SWEET TOOTH DENTISTRY

Dr. Kevin Welinsky and his team are excited to welcome Dr. Paul Jay Shires to their dental family. Drs. Shires and Welinsky share the belief that a successful practice is one that develops long-term relationships with patients while providing excellence in comprehensive dental care. They are committed to maintaining a practice that is both modern and comfortable, offering the latest technologies, including same-day crowns. Their therapy dog, Rylie, is easily their most popular team member.

A Baltimore native, Dr. Welinsky attended Friends School and graduated from University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He is a 2026 Baltimore Top Dentist, and a member of the American and Baltimore County Dental Associations. Awarded a Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry, he has advanced education in cosmetic, implant, sleep, and laser dentistry and is a student of the L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education.

Dr. Shires has been recognized repeatedly by Baltimore as a “Top Dentist,” and is past president of The Baltimore County Dental Association. He’s an awarded Fellow in the American College of Dentists, The International College of Dentists, and The Academy of General Dentistry, as well as an alumnus of the L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, the Dawson Academy, the Medical College of Virginia, and the University of Richmond. Currently he is a member of the Dean’s Faculty at the University of Maryland. He donates all at-home bleaching proceeds to Smiles for Life, a children’s charity. He is honored to count among his patients a number of fellow dentists and their families.

Creating a low-stress environment is a priority at Sweet Tooth Dentistry, especially for those anxious at the dentist. A patient’s initial visit encompasses a complete examination of the entire head and neck area, including the muscles, occlusion, joints, and screening for sleep apnea. They then work together with the patient to develop the best possible treatment options. This comprehensive approach increases the predictability of treatment outcomes and fosters a bonding trust between the patient and doctor.