About the Doctors

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    Dr. Grace Manliu Yang

    Dr. Yang received her dental degree at the University of California, San Francisco, after completing her undergraduate studies in Classics at the University of California, San Diego. She completed her general practice residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Brooklyn. She practiced in a pediatric dental office prior to returning to specialty trainings in endodontics at the University of Illinois - Chicago.

    Dr. Yang enjoys traveling (in non-COVID times :p) in her free time.

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    Michael D. Parsons, D.D.S.

    Dr. Parsons is a native of Maryland and attended Thomas S. Wootton High school in Rockville. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Maryland in College Park. Following his undergraduate education, he attended the University of Maryland Dental School in 1992 where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and the Irvin I. Abramson award for outstanding skill and expertise in endodontic diagnosis and treatment. While there, he was also a member of the Gamma Pi Delta and Gorgas Honor Societies. After completing a General Practice Residency in Dental Medicine at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey, he received his specialty training and Certificate in Endodontics at the University of Maryland Dental School.

    Dr. Parsons is a member of the Frederick County Dental Society for which he has served as president. He is also an active member of the American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association, and American Association of Endodontists. As an endodontist, he utilizes state-of-the-art technology and equipment, including the use of a surgical microscope, in order to provide the highest quality of care. He enjoys spending his free time hiking and doing other outdoor activities with his wife and three children.

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    Michael D. Parsons, D.D.S.

    Dr. Parsons is a native of Maryland and attended Thomas S. Wootton High school in Rockville. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Maryland in College Park. Following his undergraduate education, he attended the University of Maryland Dental School in 1992 where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and the Irvin I. Abramson award for outstanding skill and expertise in endodontic diagnosis and treatment. While there, he was also a member of the Gamma Pi Delta and Gorgas Honor Societies. After completing a General Practice Residency in Dental Medicine at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey, he received his specialty training and Certificate in Endodontics at the University of Maryland Dental School.

    Dr. Parsons is a member of the Frederick County Dental Society for which he has served as president. He is also an active member of the American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association, and American Association of Endodontists. As an endodontist, he utilizes state-of-the-art technology and equipment, including the use of a surgical microscope, in order to provide the highest quality of care. He enjoys spending his free time hiking and doing other outdoor activities with his wife and three children.

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    Dr. Grace Manliu Yang

    Dr. Yang received her dental degree at the University of California, San Francisco, after completing her undergraduate studies in Classics at the University of California, San Diego. She completed her general practice residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Brooklyn. She practiced in a pediatric dental office prior to returning to specialty trainings in endodontics at the University of Illinois - Chicago.

    Dr. Yang enjoys traveling (in non-COVID times :p) in her free time.

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    Dr. David Desta

    Dr. Desta feels his passion and commitment to providing quality dental care emanates from his personal background and education. In 2000, he received his Bachelor degree in Microbiology, followed by a Master’s degree in Pathology from Boston University. He spent several years working in dental and diabetic research and published several scientific articles. He was drawn more into providing direct patient care which later inspired him to pursue a career in dentistry. He received a DDS degree from Howard University and a GPR certificate from Flushing Hospital, New York.

    He entered private practice in 2015 and started providing comprehensive dental care in DMV area. Eventually he decided to specialize in Endodontics and joined the University of West Virginia School of Dentistry where he received his Certificate and Master’s degree.

    In his spare time, he enjoys going out for walks with his dog, KC. He also like to attend continuing education courses, travel to new places, and sometime enjoys just doing nothing.