Drs. Leary, Burroughs & Woods Family Dentistry was organized in 1995. Our guiding philosophy from the beginning was to build a successful practice based on the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, technical competence, and patient care.
Were happy to note that our practice is flourishing, as so many of our patients refer their friends and family to us. We have a commitment to providing comprehensive dentistry to our patients. We regularly attend local and national continuing education courses to constantly update our knowledge and skills. It is our goal to customize treatment plans to each individuals needs and to be able to provide the majority of the needed services here in our office.
I was born and raised in Rockville, Maryland. My Bachelor of Science was in Zoology from the University of Maryland. I graduated in 1990 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery also from University of Maryland. After graduation, I volunteered for the U.S. Army and attended an extensive one year Dental Residency Program in Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. Over the next four years, I served as an army dentist in Wurzburg, Germany and Ft. Meade, Maryland, gaining additional skills and experience.
I have had the pleasure of being in private practice in Gambrills since 1995. I opened this office in October of 2000. We have enjoyed such growth and support from the community that in 20O3 Dr. Burroughs joined our group and most recently Dr. Woods in 2OO7. I truly enjoy my profession and continue to enhance my skills in a variety of cosmetic and surgical areas. In the last few years I have been excited to add implant surgery to my practice.
Volunteering in the community has always been a priority of mine. I have attended five Maryland Mission of Mercy events around the state and regularly treat patients from the Donated Dental programs, The Department of Aging and The House of Hope Homeless Shelter. I have two wonderful grown children and live locally. I enjoy my family, friends, traveling and many outdoor activities.
I grew up in Southern Maryland. In 1997, I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biology from St. Marys College of Maryland. I graduated in 2001 with my Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland Dental School.
All through dental school and college I worked as a dental assistant in a large practice in Greenbelt with three generations of dentists. After graduation, I was immediately hired and spent two years working and learning in their group practice.
I worked as a hygienist for seven years before going back to school to become a dentist. In 1995, I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. Right out of dental school, I completed a one year residency in general dentistry at Eastman Dental Center (Rochester, N.Y.).
We are excited to announce the addition of Dr. John Battinelli to our practice! He will be working solely with Dr. Leary and her patients. Dr. Leary first met Dr. Battinelli several years ago on a dental mission trip to Honduras, one of several missions he participated in over the years. He first volunteered and later worked in our office full time for 15 months prior to receiving his formal training. He is a smart, talented young dentist with a heart for the patient-centered dentistry so important to our practice philosophy. You will come to realize he can provide the same compassionate, quality care you have become accustomed to receiving from Dr. Leary.
Dr. Battinelli grew up in Ellicott City, Maryland and has remained in the area his whole life. He attended Calvert Hall College High School in Towson, MD and then the University of Maryland, College Park- Go Terps! After spending a year working for Drs. Leary, Burroughs, and Woods, he attended the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore where he earned his DDS. While in dental school he joined several philanthropic and cultural organizations and was invited to join Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honors Society and The Gorgas Odontological Honorary Society; both are honorary dental societies with scholarship as a basis for admission. In addition to the regularly required clinical skills and curriculum, he completed a Clerkship in Implant Prosthodontics where he spent extra hours learning about and completing various cases with patients receiving dental Implants. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys staying active and playing sports including volleyball, golf, and pickleball! He also enjoys spending time on the water and in Ocean City with family and friends.
I grew up in Severn and graduated from the Community College of Baltimore Dental Hygiene program. I received my certification in anesthesia from University of Maryland Dental School in 2O12. I have been practicing dental hygiene for over thirty five years. I maintain my license in good standing with over thirty continuing education credits every two years to keep current.
I have been with the practice since 1999 and I enjoy every minute of it. I try to keep a conservative approach to periodontal disease by using positive reinforcement as motivation rather than beating patients over the head with dental floss and a toothbrush. There are lots of homecare products that patients may benefit from and find easier to use than the standard dental floss.
After twelve years of dental assisting experience, I went back to school for Dental Hygiene. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 2007.
I have been with the practice since 2009 and I love it. The doctors are conservative, compassionate and caring. I try to find ways to make it easier to keep good hygiene habits so you can keep your teeth for a lifetime.
I graduated from Baltimore City Community College with an Associates degree in Applied Science and a certificate in Dental Hygiene in 2008. I have worked in the dental field for 14 years and continue to further my knowledge by maintaining 15 continuing education credits every year.
In my free time, I love to spend time with my husband and daughter, Madelyn. We enjoy playing and exercising with our border collie/husky puppy. For fun I enjoy girls night out with my sisters and friends.
It is our philosophy to continuously upgrade our training and equipment so we are able to respond to your dental needs. We utilize a few local specialists that practice with a similar philosophy of individualized care and personal attention.
