Dr. Richard Chang

About Dr. Chang Your Orthodontic Specialist A Remarkable Education The thorough education I received is the foundation of the quality orthodontic treatment I provide today. But education is an ongoing commitment for me, and one I take very seriously.  I always strive to be the best, and that means I must continually pursue the latest advances that make your treatment faster, more comfortable and more effective. DMD: Harvard University, Boston, MA MS, Orthodontics: St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO BA: Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI Current President: Chinese American Medical Society Past President: Chinese Dental Study Club Continuing Education: Completes double annual requirement Member: American Association of Orthodontists, Mid-Atlantic Society of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association, Southern Maryland Dental Society A Personalized Approach for Quality Care "There are many times when ingenuity and creativity allow me to develop multiple options to approach a patient's treatment. By spending plenty of time getting to know you and discussing your goals, I'm able to find the approach that will work best for your unique smile and your individual lifestyle." Your Orthodontic Getaway "The 'oceanfont' environment you'll enjoy in my office is just one example of how my staff and I always put you first.  The beach design in our office is intended to help you relax and enjoy every moment you're here. The friendly care you can expect from my staff and me also contributes to our ultimate goal: giving you a healthy, beautiful smile you're proud to show the world." My Vision for My Practice We constantly strive to develop a progressive orthodontic practice dedicated to providing the highest quality of care as well as exceptional customer care for our patients and their families. We strive to treat all of our patients in a compassionate, understanding manner, concerning ourselves with the patient as a whole. We want to create a warm, caring, friendly, fun environment that projects the image: “this is the best place to receive orthodontic care”. The patient experience should be one of expectations exceeded. I want to create a practice where patients feel so comfortable with the quality of care that the enthusiastically refer their friends and family to our practice. Our goal is to create beautiful smiles and to restore natural function, and in so doing, help our patients improve their self-image and confidence. I believe we play a part in the development of our patients. Our interactions with them can contribute positively to that development. It is critical that we remain at the forefront of orthodontic advances and developments. That is why I and my staff attend continuing education and training courses year-round, routinely doubling the required annual continuing education requirements. I believe in building relationships with our general dental and specialist colleagues through enhanced communication and education regarding patient care, especially with challenging interdisciplinary care cases.