Year: 2018

Peer Review Mediation

Dentistry is a profession of technical expertise and proper doctor-patient communication.  However, occasionally treatment outcomes may not be satisfactory.  The reason behind many care disputes is often rooted in miscommunication.

If you have concerns about the care you received, then Peer Review mediation can help.  SMDS Peer Review provides a free, confidential, impartial environment to review care and facilitate communication between the dentist and patient.  Often, it allows each party to see the other’s point of view and resolve issues amicably.

SMDS Peer Review committee dentists volunteer their time and expertise to make this vital service available to Southern Maryland residents.

If you would like to utilize SMDS peer review service, please download and submit this form.

SMDS General Membership Meetings

Member Services

To Receive Important Announcements and CE Updates, Text: “SMDS” to 55222

Contact Us

Address
4920 Niagara Road Suites 306
College Park, MD 20740

Phone
301-345-4196

Email
Valerie Fridley Executive Director: [email protected]
Janice Farber, Director, Dental Assisting Education: [email protected]

Public Services

About Us

Valerie Fridley Executive Director:

[email protected]

Janice Farber, Director, Dental Assisting Education:
[email protected]
301-345-4196


President

Tuan Nhu, DDS
[email protected]
240-413-9032


Vice President

Kristen Millender, DDS
[email protected]
301-359-1188


Secretary

Maurice Miles, DDS
[email protected]
301-262-6696


Treasurer

Tom Stanton, DDS
[email protected]
301-881-9755


Editor

Dawn Clarke, DDS
[email protected]
301-879-8337


Immediate Past President

Halima Karim, DDS
[email protected]
301-213-4080

 

Education & Events

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  • Wed
    17
    Sep
    2025
    6:00pm-9:00pmSMDS Educational Room. 4920 Niagara Road Suite 306, College Park, MD 20740
    Dental Assistant and Staff Training Courses

    This course (classes start Sep 25th, 2025) prepares the dental assistant who is employed in a dental office to sit for the DANB Exam in Radiation Health & Safety Certification.  6:00-9:00 on Mondays & Wednesdays. 11 total classes per course (33 hours).  All clinical  practice takes place at the student’s place of employment (including bringing in some x-rays).  For full information, Fees, Application and full class schedule click HERE.

  • Thu
    25
    Sep
    2025
    6:00pm-9:30pmSMDS Educational Room. 4920 Niagara Road Suite 306, College Park, MD 20740
    Dental Assistant and Staff Training Courses

    Our 12-week course for the dental assistant focuses primarily on the dental assistant and his/her advancement. The goal is to prepare the assistant to be test ready for the DANB Expanded Functions General Exam. It is our responsibility to review didactic material while the doctor/assistant review the clinical material during the course of the office’s daily routine. For full information, Fees, Application and full class schedule click HERE.

  • Mon
    06
    Oct
    2025
    6:20 PM
    SMDS Member Events

    SMDS General Membership Meeting via Zoom. 

    Speaker: Dr. Hanae Saito

    Topic: Fundamentals of Atraumatic Extractions and Alveolar Ridge Preservation

    Please email [email protected]  to pre-register for the meeting (free for members).

    Click Here for more details.

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