Dental Studio at Rosedale

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  Dr. Umar Shahbaz

  DMD

  Dr. Umar Shahbaz graduated from the University of Maryland College Park with a degree in Neuroscience. Dr. Shahbaz went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from LECOM School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Shahbaz believes in providing high-quality dentistry and life-changing smiles with maximum comfort through meticulous attention to detail. He ensures his patient’s satisfaction and comfort by listening to their needs and thoroughly explaining treatments. With a passion for science and art, Dr. Shahbaz maintains his award-winning status by continuing to learn new skills and experimenting with new technology through the implementation of CAD-CAM systems in his office. He enjoys spending time with his wife and their beautiful daughter. Dr. Shahbaz and his family have been residents of Maryland for decades. He enjoys eating Maryland crabs with old bay seasoning, along with spending time on the Eastern Shore of Maryland where his parents reside. He is a devoted member of his local religious organization where he volunteers on the weekends along with his family.

  Link: Dr. Umar Shahbaz

• Dr. Clifford Zdanowicz

  Periodontist

  As a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology (board certified periodontist), my undergraduate degree was obtained at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and my dental diploma was obtained at Columbia University’s School of Dental and Oral Surgery in 1990. Board Certification was obtained in May 2001. During my final year at Columbia, I was offered a commission with both the United States Army and the United States Navy. I selected the Navy and spent the majority of the next six years predominately stationed in the Far East practicing restorative dentistry perfecting my clinical skills. In 1997, I was offered a position at the National Naval Dental Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and entered their periodontic residency training program. I resigned from my Naval commission in 2003 with the rank of Commander and moved to Baltimore County and entered private practice.

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  Anita

  Dental Assistant

  Anita came aboard in September 2019. She has been a dental assistant for 30 years. Her passion is animals and is a huge advocate for animal rescue. Her best friend is her pit bull named Jenny!

  Link: Anita

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  Tara

  Dental Assistant

  Tara has been a dental assistant for 12 years. Dr. Shahbaz added me to his amazing team in October of 2023 and it’s been a joy working with these individuals; together we are the DREAM TEAM. Dental assisting is a passion to me because I am truly a people person and I love working with people. Also, not many people can say they create beautiful smiles all over the world but I can. I would describe myself as a positive, outgoing, and charismatic individual. Off the clock, I am a devoted wife and loving mother to 6 beautiful children; most of them are in sports so that keeps me very busy. Also, I carry the “dog mom” title to a little French Bulldog named Mello who drives me crazy. Family time means everything to me and I embrace every moment we get to spend together. I enjoy cooking and designing t-shirts in my free time and I love traveling!

  Link: Tara