I love being able to give patients their smiles and self-confidence back. I see a lot of patients with advanced periodontal disease or bone loss who have been wearing dentures or are embarrassed to smile. Some patients cannot chew or have pain upon chewing, and their speech is affected. To be able to give patients the ability to chew, smile, and talk in a natural way is very rewarding.
Dr. Choudhary is a board-certified periodontist with Diplomate status with the American Board of Periodontology. After dental school, Dr. Choudhary completed a three-year residency program at the prestigious Ivy League Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. During the residency, he also received a Master of Science in periodontology from Columbia University.
Dr. Choudharys specialty includes periodontics, dental implants, soft tissue grafting, oral surgery, and advance bone regeneration in atropic jaws. Dr. Choudhary has been placing implants since 2002 and he has successfully placed thousands of implants. He is one of the very few surgeons in the DC Metro area who provideszygomatic implants for patients with advanced bone loss.
Dr. Choudhary is a big proponent of using the latest technology and techniques to provide state-of-the-art treatment to his patients. He utilized the current generation of growth factors, graft materials, and Cone Beam technologies to ensure optimal treatments for his patients. Dr. Choudhary is a visiting professor at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, where he teaches residents and other surgeons the latest sinus augmentation and dental implant surgical techniques.
Dr. Choudhary also pursued research at NIH and at Columbia University, and published numerous articles. His research is published in the top peer-reviewed scientific journals such as Science, Nature Biotech, Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, and Clinical Periodontology.
Even as a dental student, Dr. Choudhary was involved in teaching and wrote a student handbook on dental anatomy and occlusion. The book was published and is used by dental students to study for their board exams. Dr. Choudhary is the recipient of numerous awards from various universities, dental schools, study clubs, and dental associations.
Dr. Choudhary grew up in Falls Church. After working in New York City and Los Angeles, he returned to be closer to his family. He currently resides in Bethesdawith his wife and practice partner, Dr. Joan Howanitz, along with their two children and their family mascot Lucky, the Wheaten Terrier. When hes not spending time with his family, Dr. Choudhary enjoys boxing, cross-fit training, traveling, listening to music, and working on cars.
It is my goal as a periodontist to help people by providing top quality, personal periodontal care. I am proud to provide my patients with the best in dental technology, treatment options, and patient comfort. It is my pleasure to address all your periodontal questions and concerns.
Our entire team provides a professional, caring environment for our patients. We focus on providing our patients with an enjoyable, pleasant experience. From the moment they walk in the door, we strive to provide patients with excellent care and outstanding customer service. Each of our team members are highly trained and knowledgeable, and we are always happy to assist our patients in any way we can.
I began my formal studies at the prestigious University of Southern California, graduating in 2001. I went on to attend the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, where I achieved my post-doctorate Master of Science in Periodontics in 2004. I continued to serve as an associate faculty member at the school until 2006, at which time I achieved Diplomate status with the American Board of Periodontology.
I was born in Syracuse, New York, and moved to Santa Monica, California, as a teenager. I returned to the East Coast and now reside in Bethesda with my husband and practice partner, Dr. Choudhary, our two children Isabella and Alexander, and our dog Lucky. My family is my top priority and passion in life. We love spending quality time together, whether volunteering at our childrens schools, traveling, or just relaxing at home.
We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
We strongly belive in a team approach to care for our patients. Our surgeons work closely with referring restorative doctors, implant representatives, and lab technicians to provide optimal treatment and care.We play on each others strengths and always are patient-focused to deliver the best for our patients.