Dental Hygiene

What started as a carefree summer job before her senior year of high school turned into a career path for our dental hygienist, Kimberly Talbot.  Like many of our long time employees, Kim was recruited by Drs. McCarl after her mother Beth Smith began working as a receptionist at the Greenbelt office of McCarl Dental Group.  Kim continued working through her senior year at Severna Park High School and while attending Anne Arundel Community College.  “The doctors were always so flexible, letting me work around my changing school schedules” Kim recalls.  In 2005 Kim graduated from Dental Hygiene school at the top of her class earning the Golden Scaler Award.  Dr. Clayton McCarl was so confident of Kim’s success in hygiene school that he predicted she would be the “Golden Scaler” before Kim’s first day of class!  This award is presented annually to a student that has demonstrated remarkable skill and talent over the course of their classes. Golden Scaler students have the special “golden touch” that will serve them well as they begin their new career in dental hygiene. The award is a testament to her achievement. Armed with her golden scaler, Kim works part time as a hygienist in both our Greenbelt and Shipley’s Choice offices.  Kim is well known for her gentle touch and keeping patients at ease.  “I have always loved the dental field, but when I first started college I was also considering a career in teaching.  As a dental hygienist, I am able to do both.  Evaluating and treating patients is important, but I also get to educate and I love it!”  Another reason that Kim loves working with the Severna Park Dentists at McCarl Dental Group at Shipley’s Choice is that her mother, Beth, is our receptionist. “My mom and I have the best relationship and it is so fun and rewarding to get to work with her.”

“I have been with the McCarl Dental Group for 17 years.  That is half of my life!  They are not just bosses and coworkers, they are family!”

Professional teeth whiteners are significantly more effective than over-the-counter products.  Our every day toothpastes contain abrasive particles that help scrub stains from teeth.  When stains are too stubborn for toothpaste, whiteners are often a great choice for brightening a smile.  All whitening products are most effective after you have had your teeth professionally cleaned by a dental hygienist. The professional teeth whitening experts at McCarl Dental Group are Annapolis top dentists.  We offer discount teeth whitening. McCarl Dental Group at Shipley’s Choice is conveniently located near Annapolis Maryland and Severna Park.

Over-the-counter whitening gels and strips contain formulas that whiten teeth from the inside but are less concentrated than professional whiteners prescribed by your dentist.   Results will vary depending on the tooth color, types of stain, and overall oral health.  It doesn’t hurt to try these products, and some people get pretty good results.  But typically, we do not see a dramatic difference.  If you’re looking for significant color changes in your teeth and a more long-lasting result, then your best bet is to see your dentist, who has access to the most effective whitening technologies.

The Greenbelt and Severna Park Dentists at McCarl Dental Group offer teeth whitening at our cost as a gift to our new and existing patients.  Tray system whitening allows patients the choice of wearing trays for 30 minutes during the day for up to a week, or for about three nights while sleeping.  This whitening technique is very comfortable, and our patients are delighted with the fabulous, long lasting results.  Based on our many years of experience with whitening and bleaching products, we have found that both the Zoom Whitening System and DayWhite Nite White are highly effective.   Please visit the McCarl Dental Group offices in Greenbelt or Shipley’s Choice Medical Park to take advantage of  our Greenbelt, Millersville, Annapolis and Severna Park Teeth Whitening discounts.

Sally McCarl Moore has been practicing as a Registered Dental Hygienist since 1980, and works in the McCarl Dental Group offices in Greenbelt and Millersville. Sally is known for her excellent clinical skills and is constantly updating professional techniques and products based on the latest research. Her main focus however, is the personal relationship she forms with each of her patients. Sally is compassionate and has a great sense of humor. She has built wonderful friendships with her patients over the years and is a great asset to our practice. Sally teases her long time patients that when anything of importance happens to them the first person they should call is their dental hygienist!  A relaxed atmosphere and a lot of laughter make a trip to the Greenbelt, Annapolis and Severna Park Dentists at McCarl Dental Group an enjoyable one. Who says dental visits can’t be fun!

Sally is the sister of Drs. Clayton and Jay McCarl, and is Dr. David McCarl’s cousin. She started working as a dental assistant with her father, Dr. Clayton McCarl Sr. when she was sixteen. Each Saturday and every summer vacation was spent at the Greenbelt office learning the family business. While assisting in high school and college, Sally worked beside her aunt, Mary Jean McCarl Bonham. Many of her cousins also worked for the dental office in various positions ranging from dental assistant to lawn maintenance. “We were taught at a young age about the importance of serving others and to take great pride in our work. Our grandfather and fathers lead by a strong example that made a great impression on us all.”

Sally lives with her husband, Brian in Crofton. She has three fabulous grown children, Kelly, Colleen and Alex. They are all enjoying and excelling in their fields as an attorney, history teacher, and accountant.

Sally’s husband, Brian likes to joke that she should be a great hygienist; because that’s the only job she’s ever had!  Sally says, “Actually that is true. I never saw the point in working anywhere else. What could be better than working with your family?”