Carolyn S. Chang, DMD, and Minhthu V. Phan, DDS, are co-owners of All Star Pediatric Dentistry in Rockville, Maryland. The term “pediatric” generally refers to the medical care of individuals from birth to age 18—encompassing infants, children, and adolescents.
Dr. Phan said, “We like to start as soon as you know the child has a tooth, but some patients are even born with natal teeth!”
Wide Range of Services
All Star Pediatric Dentistry provides:
- Baby’s first visit
- Digital X-rays
- Sealants
- Composite fillings
- Baby crowns and root canals
- Extractions and space maintainers
- Oral appliances and athletic mouthguards
- Teeth whitening
- Soft tissue laser therapy
- Sedation dentistry
Don’t forget to call if you have a dental emergency!
The Owners
Dr. Carolyn Chang
Dr. Carolyn Chang is a native of Maryland and grew up in Montgomery County. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Georgetown University and is a Registered Nurse (RN). She went on to complete her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Pennsylvania.
Following dental school, she completed a General Practice Residency at the Washington DC/VA Medical Center, providing comprehensive dental care to veterans.
Dr. Chang shared, “During the years that I have treated adult patients as a general dentist, I learned that most of the dental fear and anxiety that patients experienced usually stemmed from negative, traumatic dental visits during their young childhood. As a pediatric dentist, my goal is to provide a warm, gentle, and fun environment where our young patients can establish confidence and a positive attitude toward dentistry throughout their childhood.”
She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and an active member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Outside of the office, Dr. Chang enjoys traveling the world and exploring new cuisines with her husband, Bryan, a former three-time Olympic swimmer for South Korea.
Dr. Minhthu Phan
Born in Saigon, Vietnam, Dr. Minhthu Phan moved to Rockville, Maryland, at the age of nine. She graduated from Richard Montgomery High School, where she played for the Rockets volleyball team.
Dr. Phan said, “Based on my dental experiences as a child, I knew I wanted to be a dentist.”
She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland in Baltimore.
While in dental school, she received the Pediatric Dental Award for ethical standards, kindness, humanitarianism, dedication, service, and empathy toward underserved child populations in Maryland.
“I love working with kids to shape their perception of dentistry,” Dr. Phan said. “Working with them to see that dentistry is exciting and positive is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.”
Dr. Phan is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of both the Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys hiking, gardening, cake decorating, and spending time with family and friends.
A Partnership Built on Shared Passion
Dr. Chang and Dr. Phan met during their Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program at the University of Maryland and became friends. In November 2018, they established All Star Pediatric Dentistry.
This year, they received a Certificate of Volunteer Appreciation from Stonegate Elementary School in Silver Spring for attending Career Day and discussing the importance of oral hygiene and the educational requirements for working in dentistry. Every February, they visit schools for Children’s Dental Health Month.
Visit All Star Pediatric Dentistry
Location: 451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD (Exchange Place, near the UPS Store and First National Bank)
- Ample free parking and ground-level entrance from the lot
- Walking distance to Rockville Metro station and Rockville Town Center
Appointments:
- Website: allstar-pediatricdentistry.com
Email: kids@allstar-pediatricdentistry.com - Phone: (301) 388-8588
David Robert Lambert is a freelance writer who has lived in Potomac for over 30 years. He and his wife, Deborah, enjoy traveling the world together.