About
Bel Air, MD Dentist
Dr. Elizabeth Harrison
Dr. Harrison obtained her undergraduate degree in economics from Cornell University, and after working for several years in business consulting, she decided to pursue a new career in dentistry. She received her doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore and continued her training at the Baltimore Veterans Hospital residency program, where she expanded her clinical skills while helping to restore veterans’ dental health.
Dr. Harrison is skilled in a wide range of dental treatments, from dental surgery and implants to cosmetic procedures and Invisalign, and will provide expertise in these areas along with routine dental care. She prides herself on making each and every patient feel comfortable in the dental chair and is a firm believer in providing her patients with the information and options needed to make informed decisions on their oral healthcare.
Dr. Harrison believes in the importance of giving back to the community and in continuing education. She participates annually in the Mission of Mercy program, providing free dental care to those in need. Dr. Harrison is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Maryland State Dental Association, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. She participates in several local dental study clubs and attends numerous dental conferences each year to further her education and breadth of services. She also loves staying up-to-date on the newest dental technology to offer patients the best care possible in a comfortable and modern environment.
Dr. Harrison was born and raised in Bellport, a small town on eastern Long Island, New York. She has lived in Maryland for the past ten years and has put down roots in Harford County, where she resides with her husband Joe, their one-year-old son Ethan, and their dog Sadie. She has even recruited her parents to relocate here from New York as well. Dr. Harrison enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends (including her large extended family), likes to get outdoors and stay active as much as possible and especially loves the beach and a good book.
Dr. Peggy Leary
Dr. Peggy Leary earned a degree in pharmacy from UMB in 1975. She then went back to school to get her degree in dentistry and received her D.D.S from UMB in 1979. Soon thereafter she entered into a private practice in Bel Air, Maryland. In 1994, she established her own practice and has been practicing general dentistry for over 30 years now.
Dr. Leary is a member of the American Dental Association, the Alpha Omega, and the Greater Chesapeake Study Club. She continues to enhance her career by actively pursuing her continuing education in the various fields of dentistry.
Dr. Leary’s husband, Charlie Leary, is a retired Pharmacist and together they have two children, Erin and Brian. She enjoys reading, working out at the club, needlework, and going to the beach in her spare time.
April, 2023
