The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our
staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.
Dr. Chris DiLorenzo
Dr. Chris DiLorenzo grew up in Ft. Washington, Maryland. He graduated
from Georgetown University with a B.A. in biology in 2000. Continuing a
family tradition, he entered the dental profession as his father has
practiced orthodontics in the community for almost thirty years. He
graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School and participated
in an externship for the U.S. Army at Walter Reed Hospital in Oral
Cranial Facial Surgery.
Dr. DiLorenzo learned the importance of a patient's individual needs and
has incorporated this into his everyday practice of general dentistry.
He is a member of the American Dental Association, Patuxent Dental
Society, the Psi Omega Dental Fraternity, and keeps abreast on dental
research and continuing education courses. Dr. DiLorenzo enjoys running,
fishing, kayaking and other outdoor activities.
Trish Hill RDH
Trish was born and raised in Baltiomore, Maryland. She worked as a
Dental Assistant for 10 years prior to entering the Dental Hygiene
program at the Community College of Baltimore. She graduated in 1991.
Trish moved to La Plata, Maryland in 2003 and started working with Dr.
Hemler and his staff. She enjoys working in a family atmosphere. She is
also committed to the Southern Maryland Dental Hygiene Association and
takes continuing education courses.
She is a mother of two wonderful daughters.
She enjoys swimming, biking, walking and any other outdoor activities,
including gardening
Agnes Paragas - Dental Assistant
Agnes was born in the Philippines, where she was a licensed
dentist. She moved to the United States in 2002.
After classes in oral radiography at the College of Southern Maryland,
Agnes became a licened dental assistant. She has been Dr. Hemler's
dental assistant since 2007.
Agnes has a wonderful son, Gilbert Andre.
In her free time, Agnes enjoys cooking and baking, then having friends
over to enjoy the fruits of her labors. Photography is another one
of her hobbies.
Valerie Daniels - Front Desk
Valerie has worked in the office since 1990 and also lives in the Indian
Head area where she enjoys spending time with her family.
