Dr. Cecile Poupard-Toner’s passion for dentistry began with a powerful desire to help people become more confident and happy with their smiles. She earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the prestigious University Paris V in 1990 and practiced in France before relocating to the United States eight years later. Here, Dr. Poupard-Toner made a return to academia at the University of Maryland’s Baltimore Dental School and graduated in 2000 after completing residency in Advanced General Dentistry.
She holds a particular passion for root canal therapy, and makes every effort to dispel the many myths of this frequently maligned procedure. She is actively involved in mastering and improving upon available dental technology and protocols through continued education. Dr. Poupard-Toner believes that the best possible care for patients is provided through a gentle and compassionate doctor-patient relationship.
One of Dr. Poupard-Toner’s chief priorities has been to practice with a multi-specialty approach to diagnosis and treatment, in a high quality environment. She provides comprehensive care for patients by keeping an open dialogue between general and specialist dentists as well as with her patients.
Many patients remark upon Dr. Poupard-Toner’s gentle touch and open, accessible manner. For this reason, she is particularly popular among parents with young children. Her approach is equally effective in patients of all ages. She is an expert in caring for anxious or scared patients, easing them through their dental procedure in a manner that makes them entirely comfortable and fear-free.
Dr. Poupard-Toner speaks French and English.