Orthodontist and Pediatric Dentist: University of Maryland School of Dentistry
650 W. Baltimore St. 410-706-7101. dental.umaryland.edu/patients
The institution that would later be known as the University of Maryland School of Dentistry was established in 1840, making it the oldest dental school in the country. More than 180 years later, at the school’s Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, clinical professor and chair Dr. Vineet Dhar said the mission has remained the same: “Advance oral health and improve lives.”
The department is split into the Divisions of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, each of which offers faculty-supervised care provided by dental residents in the respective specialties.
“We are trained … to care for the whole patient — not just focus on the teeth, but focus on the families and make that difference,” Dhar said. “When the patient leaves your office and you’re able to restore smiles, that’s the win.”
Care at the department is tailored to a diverse and inclusive patient base. The clinics serve patients receiving medical assistance, as well as those with special health needs and those without dental insurance.
“We really work hard to bring care to families who don’t have a lot of resources or access to care that most people will take for granted,” Dhar said. “That is so central to who we are and our clinical work as well.”
Being named one of Baltimore’s Best in a reader’s choice poll, Dhar said, is especially significant to the members of the practice.
“I’m excited to hear that the communities and the families we serve are celebrating the care we provide to them,” he said. “This recognition means so much to us.”
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Acupuncturist: Point Well Taken Acupuncture
Honorable mentions:
Black Sheep Community Acupuncture
Brian Jackson and Marcos Hsu, University of Maryland Orthopaedics (tie)
Lillie Stewart Acupuncture (tie)
Kristy Heron, Heron Healing
Audiologist: Bay Area Audiology
Honorable mentions:
The Centers for Advanced ENT Care – ENT Associates
Audiology Associates
Taylor Listening Center
Auto repair: Hollenshade’s Auto Service
Honorable mentions:
Dave’s Auto Repair
Caliber Collision
Hamilton Service Center
Bank/credit union: Freedom Federal Credit Union
Honorable mentions:
First Financial Federal Credit Union
APG Federal Credit Union
M&T Bank
Car wash: Canton Car Wash
Honorable mentions:
Wheels and Wax Detailing
Royal Farms
Autobell Car Wash
Childcare: Embark Education
Honorable mentions:
Everbrook Academy
La Petite Academy
Beth El Schools (tie)
Goddard School – Towson (tie)
Chiropractor: First Step Chiropractic
Honorable mentions:
Morrison Chiropractic
Ballenger Chiropractic (tie)
Mary R. Steiner, DC (tie)
Muneses Chiropractic Center (tie)
Thrive Chiropractic (tie)
Town Center Chiropractic (tie)
Computer repair: Cheaper Than A Geek
Honorable mentions:
Byte Right Support
On Site Computers
Restore Computer Repair
Dentist: Dental Designs of Maryland
Honorable mentions:
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Hunt Valley Dental
AllClear Dentistry (tie)
White Marsh Family Dentistry (tie)
Dog trainer/facility: Sit Means Sit
Honorable mentions:
The Coventry School for Dogs & Their People
B’More Dogs Hon
Wagging Lounge
Dry cleaner: ZIPS Cleaners
Honorable mentions:
Ruxton Cleaners
Happy Cleaners
Lutherville Dry Cleaners
Eye/vision care: The Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute
Honorable mentions:
Katzen Eye Group
Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates
GBMC Eye Center
Financial adviser: Harford Financial Group
Honorable mentions:
Williams Asset Management
Chesapeake Financial Advisors
Beth Terry, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Florist: Flowers & Fancies
Honorable mentions:
Radebaugh Florist and Greenhouses
Richardson’s Florist
The Modest Florist
Funeral home: Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home
Honorable mentions:
Sol Levinson & Bros. Funeral Home
Harry H. Witzke’s Family Funeral Home
Haight Funeral Home and Chapel (tie)
Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services (tie)
General practitioner: PartnerMD
Honorable mentions:
MedStar Health Primary Care
Debra Curtis, Internal Medicine
Amanda Kelly, CRNP
Hospital: The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Honorable mentions:
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
Insurance company: Greg Marsh, Allstate Insurance
Honorable mentions:
AAG Insurance Enterprises
Wilson Oliver Agency
State Farm
Marina: Bowleys Marina
Honorable mentions:
Anchorage Marina
Sunset Harbor Marina
Persimmon Point Marine
Nail salon: About Faces Towson
Honorable mentions:
Blush Nail Lounge & Spa
Polished Nail Spa (tie)
Sassy Nails & Spa (tie)
BellaLuxe Nail Salon
OB-GYN practice: Capital Women’s Care
Honorable mentions:
MedStar Health Women’s Health
Hoffman and Associates
Upper Chesapeake Women’s Health
Orthodontist: University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Honorable mentions:
Noorani Orthodontics
Amanda Gallagher Orthodontics
Isaacs, Nawy, Stern & Isaacs Orthodontics
Pediatric dentist: University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Honorable mentions:
Growing Smiles
Greenspring Pediatric Dentistry
Joppa Green Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric practice: Next Step Pediatrics
Honorable mentions:
MedStar Health Pediatrics
Pediatric Partners
Maryland Pediatric Group
Pest control: Atlantic Pest Control
Honorable mentions:
Brody Brothers
Bay City Pest Management Co.
Home Paramount
Pet daycare: Wagging Lounge Dog Resort
Honorable mentions:
The Coventry School for Dogs & Their People
Camp Bow Wow
Woofotel
Pet groomer: Wagging Lounge Dog Resort
Honorable mentions:
The Coventry School for Dogs & their People
Camp Bow Wow
Shaggy Chic
Physical therapist: FX Physical Therapy
Honorable mentions:
Will Power PT Sports Physical Therapy
MedStar Health Physical Therapy
Towson Sports Medicine
Tax preparer: Friedman & Associates
Honorable mentions:
Taylor & Co.
Debbie Blair
Tate’s Tax Service
Therapist/counselor: Stone Soup Counseling
Dr. Arman Taghizadeh, Valley Integrative Psych (tie)
Kelly Keys, HoneyB Wellness (tie)
Together Couples Counseling (tie)
Jessica Anderson, Aspire Wellness Center
Heather Stackus Counseling and Consulting (tie)
Joseph Bechhofer (tie)
Resilient Psychiatry (tie)
Urgent care: Patient First
MedStar Health Urgent Care
UMG Urgent Care
ExpressCare (tie)
University of Maryland Urgent Care (tie)
Veterinary practice: Falls Road Animal Hospital
Ruxton Animal Hospital
Everhart Veterinary Medicine
Belvedere Veterinary Center
Editor’s note: Winners and honorable mentions were determined by popular vote. Readers were invited to nominate and vote online from April to May. The ballot and results are generated solely by readers’ votes. The Baltimore Sun does not take responsibility for the services offered or advertised by those listed.
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