Dr. Kelly Betts

Dr. Kelly Betts takes the time to listen to and understand her patient’s needs and concerns in order to provide them with long-term oral stability and comfort. She believes in educating and empowering her patients so that they can achieve their personal oral health goals. While doing all of this, she strives to make every appointment a fun and inviting experience for every patient by engaging in conversation and laughter.

Dr. Kelly Betts is a General Dentist with experience in a wide range of comprehensive dental services, including cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign®, tongue-tie/lip-tie, sports dentistry, and more. Dr. Betts worked as a dental assistant and hygienist for almost 10 years before becoming a dentist, which has allowed her to develop a very unique perspective and approach to dental care.

Dr. Betts earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. She furthered her education by completing her Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from Towson University while working as a research clinician and study coordinator at the National Institutes of Health/National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research. Dr. Betts then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) from the University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery and finished her General Practice Residency at Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Dental Service in Washington, DC.

Dr. Betts is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, and a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Academy for Sports Dentistry. She has completed the prestigious mini-orthodontic residency in clear aligner therapy with Dr. Sandra Tai and she is a certified Invisalign® provider and certified in Botox treatment. Dr. Betts participates in multiple local study clubs and esteemed dental education continuums including Spear, Pankey, Dawson, Implant Pathways, and more. She is certified in providing Oral Conscious and IV sedation services for patients and prides herself in making your dental appointments as comfortable and stress-free as possible. She is always striving to obtain the best knowledge and skills available to serve her patients and collaborate with her colleagues.

Dr. Betts also serves part-time as Clinical Faculty for the University of Maryland School of Dentistry’s Special Care & Geriatrics Clinic, specializing in providing comprehensive dental care for patients with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities.

When she’s not in the office, Dr. Betts enjoys sports and fitness, music, theatre, and home and garden projects. She enjoys cooking and feeding anyone and everyone; a skill and passion that she attributes to her mother. She lives in downtown Baltimore with her husband, Matt, and their two rescue dogs, Gary & Gladys.