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Maryland Orthodontic Specialists

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We hope you are having a great Summer and we look forward to seeing you at your next appointment.

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Meet the Staff

Dr. Maxine V. Clark, D.D.S., P.A.


Dr. Clark is a long time resident of Maryland with over 25 years of experience in the dental profession. She received her orthodontic degree from Howard University and has practiced in the immediate area since 1990. Dr. Clark is a member of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontists (ABO) and is a Board Certified Orthodontist.

Dr. Clark is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists (MASO). Dr. Clark currently serves on the MASO Committee for Government Affairs and also the MASO Delegation to the AAO Houses of Delegates. MASO is a regional constituent society of the American Association of Orthodontists.

From 1983 to 1987, Dr. Clark distinguished herself in the U.S. Army Dental Corps and was promoted to the rank of Major. She was awarded the Army Achievement Medal. Dr. Clark serves as a mentor to high school students requiring volunteer service hours and those interested in a career in the field of dentistry.

Octavia - Orthodontic Assistant

Octavia was born in Howard County, but raised in Anne Arundel County. She has worked for Dr. Maxine V. Clark since February 2002. Octavia trained at MSDA (The Maryland State Dental Association) which is affiliated with Howard Community College. She finished her training giving her a license to practice as an Orthodontist Assistant and also certified in the state of Maryland to practice radiology. When Octavia is not working she likes to go to the mall, Redskins football games, Wizards basketball games, walking around the inner harbor, or just outside. Mostly in her free time she loves to read and spend time with her boyfriend, friends, family, and that little special person in her life, her godson.

Esther - Orthodontic Assistant

Esther was born in Seoul, Korea. Esther attended the Maryland State Dental Association class in Orthodontics Expanded Functions. She also attended the University of California at Davis where she studied English and Oregon State University where she studied Human Development. Esther received her license in Orthodontic Assisting and Dental Radiography after successfully completing her course of training with MSDA.

Anna - Orthodontic Assistant

Anna was born and raised in Catonsville, Maryland. She attended Bryman College in Washington State for dental assisting. Anna has received her Maryland state licenses in Dental Radiography, Orthodontic Assisting, as well as Dental Assisting Expanded Functions. She has over ten years experience in the dental profession and she keeps herself current on many dental related issues through participation of various continuing education courses.

Rita - Business Assistant

Rita was born in Connecticut and raised in Rhode Island. She has been with Maryland Orthodontic Specialists as a front desk/business assistant since August 2009. Rita joined our team to pursue a new and challenging career after 32 years in the banking industry. She has excellent Customer Service skills as well as financial, management and sales experience.


Ask the Expert

Q. I really want Invisalign. How well does it work?

A. In my opinion, the perfect candidate for Invisalign is the patient who wants straight teeth, but also would choose to live with their crooked teeth if they had to wear braces. Invisalign will definitely improve the alignment of crooked teeth. The question is: How much improvement? To answer this, researchers designed a recent study that looked at how Invisalign straightens the front teeth and came to the conclusion that “the mean accuracy of tooth movement with Invisalign was 41%.” Clinically in my practice, this means that to further straighten the teeth; I often do what is called revisions or in the worst case scenario, place cosmetic crystal-clear, sapphire braces because you probably do want to leave your teeth 41% straight! The good part is that if my adult patients needed braces after Invisalign, they were satisfied because the braces were placed near the end of treatment and the braces were on not as long as if they were placed at the start of treatment. Invisalign works well, but not as predictably as braces do.

Q. My jaw pops now that I have had braces. Did my orthodontist do something wrong?

A. Not necessarily. Jaw “popping” is one specific condition in the broad category we call temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). The popping probably has nothing to do with your history of orthodontic treatment. Almost every study of TMD in relation to orthodontics does not show an association. In fact, the general consensus is that orthodontic treatment neither causes nor prevents TMD. I would see your dentist or orthodontist for an evaluation to determine if your jaw popping is a problem or not.

Recipe of the Quarter

Twisty Soft Pretzels

Pretzels

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • ½ envelope yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Pinches of salt or cinnamon-sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 425˚. In a small bowl, stir together warm water, yeast and sugar. In a large mixing bowl, mix salt and flour with a large spoon. After 5 minutes, stir yeast mix into flour mix. With well-floured hands, shape dough into 6-inch rods, initials, animals or traditional twisted pretzel shapes. Brush them with the beaten egg and place on a greased cookie sheet. If desired, sprinkle them with extra salt or cinnamon-sugar. Bake for 12 minutes at 425˚.
From “The Braces Cookbook: Recipes You and Your Orthodontist Will Love” by Pamela and Brenda Waterman.
www.bracescookbook.com

Baked Ham N’ Egg Hash Browns

Baked Hash

Ingredients

  • 3 cups frozen shredded hash-brown potatoes, uncooked
  • 3/4 shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced cooked ham or deli ham
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 (12oz.) can evaporated milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350˚. Grease a 2-quart casserole. Spoon shredded potatoes on the bottom, top with cheese and ham. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, evaporated milk and salt. Pour egg mixture over ham mixture in casserole. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 350˚; if chilled, bake 55-60 minutes. Let stand five minutes before serving. Makes about 6 servings.

From “The Braces Cookbook: Recipes You and Your Orthodontist Will Love” by Pamela and Brenda Waterman.
www.bracescookbook.com

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