James M. Brinster DDS

A highly trained and experienced cosmetic dentist, James M. Brinster DDS has enhanced thousands of beautiful smiles with amazing results. After completing his degree at Loyola University, Dr. Brinster received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland. He is a certified Invisalign and Lumineers dentist, a member of the American Dental Association, Maryland Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and continually studies the latest technologies to provide the most advanced dentistry to his patients

A gifted artist, Dr. Brinster excels in dentistry because of his natural abilities, skillful manual dexterity and his passion for health. For Dr. Brinster, cosmetic dentistry involves all aspects of general dentistry with a special emphasis on individual teeth and their overall harmony and balance in your smile.  It is the careful blend of art and science to design beautiful faces.

Voted as a Top Doc by What’s Up Magazine, Dr. Brinster credits his experienced, friendly and loyal team of hygienists and staff members for the success of the practice

Margaret O'Connell DDS

Dr. O’Connell is our Associate Dentist who is available to provide complete general and restorative care for your family.  Dr. O’Connell’s gentle nature will put you at ease, and her experience and attention to detail will assure you that you are in good hands.  After receiving a degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Florida, Dr. O’Connell graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School.  She has worked with many outstanding dentists and has volunteered her expertise to Operation Smile in Brazil and Vietnam in order to bring healthy smiles around the world.   Dr. O’Connell is truly focused on your oral and overall health.  In her spare time, she enjoys tennis, traveling, and being active outside and in the community. 

Hygienists

Prevention and education are important to our practice, and we take seriously your need to understand how to take charge of and protect your oral health. With regular hygiene visits and check-ups, you can keep your natural smile for a lifetime. You will find that our hygienists are the best in town and will help you feel comfortable and secure.

Wendy Allen, RDH
Wendy graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Magna Cum Laude in 1996. Wendy takes a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education every two years. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association, Maryland Dental Hygienists Association, and the Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society. Patients leave their appointment with a thorough prophylaxis and some new information on how to maintain their dental health at an optimum level. Wendy especially loves converting dental-phobics.

Julie Werner, RDH, BS
Julie graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School with honors and with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 1987. Julie has been with Brinster Dental since 1991 and is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association, and she makes a point of taking 30 hours of continuing education every two years, as well as teaching dental hygiene in elementary schools every February during the National Children's Dental Health Month.

Quality Staff

Our most important asset at Brinster Dental is our quality staff. Our front desk personnel and dental assistants schedule your appointments, help with your finances, and fill out your insurance forms. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to maximize your dental benefits. We look forward to seeing you at each and every visit.