Dr. Caitlin D. Darcey, DMD, MS

 Originally from Montgomery County, Maryland, Dr. Caitlin D. Darcey completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. She then completed advanced training with a three-year periodontics residency in Bethesda at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School during which she was awarded the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. In addition, she holds a Master of Science in Oral Biology from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences as well as a Master in Health Professions Education.

 As a Board Certified Periodontist, Dr. Darcey specializes in the esthetic treatment and restoration of diseases of the gingival and bone tissues around teeth and implants. Her particular interests include implants in the smile zone as well as correcting receding and damaged gingival tissues associated with implants. Additionally, she is experienced in laser dentistry and is certified in the LANAP procedure and carries the distinction of being a certified LANAP Institute of Advanced Laser Dentistry Instructor. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology (ABP) as well as a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and is Co-Chair of the Continuing Education Oversight Committee for the American Academy of Periodontology. Since 2022, she has been honored to serve as a ABP Board Examiner. 

 Dr. Darcey has a unique background that she brings to her surgical practice. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Pratt Institute of Art and Design (Brooklyn, NY) majoring in painting. She spent several years employed in the Arts including 2 years at the Philadelphia Museum of Art prior to pursuing a career in dentistry. She completed her post-baccalaureate studies at Temple University and was subsequently awarded a one-year National Institutes of Health post-baccalaureate research fellowship at the Sol Sherry Thrombosis Research Center at Temple University School of Medicine, researching the characteristics of high-molecular-weight kininogen. After Graduating Magna Cum Laude from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, she entered active duty service as a Dental Officer for the United States Navy. Her past assignments include Bethesda, MD, Norfolk, VA, and the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.

 Dr. Darcey is active in her profession in education and service. She holds an appointment as an Assistant Professor in Periodontics at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Her teaching experience includes being a specialty mentor for Advanced Education in General Dentistry programs, as well as a full time Faculty and Program Director for the Periodontics Residency at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School in Bethesda, MD.   

Richard R. Gartner, DDS, MS

Dr. Richard Gartner received both his dental degree and periodontics certification at the University of Nebraska.  He has been a Diplomate in the American Board of Periodontology since 1978.  A Diplomate is a periodontist who has made significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty.  These achievements include comprehensive qualifying and oral examinations in all phases of periodontal disease and its treatment, as well as dental implants.

One of Dr. Gartner's greatest strengths is his experience.  Dr. Gartner has been practicing periodontics for over 30 years and was one of the first doctors to use the original Swedish Branemark Implant system in Severna Park. He brings compassion to patients who may be fearful of dental treatment and tries to provide the highest quality of non-surgical treatment first. When surgical therapy is recommended, he has the experience, knowledge, and expertise to apply necessary treatment.

Dr. Gartner came to Annapolis in 1972, to serve as the Periodontist at the U.S. Naval Academy.   He lived on the Eastern Shore for fifteen years and now resides in Severna Park with his wife and two daughters.  

His hobbies revolve around fishing, hunting, hiking and camping.

John E Duckworth, DMD, M.Med.Sc.

Dr. John Duckworth received his training in Periodontology at Harvard University on a research fellowship from the National Institutes of Health.  For his graduate research, he was awarded the Orban Prize for Periodontal Research.  This award is given to the graduating periodontal resident who has done the best research in the world for that year.  After graduation, he served on the faculty of Periodontology at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry.   Dr. Duckworth has been in private practice, improving his patients' oral health since 1988.   He recently relocated to Annapolis to be closer to his grown children.

Dr. Duckworth is trained to provide you with the best possible health for your teeth and gums.  His first priority is always to save your teeth and make them last the rest of your life.  When circumstances create a situation where the teeth cannot be saved, he has 20 years of experience with placing, repairing and maintaining dental implants to replace your natural teeth.  The goal is always to create healthy gums, functional chewing for healthy foods and a beautiful and natural smile.