusions in young children and adolescents. In her quest to improve the quality of her care Dr. Tilkin has broadened her scope of practice to include myofunctional therapy, sleep medicine and is a Myobrace certified provider. This enables her minimize aberrant influences on growth and development which improves facial balance and positively affects the overall health of the patient.
Dr. Tilkin is not only highly qualified but a genuinely caring doctor dedicated to providing superior orthodontics, serving the community and improving the quality of peoples lives. Her devotion of lifelong learning provides not only comfortable but also ideal state-of-the-art treatment for our patients. Her love for her profession and dedication to her patients is obvious. She cherishes the opportunity to be part of her patients lives by working with them to achieve a beautiful, healthy smile.
Dr. Tilkin is the mother of three children; Ryan, Matthew, and Erin, and is married to Dr. Robert Tilkin, a dentist in Rockville. A native of this area, she is active in local community and school organizations. Although her career and family keeps her busy, she still finds time for creative arts and crafts, reading, and outdoor sports.