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July 31, 2025

Welcome to McCarl Dental Group

Our story is uniquely intertwined with Greenbelt's history—we've grown alongside our community, building relationships that often span multiple generations within the same families. Today, our doctors and team carry forward this legacy while embracing the latest advances in dental technology and techniques.
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Preventive Care for Teeth Grinding & Bruxism in Greenbelt, MD
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Preventive Care for Teeth Grinding & Bruxism in Greenbelt, MD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNnwx7qIXxQ If you’ve ever woken with a jaw that felt sore or tired, noticed severe wear to the surfaces of teeth, or had a bed partner or roommate tell you they heard your teeth grinding, clacking, or clenching at night, you may be experiencing bruxism. This habitual teeth grinding and clenching habit has many causes, but as Dr.
Answers to Your Questions about Dental Crowns in Greenbelt, MD
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Answers to Your Questions about Dental Crowns in Greenbelt, MD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWhB_y-WkNY Has a dentist recommended that you have a dental crown placed? Crowns are some of the most frequently used restorations in the dental field, and they allow us to repair, strengthen, protect, and even replace teeth.
Greenbelt Dental Implants Repair Smiles
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Greenbelt Dental Implants Repair Smiles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K0SjytavmE In one of our videos, Dr. Jay McCarl sat down with a patient to discuss dental implant supported tooth replacement available from our Greenbelt team.
El Dentista En Greenbelt Manor Habla Español
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El Dentista En Greenbelt Manor Habla Español

El Dentista En Greenbelt Manor Habla Español McCarl Dental Group siempre desea que los pacientes tengan la mejor experiencia posible. ¿Cómo lo hacemos?
Don’t Stop Flossing Your Teeth!
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Don’t Stop Flossing Your Teeth!

Many of our patients have read the most recent ground breaking report from the Associated Press (AP) stating that flossing has been removed from the Surgeon General’s five year Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 report. While we understand how this could be misleading, it’s important to note that dietary regulations are the goal of this report NOT oral hygiene guidelines.
Help Your Greenbelt Dentist Celebrate 20 Year Employee Anniversaries
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Help Your Greenbelt Dentist Celebrate 20 Year Employee Anniversaries

It’s very rare to see a dental office that boasts 10 employees with more than 20 years of experience with the same team of dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, patient advocates and receptionists. At McCarl Dental Group, Spring 2016 marked three 20 year anniversaries for our team members Fran Lawrence, Christine Stovenour, and Rachel Heineman.
Welcome Rosemary Lee Dental Hygienist!
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Welcome Rosemary Lee Dental Hygienist!

Dr. Jay McCarl, Greenbelt Dentist and Rosemarie Lee, Dental Hygienist We are delighted to introduce our new dental hygienist Rosemary Lee!
Richard Duarte, DDS Joins McCarl Dental Group
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Richard Duarte, DDS Joins McCarl Dental Group

Dr. Richard Duarte, DDS is a new associate at McCarl Dental Group                     We are delighted to introduce Dr.
Explore the Anatomy of Teeth
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Explore the Anatomy of Teeth

Your smile is so much more than the pearly whites that immediately catch your eye. Your mouth is its own ecosystem constantly undergoing changes in temperature, bacteria growth, and beginning the digestion of nutrients to ensure whole body health.
How to Maximize Your Chances for Dental Implant Retention
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How to Maximize Your Chances for Dental Implant Retention

Many patients still think of dental implant supported tooth replacement as a new and unproven treatment, but dental implants have been common dental practice for decades. Actually, some archaeologists believe the ancient Mayans performed implant dentistry thousands of years ago.
The Reasons for Tooth Numbering from Your Dentist in Millersville
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The Reasons for Tooth Numbering from Your Dentist in Millersville

Visiting the dentist can often be stressful or disorienting for patients, but possibly the most disorienting part of every visit is all the numbers dentists, hygienists, and assistants say to each other throughout dental checkups. This short hand is used by dentists to refer to each of the teeth quickly.
Dental Implant Continuing Education with Dr. Dennis Tarnow
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Dental Implant Continuing Education with Dr. Dennis Tarnow

At McCarl Dental Group, we’ve been offering advanced tooth replacement services with dental implant supported prosthetics for decades. As part of our dedication to continuing education, we continually attend lectures, seminars, and trainings in advanced procedures.