The definitive, local list of exceptional dental professionals
Every two years we survey hundreds of local dentists with our Top Dentists Peer Review Survey. These dentists let us know exactly who they trust with their own oral health care needs.
In spring, we called upon all dentists practicing in Anne Arundel County, Prince George’s County, and throughout the Eastern Shore counties of Queen Anne’s, Kent, Caroline, Talbot, and Dorchester and asked them, “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 listed more than 10 areas of dental specialty on the digital survey. Dentists could vote for up to three candidates per specialty. Only one survey entry was allowed per dentist. The response was impressive and we want to thank the many dentists who took the time to fill in all the categories.
Please note that these results represent those individuals who clearly received the most substantial number of nominations. Some categories saw more voting activity than others—and that is reflected in the higher number of winners in some specialties.
Congratulations to the following dentists, listed alphabetically by first name under each respective dental specialty category.
Dental Anesthesiology
The medical specialty is concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during, and after surgery. It can encompass anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine, and pain medicine.
Dr. Jason Zitofsky
Severna Park Family & Cosmetic Dentistry; 22 Truck House Road, Ste. 3, Severna Park, MD 21146; 410-647-4269; thetoothplace.com
Dr. Joseph Benderson
BayCove Family & Cosmetic Dentistry; 780 Ritchie Highway, Ste. S-30, Severna Park, MD 21146; 410-384-9030; baycovedental.com
Dr. Kian Djawdan
Djawdan Center for Implant and Restorative Dentistry; 200 Harry S Truman Parkway, Ste. 210, Annapolis, MD 21401; 443-569-8764; smileannapolis.com
Dr. Stephen Cross
Djawdan Center for Implant and Restorative Dentistry; 200 Harry S Truman Parkway, Ste. 210, Annapolis, MD 21401; 443-569-8764; smileannapolis.com
Dr. Todd Patton
Patton Smiles; 104 Forbes Street, Ste. 204, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-295-1000; annapolis.dental
Dr. Yeremi Canizales
Severn River Dental; 572 Ritchie Highway, Ste. F, Severna Park, MD 21146; 410-647-4094; severnriverdental.com
Dental Public Health
A para-clinical specialty of dentistry that deals with the prevention of oral disease and promotion of oral health.
Dr. Celeste Ziara
Chesapeake Health Care; 12165 Elm Street, Princess Anne, MD 21853; 410-651-5151; chesapeakehc.org
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.
Dr. Alexis Herring
Bay Endodontics, LLC; 29466 Pintail Drive, Ste. 16, Easton, MD 21601; 410-690-3636; bay-endo.com
Dr. Charles P. Herbert
Endodontics, P.A.; 888 Bestgate Road, Ste. 220, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-224-6150; annapolisrootcanals.com
Dr. Jeffery Luzader
Chesapeake Endodontic Center; 888 Bestgate Road, Ste. 213, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-224-7556; chesapeakeendo.com
Dr. Kenneth Mangano
Kenneth Mangano, D.D.S., PA Endodontic Specialists; 8221 Ritchie Highway, Ste. 201, Pasadena, MD 21122; 410-647-3453; kmendo.com
Dr. Louis H. Berman
Annapolis Endodontics; 200 Westgate Circle, Ste. 104, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-268-4770; annapolisendodontics.com
Dr. Mark D. Lentz
Annapolis Endodontics; 200 Westgate Circle, Ste. 104, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-268-4770; annapolisendodontics.com
Dr. Michelle Hack
Kenneth Mangano, D.D.S., PA Endodontic Specialists; 8221 Ritchie Highway, Ste. 201, Pasadena, MD 21122; 410-647-3453; kmendo.com
Dr. Michelle Rampulla
Endodontics, P.A.; 888 Bestgate Road, Ste. 220, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-224-6150; annapolisrootcanals.com
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.
Dr. Albert Lee
Lee, Bonfiglio, Vesely & Associates; 1606 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403; 410-989-8298; myannapolisdentist.com
Dr. Alyssa Wolfe
Eastern Shore Dental care; 22 Kent Towne Market, Chester, MD 21619; 410-643-5500; easternshoredentalcare.com
Dr. April Calton
About Smiles Dentistry; 507 S. Cherry Grove Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-691-3228; aboutsmilesdentistry.com
Dr. Chris Anderson
Annapolis Family Dentistry; 914 Bay Ridge Road, Ste. 110, Annapolis, MD 21403; 410-267-7713; annapolisfamilydds.com
Dr. Christie L. Hagert
Hagert Family Dentistry; 415 Washington Avenue, #1, Chestertown, MD 21620; 410-778-2474; hagertfamilydentistry.com
Dr. David Morabito
Morabito Family Dental; 200 Forbes Street, Ste. 301, Annapolis, MD 21401; 443-603-9000; mfdannapolis.com
Dr. Dennis Cherry
Cherry Family Dental; 900 Ritchie Highway, Ste. 204, Severna Park, MD 21146; 410-793-5802; cherryfamilydental.com
Dr. Earl L. Chambers, III
Chambers Family Dentistry; 621 Ridgely Avenue, Ste. 206, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-224-2660; chambersfamilydentistry.com
Dr. Edward Vesely
Lee, Bonfiglio, Vesely & Associates; 1606 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403; 410-989-8298; myannapolisdentist.com
Dr. Eric Fooksman
Eastern Shore Dental care; 22 Kent Towne Market, Chester, MD 21619; 410-643-5500; easternshoredentalcare.com
Dr. Erin Golueke
Eastern Shore Dental care; 22 Kent Towne Market, Chester, MD 21619; 410-643-5500; easternshoredentalcare.com
Dr. Eugene McNinch
Kent Island Dentistry; 1231 Shopping Center Road, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-643-5100; kentislanddentistry.com
Dr. Gregory Moffitt
Dentist Stevensville; 101 St. Claire Place, #102, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-604-2222; dentiststevensville.com
Dr. Holly Green
Blue Heron Dental; 600 Ridgely Avenue, Ste. 225, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-224-9608; blueherondental.com
Dr. James Pochron
Chesapeake Dental; 116 S. Piney Road, Ste. 202, Chester, MD 21619; 410-643-4700; chesapeakedental.net
Dr. Jennifer Brotz
Eastern Shore Dental care; 22 Kent Towne Market, Chester, MD 21619; 410-643-5500; easternshoredentalcare.com
Dr. Jonathan Soistman
Soistman Family Dentistry & Associates; 100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Centreville, MD 21617; 410-690-3388; soistmanfamilydentistry.com
Dr. Katherine Holtzapple
About Smiles Dentistry; 507 S. Cherry Grove Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-691-3228; aboutsmilesdentistry.com
Dr. Kathryn Ehmann
Ehmann Dental Care; 600 Ridgely Avenue, Ste. 217, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-224-1105; ehmanndds.com
Dr. Keith Polizois
Chesapeake Bay Dentistry; 43 Old Solomons Island Road, Ste. 103, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-266-8250; chesapeakebaydentistry.com
Dr. Meredith Esposito
Chesapeake Dental Arts; 1509 Ritchie Highway, Arnold, MD 21012; 410-883-5546; chesdentalarts.com
Dr. Meredith Todd
Harbor Dental Center; 402 Muse Street, Cambridge, MD 21613; 410-650-8335; harbordentalcenter.com
Dr. Oneal F. Russell
Oneal F. Russell, DDS; 166 Defense Highway, Ste. 201, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-263-4300; ofrdds.com
Dr. Ryan Maisel
Kent Island Dentistry; 1231 Shopping Center Road, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-643-5100; kentislanddentistry.com
Dr. Scott Finlay
Annapolis Smiles; 1460 Ritchie Highway, Ste. 203, Arnold, MD 21012; 410-989-6681; annapolisdentistdds.com
Dr. Thomas Bonfiglio
Lee, Bonfiglio, Vesely & Associates; 1606 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403; 410-989-8298; myannapolisdentist.com
Dr. Valerie Vitagliano
Dental One Associates; 2623 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-793-4922; dentalone-md.com
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
This specialty is concerned with diagnosis and study of the causes and effects of diseases of the mouth, jaws, and related structures, such as salivary glands, temporomandibular joints, facial muscles, and perioral skin (the skin around the mouth).
Dr. Borek L. Hlousek
Oral Surgery Specialists (2 locations); 275 West Street, Ste. 100, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-268-7790; 101 St. Claire Place, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-643-9730; annapolisoss.com
Dr. Christopher B. Chambers
Oral Surgery Specialists (2 locations); 275 West Street, Ste. 100, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-268-7790;101 St. Claire Place, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-643-9730; annapolisoss.com
Dr. Clifford S. Walzer
Oral Surgery Specialists; 275 West Street, Ste. 100, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-268-7790; annapolisoss.com
Dr. Cornelius J. Sullivan
Oral Surgery Specialists (2 locations); 275 West Street, Ste. 100, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-268-7790; 101 St. Claire Place, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-643-9730; annapolisoss.com
Dr. Ziad E. Batrouni
Maryland Oral Surgery Associates; 128 Lubrano Drive, Ste. 300, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-442-6263; mosa4os.com
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology
The specialty of dentistry and discipline of radiology concerned with the production and interpretation of images and data produced by all modalities of radiant energy that are used for the diagnosis and management of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Dr. Ziad E. Batrouni
Maryland Oral Surgery Associates; 128 Lubrano Drive, Ste. 300, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-442-6263; mosa4os.com
Oral & 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.
Dr. Borek L. Hlousek
Oral Surgery Specialists (2 locations); 275 West Street, Ste. 100, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-268-7790; 101 St. Claire Place, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-643-9730; annapolisoss.com
Dr. Christopher B. Chambers
Oral Surgery Specialists (2 locations); 275 West Street, Ste. 100, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-268-7790; 101 St. Claire Place, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-643-9730; annapolisoss.com
Dr. Clifford S. Walzer
Oral Surgery Specialists; 275 West Street, Ste. 100, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-268-7790; annapolisoss.com
Dr. Cornelius J. Sullivan
Oral Surgery Specialists (2 locations); 275 West Street, Ste. 100, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-268-7790; 101 St. Claire Place, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-643-9730; annapolisoss.com
Dr. Horace K. Wood
Horace K. Wood, DMD Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery; 508-C Cynwood Drive, Easton, MD 21601; 410-770-3130; eastonoms.com
Dr. Kenneth Kufta
Oral Surgery Specialists; 275 West Street, Ste. 100, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-268-7790; annapolisoss.com
Dr. Ziad E. Batrouni
Maryland Oral Surgery Associates; 128 Lubrano Drive, Ste. 300, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-442-6263; mosa4os.com
Orofacial Pain
This specialty of dentistry encompasses the diagnosis, management and treatment of pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face, head and neck. The specialty of Orofacial pain is dedicated to the evidenced-based understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and treatment of these disorders and improving access to interdisciplinary patient care.
Dr. Edward Zebovitz
Edward Zebovitz D.D.S. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery; 4311 Northview Drive, Bowie, Maryland 20716; 301-352-6311; drzebovitz.com
Dr. Ziad E. Batrouni
Maryland Oral Surgery Associates; 128 Lubrano Drive, Ste. 300, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-442-6263; mosa4os.com
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
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.
Dr. John A. Benkovich, III
Benkovich Orthodontics (2 locations); 1616 Forest Drive, Ste. 7, Annapolis, MD 21403; 410-268-1700; 800 Abruzzi Drive, Unit F, Chester, MD 21619; 410-643-4499; drbenkovich.com
Dr. John W. Serino
Serino Orthodontics; 538 Cynwood Drive, Ste. 1, Easton, MD 21601; 410-822-9411; serinoortho.com
Dr. Julie Langguth
Annapolis Orthodontics; 129 Old Solomons Island Road, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-266-8880; annapolisorthodontics.com
Dr. Karina Spivak
Spivak Orthodontics; 690 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146; 410-647-0800; bracesinthepark.com
Dr. Kyle Higginbottom
Higginbottom Orthodontics; 503 Dutchmans Lane, Easton, MD 21601; 410-822-3626; higginbottomorthodontics.com
Dr. Mairead M. O’Reilly (retired)
Family Orthodontics of Annapolis; 888 Bestgate Road, Ste. 301, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-216-5258; annapolisortho.com
Dr. Ora Reinheimer
Reinheimer Orthodontics (2 locations); 802 Bestgate Road, Ste. B, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-263-5600; 101 St. Claire Place, #104, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-643-6636; marylandbraces.com
Dr. Robert Bolton
Three Bridges Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics; 1507 Ritchie Highway, #201, Arnold, MD 21012; 410-757-5437; 3bridgespdo.com
Dr. Robert Laraway
Kent Island Orthodontics; 206 Duke Street, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-855-4430; kiortho.com
Dr. Stephen Labbe
Labbe Family Orthodontics; 114 Forbes Street, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-267-7300; labbefamilyortho.com
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.
Dr. Beverly A. “Sissy” Jimenez
Annapolis Pediatric Dentistry; 41 Old Solomons Island Road, Ste. 103, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-573-0691; annapolispediatricdentistry.com
Dr. Devin Langguth
Naptown Smiles; 129 Lubrano Drive, Ste. 300, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-224-0018; naptownsmiles.com
Dr. Erica Lewis-Mead
Easton Kids Dentists; 613 Dutchmans Lane, Easton, MD 21601; 410-822-7575; eastonkidsdentist.com
Dr. Gregg T. Behling
Three Bridges Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics; 1507 Ritchie Highway, #201, Arnold, MD 21012; 410-757-5437; 3bridgespdo.com
Dr. Heather Foster
Eastern Shore Dental care; 22 Kent Towne Market, Chester, MD 21619; 410-643-5500; easternshoredentalcare.com
Dr. Jessica Lee
Naptown Smiles; 129 Lubrano Drive, Ste. 300, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-224-0018; naptownsmiles.com
Dr. Kenny Zamora
Bayside Kids Dental; 1350 Blair Drive, Ste. I, Odenton, MD 21113; 443-698-8180; baysidekidsdentist.com
Dr. Margaret McGrath
Kent Island Pediatric Dentistry; 160 Sallitt Drive, Ste. 106, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-604-2211; kipediatricdentistry.com
Dr. Maya A. Vernon
Vernon Pediatric Dentistry; 900 Ritchie Highway, Ste. 101, Severna Park, MD 21146; 410-544-4888; vernonpediatricdentistry.com
Dr. Megan Golia
Kent Island Pediatric Dentistry; 160 Sallitt Drive, Ste. 106, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-604-2211; kipediatricdentistry.com
Dr. Michelle Decere
Three Bridges Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics; 1507 Ritchie Highway, #201, Arnold, MD 21012; 410-757-5437; 3bridgespdo.com
Dr. Myrnelle Damas
MidShore Pediatric Dentistry; 508-B Cynwood Drive, Easton, MD 21601; 410-819-0726; midshorepediatricdentistry.com
Dr. Tyson Bross
Naptown Smiles; 129 Lubrano Drive, Ste. 300, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-224-0018; naptownsmiles.com
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.
Dr. Angela Miele
Annapolis Periodontics; 888 Bestgate Road, Ste. 300, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-224-0500; annapolisperiodontics.net
Dr. Cary Bly
Capital Periodontics of Maryland; 104 Forbes Street, Ste. 101, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-268-5103; laserperiodontist.com
Dr. David A. Mugford
The Mugford Center for Periodontics & Dental Implants; 1660 Village Green, Crofton, MD 21114; 410-721-7801; mugfordcenter.com
Dr. Edidiong Umoh
Annapolis Periodontics; 888 Bestgate Road, Ste. 300, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-224-0500; annapolisperiodontics.net
Dr. Elizabeth Polak
Annapolis Periodontics; 888 Bestgate Road, Ste. 300, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-224-0500; annapolisperiodontics.net
Dr. John Bruce
The Mugford Center for Periodontics & Dental Implants; 1660 Village Green, Crofton, MD 21114; 410-721-7801; mugfordcenter.com
Dr. John V. Louis
Centers for Specialized Dentistry; 218 Bay Street, Easton, MD 21601; 410-820-9599; cfsd-md.com
Dr. Ramz Khleif
Dental One Associates; 2623 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-793-4922; dentalone-md.com
Dr. Robert Bouffard
South River Periodontics; 104 Forbes Street, Ste. 204, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-295-1000; southriverperiodontics.com
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.
Dr. Arezoo A. Bahar
Annapolis Prothodontic Associates; 200 Westgate Circle, Ste. 106, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-268-7100; apadentistry.net
Dr. Eugene McNinch
Kent Island Dentistry; 1231 Shopping Center Road, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-643-5100; kentislanddentistry.com
Dr. John Davliakos
Annapolis Prothodontic Associates; 200 Westgate Circle, Ste. 106, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-268-7100; apadentistry.net
Dr. Ryan Maisel
Kent Island Dentistry; 1231 Shopping Center Road, Stevensville, MD 21666; 410-643-5100; kentislanddentistry.com
Dr. Sara Satin
Annapolis Prothodontic Associates; 200 Westgate Circle, Ste. 106, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-268-7100; apadentistry.net
