Our mission at ZCYW Perio is to make a difference in the lives of our patients. We strive to help our patients accept the best care possible to help them maintain dental health for a lifetime. Our goal as a dental team is to work together to exceed the expectation of our patients and deliver a compassionate and personalized patient experience in a warm and friendly environment
Dr. Charles C. Chen, a Periodontist held in high esteem by his colleagues, graduated from the University of Maryland receiving a B.S. degree and a D.D.S. degree. At the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland, he participated in the Accelerated Professional Training (Honors) Program to obtain his dental degree. He continued studies there, completing his Post-Doctoral Residency in Periodontics.
After Graduation, he was invited to join the practice of his mentors, Drs. Zupnik and Winson and has enjoyed a wonderful fellowship. In his spare time, he has taught the Post-graduate Periodontal Residency Program; conducted Connective Tissue research, receiving a U.S. patent on Bone/tissue regeneration. He is the founding member of numerous Dental Organizations, and is currently participating with Federal and State initiatives shaping the regulations on digitizing Dental records for patient safety in Prescription drugs.
He was listed by Washingtonian magazine as one of the Top Periodontists in every issue published, also named in the Bethesda Magazine, as well as by the Washington Consumer Checkbook and Angies List. He received the perfect score by the Consumer Checkbook for care and service (voted by the patients,) and received the most votes as the Best Periodontist selected by his peers.
His motto has always been: The most important thing in taking care of patients is to advise them of their options, and try to make sure the choices they make will lead to health, function and beauty not just for the short term, but that will stand the test of time.
Eddie Zupnik is a 1992 Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School, and was awarded his Periodontal Certificate from Maryland in 1994. Dr. Zupnik received Board Certification from the Board of the American Academy of Periodontology in 1998.
Dr. Zupnik has a highly specialized dental implant practice which also includes treatment for all aspects of periodontal care. He is one of the few specialists in the area trained in the Wilckodontic assisted orthodontic procedure.
