The Dentist with the Coolest Patients!

Meet one of our most amazing patients, Pastor Russell Fink, who competes nationally in tennis. This year, Pastor Fink was ranked NUMBER 2 in the National Men's Individuals for those 85 and over! He's ranked at number ONE for the National Men's 85 and Over Individual Doubles. He travels to tournaments all over the world and recently took home the bronze medal at the Nationals in California. He also earned a championship this year in West Virginia.

Pastor Fink is a multifaceted tennis player, competing on hard courts, clay and grass. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife Barbara, leading his weekly men's Bible study, and even filling in for other Pastors on Sundays. Root for him this August and September when he competes in the Nationals on Grass and Nationals on clay. Russel Fink is an amazing inspiration for us all!

You can read more about his accomplishments in the Capital Gazette: http://www.capitalgazette.com/sports/other_sports/tennis-annapolis-fink-draws-top-usta-national-ranking/article_f19cfb40-0d9a-5bf4-bd8b-8a31f6f69b72.html

Ye Olde Village Dentist
1664 Village Green, Crofton, MD 21114
www.drmarkdavies.com
(301) 261-3800
(410) 721-8688

Community is Happening at the Dentist

A serendipitous meeting of friends is normal at our office!
Sly (in the chair) and Kris.

In 2014, most of the businesses we visit on a day-to-day basis are dominated by large corporations; where profit trumps personal relationships, and community sensibilities have been forgotten. In a time when busy schedules may get in the way of offering up a simple "hello" to your neighbor,  we believe it's important to offer a dentist's office that feels a little bit more like home.

In the last few months we've had the pleasure of noticing something unique and wonderful in our reception areas and even in the doctor's chair. Everyone knows everyone, and we absolutely love it. We've watched our patients have sudden reunions with old friends in the waiting area, and had the pleasure of seeing friends spot their co-workers, neighbors and even relatives right there in our office.  We realized that being a genuine "neighborhood dentist" helps put our patients at ease, adds an element of warm intimacy, and keeps filling the office with hearty laughs and friendly sightings.

Visiting a dentist is never going to be a "fun" experience. But by creating a community environment, a real "everyone knows everyone" atmosphere, our office has really become a special place.  And we’re truly grateful for every individual that has chosen to call Ye Olde Village Dentist home. With this in mind we hope that folks will keep running into old acquaintances, students will keep seeing their teachers, and each patient will leave with a brighter smile (and maybe even plans for coffee with an old friend)!

Help us build a community around our practice by following us on Facebook, checking in when you're here, and sharing your experience with your friends and family!

Ye Olde Village Dentist
1664 Village Green, Crofton, MD 21114
www.drmarkdavies.com
(301) 261-3800
(410) 721-8688

Meet the Team: Dr. Mark Davies

Dr. Davies was raised in Cranbury, NJ and moved to the Maryland area when he was in his late teens. He
attended Roanoke College in Salem, VA, where he attained a B.S. in Chemistry. Dr. Davies graduated from Howard University, College of Dentistry in 1983.

Dr. Davies has had additional continuing education in occlusion (the way you bite as it relates to the jaw joint) and his primary focus is on restorative dentistry (fillings, crown, and bridge work). He has also had further training in restoring implants (placing crowns over the already embedded implant) for missing teeth and dentures. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Davies relocated his practice to the Village Green in Crofton after practicing nineteen years in Bowie. He is married to Kris and has one son, Bryn, who is pursuing a career in Computer Science.

Dr. Davies hobbies include continuing education, reading, traveling, gardening, self-improvement, investing, and golf.

Ye Olde Village Dentist
1664 Village Green, Crofton, MD 21114
www.drmarkdavies.com
(301) 261-3800
(410) 721-8688

Meet the Team: Kris

A former fourth grade teacher and regional sales manager, Kris has worked as a practice administrator at Dr. Davies’ office since 1998.  X-ray certified, current with CPR and a lover of cross stitching, Kris took over when Dr. Davies’ former office manager retired.   Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota but raised in Clearwater, Florida. Kris is married with one grown son working in the computer field.

As with all of Davies’ staff her favorite part of the job is the people that surround her. “I love the social part of my job” she says, “talking to all the patients and getting to know them along with their families, following the events in their lives.”  Of course, Kris likes to take some time to relax outside of the job as well. When she’s not brightening the days of her patients she loves to travel, read, swim and listen to classic Bruce Springsteen.

Ye Olde Village Dentist
1664 Village Green, Crofton, MD 21114
www.drmarkdavies.com
(301) 261-3800

(410) 721-8688

Meet the Team: Denise

With 31 years of General Dentistry experience, Denise from Aurora, Colorado is a Certified Dental Hygienist at Dr. Davies’ office.  Licensed in Colorado, Maryland and California, Denise decided to pursue a career in dentistry after experiencing extensive dental work as a child.  “Not always good,” she admits. “I wanted to work in dentistry but be nice to the people.” Since December of 2009 Denise has been doing just that at Dr. Davies’office.

A member of the Hygiene Study Club and an active participate in continuing education on dentistry, what Denise seems to like most about her job is the quality of care she’s a part of. “I love the health field, I enjoy helping and education patients and Dr. Davies' office is outstanding.”  It’s clear that after 30 years in the industry Denise knows a quality practice when she sees one. “I've worked in so many offices so I can appreciate the quality of care, treatment, cleanliness and true concern for the patients.”

Ye Olde Village Dentist
1664 Village Green, Crofton, MD 21114
www.drmarkdavies.com
(301) 261-3800

(410) 721-8688

Meet the Team - Beverlee

Beverlee has been working as a Certified Dental Assistant with Dr. Davies and the staff since January of 1998.  Prior to that, she acquired another eight years of experience under another DDS.  While Bev was originally born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, she’s been residing in Crofton since she was only three years old.  A lover of shooting pool (she plays on a league three nights a week) and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bev is married with three children and four grandchildren.

She’s unsure of what it was exactly that made her choose this career, yet it could be attributed to the fact that she enjoys helping others. “I enjoy helping them get through a not so enjoyable situation by helping them relax,” Bev says. “But what I really enjoy the most about working here is Dr. Davies himself.  He is a joy to work with.” When she’s not shooting pool or rooting for her favorite football team, Bev can be found helping Dr. Davies and the crew create healthy, happy smiles.



Ye Olde Village Dentist
1664 Village Green, Crofton, MD 21114
www.drmarkdavies.com
(301) 261-3800

(410) 721-8688