Expert Dentists College Park, MD

Dr. Andrew Donald has always had a passion for learning and for helping others, which led him to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences with a minor in Italian language and culture at the Rochester Institute of Technology. From there, he continued his education at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Committed to staying at the cutting edge of dental care, Dr. Donald has pursued advanced training in implant dentistry and Invisalign® clear aligners.

Dr. Donald believes that patient education is key to providing great dental care. He frequently engages with local schools, offering dental health workshops and career exploration activities to inspire the next generation. His professional affiliations include:

• American Dental Association®
• Southern Maryland Dental Society
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry (Associate Fellow)

When not in the office, Dr. Donald enjoys traveling, reading, running and hiking. He also has a passion for cars and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Dr. Steven Rattner’s commitment to his patients extends beyond his day-to-day work in the office. After earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, he continued to seek out educational opportunities to ensure he stays current with the latest in dental advancements. Dr. Rattner was the first general dentist in Maryland to achieve Premier Invisalign® status, and in 2009, he was awarded a Fellowship in implant dentistry by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

His dedication to professional growth is matched by his commitment to his patients’ well-being. Dr. Rattner holds memberships in several professional organizations:

• American Dental Association®
• Southern Maryland Dental Society
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• Maimonides Dental Society
• International Congress of Oral Implantologists

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Rattner enjoys traveling, skiing, playing tennis and spending quality time with his family and his Schnoodle, Zoe.

Dr. Devon Allison completed her undergraduate degree at Ursinus College in Pennsylvania, where she majored in biology. She attended the University of Maryland Dental School, afterwards completing her residency in periodontics and a one-year post-doc that focused on bone biology and murine models of bone remodeling. Dr. Allison also completed a PhD in molecular microbiology and immunology at the same time as her dental degree. Her doctoral thesis focused on polymicrobial dual-species biofilm infections and the spread of disease from the oral cavity.

Dr. Allison continues her education daily – in addition to being a periodontist she is also a clinical reviewer for the Food and Drug Administration for the Implantable Dental Devices Team. In this role, she uses current clinical practices and research to help determine the safety and effectiveness of new dental devices prior to their launch on the United States market. Dr. Allison is a member of the following professional organizations:

• American Dental Association®
• American Academy of Periodontology
• American Board of Periodontology (Diplomate)

As a periodontist, her goal is to provide the best periodontal care possible and help her patients gain the knowledge and confidence to care for their gums log-term. Dr. Allison wants her patients to know that keeping their teeth is possible well into their senior years, and she strives to meet her patients where they are currently at and work together with them to achieve their best smile and improve their oral health.

In her free time, Dr. Allison enjoys reading non-fiction, staying active with CrossFit and tending to her hydroponic garden. She hopes to compete in a CrossFit event soon and enjoys growing fresh vegetables year-round.

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