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

  • Mon
    02
    Mar
    2026
    6:00 PMDouble Tree by Hilton 15101 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, Maryland 20707
    SMDS Member Events

    SMDS General Membership Meeting. 2CE Credits

    Speaker: Dr. Andre Farquharson

    Topic: Oral Cancer: What You Need to Know.  Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Oral cancer accounts for roughly three percent of all cancers diagnosed annually in the United States which equates to about 54,000 new cases per year. Oral cancer is a preventable condition. It can develop on the tongue, on the tissue lining the floor of the mouth and gingiva, ventral surface of the tongue, at the base of the tongue, and the area of the throat at the back of the mouth.

    Meet and Greet starts at 6pm.  Meeting starts at 6:30pm.

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

    Click Here for more information

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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  • Mon
    02
    Mar
    2026
    6:00 PMDouble Tree by Hilton 15101 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, Maryland 20707
    SMDS Member Events

    SMDS General Membership Meeting. 2CE Credits

    Speaker: Dr. Andre Farquharson

    Topic: Oral Cancer: What You Need to Know.  Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Oral cancer accounts for roughly three percent of all cancers diagnosed annually in the United States which equates to about 54,000 new cases per year. Oral cancer is a preventable condition. It can develop on the tongue, on the tissue lining the floor of the mouth and gingiva, ventral surface of the tongue, at the base of the tongue, and the area of the throat at the back of the mouth.

    Meet and Greet starts at 6pm.  Meeting starts at 6:30pm.

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

    Click Here for more information

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