Dentistry
Maria Wood, DDS, MS
Smiles Elevated
Dr. Maria Wood (formerly Salnik) leads Smiles Elevated on Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase. She earned her DDS at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, completed an advanced general dentistry residency, and trained in implant dentistry at NYU.
Why patients choose Dr. Wood
Her reviews return again and again to one word: honest. Patients credit her with giving candid feedback about which treatments they actually need and which they can skip — integrity and professionalism that, in their words, is second to none. That makes Smiles Elevated a natural fit for anyone burned by over-treatment elsewhere.
Practice focus
Family and cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and preventive care.
Profile last fact-checked June 26, 2026. Information reflects publicly available sources and may change. Confirm details directly with the practice before booking.
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