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A Compassionate Team Dedicated To Excellence In Dental Care

30 YEARS OF QUALITY DENTAL EXPERIENCE

Welcome to Cieplak Dental Excellence! We are dedicated to providing our patients with custom, quality care that covers a comprehensive range of family, cosmetic, and implant dentistry solutions. Through a compassionate, thoughtful approach to your care, Dr. Patrick Cieplak and our entire team strive to build up long-term relationships with each of our patients, and work diligently to create an atmosphere of comfort and trust. Recognized as the best dentist La Plata MD, Dr. Cieplak has been serving the La Plata community for over 30 years and brings a stellar background of education and experience, including being one of only 3,000 dentists in the world to receive the “Master of Academy of General Dentistry” recognition. We are excited to offer you excellence in dental care, using the latest in dental technology, in an environment that welcomes your questions and input! We accept new patients no matter the current state of your smile, and whether you need dental implants, Invisalign®, porcelain veneers, or other treatment, there is a place for you at Cieplak Dental Excellence.

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Meet Our Doctor

Dr. Patrick Cieplak

Dr. Cieplak graduated as a top honors student from the University of Maryland Dental School–class of 1983. He also concurrently trained at Johns Hopkins and Mercy Hospitals for sedation dentistry. While in dental school, he received the Anesthesiology Award for outstanding work in dental anesthesiology. He was elected to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Society for conscientiousness and integrity, the Gorgas Odontological Society for Academic Honors and the Gamma Pi Delta society for Prosthetics Honors. Dr. Cieplak is one of only 3,000 dentists worldwide to achieve Mastership with the Academy of General Dentistry.

Meet Our Doctor

Dr. Patrick Cieplak

Dr. Cieplak graduated as a top honors student from the University of Maryland Dental School–class of 1983. He also concurrently trained at Johns Hopkins and Mercy Hospitals for sedation dentistry. While in dental school, he received the Anesthesiology Award for outstanding work in dental anesthesiology. He was elected to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Society for conscientiousness and integrity, the Gorgas Odontological Society for Academic Honors and the Gamma Pi Delta society for Prosthetics Honors. Dr. Cieplak is one of only 3,000 dentists worldwide to achieve Mastership with the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Cieplak continued training after dental school in the emerging field of Implant Dentistry by taking every major implant manufacturer sponsored training program available (academic courses were unavailable at that time). He continued training under the masters of implant dentistry culminating his training with a year at Brookdale Hospital where he achieved Fellow status in the International Congress of Oral Implantology and Associate Fellow status in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.


Dr. Cieplak completed the entire program at the Pankey Institute for TMJ studies, has studied under Frank Spear at the Seattle Institute, and Robert Winter in Newport Beach for advanced cosmetic and esthetic dentistry. He completed his advanced cosmetic studies with the Las Vegas Institute (LVI) in September of 2005.

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Cieplak Dental Excellence

Why Choose Us

Trusted, Comfortable, And Caring Dentistry For All Your Dental Needs

Dr. Patrick Cieplak has been serving patients in La Plata for more than 30 years. He works hard to educate patients and build long-term relationships with each and every individual that walks through the doors. The majority of staff members have been with the practice for at least three years and have earned a reputation for providing stellar customer service.

Cieplak Dental Excellence

Why Choose Us

Trusted, Comfortable, And Caring Dentistry For All Your Dental Needs

Dr. Patrick Cieplak has been serving patients in La Plata for more than 30 years. He works hard to educate patients and build long-term relationships with each and every individual that walks through the doors. The majority of staff members have been with the practice for at least three years and have earned a reputation for providing stellar customer service.

Caring, Experienced La Plata Dentist At Your Service

Highlights of Dr. Cieplak’s experience include:

  • Placed more than 6,000 implants since 1987
  • One of 3,000 dentists in the world to receive the “Master of Academy of General Dentistry” recognition
  • Experienced RealChoice™ Dentist
  • Completed 1,200 to 1,500 continuing education hours
  • American Academy of Implant Dentistry Fellow
  • International Congress of Oral Implantologists Fellow

  • Pain Free Dentistry Every Step Of The Way

    We work hard to ensure every visit is pain free and comfortable. For those seeking a sedation dentist in La Plata, MD, we offer sedation dentistry options to make it that much easier to get timely treatment. Our comprehensive dentistry procedures can help you get years’ worth of work done in a single visit — all without pain and discomfort.



  • Comprehensive Dental Care For Every Budget

    We accept some insurance plans, but understand that insurance may not cover all of the cost of treatment. If this is the case, consider exploring our internal financing option or third-party financing programs like CareCredit® and Sunbit. We do accept major credit cards and can provide more information about different options that can make dental care that much more affordable. Our doctor offers free initial consultations and a free second opinion to all patients. We are here to help you make the most informed decisions about your oral health.

  • Custom Treatment Plans To Maintain Beautiful Smiles For Life

    Turn to Dr. Cieplak and our team for a completely customized dental solution and treatment plan. As a restorative dentist in La Plata, MD, we perform many advanced procedures in-house and make use of innovative technology, such as our operating microscope or our iTero scanner. Whether you need dental implants, a smile makeover, or emergency dental care, you can count on our friendly, knowledgeable, and caring team to provide a high level of service every step of the way.


  • Pain Free Dentistry Every Step Of The Way

    We work hard to ensure every visit is pain free and comfortable. We offer sedation dentistry options to make it that much easier to get timely treatment and provide comprehensive dentistry procedures that can help you get years’ worth of work done in a single visit — all without pain and discomfort.

  • Comprehensive Dental Care For Every Budget

    We accept some insurance plans, but understand that insurance may not cover all of the cost of treatment. If this is the case, consider exploring our internal financing option or third-party financing programs like CareCredit® and Sunbit. We do accept major credit cards and can provide more information about different options that can make dental care that much more affordable. Our doctor offers free initial consultations and a free second opinion to all patients. We are here to help you make the most informed decisions about your oral health.

  • Custom Treatment Plans To Maintain Beautiful Smiles For Life

    Turn to Dr. Cieplak and our team for a completely customized dental solution and treatment plan. We perform many advanced procedures in-house and make use of innovative technology, such as our operating microscope or our iTero scanner. Whether you need dental implants, a smile makeover, or emergency dental care, you can count on our friendly, knowledgeable, and caring team to provide a high level of service every step of the way.

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Dr. Cieplak is one of only 3,000 dentists worldwide to achieve Mastership with the Academy of General Dentistry.