Peninsula Total Dental Care Center

Peninsula Total Dental care Center was a Dental clinic located at 1505 S Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD 21801. It was associated with Dr. Stewart Perim, DDS, who was a practitioner specializing in Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, as well as Periodontics. According to various sources, Dr. Perim was a board-certified periodontist and also specialized in orthodontics. His educational background included a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Georgetown University Dental School, a Certificate in Periodontology, dental implants, and Oral Diagnosis from the University of Maryland Dental School, and further education in Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Orthopedics from Tufts Dental School. However, it is important to note that Peninsula Total Dental Care Center and Dr. Stewart Perim have been the subject of significant legal and ethical concerns. In 2021, Dr. Perim was charged with fraudulently billing patients and their dental insurance companies for services not rendered between 2013 and 2021. This led to an investigation by the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division and the Maryland Board of Dental Examiners. Furthermore, in 2022, Dr. Stewart I. Perim permanently surrendered his license to practice dentistry in the State of Maryland, effective immediately upon the Board's acceptance of his letter of surrender. This decision was prompted by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners' investigation of his license based on the criminal charges filed against him. Past reports also indicate a settlement in which Dr. Perim was required to repay the Medicaid program $340,000 in civil damages for billing for services not rendered, including bite adjustments, fillings, and office visit appointments. Patient reviews available online also reflect a range of experiences, with some expressing severe dissatisfaction regarding billing practices and quality of care.