Patients who meet with Dr. Towe can immediately recognize her professionalism and the passion she has for her work. Dr. Towe’s evaluations are highly based on the concerns and goals of her patients. Dr. Towe is a tireless advocate for good periodontal health to enhance patients’ overall systematic health. She is dedicated to delivering dental care at the absolute highest level.
Dr. Melanie Towe grew up in Columbia, South Carolina and graduated Cum Laude from University of South Carolina. Dr. Towe received her dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where she graduated at the top of her class with honors. After graduation, Dr. Towe spent 3 years at the Medical College of Virginia Advanced Graduate Periodontics program. Her surgical practice focuses on utilizing the most current techniques, cutting edge industry innovations and various CAD-CAM technologies. She specializes in advanced procedures such as immediate full mouth dental implants utilizing pterygoid and zygomatic implants.
Dr. Towe is a Clinical Associate Professor of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontists and the International Congress of Implantologists. Dr. Towe is a Delegate representing the Maryland State Dental Association. Dr. Towe lectures frequently at State Dental Associations, Study Clubs and national meetings.
Dr. Shoff was born and raised in York, PA and has returned to the area to be closer to family. Dr. Shoff completed her bachelors in Biology at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA where she was the valedictorian. Dr. Shoff received her dental degree and Masters from the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation, she entered the Air Force and completed a 1-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in Northern California. Dr. Shoff served her country with the Air Force in Guam for 3 years, then entered the Periodontal residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center and Air Force Post Graduate Dental School. Dr. Shoff graduated top of her class from residency and was selected to teach an AEGD residency in Northern California. Dr. Shoff is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontists, and an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology. Dr. Shoff has lectured to local study clubs and presented her research at national meetings. Dr. Shoff continues to serve her country as a member of the Air National Guard.
Dr. Shoff and her husband, Eric, have been married for 14 years. In the past 3 years, they have grown to a family of 5 to include a corgi mix dog named Pliny, their son Samuel, and daughter Annie Joy. They love spending time together and love being outside. After living in Northern California near Napa/Sonoma for 4 years, they have really learned to appreciate great wine of all varietals. When Dr. Shoff is not busy keeping up with her kids, she loves to curl up with a good book. She also enjoys running, yoga, and Pilates. They are looking forward to settling down for good, exploring Frederick county, and getting involved in the community.
Dr. Choi was raised in Montgomery County, Maryland, and graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry with honors, inducted as a member of the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society and Gorgas Odontological Honor Society. Dr. Choi continued with further training at Christiana Care Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware for a General Practice Residency Program. During this training, she treated dental patients in a hospital setting as well as completed rotations in anesthesia and oral surgery.
She returned to the University of Maryland School of Dentistry where she completed her Periodontics specialty training. While completing her studies, she conducted research on various bone graft materials under her mentor Dr. Hanae Saito – the research has been presented at national conferences including the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research as well as the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Periodontists.
Outside of the office, Dr. Choi enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
