Ray M. Becker, DDS, FAGD

I’m a new patient to Dr Becker and team and so far am a fan! They get new patients in right away and the new patient consult/​treatment plan is extremely beneficial. Dr. Becker is very knowledgeable (and a fast talker!) and appears to be on the forefront of dental technology/​techniques. Lisa, the hygienist, is very sweet and does a great job. The only downside is that she is the only hygienist and only works Monday-​Wednesday. Do expect a major price tag when you review your dental treatment plan. Dr. Becker is out of network for all dental insurance companies. Their team will work with your insurance company to reimburse you for payment, just know that you’ll pay a bit more to go here. Note that I haven’t had any major work done here.

Dr. Becker and all of his staff are great. They are professional, caring and gentle. Thank you.

I recently moved to the area and received a flyer in the mail advertising this dentist. I called and asked if they took my insurance and the response was that they took all insurances. That should have been my clue to move on, but then we wouldn’t have this review. I asked to schedule a cleaning and X-​rays. They were able to fit me in two and a half weeks later. I received a two pocket folder in the mail with paperwork to fill out. Basically background, insurance, and questionnaires on headaches. Day of the «suppose cleaning», I arrived at the office which was empty except for me, the secretary, the dentist, and a technician. I received a tour of the building and was shown the room where the cleanings took place; however, the dentist hygienist was off on Fridays. At this point I should have left, but I guess I was in shock. I replied that I had scheduled a cleaning and the response was, «Oh the doctor will go over that with you». I was then taken back and had X-​rays completed. The doctor came in and for the next hour I went though a series of what I like to call, «the chamber of horrors». At one point they needed an extra set of hands so I assisted in stretching my mouth out for a procedure that I was told the insurance would pay for. At the end of a two hour whatever that was, I was handed their policy. Their policy basically stated that you were responsible for the total bill. Then it was your responsibly to file the claim with your insurance to get reimbursed. Why was this not stated before the services were rendered? I would have not scheduled or left before they could complete any services. Now I am responsible for the $ 99.00 dollars, which is apparently a great deal. What’s a greater deal is billing the insurance correctly where I don’t have to pay out of pocket. This is why I have TWO insurance premiums taken out of my check every two weeks. They did say that as a courtesy that they would bill my insurance; however, that was a mess and I will leave it at that. I am not sure where these other great reviews came from, perhaps people needing crowns. I just needed a cleaning and a new primary dentist, this practice is not the one.

What can a person say about a dentist? Well, we can start with his caring staff who will go out of their way to make you comfortable. Then we can toss in a dentist who not only cares about you, but is accurate with all fittings. Something else a person should know is that Dr. Becker creates his own crowns and inlays in house. This means that while you are sitting in the chair, he can fit you with a crown and is not sending it out to some third party or even China to be made. This ensures that it fits properly and matches perfectly. Have jaw issues? Dr. Becker is also a expert in TMJ and can get that sorted out as well. Bottom line? I was happy to finally walk into his office and if you are in the Baltimore area, I would highly recommend that you visit his office and see what he can do for you!

I avoided the dentist for 15 years — bad experience with a childhood dentist. I found Dr Becker in 2001 and am so grateful that I did. I had many issues with my teeth — old fillings needing replacement, needed crowns, cracked teeth, jaw pain, grinding/​clenching issues. Because of my previous dental experience I was very apprehensive about going. I went in and met Dr. Becker, Margaret and Colleen — they all went out of their way to make me comfortable. Everything got fixed. Another great thing about the office is that Dr Becker can make the crown in his office and install it in ONE visit. He fixed my jaw pain, made a great nighttime mouth guard so I wouldn’t have any issues in the future. He even wrote a book on computer dentistry — the first one ever written (it’s now a reference for all dentists.) They bend over backwards to accommodate you — they stayed late on several occasions to finish the job. I moved from Howard County 10 years ago and drive an hour each way to continue coming to them. If you need a dentist and don’t go to him you are making a mistake.

Dr. Becker is an AMAZING dentist! Anyone who speaks with Dr. Becker will automatically pick up on his impressive knowledge about the dental world. Not only is Dr. Becker very friendly, but he is beyond passionate about his dental practice. He always places his patients first by going above and beyond! What makes Dr. Becker stand out from other dentists? – He takes time to teach you about little (yet big) things necessary for your dental upkeep. All in all, I would highly recommend Dr. Becker! I actually enjoy going to the dentist and his staff is always so welcoming! (To give you a background on myself: I am the young woman in the video, a current University of Virginia student)

Wonderful dentist with knowledgable and caring staff. I normally am very hesitant to go to the dentist and I turn into a huge wimp once I get in the dreaded dental chair. At Dr. Becker’s office I am relaxed and comfortable. Dr. Becker is so friendly, gentle and assuring. His assistant Margaret is a pleasure and is extremely attentive. The office itself is clean and organized and they also maintain a very well stocked snack area in the waiting area as well as water/​coffee. I don’t mind coming to the dentist at all anymore. Thanks guys!