After spending several years as an associate dentist, Dr. Foster built her own dental practice in 1999 from the ground up and designed her office and practice to be conducive to the treatment of children and patients with fears and anxiety about dentistry.
The practice atmosphere is very lighthearted and upbeat as Dr. Fosters goal is to create an entire generation of patients who enjoy going to the dentist by making their childhood dental experiences nonthreatening and enjoyable. It is eliminating this fear in her patients that is the most rewarding part of her practice.
Dr. Foster grew up in Lutherville, Maryland, and graduated from Dulaney High School in 1988 and then attended Loyola University in Maryland and graduated in 1992. She obtained her dental degree in 1996 from the New York University College of Dentistry.
When she is not at the office or keeping up with current trends in cosmetic dentistry through continuing education seminars, Dr. Foster can be found volunteering at her childrens school, supporting her boys on the lacrosse field, or spending quality time with family and friends.
At age 9, he moved to Maryland from Utah with his parents and three siblings. His passion for dentistry began as a high school student, working part time as a chairside dental assistant in Elkton, Maryland. Following graduation from Elkton High School, he went on to study biology and chemistry, just up the road, at Towson University.
Dr. Swauger received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He completed an oral surgery clerkship and was a member of the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society. Dr. Swauger was given the unique opportunity to provide treatment to severely underserved communities in Honduras, during a dental mission trip. He was an active participant of numerous extracurriculars including the dental schools admissions committee, clinical advisory board, implant dentistry interest groups, and several elective courses.
Following graduation from dental school, Dr. Swauger completed an additional year of training at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. Completion of this optional hospital-based residency program allowed continued development as a competent practitioner and widened his scope of practice. Dr. Swauger strongly values continuing education and is currently a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Maryland State Dental Association, and American Dental Association. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, boating, cars, sports, exercise, and tinkering with anything mechanical. Dr. Swauger is excited to meet the needs of his patients at Timonium Dental.
My interest in dentistry was sparked while volunteering as an assistant at a community dental clinic. Having the opportunity to interact with my community members and contribute to the improvement of their oral health inspired me to continue my journey and become a dentist.
I am a passionate and perpetual learner in the field of dentistry. I enjoy being a part of, and actively participating in numerous dental professional groups including: the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Alpha Omega International Dental Society.