Meet the team of our Doctors & Surgeons in Laurel, MD
Our Dentists in Laurel, MD
Dentist in Laurel, MD
The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our doctors’ training, professional credentials and work experience.
Dr. Mitchell Weiner
Family Dentistry
Dr. Mitchell Weiner is a general dentist who earned a Doctor in Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry. Dr. Weiner also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Frostburg University where he was president of the biology honor society.
Dr. Weiner has advanced training from a residency program that he completed from the V.A. Medical Center, University of Louisville, Norton’s Children’s Hospital, in Louisville, Kentucky. He received post-doctorate training in all the dental specialties with rotations in oral and maxillofacial surgery, cosmetic implants, laser surgery, oral pathology, periodontal surgery, general practice dentistry, TMJ, and anesthesia and intravenous sedation.
Dr. Weiner currently holds dental licenses for the state of Maryland, South Carolina, as well as the District of Columbia. He was on staff at Prince George’s Hospital Center for almost 20 years and is a volunteer at a clinic in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dr. Weiner’s advanced training in many areas of dentistry, as well as his years of experience as a general dentist, is and will continue to be an important facet to this practice.
Dr. Richard Batz
Family Dentistry
Dr. Richard Batz is both a dentist and a pharmacist. He graduated from the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, with High Honors, and practiced hospital pharmacy for 15 years. He is also a graduate of the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, where he received the Senior Thesis Award.
Dr. Batz has experience in working with physicians in oncology, internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, surgery, and shock trauma. His knowledge of pharmacology, and drug interactions is very valuable with the increase in aging patients with multiple medications. Our multispecialty practice model is similar to a hospital setting. Dr. Batz believes this gives our patients optimal care.
Dr. Jonathan Dukes
Family Dentistry
Dr. Jonathan Dukes obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University, College of Dentistry in 1999 with honors. The following year Dr. Dukes achieves his Oral Surgery Residency/General Practice Residency at D.C. General Hospital. Dr. Dukes started working with Drs. Batz and Weiner beginning the summer of 2000 and has been here ever since. For lesiure, Dr. Dukes enjoys playing golf and tennis. Dr. Dukes has been happily married for 20 years, and resides at home with his wife and two sons who are 19 and 15.
Dr. Sharon Kavandi
Family Dentistry
Dr. Sharon Kavandi is a general dentist with over eleven years experience. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from George Washington University. She continued to receive a Master of Microbiology Studies before entering Georgetown University Dental School. Dr. Kavandi graduated at the top of her class in May 1990 with a degree in Doctor of Dental.
Dr. Sint Wai Wai
Family Dentistry
Dr. Sint Wai Wai is a general dentist and graduated from Temple University School Dentistry, Pennsylvania. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science Degree in Physical Chemistry from Rangoon University.
Dr. Fariba Danesh
Family Dentistry
Dr. Fariba Danesh earned a nursing degree as well as a degree of doctor of dental surgery. She earned her doctor of dental surgery from Case Western Reserve University, School of Dentistry in Cleveland, Ohio, where she earned a clinical scholarship and an award for clinical excellence. She holds a Maryland state dental license. Dr. Danesh’s nursing experience and her degree in dentistry are a wonderful combination in the dental field.
Dr. Ali Shah
Family Dentistry
Dr. Ali Shah attended University of Maryland, College Park on full academic scholarship for his undergraduate career, obtaining a duel Bachelor of Arts degree in art history and business. He then continued on to receive his DDS from Howard University, College of Dentistry in 2010.
Although Dr. Shah is a new dentist, he started at Drs. Batz and Weiner at the age of 18 as a sterilization tech. Moving onward to an oral surgical assistant, he discovered his passion for dentistry and applied to dental school. Now back at Drs. Batz and Weiner, Dr. Shah’s immense love for dentistry allows him to enjoy work every day, and when he’s off, football and basketball are other passions which he loves to pursue!
Dr. Ali Eghtesadi
Endodontist- Root Canal Specialist
Dr. Ali Eghtesadi is an Endodontist specializing in root canals and endodontic microsurgery. He attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) as an undergraduate student earning a B.S. in biology with honors. He then went on to attend the University of Maryland Dental School on a full academic scholarship, which he earned for being in the top 5% of his entering dental class. After graduation from dental school, Dr. Eghtesdai was accepted for General Practice at the prestigious Harvard University School of Dental Medicine. After the completion of his general residency, Dr. Eghtesadi went on to pursue a specialty in Endodontics at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Eghtesadi is greatly concerned with patient care and explaining treatment procedures to his patients in detail. Making his patients comfortable and reducing their anxiety is of great importance to him.
Dr. Eghtesadi enjoys reading, mountain biking, and playing basketball.
Dr. Francis Hunte
Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Dr. Francis Hunte attended Howard University where she completed the Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Dental Surgery accelerated the program, graduating with honors. Dr. Hunte later completed the Brigham and Women’s Harvard-Wide General Practice Residency program in Boston, MA. She later was accepted into the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine where she completed a four-year residency in Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics.
Dr. Jeffrey Brain
Periodontist- Gum Specialist
Dr. Jeffrey Brain was born in Quantico, Virginia and raised in Lima, Peru. Being raised in Peru he benefits to the office by being one of the few who are bilingual. He graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School in 1991 with a Doctorates Degree in Science and received The Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Periodontics. After getting an officer commission in the U.S. Naval Dental Corp, he attended a one year General Practice Residency and worked as a general dentist for 4 years. He graduated from a 3 year residency in Periodontics at Bethesda Naval Post Graduate School in 1999 and obtained Diplomate status by the American Board of Periodontology in 2000. He voluntarily separated from the Navy in 2002 and lives in Bethesda, MD.
Dr. Jacqueline Isabelle
General Dentistry
Dr. Jacqueline Isabelle is a native of Prince George’s County who graduated from University of Maryland College Park with a B.S in psychology and minor in hearing and speech. Dr. Isabelle furthered her education by obtaining a DDS from University of Maryland, School of Dentistry. Afterwards, Dr. Isabelle completed her Post-Doctorate residency in Westchester, New York where she continued her education in all specialties. She took call alongside oral surgeons at Westchester Medical Center and Phelps Memorial Hospital. Dr. Isabelle is currently a general dentist who enjoys seeing patients of all ages.