Dr. Mary C. Trahar is a dual specialist in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Dr. Trahar’s background in pediatric dentistry distinguishes her from other orthodontists. Her dual training encompasses not only a thorough knowledge of orthodontic principles, but also a greater understanding of growth and development. Dr. Trahar grew up in Annapolis and attended Saint Mary’s School. Dr. Trahar graduated with her bachelor’s degree from The American University in Washington, D.C., and received her dental degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore.

Dr. Trahar was commissioned an officer in the United States Air Force following dental school. She attended a residency program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. before serving at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, where she supervised a pediatric dental clinic.

Following her service with the Air Force, Dr. Trahar attended a combined specialty program in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she published her clinical research paper on distraction osteogenesis in The American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. http://www.journals.elsevierhealth.com/periodicals/ymod/article/PIIS0889540603006516/abstract

After completing her specialty training, Dr. Trahar practiced in Washington, D.C., before returning home to Annapolis to open her new practice.

Dr. Trahar is committed to providing quality and complete orthodontic care to all of her patients. Dr. Trahar devotes much of her time to continuing education and active participation within professional organizations. Dr. Trahar is an alumnus of The Dawson Academy and member of the Piper Education and Research Center. She maintains active membership in the several dental organizations…

American Association of Orthodontists http://www.braces.org/

American Dental Association http://www.ada.org/

Anne Arundel County Dental Society

Maryland State Dental Association http://www.msda.com/

Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists http://www.maso.org/

The Dawson Academy http://www.dawsoncenter.com/

Piper Education and Research Center http://www.pipererc.com/