Dr. Cynthia Lynn Sclater, DDS

Dr. Sclater began practicing dentistry 14 years ago, and became the owner of Gentle Family Dentistry in 2008. She has a passion for continuing education and new developments in dental technology. She is Waterlase and CEREC certified. Both of these technologies allow our patients a dental experience that is virtually pain free and conservative. Dr. Sclater is certified in orthodontics, and enjoys the cosmetic aspect of dentistry. She loves the joy it brings a patient when their smile is healthy and beautiful. Dr. Sclater's care philosophy is, “Listen, because the patient is their own best advocate. If I simply listen, I will be able to give them the care they need.”

Dr. Sclater and our hygienists are laser certified. We have the ability to preserve tooth structure and deliver permanent crowns in the same day with our CEREC technology. We offer care in the following areas: cosmetics, pediatrics, CEREC, orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, Biolase and Waterlase.

Dr. …Sclater attended the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine and graduated cum laude. While in dental school, she received an Army Health Professions Scholarship. She was commissioned into the Army while in dental school and served on active duty for three years. She had tours in South Carolina, Wurzburg, Germany and Virginia. She completed a one year general practice residency while stationed in South Carolina. Dr. Sclater served eight years in the Army and received three medals, including the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal. She is a member of the Patuxent Dental Society, MSDA and ADA. She is a former Maryland State Dental Association Vice President, and she was a PANDA trainer for four years.

Dr. Sclater is a Calvert County native, and believes strongly in local businesses supporting each other and the community. Dr. Sclater knew from a very young age that she wanted to become a dentist due to her frequent visits to the dentist - she spent four years in braces as a teen, and had braces a second time as an adult. Dr. Sclater enjoys her work and giving back to others. At home, she loves to curl up with a good book. She is an avid skier, enjoys jogging at the North Beach pier, and loves to jet ski on the bay in the summer months. Dr. Sclater has been married to her husband Charlie for 21 years. Their son, Cameron, is in high school. Dr. Sclater loves cheering on her son at his soccer games.