North Bethesda Periodontal Group

North Bethesda Periodontal Group is a dedicated periodontal clinic located at 11921 Rockville Pike Suite 407, Rockville, MD 20852. The practice specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of periodontal (gum) disease, as well as the placement of dental implants. It is led by a husband-wife team of highly qualified periodontists: Dr. Khalid M. Choudhary and Dr. Joan A. Howanitz. Dr. Choudhary is a board-certified periodontist with Diplomate status in the American Board of Periodontology, signifying significant achievements beyond the standard educational requirements. He completed his residency at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and New York Presbyterian Hospital. His expertise includes periodontics, dental implants, soft tissue grafting, oral surgery, and advanced bone regeneration. He is a proponent of utilizing the latest technologies, such as periodontal lasers, 3D imaging, growth factors, graft materials, and Cone Beam technologies, to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Dr. Choudhary also serves as a visiting professor at Columbia University, teaching advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Howanitz is also a periodontist with a strong background in dental implant placement and treating periodontal disease. She graduated from the University of Southern California and has received professional recognition, including the Dr. Albert Abrams Dental Student Award. Both doctors are committed to providing compassionate care, with Dr. Howanitz having a history of community service in dental education and care for handicapped children. The clinic offers a comprehensive range of periodontal services, including non-surgical treatments like scaling and root planing, laser periodontal therapy, and antibiotic therapy. For more advanced cases, they perform procedures such as gum grafting, crown lengthening, pocket reduction, and advanced dental implant placement, including complex bone regeneration in atrophic jaws. They emphasize a team approach, collaborating closely with referring restorative dentists and other dental specialists to ensure integrated and optimal patient care. North Bethesda Periodontal Group is known for its patient-centered approach, aiming to create a comfortable and relaxing environment. They prioritize listening to patients' concerns, customizing treatment plans to individual needs, and employing minimally invasive procedures whenever possible, guided by principles of accuracy, safety, comfort, and recovery. The office utilizes state-of-the-art dental equipment and technology.