Vail Dental Associates

Vail Dental Associates LLC

410-242-5111

"Have been going to Dr. Vail's for quite some time and always have a great experience. Everyone in his office is very cordial and friendly. I would recommend his place of business to everyone!"

- GL

"If you are nervous about seeing a dentist, Dr. Vail will take away your fears while providing top quality dental work!"

- SP

No insurance? Dental coverage for less than $1/day.

Our in-house membership offers cleanings, exams and X-rays for a full year! No insurance? No problem!

Your introductory package includes all diagnostic X-rays, a comprehensive treatment plan, both semi-annual cleanings AND 10% off of all additional treatment.

$299 for a full year

Actual retail cost is $450. Additional charges may apply for specialty services.

ABOUT US

The leading provider of quality, affordable dental care in Arbutus, MD.

THE MISSION

Vail Dental Associates offers comprehensive general dentistry in the heart of Arbutus. Integrity means everything to us. We will never sell you treatment or make you feel like a number. You can expect a friendly smile, an honest conversation, and a dental family that remains grounded in the small-town ethics we were founded on.

Insurance

We gladly accept all PPO dental insurance plans and will file on your behalf so that you receive the maximum benefit possible! If we're not in-network with your insurance company, be sure to check that you have out of network benefits.

Now in-network with United Concordia Elite Plus PPO and all Cigna PPO Plans!

MEET THE TEAM

Dr. Arthur Vail, III

Welcome back! Dr. Vail spent the last 4 years gathering valuable experience and training on his journey to Norfolk with his wife, Shannon, while she served with the US Navy. In his 5 years of practice, he has adopted the clinical practices and protocols of the world renowned Dr. Strupp and Brumm based out of Clearwater, FL. His specialities include the tried and true painless injection method, as well as excellence in esthetic and restorative dentistry.

Dr. Chelsea Cross

Dr. Cross graduated from UMSOD in 2018 and recently completed a general practice residency program at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. She has been a part of the Vail Dental Associates team since 2012, when she worked as a dental assistant. She is excited to join the practice in a new capacity as a restorative dentist and is working alongside Dr. RT to introduce new programs to ensure the most positive experience for each patient.

Dr. Arthur Vail, Jr

When Dr. Vail first started practicing alongside Dr. Watson in July of 1983, he had a crystal clear vision that he has executed over the course of his 30+ years of practice. Dr. Vail was also a part time educator at the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry (his alma mater) for 21 years where he instructed pre-doctoral students as they learned the nuances of clinical dentistry.

Dr. Patricia Kihn

Dr. Kihn, who is a 1990 graduate of UMSOD, has been practicing with Dr. Vail since 1997. She also spent a few years teaching dental anatomy and occlusion to freshman dental students at UMSOD. In addition to practicing once a week here in Arbutus, Dr. Kihn is the Senior Director of Quality Systems, Medical Devices at Integra LifeSciences in York, PA.

Bridget Tippett, RDH

Meet the Staff

Our team will treat you with the utmost respect and compassion. We love the family atmosphere we've created over the years. Our well-trained staff have over 100 years of combined experience in the dental field with the majority of those years being here in Dr. Vail's office!