Dr. Karen Lee Faraone, DDS
ProsthodonticsNPI: 1932211372
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About This Provider
Dr. Karen Faraone is a prosthodontist with over 20 years of experience helping patients with tooth replacement and restoration. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 1978 and has been teaching there since 1979, where she is currently a clinical associate professor. Dr. Faraone is recognized internationally for her excellence in leadership and service — she was inducted into the International College of Dentists in 2020 and has held multiple leadership roles in the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society. With a unique background that includes a nursing degree and a master's degree in instructional systems development, she brings a patient-focused approach to her work. Dr. Faraone is accepting new patients and is dedicated to combining education, research, and community care in her practice.
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Education & Training
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Maryland School of Dentistry, 1978
- Master's degree in Instructional Systems Development
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Maryland School of Nursing, 1974
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 08/31/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- International College of Dentists (inducted 2020)
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society (served as president, president-elect, vice president, and secretary/treasurer)
- American Association of Women Dentists
- American Association of Dental Research
- Baltimore City Dental Society
- Maryland State Dental Society
- American Dental Association
Awards & Recognition
- Inducted into the International College of Dentists in 2020 in recognition of excellence in leadership with an emphasis on service
- Honorary Student Marshal, UMB Commencement 2022
Beyond the Office
Instructor of prosthodontics at University of Maryland School of Dentistry (1979)
Assistant professor at UMSOD (1982)
Clinical associate professor at UMSOD (1989)
Associate Dean for Student Affairs at UMSOD (since 2012)
Member of UMBrella Group
Member of President's Council for Women
Involved in CURE Scholars Program
Primary leader of UMB COVID-19 Recovery Task Force's Didactic Learning Focus Group
Has studied or worked on the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus for 50 years
States that Commencement is her favorite day of the year
Career devoted to working with students
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