Bethesda Family Dentistry
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10215 Fernwood Road Suite 415
Bethesda, MD 20817
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All our professionals at Bethesda Family Dentistry maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.
Deborah K. Tabb, D.D.S., P.C.
General and Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Tabb graduated in the top 5% of her class from the Medical College of Virginia in 1982 where she received advanced awards for outstanding performance in endodontics, periodontic, and oral surgeries. A few years later, she decided to open her practice in Bethesda, Maryland. Since 1984 she has brought advanced dental care at a reasonable cost to this area. Her gentle care and genuine concern for her patients are appreciated by the community.
In fact, Dr. Tabb is so dedicated to her profession that she takes more than 30 hours of continuing education courses every year. She has appeared on several local news programs and talk shows as a spokesperson for dentistry and has volunteered in area schools to educate and promote dental health. She is a member of the American Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry and the Southern Maryland Dental Society.
Dr. Tabb was born in New Jersey and grew up in Annandale, Virginia. She has three children, 2 boys and a girl, and enjoys spending quality family time whenever she can. She is an avid scuba diver and active in an international organization promoting safety in diving. She also loves tennis, skiing and the outdoors.
Ivelisse Cuevas, D.D.S.
General and Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Ivelisse Cuevas has enjoyed the practice of dentistry for over 20 years. She is committed to the health of her patients and believes firmly in maintaining their smiles in a caring, gentle and professional environment. Dr. Cuevas is recognized as one of the Washington area's Top Dentists by Washington's leading CONSUMER CHECKBOOK magazine.
Dr. Cuevas graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Following completion of her undergraduate studies, Dr. Cuevas attended Georgetown University School of Dentistry. Dr. Cuevas graduated at the top of her class and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree with Magna Cum Laude Honors. These achievements earned her membership into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. Dr. Cuevas also completed a distinguished General Practice Residency Program at the Veterans Hospital in Washington DC.
With the same commitment to excellence and care, Dr. Cuevas continues her general practice and is well respected by her colleagues and the community alike. She is rewarded by the long-term relationships she has maintained with many of her patients throughout the years.
Outside of work, Dr. Cuevas loves spending time with her husband and 3 children. She enjoys art, reading, biking, and going to the gym. Dr. Cuevas is also fluent in Spanish and French.
Catherine Palandjian, D.D.S., R.D.
General and Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Catherine Palandjian maintains her practice at Bethesda Family Dentistry because she knows that her patients will be offered a range of comprehensive dental services with a focus on cosmetic, implant, and reconstructive dentistry.
Dr. Palandjian realizes just how important it is to link with a clinician who can address immediate dental concerns, perhaps a painful crisis, but also one who can help construct a future plan to continue your dental and oral health for years to come.
Dr. Palandjian attends numerous hours of continuing dental education both in lecture and hands on training. As an active member of the American Dental Association, Dr. Palandjian is involved in dental study clubs and local dental societies. Certified in Invisalign to offer all of her patients an alternative to conventional braces, Dr. Palandjian is also certified in nitrous oxide sedation to help her patients who need additional support and comfort.
Prior to her dental training, Dr. Palandjian was practicing as a Registered Dietitian of which she maintains an active license in Dietetics as well as in Dentistry. Dr. Palandjian utilizes her past clinical nutrition experiences in acute, chronic, and long-term care to provide quality, comprehensive dental services. As a graduate from the University of Maryland Dental School in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Palandjian completed a residency at Temple University School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While attending dental school, Dr. Palandjian was very active in the pediatric department and continued her desire to volunteer her services in a children’s dental clinic on a weekly basis in Philadelphia. Dr. Palandjian is formerly from Scranton, Pennsylvania and attended Marywood University in which she received her Bachelors Degree with high honors in Science and Nutrition.
Dr. Palandjian lives in Montgomery County with her husband Michael and children Elaina and David. She enjoys traveling, playing tennis, reading and going to the beach.
Wayne Steinberg, D.D.S.
General Dentist Limited to Root Canals
Dr. Steinberg graduated from the University of Maryland in 1975 and the University of Maryland Dental School in 1976. He went on to do an outstanding 20 years in the Unites States Air Force as a general dentist. Upon retiring from the Air Force, Dr. Steinberg joined the distinguished practice of Bethesda Family Dentistry, where he limited his practice to endodontics and root canals with a success rate of over 99%. He can complete most root canals in about one hour. He is well known for his compassionate and painless dentistry.
Dr. Steinberg was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Maryland in 1973 to attend college. He has a wife, Linda, and two boys, Michael and Robert. He is a dedicated father who coached both sons in little league for 10 years. He was also a member of the executive committee for the Southern Maryland United Youth Organization. He loves all sports, especially baseball, and is an avid swimmer.
Dr. Robert Bouffard
Periodontics
Dr. Robert Bouffard was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended both the University of Maryland Baltimore County and The Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. A Navy veteran, he completed both a General Practice Residency and a specialty residency in Periodontics while on active duty. Dr. Bouffard is Board Certified by the American Board of Periodontics and limits his practice to Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. He currently resides in Edgewater, Maryland with his wife Kimberly and their three children, Julianna, Alexander and Nicholas.