Valley Dental Pediatrics

Dr. Winifred J. Booker, DDS, is a highly respected and experienced board-certified pediatric dentist operating her practice, Valley Dental Pediatrics, in Owings Mills, Maryland. She is deeply committed to providing exceptional oral healthcare for children, with over 25 years of experience in the field. Dr. Booker is renowned for her child-friendly approach, making dental visits a positive and engaging experience through educational songs and a welcoming environment. Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Booker is a prominent figure in pediatric oral health advocacy and education. She is the CEO & Director of Development for The Children's Oral Health Institute (mycohi.org), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization she founded in 1996. This institute is dedicated to combating dental neglect and promoting oral health education and disease prevention among children and families. Key initiatives of The Children's Oral Health Institute include the nationally recognized "Lessons in a Lunch Box: Healthy Teeth Essentials & Facts About Snacks®" program, Project Clean Toothbrush, and Operation Healthy Holiday Stocking, as well as the "PregNancy Together™" brochure for expectant mothers. Dr. Booker is also the innovator behind the "Highchair Dental Care" practice model, a revolutionary approach designed for infants and toddlers that utilizes a highchair in the dental operatory to create a familiar and comfortable environment for young patients. This model was born out of her dedication to finding effective and child-friendly ways to deliver care. Furthermore, she founded Brushtime Enterprises, a company that designs and develops child-friendly dental hygiene products, including patents for the Brushtime Bunny, Dental Care in a Carrot®, and Mouth Almighty™. Her extensive background includes earning her DDS from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry and a certificate in pediatric dentistry from the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Booker has held numerous leadership positions within the dental community, including Past President of the Maryland Dental Society, and currently serves on various committees for organizations like the National Dental Association and the American Dental Association, and is a media spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Patient testimonials consistently praise her compassionate care, ability to connect with children, and the comfortable atmosphere of her practice.