2014–2015 Eastern Shore Top Dentists

It happens every two years: The What’s Up? Eastern Shore 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 Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties. 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.

brbrThe 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. (One category, Prosthodontics, however, did not generate sufficient votes to be included.)

brbrWe like to think of this issue of What’s Up? Eastern Shore 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.



J. Frederick Heaton *
br556 Cynwood Drive
brEaston—410-822-1442



Gregory S. Russell
br556 Cynwood Drive
brEaston—410-822-1442

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 H. Billings *
brBillings & Murphy
br22 Kent Towne Market
brChester—410-643-5500
Billingsandmurphydds.com

Wade P. Dressler
brDental Choice
br400 Dutchmans Lane
brEaston—410-822-4310
Dentalchoice.net

Ryan S. Maisel
brKent Island Dentistry
br1231 Shopping Center Lane
brStevensville—410-643-5100
Kentislanddentistry.com

Eugene McNinch
brKent Island Dentistry
br1231 Shopping Center Road
brStevensville—410-643-5100
Kentislanddentistry.com

Irving M. Phillips, Jr.
brDental Choice
br400 Dutchmans Lane
brEaston—410-822-4310
Dentalchoice.net



James C. Pochron
brChesapeake Dental
br116 South Piney Road, Suite 202
brChester—410-643-4700
Chesapeakedental.net

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.

Alvan Holston *
br5 Caulk Lane
brEaston—410-822-4106

Scott H. Billings 
brBillings & Murphy
br22 Kent Towne Market
brChester—410-643-5500
Billingsandmurphydds.com

Eugene McNinch
brKent Island Dentistry
br1231 Shopping Center Road
brStevensville—410-643-5100
Kentislanddentistry.com

Margret Quimby
br538 Cynwood Drive, Suite C
brEaston—410-770-9590