Welcome to Chesapeake Bay Dental

We are a family-oriented dental practice serving all ages located minutes from APG in the heart of Aberdeen, MD. Our facility utilizes modern digital technology in a clean and relaxing environment. We make every effort to ensure that you will feel welcome and comfortable from your first encounter with us on the phone to every visit with us thereafter. Everyone has different dental needs, and that's why we take the time to really listen to your concerns and goals for achieving and maintaining optimal oral health. After all, a healthy mouth ultimately affects your overall health and well being. 

If you are looking for a new dental home, we encourage you to give Chesapeake Bay Dental a call so that we can clarify any questions and concerns you may have before making that decision. If you are a current patient here, we thank you for entrusting us with your oral health care needs...you're in good hands!

Meet the Doctor

  • S. Aara Bham, DDS, FAGD

    Dr. Bham has been practicing dentistry for over 25 years and is a native of Harford County.  She is a 1995 graduate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and continued on to a 2-year residency program at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. In 2006, she was awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), a distinction held by less than 10% of dentists in the United States.  She regularly attends continuing education courses to keep current on the latest techniques and technology in dentistry.

    In addition to practicing full-time in Aberdeen, MD, Dr. Bham serves on the Dean's Faculty at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry where she instructs third and fourth year dental students in clinical dentistry.  She also volunteers with medical and dental humanitarian missions locally and internationally to provide healthcare to underserved populations.

    Dr. Bham loves practicing dentistry and enjoys getting to know her patients and their families over the years. She strives to deliver the highest quality dental care to all her patients in a stress-free environment, respecting each patient's specific healthcare needs and expectations.

Office Hours By Appointment

Patients are seen promptly at their scheduled appointment times

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-4:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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INFECTION CONTROL INFORMATION:

 Our office is open for all dental procedures. Strict patient screening & infection control protocols remain in effect. Additional steps are being taken before, during and after each treatment appointment to ensure everyone's safety.