For me, being the best orthodontist I can be means much more than simply putting on braces and straightening teeth. My greatest joy comes from helping my patients achieve the smile they’ve always wanted: one they’ll love for the rest of their life. When people ask me, "Dr. Hao, what is the best part of being an orthodontist?" I can give an honest answer. Seeing a person’s absolute glee when they see what they’ve achieved is truly the highlight of my day!
I enjoy being able to coach and support each patient throughout their orthodontic experience. I want each person to want to visit the office and have a good time while here. I love our conversations and getting to know each patient as a person. We serve a diverse community in Southern Maryland, and each person brings their own energy and experiences to our space. As a committed member of our Southern Maryland community, I thrive on the relationships that develop and am honored by the trust patients and families place in our practice.
I chose to become an orthodontist after being an orthodontic patient. Treatment created a profound change in my life: it increased my self-esteem and the confidence I felt around others. I want to share that experience with others by partnering with them to transform their life!
Our team members care for every single patient as they would a family member. Each goes out of their way to ensure patients are comfortable at every step of treatment and during every visit. We keep our patients smiling while helping them achieve a new smile!
I completed my Doctorate of Dental Surgery at New York University Dental School. I serve a three-year orthodontic residency, and earned an orthodontic specialty certificate as well as a Master of Science, at the University of Maryland.
Evidenced-based treatment planning is important. I'm devoted to being the best orthodontist I can be by remaining current on developments in orthodontics through meetings, continuing education courses, and peer-reviewed publications. This ensures I’m able to deliver the most efficient, effective, and comfortable treatment options to my patients.
When I’m not caring for patients, I’m most often with my family. My wife Amanda and I married while I was in residency. We live in Huntingtown with our two children, Sydney and Evan, who attend Plum Point Elementary: Go Panthers!
I like hanging out with my family, especially at the library, since I love to read. I also enjoy being outdoors, hiking, camping, and fishing, and I love gardening and cooking, too.
Orthodontics has been my calling since I was a teenager with braces. I realized the tremendous impact an orthodontist can have as I watched my own transformation. Being able to smile with confidence stays with you throughout your life, whether you’re smiling for the prom, senior portraits, wedding pictures, or a job interview. Knowing you look your best is a huge confidence boost, and people can tell when you’re really happy.
One of the best things about being a local orthodontist is having time to really get to know my patients. I’m interested in their activities and love hearing updates about their latest adventures and successes. Because orthodontic care works for all ages, I’m surrounded by a dynamic group of people. Each person has stories to share and we’re always talking and laughing.
There’s no feeling that compares to taking off a person’s braces and seeing the joy on their face as they look in the mirror and see that they’ve acquired an amazing smile! I cannot imagine anything more rewarding than being an orthodontist!
Our team members genuinely care about each patient who comes to our practice. They do everything possible to ensure people feel welcome, at home, and engaged during visits. By being warm and friendly, encouraging questions, and meeting each person’s cosmetic dentistry needs, our team creates a positive, comfortable environment.
I completed my Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Then I enrolled at the University of Michigan, where I completed my orthodontic residency.
I have a passion for treating patients using advanced, aesthetic techniques, including clear braces and Invisalign® clear aligners. These treatments enable people to maintain a confident smile throughout orthodontic care without anyone knowing they’re in treatment.
By taking a range of continuing education courses in cosmetic dentistry, I stay at the leading edge of advancements in the specialty. This ensures my patients receive the best care while achieving their new smile!
Spending time with my wife Laura and our young daughter and son is a priority when I’m not caring for patients. I love being outside and traveling, and am a huge football and basketball fan, especially when cheering on the Michigan State teams!
I co-chaired the 2016 Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy in Waldorf. As a local orthodontist, this was very important to me, and we were able to provide much-needed dental care to more than 800 underserved people! These types of events can make a huge difference: they relieve people of dental pain and allow them to get back to enjoying life.
If you have crooked teeth and feel uncomfortable smiling, Dr. Thomas Hao, Dr. Dylan Schneider, and the Chesapeake Orthodontics team can help! Every day, we work closely with our patients gently moving teeth into proper position and developing smiles that light up the room. We would love to help you achieve straight teeth and a smile that will transform your life!
Your safety and comfort is our top priority at Chesapeake Orthodontics. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you and every patient safe during your next visit.
Before arriving for your next visit, a team member will contact you for a phone health screening. Once at the office, we ask for all patients to wait in the car to help enforce social distancing.
All high-touch areas are sanitized between each use, including but not limited to: chairs, doorknobs, counters, pens and tools. We have a dedicated sterilization area for all dental equipment.
During your visit to our office, you can expect all team members to be fully equipped with a face mask, gown, gloves, and face shield. All team members and patient temperatures are checked daily.
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