Dr. Walter Mazzella DDS

Dr. Mazzella is a native of Washington, D.C. He attended college at Georgetown University. After his undergraduate education, he earned his dental degree from the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry. Next, he completed a rigorous dental residency program at the University of Florida. He worked for six years in Washington, D.C. at a dental practice focusing on cosmetic dentistry. In 2001, he opened his own dental practice in the Waverly Woods Village Center in Howard County. Since 2001, He earned a Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry in 2002, followed by a Mastership degree from the Academy of General Dentistry in 2010. He completed the Implant Seminars curriculum with Dr. Arun Garg, culminating with a Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic surgically placing dental implants to its citizens. .In 2012, Dr. Mazzella was awarded The Concept of Complete Care Dentistry Scholarship Award from The Dawson Academy.  He completed a series of courses focusing on the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of dental conditions, specifically TMJ abnormalities, severe tooth wear, bite problems, and splint therapy. He has been an active member of the Rotary Club of Columbia-Patuxent, and has held several Board positions in the club. In 2020-2021, he served as Club President, steering it through the challenging COVID times. He has volunteered his time and resources in local charities, as well as provided funding for international projects