Atlantic Dental Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

Dr. Geoffrey Robbins

Dr. Geoffrey H. Robbins has lived in the Ocean City area for over 50 years. Upon completing his under graduate education at the University of Miami, he attended the University Of Maryland School Of Dentistry where he earned his D.D.S. degree. He has practiced general dentistry for 36 years and has continually attended post graduate courses in restorative dentistry. In the last 36 months, Dr. Robbins has been attending the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, where he has had the opportunity to work with some of the most well known leaders in the field of cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry. In this time, he has accumulated over 375 hours of post graduate class room and clinical experience. He brings this experience to his practice for patients seeking Smile Enhancements and other cosmetic procedures such as whitening. He has also had courses in Neuromuscular Dentistry helping those with joint and headache pain.

His commitment to the community is not only as a health professional. He has served on numerous boards, commissions and civic organizations. He served on the Planning & Zoning Commission for the Town of Ocean City for over 25 years, Board of Director for the Ocean City Development Corporation, and a member of the St. Martins Church Restoration Committee. He is a past member of the Lions Club of Ocean City and Worcester County Board of Tourism and the Downtown Association. In serving his profession, Dr. Robbins has been a member of the Ethics Board of the Eastern Shore Dental Society for the past 10 years.

Dr. Lawrence Michnick

Following in his grandfather and father's footsteps, Dr. Lawrence Michnick graduated with honors (Omicron Kappa Upsilon) in 1993 from the NYU School of Dentistry. After dental school, he completed an intensive yearlong residency program with concentrations in implant and restorative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery at Nassau County Medical Center. The residency program also included education in treating the anxious or nervous patient. Taking patients who in the past perhaps had an unhappy dental experience and creating an environment leading towards more comfortable experiences.

He relocated to Ocean City fourteen years ago. As an active member of the community, he has held all offices of the Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club and is a current President of Temple Bat Yam. Professionally, he is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Eastern Shore Dental Society. Dr. Michnick has also attended several courses at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies with emphasis on advanced functional aesthetics and neuromuscular dentistry. Dr. Michnick enjoys spending his time off with his wife Deanne and their two children, exploring all this area has to offer.

Dr. Christopher Takacs

Dr. Christopher Takacs joined Atlantic Dental Cosmetic & Family Dentistry during the summer of 2006. A Wilmington, Delaware native, Dr. Takacs studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware and graduated with his Bachelor of Science in 1998. He then went on to the University Of Kentucky College Of Dentistry to earn his DMD. Dr. Takacs has taken an interest in implant and restorative dentistry, and has concentrated his continuing education in those areas. Since coming to Maryland, he has joined he Maryland State Dental Assocation, the Eastern Shore Dental Society, and continues his American Dental Association membership.
Locally, he is an active member in the Ocean City Lions Club and enjoys spending time with his wife, Margo, and three children Taylor, Lewis, and Arden. Other hobbies include golfing, fishing, and oil painting.

Alisha Oates

My name is Alisha and I've lived in this area for 11 years. I have two children. My son is 11 years old and my daughter is 7 years old. I have attended Wor-Wic Community College and taken a dental assistant course as well as the radiology course. I have recently passed the DANB Exam and earned my radiologic license.

Brenda Bower

My name is Brenda. I have been in the dental field for over 10 years. I first started in Hagerstown, MD then went onto Chambersburg, PA. In August of 2008, my husband and I moved to Berlin, MD. I have only been at the practice since August of 2008, but I already feel at home. The doctors and staff are great to work with. Their first priority is patient care, I think that is what the job is all about.

I have two grown children, who still live in Pennsylvania. I enjoy spending time with my husband, my brother and his family. I'm enjoying everything Ocean City has to offer and love living at the beach.

Debby Smith

Debby is a practicing dental hygienist with over 33 years experience with Dr. Robbins. She has four years of college and her RDH degree.

Debby has been a "local" for 38 years and definitely enjoys the area. She enjoys time with husband "Smitty" and two sons who are both currently attending dental school in Baltimore.

Dental care and preventative measures are very important to her. She attends continuing education and dental conventions to keep up on the latest techniques and products, which Atlantic Dental strives to attain.

Jessica DiGristine

Hello! I am Jessica D. and I have been working with The Atlantic Dental team for 8 years. Exactly one month after I started working here I got married to my husband Chris. We have two beautiful female Rottweilers named Sasha and Izzy. I first applied at Atlantic Dental to be a receptionist however Doctors Robbins and Michnick had faith in me and sent me to school at Wor-Wic Community College. There I attained my license in Dental radiology, Infection Control and General Chairside assisting. I am now a Certified Dental Assistant and a member of the National Association of Dental Assistants. I have attended the courses at The Las Vegas Institute of Cosmetic Dentistry on three occasions. I have also completed courses in Neuromuscular Dentistry and Dynamic Team Concepts.

If I can help answer any questions dealing with cosmetic dentistry, please feel free to contact me at (410) 213-7575.

Judy Tremellen

Judy began her career in dentistry some 20 years ago. She graduated cum laude from the Medical college of Virginia with a Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene. She is a current member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association and Eastern Shore Dental Assistants' Association. Over the years Judy has had the opportunity to practice in a variety of settings ranging from public health pediatrics to Main Line Philadelphia periodontics to a unique practice in Grand Cayman with views of the crystal blue ocean. Jimmy Buffet eat your heart out! Landing in Ocean City 14 years ago, she quickly came to love the intimate small town feeling of O.C. She has two grown sons and is also a foster parent. Reading and working out fill any spare time.

NOTE: Judy enjoys patients who make their mouth a priority! "Thorough but gentle is my philosophy."

Pat Lausten

Pat joined Atlantic Dental Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in May 2005. She grew up in New Jersey and moved to this area in 1990. Pat graduated from the Fones School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, CT with an Associate Degree in Science. She is licensed to practice Dental Hygiene in NJ, NY, and MD and has over 30 years of clinical experience working in both private practice and public health settings. She has been married to her husband Ron, for 32 years and they have a married daughter who is a physicians assistant and a son who is graduating college May 2011. Pat enjoys family time, reading, classic car shows, and helping her patients maintain a healthy smile.

Tammy Scholl

My name is Tammy and I've been in the dental field for 8 years now. I have been a dental assistant for 3 years. My current position at Atlantic Dental is at the front desk.

I've been with my husband for 15 years, have been married for 10. We have 2 boys. We enjoy camping and four-wheeler riding. I look forward to helping you.

Terry Pouliot

Terry was born and raised on the Eastern Shore. She is a University of Bridgeport, Jones School of Dental Hygiene graduate , and currently an active member of the American Dental Hygiene Association. In addition, Terry currently has active memberships with the Maryland Dental Hygienist Association, Eastern Shore Dental Hygienists Association, and the Eastern Shore Dental Assistants Association. She currently holds licenses to practice in Delaware and Maryland, and has worked with Atlantic Dental and Dr. Geoff Robbins for over 25 years. Terry has two grown daughters. In her free time she enjoys the beach, all sorts of boating, golfing, and most of all spending time with family and friends.

Tina Catapano

I'm a single mother to a happy toddler. I've always been interested in becoming a dental assistant and it was my daughter's birth that encouraged me to start my new career. I really enjoy working for the Atlantic Dental office because of the friendly environment and my great co-workers. I am also grateful to my Dental Assisting Teacher, Dawn, for helping me with everything.

Trina Harrison

I was born and raised on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in the small town of Onancock. I have been a Dental Assistant since 1996. I first started in a Pediatric Dental Office and from there I worked in an Orthodontic Office. I really enjoyed both fields because they were so different. Now, I have found my home at Atlantic Dental where dentistry has taken on a new look and feel. I've had the opportunity to further my education by taking classes at the Las Vegas Institute for Cosmetic Dentistry. I am in the process of acquiring my CDA. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

Ashley Huston

Ashley joined the Atlantic Dental Cosmetic & Family Dentistry team in July of 2007. She graduated from Wingate University in 2007 with a sport management and marketing bachelor's degree. Ashley was born and raised on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and a graduate from Mardela High School. In her free time she enjoys traveling, going to sporting and music events, and spending time with her friends and family.