Meet Dr. Richard Mao

Dr. Mao started his periodontal practice in 1978. Dr.Mao was born and raised in Washington D.C. He moved to Rome, Italy to finish his high school education. After that he attended Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine after which he did his Periodontal Residency at Boston University. Dr. Mao then moved to Towson, Maryland where he now resides with his wife Stella and two children Meredith and Bryan. Meredith now attends Duke University School of Business for her master's degree in business administration after graduating from Princeton University. She plans to marry Joshua Rosen next year; Josh is also attending Duke with Meredith and is from Owings Mills, Maryland. Bryan now attends Stanford University in California where he will shortly be receiving his master's degree in mechanical engineering; he graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville prior to attending Stanford. Stella has been temporarily working at the office; she attended Rosemont College outside Philadelphia after which she received her Master's degree in Chemistry from Villanova University.

Dr. Mao enjoys many outdoor activities, including Golf, Baseball, Tennis, Swimming. He also is an avid computer programmer. In fact, he developed this website.

Dr. Mao is constantly trying to improve his techniques in patient care and patient communication skills. He tries to develop close coordination with referring general dentists and dental specialists.

Dr. Mao has a great sense of humor that has not only helped to contribute to Dr. Mao's success in dentistry , but has helped him view the world as an enjoyable place to live in. He loves to interact with people and thoroughly enjoys all his patients.