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Dr. Cheryle Baptist DDS, PLLC

Copa: Where did you grow up?

Dr. Cheryle: I was born in Freedman's Hospital on the Howard University Campus. We lived near Carter Barron Amphitheatre at the time. I am a Native Washingtonian!
Copa: What schools have you attended? 

Cheryle:

Interview Questions:
 

2.What schools have you attended? 
I went to St. Ann's in Hyattsville for Nursery School and Kindergarten,  Ursuline Academy for elementary school, Holton Arms for High school and Howard for college and dental school
3.Did you have any special interests in High School? 
I was a cheerleader for Holton and Landon, I loved crafting pottery and I worked in my father's dental practice since I was 12 years old.  We used to ride our bikes through Rock Creek Park every weekend. We were quite social and planned parties, ski trips, Kings Dominion trips, Go Karting, went to concerts and were avid movie goers.
4.When did you become interested in the field of Dentistry? 
My father started me in the office when I was 12 and I thought I knew everything.  I was a dental assistant, bookkeeper & janitor on the weekends and during summer break.  I did my senior project at the Howard University College of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics.  
5.While studying at Howard University how was your college life? 
My college life was full of studying because I went through the 6 year BS/DDS program instead of the usual 8 year program. I did the prerequisite courses with 21 credits each semester and both summer sessions. I did not see a basketball game, missed the football games and never learned to play pinochle. 
6.How long have you had your practice in Washington, DC? 
My father started the practice in 1958 and I joined as a dentist in 1984 and took over 1994.
7. What is your philosophy to business where it pertains to your field?
Our priority is to educate our patients and to provide the services under one roof.  I am driven to mentor to students, serve the underserved, work with physicians to treat the patient as a whole and to maintain continuing education to keep up with research and improved technologies. My daughter, Sylvia Loatman Omer, MS, NCC, runs the business and insurance end of the practice and knows all of the ins and out of the office
 
 Did you know that a hole in your tooth or infected gum can lead to chronic systemic disease & even death?  Poor oral health can cause poor general health and poor general health can cause poor oral health.  
As a team, we play a vital role in treating the WHOLE patient!
 
As I mentioned, I am a native Washingtonian, graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry. With over 30 years of practicing comprehensive dentistry, with a gentle chair side manner, I have clocked thousands of hours of continuing education and continue to keep up with the latest research and studies. I am a member of and have received numerous awards from the DC Dental Society local chapter of the American Dental Association, the Robert T Freeman Dental Society local chapter of the National Dental Association and was inducted as a member of the International Association of Dentists. Dr. Baptiste is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Institute of Implant Dentistry, Greater Washington Academy of Women Dentists, Holistic Dental Association, International Academy of Ceramic Implantology, American Academy of Autologous Growth Factors, International Academy of Mini Dental Implants, Howard University College of Dentistry Alumni Association, National Association of Professional Women and the National Medical Association.
 
We have over 30 years of experience in successfully treating patients through excellent oral care to work with their physicians to improve their overall health!  
 
"’Physicians are taking a more holistic approach to their patients’ overall health," says Sally Cram, DDS, PC, consumer advisor for the American Dental Association. And for good reason. In one recent study, people with serious gum disease were 40% more likely to have a chronic condition on top of it.”
 
Cavities and bleeding gums can lead to or worsen existing systemic disease.
Bacteria, viruses, fungus & other toxins that live in cavities and gum disease do not just live in your mouth; they travel into the bone and blood vessels and circulate in the body. Poor oral health is associated with Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Respiratory Disease, Cancer, Prostate Problems, Obesity, Low Infant Birth Weight & Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).  Look in the mirror now and check to see if your gum is swollen and do they ever bleed? Are there brown spots on your teeth? Does your breath smell bad?  Do you have holes in your teeth? Has a filling chipped or come out? There is also a relationship between birth, breathing, braces and biochemistry! More and more patients have severe crowding and malocclusion, arch discrepancy, bruxism, insomnia, asthma, sleep apnea/sleep disordered breathing and the ensuing coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke.
The Physician has a responsibility to advise patients to schedule regular dental visits.
Good oral health is the key to good overall health!
 
8.Would you please share some of the services you offer at your location.
We focus on
Shatkin First Mini Dental Implants
FastBraces®
Cosmetic Tooth Whitening
Snap-On-Smile
We provide
General Dentistry Including Cosmetic Restoration of Decayed, Chipped, Cracked, Crooked, Missing or Discolored Teeth by Means of Bonding, Tooth Colored Fillings, Whitening, Snap On Smile, Fastbraces®, Porcelain Lumineers, Crowns, Bridges, Partial Dentures, Full Dentures & Implants.
Experience Periodontal Evaluation, Prevention and Therapy to Treat Gum Disease. Oral Cancer Screening.
Soft Tissue Diode Laser, Root Canal Therapy, Extractions, Nitrous Oxide, Laughing Gas Also Provided.
Our Periodontal Hygienist, Mrs. Brenda Barry, RDH, has been with the practice since 1974 and has excelled in numerous advanced certifications!
9.How often should everyone visit a Dentist? 
Most Insurance benefits cover a cleaning every 6 months.  There is a large population of patients who medically need to be seen 3-4 times a year for maintenance of their periodontal condition just as a diabetic needs to maintain visits to their physician.  If you are undergoing treatment it it vital that you complete the planned treatment to prevent further damage.
10 What procedures to most of your patient are in need of?
 
Most patients require Periodontal treatment. The periodontium are the structures that surround the teeth - bone and gingiva (gum).  All day long the body produces plaque.  Plaque is like a surface treatment providing a saliva sheet of moisture to allow the cheek, lip and tongue to move around in the mouth. If plaque is not removed the minerals in your saliva harden it and it becomes tartar (calculus) which is like a clump a cement.  Bacteria live in the plaque and produce acids that cause bad breath, cavities & bone loss.  Gum attaches to bone and not to the tooth, so if there is bone loss there is a gap or pocket between them and you cannot clean down there. There are more blood vessels in the mouth than any other part of the body.  There is also more bacteria in the mouth than any other part of the body.  The bacteria swim through the walls of the blood vessels causing systemic pathology! 
There are 2 other procedures that patients are in need of. One is  Implants to replace missing teeth, anchor dentures, retain bone heights, allow chewing and enhance confidence. The other procedure is Orthodontia or Braces to correct occlusion (the way the teeth meet to function), complete eruption of permanent teeth, reduce gingiva (gum) recession, reposition hard to clean areas, grow bone to make room for the teeth and achieve a confident smile. There are 4 types of bacteria in orthodontic defects that are believed to attack nerve endings associated with Alzheimer's disease and Syphilis. When the teeth are not straight or in the correct position it usually means that the bone has not fully grown to allow proper tooth placement.  We achieve the results without extraction of sound teeth. 
 
11 What does the future hold for Dr. Cheryle Baptiste?
 
I am currently looking for another dentist to join our practice and eventually want to create a full service Medical/Dental Spa offering Laser Treatments, Botox, Fillers, Skin Therapy, Facials, Massage, Hair Services, Manicures, Pedicures and more!
I am looking forward to providing comprehensive dentistry coupled with state-of-the-art spa treatments with aroma therapy & Reiki.  
I want to provide mentorship and enhance the lives of my staff who work extremely hard every day in our practice. 
My goal is to set up a non-profit entity to provide smiles for battered women, single parents, children & veterans. Insurance and the Affordable Care Act do not provide universal comprehensive benefits for orthodontics, cosmetics and implants.
The radiance and self esteem that glow from a healthy, functional and esthetic smile are priceless!
I intend to continue exposing myself to new and exciting technologies!

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Thanks Doc!
 
(Please feel free to add any questions that you think I should have included)
 
~Rodney
 
Rodney Wayne Branche, Publisher/CEO
Copa Style Magazine
www.CopaStyle.com
Rodney@copastyle.com
202.706.8855

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