The dental practice at 600 Light Street was started in 1979 by Dr. George Williams as a satellite faculty medical practice of the University of Maryland, Baltimore campusHarbor Healthcare. The practice was created to service the low-income elderly population residing in the Christ Church Harbor Apartments on Light Street (the building our office shares).
Dr. Williams, a faculty member of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, managed the faculty practice where general physicians, psychiatrists, ophthalmologists and podiatrists all shared space to service the people in the building.
With Dr. Williams at the helm, the practice has grown and changed over the last 32 years. The University of Maryland decided to move its medical clinics to other locations, and Dr. Williams began adding additional general dentists to the practice, including wife Dr. Lisa Williams, and Dr. Nicole Forel in 2006.
Over the years, Drs. George and Lisa Williams have built a tremendous reputation in Baltimore city because of their high standards of care and quality of service for patients. Patients today include people living or working in the city, families that have been with the practice for decades and new people moving into the Federal Hill area. The practice also continues to serve the elderly people in the Christ Church Harbor Apartments.
Dr.Nicole C. Forel moved to Maryland from Brooklyn, NY in 1997 to attend Johns Hopkins University. After graduating with a BA in Natural Sciences in 2001, she attended the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2005. She participated in an international internship at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, and completed a general practice residency at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Nicole has specialized training and certifications in a broad range of dental services such as Invisalign orthodontics, rotary endodontics, implant restoration, and esthetic dentistry. She takes great pride in her work and strives to create an environment where patients feel at ease. Her goal is to help each patient achieve optimal dental health and to keep Baltimore smiling.
Dr. Nicole lives with her husband Erik in Federal Hill. You might see them walking around the neighborhood with their pug dog Tank or in a local restaurant. Other interests include dance, sports, scuba diving, and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Monica is a native of New Jersey, and she moved to Maryland to attend Loyola University. She worked for a year as a dental assistant after college and attended the University of Maryland Dental School, graduating with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. After dental school, she completed a residency in general dentistry at the WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Monica is passionate about community service and has participated in several dental volunteer projects, including Mission of Mercy, providing free dental care to low income residents, and Sealant Saturdays, providing exams and sealants for children. She was a dental provider for Helping Up Mission and Smiles for Success, programs designed to help transform smiles for men and women recovering from abuse or addiction as a way to aid them in job-readiness. She also participated in an international mission trip to Tanzania, Africa, providing treatment to students and staff of the Faraja Primary School.
Dr. Monica has a fun-loving personality and calm demeanor that helps to make patients feel at ease during dental procedures. She lives in Federal Hill with her husband Mark, both avid runners. You might see them around the neighborhood running or playing flag football and volleyball.
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