Dr.
Gina McCray
Dr. Gina McCray is a
native of Southern Maryland and has been practicing general
dentistry since 1987. She performs all aspects of family
dental care and her special interests include periodontal
therapy, cosmetic and implant dentistry, as well as children's dental care.
Dr.
McCray is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University
of Maryland Dental School, in Baltimore. She is a member
of both scholastic and prosthodontic honor societies and has
also been awarded the Nathan David Gold Award for
"Conscientious and Enthusiastic Dedication to Clinical
Practice". Dr. McCray is devoted to patient education
and preventive dental care for good long term dental health.
It is her philosophy that to be able to address the patient's
needs and develop a superior long term result, the dentist
must be able to take the time to be a good listener and give
the patient the personal attention they deserve. In
addition, Dr. McCray continually investigates the latest
techniques available in modern dentistry.
Dr. McCray was raised in Southern
Anne Arundel County where her father and family retired after
23 years in the Air Force. Dr. McCray has maintained her
general dentistry practice in Mechanicsville since 1994.
Her hobbies include
family activities, racquetball, gardening, cooking,
photography, theater and traveling. She currently
resides in Huntingtown with her husband, Milton, and her twin
daughters, Audrey and Kara. |
Dr.
Adrienne Webb
Dr.
Adrienne Webb was born in Louisiana and grew up on
Maryland’s Eastern Shore. She received a Bachelor of Science
degree in Biology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore
County in 2001. Dr. Webb graduated with honors in 2005 from
the University of Maryland Dental School in Baltimore. She
joined St. Mary’s Dental in July of 2007 after completing a
two year General Practice Residency at the Ohio State
University in Columbus, OH. During her residency, Dr. Webb
received extensive training in the treatment of special
needs adults as well as severely medically compromised
patients. As Chief Resident in her second year of residency,
in addition to clinical and hospital practice, Dr. Webb was
afforded the opportunity to study and practice forensic
odontology. It was also during this time that she became a
Fellow of the American Association of Hospital Dentists.
Dr. Webb performs
all aspects of family dentistry including oral surgery,
crown and bridge, cosmetic and implant dentistry. In
addition to performing all aspects or restorative dentistry,
she enjoys working with children of all ages as well as
medically compromised patients. In her spare time, Dr. Webb
enjoys taking dance lessons, reading, cooking, going to the
beach, and spending time with her family.
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Dottie
Bellerose, R.D.H.
(Registered Dental Hygienist)
was born in Washington D.C. and spent her formative years
growing up in Temple Hills, MD. She graduated from Potomac
Senior High in 1975 and received her Bachelors of Science
Degree in dental hygiene in 1979 from the University of
Maryland Dental School (the first dental school in the
world.) She received the Alpha Omega Award for exemplifying
the qualities of humanitarianism, ethical standards, and
devotion to the profession. Dottie believes that prevention
and patient education are two of the keys ingredients to
successful periodontal therapy. She continues to further her
education by taking courses in the treatment of various
types of periodontal diseases as well as managing
periodontal diseases in diabetically compromised patients.
In addition, Dottie is dental radiology licensed and
infection control and CPR certified. Dottie’s hobbies
include swimming, reading, and watersports at the beach. She
cherishes the time she spends with her family in LaPlata,
Maryland where she resides. She is very involved with her
church and believes that her faith gives her an added
ability to help patients feel comfortable with the dentistry
they deserve. It is not uncommon to hear Dottie’s contagious
laugh resonate throughout the office and put everyone in
such an uplifted spirit!
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Carol Thorp, R.D.H. (Registered
Dental Hygienist)
was born in Pennsylvania and raised in New Jersey. She
received her Bachelors of Science Degree in dental hygiene
from Old Dominion University in 1983. She has extensive
experience working with periodontal patients and is
excellent at communicating the importance of home
periodontal maintenance to the patients’ overall health.
Carol has special interests in periodontal treatment of
patients with systemic illnesses like diabetes and
cardiovascular diseases. Carol is a great listener and her
compassionate and caring demeanor gives her the unique
ability to provide excellent quality care in a pain free
environment. For the last seven years Carol has resided in
Port Republic with her husband and two children. She enjoys
traveling, skiing, biking, scuba diving, and cross-stitch.
She is very involved with her church as well as her
children’s PTA organizations. You will be amazed at the
wonderful difference she will make in your smile!
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Rita Springer, R.D.H.
(Registered Dental Hygienist) has been a valued member of the St. Mary’s Dental
team since 1995. She graduated in 1966 from Ohio State
University with a B.A. in Spanish. She received her dental
hygiene degree from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery.
Rita has extensive experience in periodontal therapy,
especially as it relates to various systemic diseases such
as heart disease and diabetes. Her special interests include
early detection and management of patient’s with oral
cancer. She has been married for over 38 years to her
husband Dick, a Veterinarian in Clinton and has three grown
children. In addition to being a “people person”, Rita
enjoys gardening, seasonal crafts, reading, and cooking. |
Betty
Ratliff (Clinical
Supervisor) is a life long resident of Maryland and
has lived in St. Mary’s County for many years. Betty has
been a valued member of the St. Mary’s Dental team since
2003; however, she has over 25 years of experience in the
dental field as both a General Dental Assistant and a
Certified Orthodontic Assistant. She believes in providing
quality patient care in a warm and friendly environment.
Betty enjoys being in our office where patients receive the
highest standard of care available and where the staff
listens to the patient’s needs. Betty is certified in dental
radiology, CPR, Invisalign and is working towards her
Maryland State Board general dental assisting license. Betty
continues to update her clinical skills with regular
continuing education courses in restorative and cosmetic
dentistry.
Betty resides in Park Hall with her
husband of 25 years, Glenn, her daughter, Hollie, and her
black Labrador retriever, Chance. Along with spending time
with her family and friends, Betty loves gardening,
decorating, and collecting antiques.
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Sara
Cornett
(Dental Assistant) began her career in dentistry after
successfully completing her comprehensive dental treatment
with Dr. Gina McCray. Sara overcame her phobia of
dentists after the excellent care she received at St. Mary's
Dental and became interested in pursuing a career as a
dental assistant. In 1995, after completing her dental assisting training, Sara became x-ray
licensed and infection control certified. She
continues to advance her continuing education and ultimately
plans to become a Certified Dental Assistant, the epitome of
excellence in dental assisting. Sara has superior
clinical skills as well as the empathy that patients need to
help them overcome their fears of dentists. Sara is
originally from New Jersey, but has made her home in St.
Mary's County with her family for the last 25 years. |
Lauren
Moran
(Office Manager) has been with
St. Mary's Dental since 2000, where she began her career in
dentistry as a dental assistant. Lauren is licensed in
dental radiology, as well as infection control and CPR
certified. Lauren's expertise as a chairside dental
assistant allows her a greater understanding of the various
procedures performed by the dentist. As a result of
that understanding, patients are better able to maximize
their dental insurance benefits. Lauren is warm,
friendly and eager to help the patients afford the kind of
dentistry they deserve. Lauren is a native of St.
Mary's County and enjoys working out at the gym, reading in
her spare time, and spending time with her friends and
family. She looks forward to providing you and your
family with exceptional service from our business and
insurance departments. |
Lindsey Poole
(Dental Assistant) is a senior at Chopticon High School and
has been working at St. Mary's Dental as a dental assistant.
She plans to pursue her education as a dental hygienist in
the fall after completing her high school education. |
 Audrey
McCray, left, and Kara
McCray, right, are in college and work part-time
at St. Mary's Dental as dental assistants. They are
attending the University of Maryland, College Park Campus,
and plan on pursuing careers as dentists. In nine
years, they anticipate completing their education and
returning to St. Mary's Dental full time to work as
dentists. |
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