Dr. Oluwayemisi Akinrefon (who is known as Dr. Yemisi) graduated from Johns Hopkins University where she received a Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering. Later, she received her dental degree from the University of Maryland with honors. Following graduation, she completed two years of Advanced Education in General Dentistry to obtain additional training in complex dental cases. In addition to general dentistry training, she completed her post-graduate training in Pediatric Dentistry at Howard University. I guess she really loved school!
Throughout her years of practice, Dr. Yemisi has been focused on providing the best dental experience and dental treatment for children by providing quality care in a child-friendly environment. As a board-certified pediatric dentist, she remains up-to-date with the latest recommendations for your childs care. As a dentist trained in Advanced General Dentistry, she sees the full picture and makes recommendations aimed at future needs.
She is currently faculty at the University of Maryland in the Pediatric Department and has hospital privileges at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and University of Maryland Capital Region Health (formerly Laurel Hospital) She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.