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Dr. Golden / Dr. Jones / Dr. Horton / Dr. Guess
Initially working for another pediatric dental practice and teaching at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Dr. Golden opened his own practice in Dale City in July, 1979 and has practiced there since. In July of 1995, Dr. golden opened an additional office in the Town of Quantico. Dr. Golden is a Board Eligible Pediatric Dentist and Active Member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry since 1976 and has served on various committees over the last 25 years. Dr. Golden currently holds teaching positions in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Medical College of the Virginia School of Dentistry and the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Golden is currently responsible for the dental education of Pediatric Residents at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. Dr. Golden is currently on the medical staff of five area hospitals; Children's Hospital in D.C., Inova Fairfax and Inova Fair Oaks Hospitals, Potomac Hospital, and Prince William Hospital. Dr. Golden is a member of numerous professional organizations and held many positions of responsibility among them. Dr. Golden has always worked, both within professional organizations and professionally, as an advocate for better patient care. "Dr. Al, the Kiddies' Pal" has been a nickname given to Dr. Golden for over 25 years. Many thousands of patients later... the label still sticks, as many can attest to, even those now grown-up. "I'm lucky enough to have a profession where I can help people and a specialty that I truly love. I get to work with the most tender of patients, many of whom really need specialized help. I do my best to help them receive the optimum in dental care without the trauma that has scared so many of today's adults. It has been a distinct pleasure to see so many of my patients grow up with happy, healthy smiles and the even greater honor of doing the same for their children." Dr. Herschel Jones is a 1976 graduate of the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences. He completed his pediatric dentistry residency program at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1981. After several years as a pediatric dentist with the Army Dental Corps, to include serving as assistant to the director of one of the two Army Pediatric Dentistry Residency Training Programs, he joined Alan H. Golden and Associates in 1995. Dr. Jones is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He has also published in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and is a member of many professional organizations. Parents readily understand why it is said that, "Dr. Jones absolutely loves being a pediatric dentist." It is evident in the caring attitude and joy by which he interacts with the children. As a father of four, Dr. Jones fully understands both the joys and challenges of parenthood and invites you to come join our dental family to help "Fight decay with Dr. 'J'!" Thomas E. Horton, D.D.S., M.S. Dr. Horton graduated from Georgetown University Dental School in 1982, and received the Award for Exceptional Interest in the Development of the Oro-Facial Complex from the American Association of Orthodontists. He completed his Orthodontic Residency at Georgetown University Medical Center in 1984. Dr. Horton was a clinical instructor of Orthodontics at Georgetown University Residency program from 1985 through 1989. He was a member of the Children's Hospital national Medical Center Cleft Palate Team from 1986 through 1987. He also is a member of the RHO Chi Honor Society. In 1984, Dr. Horton began working with Dr. James Kerrigan in Washington, D.C and Bethesda, Maryland. He opened his own office in Bethesda in March of 1988, and also joined Dr. Golden's practice to provide Orthodontic services in August of 1990. Dr. Horton is a member of several prominent organizations and select study clubs that keep his state-of-the-art practice on top of the latest techniques and technology. He believes that "Early Treatment" ( Phase One) is not a quick preventative resolution to the developing malocclusion. "It's about managing a child's dental facial developments. My patients, their parents, and I agree on the same objective: That the child will enter their teens and later adult years with a healthy, attractive, stable dental facial relationship." Dr. Horton's wife, Dr. Carol Orlando, is a Pediatric Dentist in Bethesda, Maryland. They have one son, Thomas. In his spare time Dr. Horton enjoys playing golf, cooking gourmet meals for his family and friends, and teaching Thomas to play golf and tennis. Dr. Horton truly loves practicing orthodontics. The combination of science, art and technology are right up his alley. When he sees those great looking smiles the day the braces come off it makes all the hard work worthwhile! Dr. Kenneth Guess received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from Emory University School of Dentistry in 1965. Upon graduation, he entered and served in the U.S. Army Dental Corps for 30 years. During this period he completed a two year General Dentistry Residency, became Board Certified and a Diplomate of the Federal Board of General Dentistry.
He earned numerous awards in his career as
Clinic Chief and Commander in military dental facilities throughout the
United States and overseas. The most notable achievement was the Military
Medical Medal; an award, by military medical colleagues, recognizing him
for sustained clinical knowledge, leadership, and superior clinical skills
throughout his career. Dr Guess has been a member of the Academv of
General Dentistry (AGD) since 1982 and has earned over 700 Continuing
Education (CE) credit hours earning him eligibility for a Fellowship in
that organization. He is also an active member of the local Woodbridge
Dental Study Group and attends numerous professional seminars annually.
Dr. Guess' childhood dentist had been his
inspiration to become a dentist. Because of his own positive
experience as a patient, he made it his goal to always treat his patients
with the same consideration, understanding, and trust. Dr. Guess
states that, "The highest compliment to a dentist is earning the trust of
your patients who feel comfortable in referring family and friends to your
practice. Most of our new patients are personal referrals and my
continued goal is to always deliver gentle and empathetic care to every
patient. Who knows, maybe one of those patients will be influenced
to also become a dentist".
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Dr. Alan H. Golden is a 1974 graduate of the
University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Maryland. He
completed his residency in pediatric dentistry at the Eastman Dental
Center - University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1976.