Dr. Gunita Singh, voted a Top Dentist in 2021 & 2019 by Washingtonian Magazine, believes in taking a whole person approach to dental care. She believes in making sure she improves the quality of life for her patients, whether its relieving their pain, restoring their smile, or keeping their teeth healthy. Getting to know her patients on a personal level is important to Dr. Singh in order to understand their needs and encourage open communication. She is very excited about working with the patients and keeping the fun and patient centered environment so she can continue delivering the highest level of care.

Dr. Singh received her Bachelor of Science degree at McGill University in 2005 and her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland in 2009. She then went on to do her one-year (hospital based) General Practice Residency in 2010 at the Lehigh Valley Health Network. That program offered the chance to learn a wide range of procedures from endodontics (root canals), extractions, cosmetics and prosthetic dentistry. Dr. Singh strives to stay up to date on techniques in restorative and cosmetic dentistry through continuing education.

She says, Bringing a smile to my patients is the most rewarding thing about being a dentist. Dr. Singh has been working with both adult and pediatric patients, delivering high quality care to families in Bethesda and Gaithersburg.

Dr. Singh grew up in Ontario, Canada and now resides in University Park, Maryland. She likes to do a variety of exciting things when not practicing such as travelling and outdoor activities in the summer, skiing in the winter, and even volunteering for local South Asian organizations. Dr. Singh is an active member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Maryland State Dental Association.

Mary Ann Hopkins has enjoyed working in dentistry for over 32 years. She is the welcoming smile that greets you and is always available to assist you with all your scheduling and insurance needs. Mary Ann had the pleasure of working for Dr John Lippert since 1984 and is excited to bring her love of dentistry and her dedication to serving patients to the practice of Dr. Singh.

Mary Ann graduated from Coastal Carolina University in 1983 and is married to her high school sweetheart after reuniting 13 years ago. Mary Ann is the mother of two beautiful children and a grandmother to her two wonderful granddaughters. She has a soft spot for the Caribbean island of Anguilla and is most at home snorkeling or relaxing on the beach.

Noelia Crider has been our Dental Assistant for 26 years, working alongside Dr John Lippert, and has enjoyed providing excellent care to our patients. She is looking forward to being an integral team member of iSmile Family Dentistry with Dr Gunita Singh. She grew up in Guatemala City and graduated from Universidad de San Carlo (Saint Charles University). Noelia has been living in the Washington DC area for over 32 years. She is licensed by the State of Maryland as an active Dental Radiation Technologist.

Noelia is happily married and has two wonderful children. She is happiest when serving others; whether it be at work, at her LDS church, or her family. In her free time, she enjoys long walks, home gardening, cooking fine meals, and volunteering to help others in the community.

Heres some great information about our digital X-rays! Our X-Rays are synced to our dental practice management software to enable more ease of viewing. Our digital X-Ray sensors enable us to read and analyze the X-rays at a faster rate and with more clarity than traditional X-Ray film. We are focused on providing the latest & greatest tools for our patients!

Digital X-Ray Advantage #2 X-ray image enhancement Clarity and detail are crucial in dental imaging. Digital X-ray equipment provides image quality that can surpass traditional film, displaying tiny fractures and imperfections that might have been missed on film.This improves our ability to detect disease and its current state. They also provide immediate visuals so you can also understand your diagnosis.

Digital X-Ray Advantage #3 Less time and no more lost images Digital X-rays also reduce the long processing time of conventional radiography to seconds. X-ray images are instantly stored and ready to view on our computers. If we need to send an X-ray to your insurance company or another specialist, we can easily e-mail the X-rays without worrying about losing the images, as is the risk with film X-rays. We can send the images immediately to your specialist or insurance company while you are at the office.

Have questions/concerns about dental X-Ray exposure? Many patients are concerned about dental X-rays radiation exposure and safety. Dr Gunita Singh and our staff are very willing to answer your questions or concerns about dental X-Ray exposure.

Why do we take dental X-ray? To view cavities (tooth decay) that can develop between teeth or under existing fillings (restorations) Evaluation of potential diseases in the bone To evaluate for potential Periodontal (gum) disease To view infections that have developed under the gum tissue To determine if one may have some type of oral tumor To observe how childrens teeth and jawbone are developing Evaluate injuries to teeth or surrounding tissues

Safety of Dental Radiographs Some people worry about the safety of dental radiographs, but the amount of radiation used to obtain dental X-rays is minimal. Bitewing radiographs usually two to four X-ray are about 0.005mSv (milisieverts) which is very minimal compared to environmental radiation people are exposed to on a yearly basis. Radiation is part of our environment, and on average a person is exposed to 3.2mSv. Our practice follows the ALARA principle As Low As Reasonably Achievable when taking radiographs. We use the proper equipment and testing to ensure the safety of our patients. As well, we take the minimal amount of X-rays for proper diagnosis. We take X-rays based on your oral examination, symptoms that you report, age, risk of oral disease, health history, or any of these combining factors.