Welcome

"I work hard to help every patient keep their natural teeth. That's why I chose to specialize in endodontics, the dental specialty devoted to restoring diseased or damaged teeth. I also want every patient to feel calm and at ease, which is why I use modern facilities, state-of-the-art equipment and a light-as-a-feather touch."

Using lasers for more procedures, greater comfort & excellent outcomes…

• Reduced discomfort
• Faster healing
• Improved disinfection
• Shorter treatment times
• Greater visibility
• Less risk of retreatment
• Greatly improved apical surgery
• In-house extractions
• Gingivectomy
• Root desensitizing
• Crown extensions
• Less need for additional, time-consuming referrals

 

Experienced, patient-focused care & commitment...

• More than 15 years' experience
• Highly credentialed specialist
• Exceed OSHA standards
• Emphasis on comfort & pain relief
• Most treatments completed in one visit
• Insurance accepted & filed
• Visa, MasterCard & Discover cards welcome
• Emergency appointments available

 

Dr. Mary Ann Choby is a kind and gentle clinician and educator. Dr. Choby began her education in western Pennsylvania and earned her BS degree in Biology, MS degree in Pharmacology, MS Hygiene in Occupational Health, and her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh. She studied Periodontics at the Medical College of Virginia, and completed her training in Endodontics at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Choby is continuously seeking educational opportunities and has a special focus on implant dentistry, having graduated from the Misch Implant Institute in surgery and prosthetics. Dr. Choby is also a former professor of Endodontics at Georgetown University, School of Dentistry. Dr. Choby's recent achievements include being awarded the title as one of America's Top Dentists for both 2004 and 2007 as well as being inducted into the Global Who's Who for 2007.

Dr. Choby feels it is critical to stay in touch with evolving techniques and technology and also to learn from and give back to the dental community. Her associations with dental and endodontic organizations at the regional, state, and national level help her ensure that patients are receiving the most up-to-date care. She is a member of the American Association of Endodontics, American Dental Association, Northern Virginia Dental Society, and Southern Maryland Dental Society, and fellow of the International Congress of Implantology.