Dr. Ilaya Ramanan Rajagopal, DDS

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1871625954

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Contact Information

Address

24 N WALNUT ST
Hagerstown, MD 21740

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Fax

(301) 393-3463

Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

5.0/ 5.0(4 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Ilaya Rajagopal is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 19 years of experience helping children in Hagerstown, Maryland. She specializes in working with all children, including those with special healthcare needs, and is trained in oral sedation to help nervous patients feel calm and comfortable during their visits. Dr. Rajagopal was named a Top Pediatric Dentist of Maryland in 2018 based on patient reviews, and she currently serves as Chief of Dentistry at Meritus Health Hospital. She believes every child deserves dental care that fits their unique needs, and her goal is to make each visit stress-free and positive. Dr. Rajagopal is accepting new patients and looks forward to caring for your child's smile.

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Education & Training

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Chennai, India
  • Fellowship in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Maryland, Baltimore
  • Residency in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, The Children's Hospital of Alabama and The Sparks Dental Clinic
  • Master of Science in Clinical Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate in Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 03/12/2007

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric DentistryChildren with special healthcare needsOral sedationConscious sedation with nitrous oxideTooth fracturesPulpotomyInfant and children oral health

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Indian Dental Association

Awards & Recognition

  • Fifth place winner in table clinic presentation, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry conference, San Francisco, May 2004
  • Third place winner in table clinic presentation, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry conference, Florida, May 2005
  • Top Doctor Award, Top Pediatric Dentist of Maryland in 2018 based on verified patient reviews
  • Tamil American Pioneer Award, FeTNA convention, Chicago, IL, July 2019
  • Young achiever award in Pediatric Dentistry, World Dental Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 2019

Beyond the Office

Chief of Dentistry, Division of Surgery, Meritus Health Hospital, Hagerstown, Maryland (April 2020-Present)

Dental Director, Family Healthcare of Hagerstown (November 2009-October 2018)

Clinical Instructor/Faculty in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Maryland Dental School/Walnut Street Community Health Center (July 2005-September 2008)

Fellowship in treating children with special healthcare needs, Civitan – Sparks Center for Developmental and Learning Disorders, University of Alabama at Birmingham (July 2002-June 2004)

Teaching experiences at UMB and UAB dental schools providing clinical instruction and didactic lectures to residents and pre-doctoral students

Guest presentations on dental neglect and pediatric oral healthcare to child protection services and physicians

Hobbies: Running, Biking, Watching cricket, Traveling

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