Meet Christopher Sanginiti, DDS
Dr. Christopher Sanginiti is passionate about providing excellent care to his patients and always striving to be on the cutting edge of dentistry. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania in 2012 and then completed dental school at the University of Maryland College of Dental Surgery. At UMD, he completed prestigious clerkships (specialty training) in Pediatric Dentistry and Implant Dentistry. In 2016, Dr. Sanginiti was recognized for academic and clinical excellence as a member of Gamma Pi Delta, the prosthodontic honor society, and won the Southeastern Academy of Prosthodontics Award.
In 2017, Dr. Sanginiti completed a post-doctorate advanced education in general dentistry residency at the Washington D.C. VA Hospital. This residency provided extensive training in implant placement, implant restoration, endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, and esthetic restorations. He is particularly interested in applications of technology and digital dentistry, and loves taking on difficult cases. Dr. Sanginiti has been working in Severna Park and Glen Burnie since 2017. He lives in Baltimore with his wife, Kelley, and in his free time enjoys cooking elaborate meals, basketball at the park, and playing guitar.
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Lafayette College
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Maryland School of Dentistry
- Advanced General Practice Residency Program, Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Washington, DC
- Brighterway Dental Implant Institute 2019
- Invisalign Pro Certified
“My passion is in making people feel at home when they come to my office. Sure, you may have had bad experiences in the past, or you might be worried about something that’s going on right now, but we are here to help you. Let’s talk about any concerns you might have, use the latest and greatest in technology to diagnose and explain, and then let’s make a plan that fits your goals. I’m not here just to fix a cavity or pull that achy tooth – I’m here to make your oral health a part of your overall health, and make sure you are smiling your best smile and living your best life.”
Meet Krista Koch, DMD
Dr. Koch is originally from Anne Arundel County and is excited to be back to serve the community she was raised in. Dr. Koch has always had a passion for dentistry and picked the profession out as a child. When all her childhood friends wanted to be teachers and rock stars, she wanted to be a dentist! After high school, she went to the College of Charleston where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a minor in Spanish. She loved Charleston so much that she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a dentist at the Medical University of South Carolina. After dental school, Dr. Koch joined the United States Air Force (USAF) as a general dentist. Dr. Koch joins our practice after serving six years in the USAF. She received two Commendation Medals for her superior performance as a General Dentist while serving in South Korea and Germany.
When Dr. Koch is not treating patients she loves to spend time with her family and friends. You can find her travelling, hiking, playing volleyball, or doing stand-up paddleboarding.
Meet the Team
Front Desk
Leigh – Insurance Specialist / Treatment Coordinator
Leigh was born and raised in Glen Burnie, Maryland. She has also lived in Southern California, Germantown, MD and Washington, D.C before finding her way back to the area. She studied acting/theater in college before getting into the dental field in 2004, starting as a dental assistant and eventually transitioning to the administrative side. In her spare time, she likes to travel, write and perform music, and co-host a weekly podcast.
Brianna Donavon – Front Desk
Brianna was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. Brianna began her dental career in 2021 as an administrator at an oral surgery office. Now she is a two-way superstar at Glen Park Family Dentistry – assisting in the operatories as well as working as a treatment coordinator at the front desk. She enjoys traveling as well as spending time with family.
Hygienists
Brady – Dental Hygienist
Brady Arbogast was born and raised in Severn, Maryland. You will find that he is compassionate, able to put his patients at ease and ensures a positive dental experience. Brady loves his career as a dental hygienist and considers all of his patients family. In his spare time, he loves playing pickleball, hiking and most of all traveling. His bucket list dream is to visit every national park.
Porsche – Dental Hygienist
Porsche Sellars is originally from Williamstown, NJ, and moved to the DC metro area in 1999. After high school, she earned her certificate in dental assisting from Applied Career Training Technical Institute. Porsche became licensed in the state of Maryland for dental assisting while pursuing undergraduate studies at Howard University and UDC. She graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2010 with a concentration in Dental Hygiene. Porsche loves to spend time entertaining and traveling with family and friends.
Assistants
March 15, 2023
