The Krupp Center provides consistent, quality care because our team is exceptional. Our licensed personnel are dedicated to staying on the leading edge of dental surgery through continuing education and a commitment to excellent medical support. As a team, we provide the highest standard of quality, personal care.
The Krupp Center is dedicated to providing professional quality care to its patients in the Baltimore area. Our greatest asset is our exceptional and friendly team. All of our dental assistants pride themselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients.
In addition to managing the daily operations of the Practice, Courtney coordinates Dr. Krupps Speaking Engagements and Lectures when he is asked to share his expertise and knowledge nationally with colleagues.
Tricia Ray has been an oral surgery assistant for 18 years, 6 of which have been with Dr. Krupp. Her credentials are QDA and DRT. She not only has experience in oral surgery but has spent time in the general dentistry field too. She understands dentistry from both perspectives, which gives her the ability to understand implants and prosthetics and how they relate to one another and easily explain procedures to her patients. She is a mother and grandmother and enjoys life each and every day.
Katy graduated dental school in Bulgaria and practiced dentistry for several years. She then decided to make a life change and move to the United States where she spent her first years with her family on the beautiful Island Nantucket . In 2007 a subsequent move to Maryland was made after desiring milder winters. She now works with Dr. Krupp in all aspects of patient care and surgical assisting, from consult and follow up to planning a treatment and surgical procedures. She is a BDA and ADA member, Maryland certified DRT and an AAOMS anesthesia certified assistant. She states, Working here is an amazing experience. I do believe that dentistry makes changes in peoples lives and that is our goal to help our patients to improve their life!
Samantha is a native resident to Maryland. She attended college at Wilmington University where she received her bachelors degree in Business Management in 2008. She started working in the dental field while attending college and enjoyed it so much that she continued on after graduation. She has been working in the oral surgery specialty since 2011 but started her career in general dentistry. She focuses primarily on insurance claims, benefits and patient finances, but also enjoys the everyday patient communications. She is a happily married and is a mom to one daughter.
Born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine, Tamara Shvets attended college at Kiev University of Culture and Art receiving her masters degree in arts and education with a concentration in psychology and counseling/social work. In 1992, Tamara moved to the United States and in 1993 attended Baltimore Hebrew University where she completed a course in the foundation of modern computer culture. Tamara then attended Baltimore City Community College where I obtained certification in child day care. From there, Tamara started my dental career in general dentistry and then in 1995 transitioned to oral surgery. It was at that point that I obtained my certification in dental radiology and dental radiation technician from Baltimore City Community College.
Diana holds a license as a Qualified Dental Assistant and Dental Radiation Technician with over 27 years of dental experience. Her knowledge of dental procedures and excellent communication skills enables her to purpose treatment options to our clients. She works closely with referring doctors in educating there teams to help them provide the same type of service to their patients. She takes great pride in being part of a team that offers the best surgical and non-surgical treatment options and care for the entire Baltimore and surrounding counties.
Amanda holds a license as a Dental Radiation Technician, with over 18 years of experience. Her knowledge of dental procedures helps her perform her job at the Krupp Center excellently. With her years of experience and knowledge with all parts of the office, including insurance and pre and post op care gives her the ability to provide the patient the best experience possible here at Krupp Center. She enjoys that every day she comes to work she has the chance to make someones day a little brighter, and in most cases lift their self esteem.
Imagine no more messy adhesives or artificial plastic on the roof of your mouth. No more embarrassing shifting. And, clicking annoying sounds gone forever. Implants provide a foundation for replacement teeth which look, feel and function like strong natural teeth.
Providing a long-term solution, dental implants are todays newest, most state-of-the-art alternative to dentures or bridges to replace missing or unhealthy teeth. We not only replace your tooth, we make sure it looks great by using a natural looking crown to cover your long-lasting titanium root.
The Krupp Center specializes in dental implant dentistry and bone preservation. In fact, Dr. Krupp was the first surgeon to perform breakthrough Teeth-In-An-Hour dental implant surgery in Baltimore. Dr. Krupp is also one of the foremost experts in the mid-Atlantic using a procedure called All-On-Four.
As you are aware, autogenous graft (patients own bone) is the gold standard of grafting. So why do more dentists not use autogenous grafts today? Because it has never really been practical to implement into your practice due to the need for another surgical site from the patient. The Smart Dentin Grinder has changed this.
The Smart Dentin Grinder from Kometa Bio is an innovative solution to practically create autogenous dentin graft from extracted teeth. It allows you to convert extracted teeth into bacteria-free particulate dentin ready for use in minutes.
Our advanced high definition 3D imaging system circles your jaw area to provide precision images for our dental implant solutions. The CS 9300 offers the most advanced and most comfortable dental imaging technology available today & when used in conjunction with X-Guide gives Dr. Krupp exactly what he needs to deliver highly personalized precision implant solutions.
The All-on-Four dental implant technique is the best solution for those who have lost or are about to lose all of their upper and/or lower teeth. This revolutionary All-on-Four technique allows patients to receive a full fixed (non-removable) bridge on as few as 4 dental implants - all in the same day!
Even those patients, who due to bone loss, have been told that they are not candidates for dental implants are now able to restore their smiles by utilizing All-on-Four. Virtually all denture patients, those with failing crown and bridgework, and even those with severe bone loss from periodontal disease now have the option to get their smile back.
Our advanced high definition 3D imaging system circles your jaw area to provide precision images for our dental implant solutions. The Cone Beam CT offers the most advanced and most comfortable dental imaging technology available today giving Dr. Krupp exactly what he needs to deliver highly personalized precision implant solutions.
Although dentists usually make every effort to preserve natural teeth, sometimes an extraction is necessary to remove decayed, damaged or otherwise problematic teeth. Although the procedure is best performed in an oral surgeons office, it is considered surgery. Depending on which teeth are removed, they may be replaced with a dental implants or another oral prosthetic.
The most common cause of tooth extractions is severe tooth decay and cavities. However, many patients also undergo extractions for impacted teeth particularly wisdom teeth. Other causes for extraction include advanced periodontal disease, cracked teeth, and teeth that are severely malformed. Although many circumstances that require extraction are unavoidable, some could be prevented with regular visits to the dentist for exams and cleanings.
The Krupp Center will provide the safest, most comfortable extraction procedure possible. Even though many fear getting their wisdom teeth removed, at the Krupp Center you can expect considerate, efficient dental care from our team every time.
Only your dentist can tell you if you need a tooth extraction. However, you may be a candidate for the procedure if one or more of your teeth are decayed so severely that a filling or other restoration is not a possibility for treatment.
If you and your dentist decide to extract one or more teeth, you will be scheduled for oral surgery with the Krupp Center. You will be given a local anesthetic to prevent pain during the procedure, and you may be prescribed medications to help manage pain in the hours following your extraction. Depending on the nature of your extraction and other factors, such as whether your teeth are impacted, you may also be sedated or given general anesthesia during your procedure.
Post-operative care following a tooth extraction is essential for healing and preventing complications. You will be instructed to avoid certain foods and also keep the surgical site clean at all times. If you are prescribed an antibiotic, it is important that you complete the course of treatment to prevent infection. Finally, you may be advised to avoid smoking or drinking through a straw, as doing so may delay the healing process and cause a condition known as dry socket.