Passarello Family Dental

04/13/2026

We had such a rewarding experience volunteering at the Eastern Shore Mission of Mercy at the end of March! A total of 1,176 patients were provided with dental care over the weekend by a huge team of volunteers. We are so proud to have been a part of this amazing event, and are looking forward to returning in the future!

03/18/2026

Put me in, coach— we’re happy to be sponsoring Sykesville Baseball again this season! Good luck to all the athletes, have fun, and PLAY BALL!

03/16/2026

Wow, thank you to everyone who wrote such kind words on our anniversary post! We loved reading all of the congratulatory messages, and it’s so neat to hear from all the patients who have been here with us since the very beginning! We’re so lucky to have such an awesome community here. Thanks again!

03/14/2026

Last week was a big week: March 6th marked the FORTIETH anniversary of the office’s opening! Since March 6th, 1986, Dr. Tim has been here taking care of generations of smiles, and I’m so proud to work alongside my dad and the rest of our amazing team in the practice he’s built and grown so much from the ground up. We love being a part of this community and getting to know our patients like family, and we are so thankful to all of you for continuing to support us in our commitment to taking the best possible care of you and your loved ones.

Thanks for a great 40 years, and here’s to 40 more!

02/26/2026

This article from the American Heart Association summarizing their latest scientific statement about gum disease is a great reminder that, as the authors put it, “your mouth and your heart are connected”. Regular dental care is not just an important part of maintaining the health of your teeth and gums, but can help reduce overall inflammation and the risk of chronic inflammatory diseases.

One of the biggest takeaway messages from the article is, “‘Gum disease and poor oral hygiene can allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation that may damage blood vessels and increase the risk of heart disease. Brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups aren’t just about a healthy smile— they’re an important part of protecting your heart.’”

If you have cardiac risk factors, including high blood pressure, diabetes, or a family history of heart disease, or if you’ve ever had a cardiovascular event such as heart attack, stroke, or atrial fibrillation, your regular dental checkups and good home care can be important tools for prevention and risk reduction! Reach out to us if you’re interested in any further reading material on the subject, or if you have any questions!

DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2025 — There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and cardiometabolic health conditions. Effective...

12/23/2025

The Passarello Family Dental crew kicked off the holidays with our annual office lunch yesterday! We are so thankful for another year of working (and celebrating!) with the best team. ❤️

We will be closed for a holiday break, and will reopen Monday, December 29th at 9 AM. Please leave us a voicemail at 410-549-1200 if you need us before then. We hope everyone has a wonderful, festive, and safe holiday!

12/19/2025

Whoops— we’ve been so busy hanging the stockings by the fire with care that it’s been a while since we’ve given you any office updates!

As always, our decorator and dental assistant extraordinaire Vicki has helped us get into the holiday spirit. If you haven’t had the joy of walking into our Winter Wonderland this season, here’s a peek at the details! We are feeling so grateful for all the special cards, goodies, and holiday greetings from our wonderful patients and colleagues ❤️ Thanks for being a part of our community!

10/25/2025

Did you see the Tooth Fairy handing out Halloween candy yesterday? Your eyes do NOT deceive you! Halloween is such a fun time of year, but your dentists and hygienists want to make sure that your teeth make it through this candy-centric holiday unharmed! That’s why we had so much fun handing out candy AND dental hygiene goodie bags with toothbrushes at Winfield Elementary’s “Track or Treat” last night!

So how can you Trick-or-Treat while staying cavity-free? Here are a few dental hygiene tips and tricks from the Tooth Fairy and friends to enjoy your Halloween candy while keeping your teeth healthy:
1. Chocolate candies can be washed off the teeth more easily than sticky candies like gummies, sour candies, or caramels, so the less sticky the candy, the better it is for your teeth!
2. Moderation is important: a couple fun-size candy bars from your Trick-or-Treat bag after a meal is a nice sweet treat, but if you are snacking on candy all day long, it is much more likely to cause a cavity.
3. Drink plain water after you eat your sweets: water helps wash any sticky sugars left behind from the candy off your teeth!
4. Most importantly, brush and floss! Cleaning between your teeth once a day with floss and brushing well twice a day for two minutes is the best way to make sure that any extra sugar is cleaned off your teeth before it has the chance to cause a cavity. We know that during the Halloween season, eating a little more candy than usual is part of the fun— that’s why we’re here to remind you to stay consistent with good dental hygiene habits after you enjoy your treats!

We loved seeing all the fun costumes and decorations yesterday, and hope that everyone gets some good use out of their new toothbrushes this Halloween season!

10/09/2025

It is great to be featured in this beautiful calendar from Caring Carroll! We are so happy to support such a wonderful local organization in providing aid for Carroll County’s seniors. You can pick up your own calendar this Saturday at the Downtown Westminster Farmer’s Market!

Look who’s smiling now! Our dentist friends at Passarello Family Dental got their calendar today where they are featured in December 2026 of the Caring Carroll Community Calendar! Looking for a dentist? Check them out! They have expanded and remodeled their office and we can tell you from experience you won’t be disappointed with the care you receive! Thank you Dr. Tim & Dr.Allie! 😘😘

06/10/2025

It was so exciting to be asked back to Freedom Elementary, where I went to elementary school, for 5th Grade Career Day! I got to give a presentation alongside my brother, who is an aerospace engineer.

Freedom’s 5th graders were rock stars, and it was a lot of fun to show them how dentists read x-rays and place fillings. We may even have some future dentists in the crowd! Thanks to everyone at Freedom for having me!

-Dr. Allie

06/05/2025

We were honored to participate in the Carroll County Career and Technology Center’s Career Connections program this spring!

You may have met Amelia while she was shadowing at our practice this semester and learning all about what it’s like to be a general dentist. Amelia is headed off to College Park in the fall, and has decided to pursue dentistry as a career after her internship experience. We are so happy to help inspire the next generation of dental professionals!

Congrats on your graduation from LHS Amelia, and we wish you the best of luck at UMD!

05/28/2025

We recently expanded our office space, and thought it would be fitting to expand our social media presence a bit as well! You can look forward to seeing more of the inside of our newly renovated space here and on Instagram . Thanks for tagging along!