It happens every two years: The What's Up? Anne Arundel County Biennial Top Dentists Peer Review Survey. That’s when you, our readers, find out who other dentists trust with their own oral health care needs. We sent a survey form to all dentists practicing in Anne Arundel County and nearby communities. We asked, “If you needed to recommend a dentist (other than yourself) to a friend or loved one, which dentist(s) would you recommend in the following specialties?” We then listed eight areas of dental specialty (Endodontics, General Dentistry, General Dentistry—Cosmetic, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics). Dentists could vote for up to three candidates per specialty. Only original survey forms (with more than one person nominated) would be counted.
The eager response was impressive and gratifying. There was a great deal of enthusiasm among our dental community. We want to thank the many dentists who took the time to fill in all the categories (and even looked up the proper spelling of each name). Some categories elicited more voting activity than others—and that is reflected in the high number of winners in some specialties.
We like to think of this issue of What's Up? Annapolis as “a real keeper”—literally. It contains the sort of resource information we are so dedicated to providing to our readers. Keep it handy with your What’s Up? Top Docs and What’s Up? Leading Lawyers issues for easy reference anytime you need professional assistance.—Sarah Hagerty
ENDODONTICS
Dental specialty dealing with diseases of the tooth root, dental pulp, and surrounding tissues. Root canal procedures are commonly performed by endodontists in order to alleviate pain and to save the tooth.
Annapolis Endodontics
200 Westgate Circle, Suite 104
Annapolis—410-268-4770
888 Bestgate Road, Suite 220
Annapolis—410-224-6150
Jeffery Luzader
Chesapeake Endodontic Center
888 Bestgate Road, Suite 213
Annapolis—410-224-7556
Kenneth Mangano
Endodontic Associates
8221 Ritchie Highway, Suite 201
Pasadena—410-647-3453
Annapolis Endodontics
200 Westgate Circle, Suite 104
Annapolis—410-268-4770
GENERAL DENTISTRY
A general dentist caters to a wide variety of dental health concerns for patients of all ages by preventing and/or treating both straightforward and complex conditions.
Scott Finlay & Associates
1460 Ritchie Highway
Arnold—410-757-6681
Bay Cove Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
780 Ritchie Highway, Suite S-30
Severna Park—410-384-9030
Cherry Family Dental
900 Ritchie Highway, Suite 204
Severna Park—410-793-5802
Severna Park Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
22 Truck House Road, Suite 3
Severna Park—410-647-4269
Chesapeake Dental Arts
1509 Ritchie Highway
Arnold—410-757-6200
Albert Lee
Drs. Lee, Bonfiglio, Vesely & Associates
1606 Forest Drive
Annapolis—410-268-5503
Chesapeake Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
1610 West Street, Suite 202
Annapolis—410-990-4800
GENERAL DENTISTRY–COSMETIC
This specialty concentrates on improving the appearance of a person's teeth, mouth, and smile. This may involve restorative work, treatment of the gums, realignment of the bite, and creation of prostheses.
Scott Finlay & Associates
1460 Ritchie Highway
Arnold—410-757-6681
Joseph Passaro
Woodell & Passaro
3102 Davidsonville Road
Davidsonville—410-956-5555
Chesapeake Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
1610 West Street, Suite 202
Annapolis—410-990-4800
Edward Vesely
Drs. Lee, Bonfiglio, Vesely & Associates
1606 Forest Drive
Annapolis—410-268-5503
James B. Woodell
Woodell & Passaro
3102 Davidsonville Road
Davidsonville—410-956-5555
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
This specialty deals with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the teeth, mouth, and face. Procedures range from removal of wisdom teeth to surgical treatment of facial trauma.
Oral Surgery Specialists
275 West Street, Suite 100
Annapolis—410-268-7790
Maryland Oral Surgery Associates
128 Lu ano Drive, Suite 300
Annapolis—410-897-0111
Richard Garden
Chesapeake Oral Surgery Associates
555 Benfield Road
Severna Park—410-647-0079
Oral Surgery Specialists
275 West Street, Suite 100
Annapolis—410-268-7790
Gene Kohler
Annapolis Oral Surgery
2525 Riva Road, Suite 122
Annapolis—410-224-4952
Oral Surgery Specialists
275 West Street, Suite 100
Annapolis—410-268-7790
4311 Northview Drive
Bowie—410-741-1800
ORTHODONTICS
This specialty deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of improperly aligned teeth and abnormal jaw structures. Treatment can be for functional and/or aesthetic reasons.
Philbin & Reinheimer Orthodontics
802 Bestgate Road, Suite B
Annapolis—410-263-5600
Benkovich Orthodontics
1616 Forest Drive
Annapolis—410-268-1700
Edwin Berkinshaw
Berkinshaw Orthodontics
129 Old Solomons Island Road
Annapolis—410-266-8880
Todd P. Bonner
All Smiles Orthodontics
22 Truck House Road, Suite 4
Severna Park—410-647-4900
Labbe Family Orthodontics
114 Forbes Street
Annapolis—410-514-6520
Kendall Miller
Braces in the Park
690 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park—410-647-0800
Mairead O'Reilly
888 Bestgate Road, Suite 301
Annapolis—410-266-0025
Philbin & Reinheimer Orthodontics
802 Bestgate Road, Suite B
Annapolis—410-263-5600
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
This is an age-defined specialty that provides primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence.
Nilda Collins *
Dr. Collins & Associates
129 Lu ano Drive, Suite 300
Annapolis—410-224-0018
Gregg Behling
Pediatric Dentistry
1507 Ritchie Highway, Suite 201
Arnold—410-757-5437
Michelle Decere
Pediatric Dentistry
1507 Ritchie Highway, Suite 201
Arnold—410-757-5437
Beverly Jimenez
Annapolis Pediatric Dentistry
41 Old Solomons Island Road, Suite 103
Annapolis—410-573-0691
Annapolispediatricdentistry.com
C. James Tull
Pediatric Dentistry
1507 Ritchie Highway, Suite 201
Arnold—410-757-5437
Vernon Pediatric Dentistry
900 Ritchie Highway, Suite 101
Severna Park—410-544-4888
PERIODONTICS
This specialty deals with the tissue that supports and surrounds the teeth—including gums, jaw and roots. This effort often includes salvaging the teeth and jawbone from gum disease.
Angela Miele *
Annapolis Periodontics
2448 Holly Avenue, Suite 202
Annapolis—410-224-0500
Chesapeake Periodontics
900 Ritchie Highway, Suite 103
Severna Park—410-647-0200
David A. Mugford
1660 Village Green
Crofton—410-721-7801
Lawrence Nurin
101 Ridgely Avenue, Suite 11A
Annapolis—410-268-5103
Deborah Odell
Annapolis Periodontics
2448 Holly Avenue, Suite 202
Annapolis—410-224-0500
PROSTHODONTICS
This specialty centers on the function, comfort, and health of patients with missing or deficient teeth caused by congenital disorders and those caused by trauma or decay. Treatment may involve the creation of dentures, crowns, and/or dental implants.
John Davliakos *
Annapolis Prosthodontics
200 Westgate Circle, Suite 106
Annapolis—410-268-7100
Arezoo Bahar
Annapolis Prosthodontics
200 Westgate Circle, Suite 106
Annapolis—410-268-7100
Robert Cook
Annapolis Prosthodontics
200 Westgate Circle, Suite 106
Annapolis—410-268-7100
* Denotes top vote-getter in each category. Additional Top Dentists are listed in alphabetical order.