Meet the Team
Dr. Andrea McLachlan
DMD, Orthodontist
Dr. Andrea McLachlan grew up in a little town north of Chicago in Illinois called Zion. She attended the prestigious historically black university, Howard University in Washington D.C.
After getting her degree at Howard, she realized she wanted to help people gain confidence through great smiles and headed to University of Pennsylvania for dental school.
Dr. McLachlan loves helping patients of all ages have the smile of their dreams, but she especially loves working with kids. Not only does she enjoy helping kids have a healthy confident smile, but she feeds off their energy which keeps her from taking her self too seriously.
Dr. McLachlan is an active member in the American Dental Association and American Academy of Orthodontics.
In Her Free Time
Dr. McLachlan loves to work out.
Favorite Podcast
When not making smiles, she loves to learn about real estate listening to Bigger Pockets and Rants and Gems.
Best Dental Tip
Brush, Brush, Brush! The success of orthodontic treatment depends on excellent oral hygiene.
Dr. Alicia Briscoe
DDS, Orthodontist
Dr. Briscoe is a proud Bowie, Maryland native. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, followed by her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
Dr. Briscoe chose orthodontics because of its transformative power, recognizing that a confident smile impacts patients physically, mentally, and emotionally. She particularly enjoys working with patients during pivotal stages of their lives, helping build confidence that radiates into every aspect of life. Her approach combines technical expertise with genuine connection, whether discussing patients' lives, school experiences, or even TikTok trends.
What sets Dr. Briscoe apart is her view of orthodontics as both an art and a science. She enjoys the creativity involved in designing beautiful, healthy smiles, treating each case like a puzzle where she knows the desired outcome and finds it both challenging and rewarding to create the pathway to achieve it.
Dr. Briscoe was recognized for her exceptional performance during residency training, earning the Most Valuable Orthodontic Resident Award. She earned the academic achievement of inclusion in the Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Society.
Dr. Briscoe is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Musical Talent
She's a multi-instrumentalist who plays the saxophone, piano, and flute.
Literary Interest
Her favorite book is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
Disney Fan
She loves The Lion King - all of them!
Our Staff
Allyson Robinson
Front Office Manager
Brandie Walton
Back Office Manager
Alyssa Ricks
Treatment Coordinator
