Dr. Kelly Betts is a General Dentist with experience in a wide-range of comprehensive dental services, including cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, tongue-tie/lip-tie, sports dentistry and more. Dr. Betts worked as a dental assistant and hygienist for almost 10 years before becoming a dentist, which has allowed her to develop a very unique perspective and approach to dental care.
Dr. Betts earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. She furthered her education by completing her Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from Towson University, while working as a research clinician and study coordinator at the National Institutes of Health/National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research. Dr. Betts then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) from the University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery and finished her General Practice Residency at Veterans Affairs Medical Center Dental Service in Washington, DC.
Dr. Betts is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, and member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Academy for Sports Dentistry. She has completed the prestigious mini-orthodontic residency in clear aligner therapy with Dr. Sandra Tai and she is a certified Invisalign provider and certified in Botox treatment. Dr. Betts participates in multiple local study clubs and esteemed dental education continuums including Spear, Pankey, Dawson, Implant Pathways, and more. She is always striving to obtain the best knowledge and skills available to serve her patients and collaborate with her colleagues.
When it comes to serving patients with airway, tongue-tie or lip-tie concerns, Dr. Betts has been trained by The Breathe Institute (TBI) under Dr. Soroush Zaghi, as well as other programs, and serves as a TBI Ambassador working in collaboration with a multispecialty team to provide a functional approach to breathing and wellness. Working together with both local and national teams to serve patients with anything from sleep disordered breathing, difficulties with breastfeeding, TMJ/TMD, speech or other functions and more has been a true passion for Dr. Betts and her collaborative team.
Dr. Betts also serves part time as Clinical Faculty for the University of Maryland School of Dentistrys Special Care & Geriatrics Clinic, specializing in providing comprehensive dental care for patients with physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities.
When shes not in the office, Dr. Betts enjoys sports and fitness, music, theatre, and home and garden projects. She enjoys cooking and feeding anyone and everyone; a skill and passion which she attributes to her mother. She lives in downtown Baltimore with her husband, Matt and their two rescue dogs, Gary & Gladys.
Dr. Michael Hsu strongly believes that all patients should be treated the way he would want to be treated. Accordingly, he holds himself and his team to the highest standards of dental care and provides exceptional and comprehensive dentistry with a gentle demeanor, kindness and a delightful sense of humor.
Dr. Hsu is a board-certified prosthodontist, a dentist specializing in the treatment of complex dental and facial problems, including the restoration and replacement of missing or damaged teeth. A Maryland native, Dr. Hsu graduated from the University of Maryland College Park with a B.S. in Chemistry and a minor in Classical Mythology. He then received a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD), completing an additional Periodontics Clerkship in his final year where he studied and performed limited periodontal surgeries. He continued his training at UMSOD with a three year residency in Advanced Specialty Education Prosthodontics, whereupon he completed the American Board of Prosthodontics certification process.
Dr. Hsu is a published author. He is the recipient of the American College of Prosthodontists Education Foundation Research Fellowship for the study of Dynamic Virtual Articulation: Precision and Trueness which examined the accuracy and reliability of computerized dental occlusion. He intends to utilize digital tools as a clinician to usher in a new era of prosthodontics and dentistry.
Throughout his education and career, Dr. Hsu has been nominated for, and received, many honors, certificates, and recognitions for his outstanding work and commitment to excellence. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association, and American College of Prosthodontists.
Dr. Hsu married his wife Grace in Taipei, Taiwan following dental school. Together they enjoy volleyball, camping, and board games. They are active members of their church in Elkridge, MD. He also enjoys many other hobbies at home, including raising guppies!