Dr. Bana Ball is more than just a board-certified pediatric dentist. In fact, she is a mother of two young children, Nikou and Nila. She loves spending time with her little ones and her husband, Mark, a urologic oncologist at the NIH. Dr. Ball is a comedy enthusiast, a crossword and jigsaw puzzle fan, an adventure traveler, a nature lover, and an aspiring yogi.
Dr. Ball completed her residency training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Maryland, serving as Chief Resident during her final year. As part of Dr. Balls residency training, she co-wrote the Guidelines on Restorative Dentistry for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, based on an extensive evidence-based review of the dental literature, giving her unparalleled expertise in dental materials.
After attending Centre College on a full academic scholarship and graduating summa cum laude, she received her dental degree with honors from the University of Pennsylvania in 2010, graduating at the top of her class. She worked as a general dentist for a few years after dental school, and it was during this time that she realized her passion for working with children. Returning to school for specialty training in pediatric dentistry became an easy choice, and she hasnt looked back since. Dr. Ball considers it an honor and a privilege to be entrusted with caring for children.
When you and your child walk through our doors, you will be greeted with enthusiasm and enter a child-friendly, yet calm environment. We have chosen a cool and soothing color scheme and decorated our family lounge with books and a few toys. If it weren't for COVID, the family lounge would contain even more fun items, but we are having to limit the number of things available. You understand.
First visits are tailored to your child 's age and level of expected cooperation, with many options for toothpaste flavors. We don 't have a 'one size fits all' approach, and we work with each family to get the most out of your child 's visit.