Dr. Dina Sanchez is a Board CertifiedOrthodontist, mom, published author, wife, University of Maryland clinical professor, abstract artist, tooth fairy, and accidental lacrosse superfan. Proud owner of Twinky Baltimores jolliest car.
Dr. Sanchez has a tiny version of a life outside of orthodontics. Family is her true life and her happiness. She lives in Baltimore County with her sweetheart husband and children. When she is not working on creating beautiful smiles and teaching awesome dental students and orthodontic residents at the University of Maryland, you can find her on the pitch cheering for her childrens lacrosse and soccer teams.
Since childhood she has had an affinity for all things creative. Dr. Sanchez is an optimistic (self-taught) abstract artist and has a modern and minimalist style of painting that cannot be defined, but rather felt. She has created her art style through her love for composition, colorand the philosophy that through lifes imperfections, there is always a need for beauty, particularly in chaos. She escapes it all by retreating to her petit art studio, which stocks oodles of stretched canvas and perfectly-lined-up-color-coordinated-paint just in case she feels optimistic.
Orthodontic treatment can be a life-changing event, but for many families who have children born with cleft lip and palate, it is as elusive as abstract art. Dr. Sanchez believes strongly that everyone deserves a beautiful smile, however, she understands that for many it is simply not possible, at least not without some help. Dr. Sanchez has created a philanthropic mission dear to her heart Art of Smile, which donates the proceeds of her art to organizations supporting families in need ofaccess to care.
Her career as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Maryland, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry has given her the opportunity to teach the next generation of dentists and orthodontists, conduct research, publish and function as a thesis mentor to orthodontic residents in their pursuit of a Masters of Science degree. Her experience as an orthodontist and educator in a pediatric dental setting at the University of Maryland has shaped her style of treatment for all patients in a kind, caring, and compassionate way. As a mom, she is cool enough to talk to her patients about Fortnight, Clash of Clans and how to deter unwanted boyfriends with a headgear, but nerdy enough to talk about the nitty-gritty of braces and straightening teeth.
Dr. Sanchez is committed to excellence in education and technology in the profession, thus teaching continuing education courses for local and international dentists on modern advancements in orthodontics and interdisciplinary topics. Dr. Sanchez is a published author, including the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJODO) and provides peer review contributions for numerous journals in her profession.
She serves the American Association of Orthodontists as a Council Member for Scientific Affairs (COSA). Apart of being an active member for the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), she is also a member of the Mid-Atlantic Society of Orthodontics (MASO), the Maryland State Society of Orthodontics (MSSO) and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).
Most people are surprised to find out that only 1/3rd of Orthodontists are Board Certified. The process of becoming American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) Certified requires the completion of a peer-developed, externally validated written and clinical examinations. They must submit documented case studies of successful treatments of patients that have been treated with precision and to the highest level possible. This is above and beyond completing a graduate program in dentistry, and an additional 2-3 years of specialty training in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
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a year ago
My son and I experience at Roland Park Orthodontics has been nothing but amazing. From day one everyone we have come across have made this first time experience very comfortable for my son and I. If you are looking for a orthodontist for your child or children this a place you need to bring them.
Jessica DeLeon
a year ago
Really wonderful, child- friendly experience. Can't wait to see the final results!
Tia Ruffin
a year ago
Always personable, efficient and professional. Highly recommended if an orthodontist is needed, hands down...
Lauren Isaacs
a year ago
Botox for TMJ has been the only thing to help my constant teeth grinding. I've been to many places for it, but this is the first place where I feel like I am finally feeling long term results. Working with Dr. Sanchez has changed my quality of life drastically! She is very thoughtful and honest, and works around my limited budget to provide the best care possible. I am so grateful!
Annlise
a year ago
We loved every step in the process of our daughter's braces. Very thorough and they explained everything. She was very comfortable and happy. Would recommend RPO to anyone looking for orthodontic care.
Shenel Gilyard
a year ago
My experience with Dr. Sanchez and her team has been amazing. They are very professional, friendly, informative and very welcoming. I appreciate how accommodating they are with scheduling. I highly recommend Roland Park Orthodontist!
Javonni Al-Amin
a year ago
We love this office! The staff is so warm and friendly. They always greet my son by name when he walks in and even customized a little marquee welcome sign for his first appointment. Setting up monthly payments was easy and well explained. I would recommend them to anyone.
Emily Lashley
2 years ago
Super friendly and courteous. They remembered my daughter right away and took the time to ask about her summer. She is always excited to come as well. All around 5 star experience.
Candace Richardson
2 years ago
Dr. Sanchez and her team are amazing! The atmosphere and customer service is top notch. I highly recommend them if you're in need of an orthodontist.
GENTLEMAN FARMER
2 years ago
Awesome Sauce
Antonio Castillo
2 years ago
Super friendly staff and Dr Sanchez and Roland Park team is very professional and kind. I recommend them for any orthodontics treatment. Gracias
Gwendolyn Tate
2 years ago
Wonderful and caring staff. They answered all on my daughter's questions which put her at ease. Highly recommend!
Erica Dezman
2 years ago
Great, caring, and diligent. They are willing to squeeze in for emergency appointments and educate kids on the challenges of dental hygiene and braces
Haleh Azimi
2 years ago
We love Roland Park Orthodontics! Dr. D and her staff are all amazing with our son. We highly recommend her practice, and we are grateful she is our son's orthodontist.
Dahlia A. Walters
2 years ago
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Sanchez and her team. Every experience brought me joy; RPO is opulent, well curated, and inviting. The service that the team provides is a whole different caliber, simply Magnificent! The team is thoughtful, they connect with the patients and most importantly, they are thorough. Thank you for the exceptional craftsmanship and professionalism. With gratitude, d.
Michelle
2 years ago
Extremely welcoming. Great experience! Consultation was on large screen so both child and parents could see the teeth and the plan to fix them. Plan of care was well thought out and explained clearly. Office was very clean and bright! Staff were wonderful!
Abhilasha Pandey
2 years ago
Each and every individual at Dr. Sanchez's practice is amazing! They are always on time with the appointments and it's fun for the kids to visit them. They are very accommodating incase of an emergency. The studio is a very classy and modern place! We love the receptionist, Lauren, who always greets us with a smile. We also love Dr Sanchez's assistant, Alena, who is very nice and caring. Overall, I highly recommend the practice!
Suzanne Linkroum
2 years ago
My daughter and I are very pleased with Roland Park Orthodontics. Everyone is so incredibly friendly, from the moment you walk in the door. They even had a placard with my daughter's name welcoming her to her first appointment. The doctor is very knowledgeable, thorough, and takes her time explaining everything. I highly recommend this practice!
Emily Greene
2 years ago
I wanted to like my results but unfortunately I do not. The Dr. was very nice/personable and the practice is very aesthetically nice but I found her a bit salesy and I'm physically worse off. I went for TMJ Botox (which I have had several times before but not here). Sadly I am still clenching unlike with prior treatments elsewhere. I only switched because the last doctor gave me a crooked smile but those treatments were at least helping. I also thought the switch from a medspa to an actual orthodontist who is trained in TMJ treatment would be beneficial but unfortunately I found Dr. Sanchez to be more salesy than a medspa when I was really looking for someone treatment and patient oriented. I asked about starting with a low number of units to see if I have pain relief and Dr. Sanchez pretty much ignored my concerns and said 25 per side is the minimum (which is very subjective) and that some people need 75 per side. She put 25 per side and told me "I'll probably call saying I need more." In hindsight that statement was very telling/ominous because my pain is SIGNIFICANTLY worse than before Botox treatment from this practice. I will certainly be back for more, but not at this practice. The only thing I can think of is that Dr. Sanchez injects the entire syringe in one spot instead of multiple muscle points, which I've never heard or seen and which scared me a bit, so maybe that is what went so wrong and the Botox all in one spot caused tightness and knots. My masseters or whatever muscle is around it are visibly larger and I can palpate knots (that "crunch" or "pop" like knots on someone's trapezius). It's as if my whole muscle is tensed or seized up. It's causing pain and hard tightness to palpation in my temples too. My temples also look larger. My left masseter also has much more movement and is visibly larger than my right. Such a shame as this treatment was $600 and I'm not even slightly improved but in fact worse off. I ended up not going back in or contacting to have them fix it because it seemed that they were more interested in getting my money than testing me. So that initial level of trust was never built and I just could tell going back in would be entirely fruitless. I'm going to another injector I know and trust and who has proven themselves very ethical and actually treatment oriented
Lauren Morgan
2 years ago
My daughter got her braces on here. They are always very professional and friendly at every visit.They also let her change her brace color every visit and she likes it here.Highly Recommend
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