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Finally, there is a way you can eliminate the embarrassment, frustration, and irritation of ill-fitting or unsightly dentures.
Meet Dr. Damian D. Blum, D.M.D., P.A.
Dr. Damian D. Blum’s reputation for performing the highest quality fine dentistry is only rivaled by his kindness and penchant to turn a smile. He brings compassion and excellence to the art of dentistry, excelling in cosmetic dentistry and smile design.
When asked what he likes most about his work, he says he loves it when he’s made a true difference in someone’s life — one of the most amazing feelings in the world. That moment after treatment when a patient looks in the mirror and smiles — that’s the reason Dr. Blum loves coming to work every day!
Education and Continuing Education
Dr. Blum has trained and studied under many of the top clinicians in the world for the past 28 years. He began his journey toward becoming a dentist after graduating from UMBC in 1979, with a BA in Biology and Psychology. He then studied at Boston University’s School of Dental Medicine, graduating with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 1983, and in the same year opened the doors of his first private practice in Baltimore. Desiring to open a dental practice in his home community, he finally opened the doors of a new practice in 1987, this practice in Ellicott City.
Passionate about education and sharing knowledge, Dr. Blum believes that if someone has the opportunity to learn something, they should pay it forward. While the Maryland state board requires dentists to have 30 credits of continuing education courses over each two year period, Dr. Blum attends trainings and conferences year-round and continues to average well over 100 continuing education credits each year alone. He is also a past Clinical Instructor University of Maryland Dental School, and has recently undergone training and certification at the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry Certification.
Awards and Recognition
Recently Voted one of Americas “Top Dentists” by Independent Consumers Research Group, Dr. Blum is also an active Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry; an active Member of the International Team of Implantology; an Elected Fellow of the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics; a 1986 Charter Member of the American Academy for Functional Orthodontics; an active Member of the Academy for Osseointegration; an active Member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation; an active Member of the American Dental Association; an active Member of the Maryland State Dental Association; a Preferred Provider of Invisalign; a 2010 Founding Member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health; a member of the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics; a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine; a member of the Maryland Sleep Society; a member of the Leading Physicians of the World; and a member of the International Association of Dentists.
Giving back to the community
Dr. Blum always makes the space and time to volunteer and give to people and organizations in need. One of the best parts of a community is the act of building it. Dr. Blum participates in the Give Back a Smile Program by donating restorative and cosmetic dentistry services to survivors of domestic violence. In addition, Dr. Blum has been donating dental services through the Maryland Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped for many years, taking on pro bono patients who are experiencing poverty, have slipped through the cracks of Medicaid/Medicare programs, and have disabilities that render them unable to care for themselves without help.
When not doing dentistry, Dr. Blum can often be found dabbling in gourmet cooking, gardening, geeking out to good music, and getting involved in just causes. His two children, Ashley and Rye, are his pride and joy.
Meet Dr. Reza Modarres , D.D.S., M.S.
Dr. Reza Modarres is our very caring, capable, and energetic periodontist. Dr. Modarres joined our dental team at Ellicott City Smiles in 2010 and is an integral part of the family.
Education and Continuing Education
He began his journey toward becoming a periodontist after graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2001 with a B.S. in Physiology and Neurobiology. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the University of Maryland Dental School in 2005, and did his first General Practice Residency at the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. He received further periodontal training at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he was the Chief Resident and graduated with an M.S. in 2009.
Awards and Recognition
A Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology (2010) , in 2009 Dr. Modarres was also awarded the prestigious Implant Periodontal Prosthetics Teaching Fellowship to teach as a didactic and clinical instructor at the University of Maryland Dental School, and still holds that teaching fellowship today.
He is an active member of the International Team of Implantology; an active member of the Academy of Osseointegration; an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology; an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry; an active member of the Lehigh Valley Dental Society; and an active member of the American Dental Association.
Giving back to the community
Dr. Modarres has been on several dental missions to provide surgical care to under-served populations in Vietnam, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic, working with both children and adults in need of care. He is a wonderful communicator and has a warm hearted predisposition that every patient should seek out in their health care practitioners.
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