Meet Our Team and Learn About The Mugford Education Center

Maybe the reason we feel so strongly about treating patients like members of our family is because the Mugford Center is owned and operated by our family. Dr. Mugford, his wife and his son-in-law work to create a caring environment with exceptional care. We’ve been treating patients in the local area for over 20 years. This is our home. You are our friends and neighbors.

Dr. David A. Mugford

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David Mugford, DMD earned his Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry from the University of Pennsylvania Dental School in 1989 and he received his Specialty Certificate in Periodontics and Dental Implants at the Medical College of Virginia in 1991. Dr. Mugford has been in practice for 27 years, and he has practiced in the Annapolis area for the past 22 years.

Throughout his years in practice, Dr. Mugford has been committed to advancing his skills and knowledge through continuing education. He has trained directly with the most prominent Clinicians and Institutions including: The L.D. Pankey Institute, The Dawson Academy, The Spear Institute, The Pikos Institute, The Chao Pinhole Academy, The Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy, and Dr. Pat Allen’s Center for Advanced Dental Education. In addition, Dr. Mugford has received advanced training in techniques including: Wilkodontics – Accelerated Orthodontics, Microsurgical and Plastic Surgical Techniques, Pinhole Grafting, All-on-Four Immediate Tooth Replacement, Laser Therapy for Periodontics, and LANAP.

Dr. Mugford has lectured for Dental Groups and Implant Companies on topics such as: Comprehensive Dental Treatment, Implant Therapy in the Esthetic Zone, Periodontal Plastic Surgery, and Treatment for Gum Recession.

Dr. Mugford is the Director of the Triple Crown Study Club (an affiliate of the nationally renowned Seattle Study Club network). It is a group of local dentists who are committed to providing quality, comprehensive treatment options for their patients. This group meets monthly at the Mugford Education Center to discuss clinical cases, new techniques and technologies. In addition, Dr. Mugford hosts internationally acclaimed speakers to provide unparalleled opportunities for his members to learn directly from these experts. This promotes individual excellence and fosters a strong dental community to benefit patients.

Under the Leadership of Dr. Mugford, a team of Dentists from the Triple Crown Study Club presented and competed in the Seattle Study Club’s International Symposium and won the World Team Treatment Planning Competition in 2014.

Dr. Mugford lives in Annapolis with his wife Jody. He has three grown children. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, skiing, boating, tennis, reading and flying airplanes.

Dr. John M. Bruce

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John Bruce, DMD earned his Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry from Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry in 2018 and received his Specialty Certificate and Masters of Periodontology at the University of North Carolina in 2021, where he served as his program’s Chief Resident. He received his Bachelors degree from University of Maryland, College Park in Physiology & Neurobiology in 2014.

Dr. Bruce has been committed to continued education through his dental training through both local and internationally known organizations. Specifically, he has maintained memberships through the American Academy of Periodontology, International Team for Implantology, Southern Academy of Periodontics, International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons, and Seattle Study Club. Additionally, he has trained directly with Dr. Pat Allen’s Center for Advanced Dental Education and The Dawson Academy.

While in residency Dr. Bruce has been a part of several different peer-reviewed publications. Topics of these publications include Implant dentistry and Guided Bone Regeneration. Dr. Bruce’s Master’s topic was focused on Inflammatory Pathways Related to Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Periodontal Disease.

Aside from dentistry Dr. Bruce has several other interests. He had the unique experience of assisting a nationally ranked University of Maryland Women’s basketball team as a practice player while in undergraduate studies. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with friends and family, boating, tennis, golf, and supporting University of Maryland Basketball, in particular.

Dr. Bruce is currently living in Annapolis with his wife Elise who is Dr. Mugford’s daughter.

Office Staff

Sarah

Team Leader

Sarah

Team Leader

Lisa

Patient and Insurance Coordinator

Lisa

Patient & Insurance Coordinator 

Gwen

Hygienist

Gwen

Hygienist

Sherri

Hygienist

Sherri

Hygienist

Aeron

Assistant

Aeron

Assistant 

Mary

Assistant

Mary

Assistant 

Mori

Assistant

Mori

Assistant 

Jody

Education Coordinator

Jody

Education Coordinator 

The Mugford Education Center

The Mugford Education Center was founded by Dr. Mugford and his wife Jody. The Mugford Education Center is dedicated to excellence in professional continuing education, and it is located on the upper level of the Mugford Center for Periodontics and Dental Implants.

 

The Mugford Education Center is a state-of-the-art lecture facility with leading-edge audio and visual equipment. It has seating for 50 people and a service area for catering. The Mugford Education Center hosts the Triple Crown Study Club meetings as well as various other continuing education courses.

Award-Winning Thought Leadership

A Little History of the Phyllis T. Mugford Building

The building that houses the Mugford Center for Periodontics and Dental Implants and the Mugford Education Center, based in Crofton, MD, is dedicated to Dr. Mugford’s beloved mother who died suddenly in 2001. Phyllis Mugford was an altruistic, non-judgmental, patient, kind and fun-loving woman who found beauty in every person she met and joy in helping others. She had a gift for helping people to recognize and reach their full potential.

Phyllis’ name appears in white lettering just below the clock on the face of the building. In honoring his mother in this way, Dr. Mugford expresses his gratitude for her and his dedication to emulating the way in which she led her life.