About

Dr. Bivin Phillips received his DDS degrees from New York University College of Dentistry. He completed a 1-year residency in advanced general dentistry at the University of Maryland Dental School. Over the years of private practice, Dr. Phillips has dedicated himself to providing comprehensive and quality dentistry. He believes continuing education is essential to maintaining a cutting edge in the rapidly changing field of dental technology and care. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry since 2009.

Dr. Phillips’ focus in dental practice is using innovative techniques like Invisalign and dental implants to restore your oral health for optimum function and cosmetics. He is also a member of the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and is also one of the very few dentists in the area who successfully treats Obstructive Sleep Apnea using an oral appliance. After taking many hours of training in dental sleep medicine he coordinates treatment with local sleep physicians to successfully treat patients who cannot tolerate the C-pap machine. His goal as a sleep dentist is to help you achieve quiet, restful sleep in order to improve your overall health and the quality of your life.

When he’s not practicing dentistry, he spends most of his time with his wife and two daughters.

Dr. William I. Nagle completed his DDS degree in Baltimore at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where he excelled in patient care and took it upon himself to focus on working with patients living with special needs and older adults. Through his clerkship in special care and geriatrics he enjoyed being able to provide comprehensive dental care to an underserved population, aiding his drive to treat all patients equally. After being raised in Harford County, he is excited to practice at home and only a mile away from John Carroll High School where he decided to pursue dentistry as a career.

Dr. Nagle believes in providing the highest quality dental care possible through comprehensive treatment planning, using the best technologies available, and maximizing his patients’ comfort. He stresses the importance of continuing education in all aspects of dentistry, but truly enjoys improvements in managing dental anxiety. Having worked with Practice Without Pressure he believes every person has the ability to overcome their dental anxiety with the right resources. He strives to give his patients the smile they deserve and the oral health they need.

During his time away from the office Dr. Nagle enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, hiking, and playing music.

Dr. Caitlin Bartell graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry with highest honors and then continued her extensive training at Christiana Care Hospital. She comes to us with outstanding recommendations and is deeply committed to providing high-quality dental care. Dr. Bartell enjoys learning and staying up to date on the newest and best practices in dentistry. She believes that oral health is an incredibly important part of overall health and is enthusiastic about providing holistic dental care to patients that will support them throughout a lifetime.

In her free time, you can find Dr. Bartell spending time with her husband, two border collies, and their friends and family. Dr. Bartell and her husband just became parents to a beautiful little girl Isla. She enjoys crafts of all kinds, as well as baking, reading, and watching the newest Netflix series everyone is talking about.

Dental Assistant & Back Office Coordinator

In 2003 Nicole graduated from Medix School and became a Dental Assistant. She has been with Lifetime Dental Care® for over 17 years. She has done a little bit of everything from Clinical coordinating, working chairside with all doctors, directing our social media, marketing, website, and worked in the business team area as well. Nicole has always had an interest in continuing her career as an office manager, and in 2021 was rightfully given that opportunity. She loves what she does and enjoys building relationships with team members and patients. She has excelled in that managerial position!

She continues to grow in her career by attending many continuing education courses, and maintaining her CPR, First Aid, and radiation certifications.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Joe, watching her son A.J play football, and enjoying her little princess, Adriana. Nicole also has 2 Old English bull dogs Ella, and Pearl.

Fran started her career in the dental field 25 years ago as a dental assistant. She made an exciting choice to join the business team a year ago at Lifetime Dental Care®. She enjoys continuing her education and staying current on the latest dental technology.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her 3 sons, family, friends, cooking and traveling.

Hygiene & Business Team Coordinator

Mary started her career in the dental field in upstate New York. Mary has extensive continuing education in practice management and systems. She has been a happy member of the Lifetime Dental Care® family for over 13 years and enjoys working with patients, coordinating treatment plans, helping maximize your insurance benefits, and offering flexible and affordable payment plans.

Mary has been married for 38 years, has two children, Eric and Karen, and 3 beautiful grandchildren. Her interests are gardening, decorating, and nutrition. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

After graduating from high school, I didn’t know what I wanted to study. I always loved going to the dentist for as long as I could remember. After graduating from Medix in Towson as a dental assistant and working in 2 other offices I found my dental home in 2013 at Lifetime Dental Care®. In 2016 I moved from an assistant to a business team member to further my experience in other aspects of the office but keeping my x-ray and CPR certification current.

Family is everything to me, I ‘m a basic mom with 2 beautiful children Brixton, Kornelia, and a loving boyfriend Ryan. Between school and sporting events we spend a lot of time outdoors hiking and camping.

Amber grew up in Harford county, she graduated from North Harford then attended Medix in Towson to become a dental assistant in 2001. Since then Amber has been working in the field of general dentistry where she maintains her radiology and CPR certification. Amber enjoys caring for her patients and making sure they feel comfortable and at ease during their time here.

In her free time, she enjoys being a mother to her son Joshua, and loves her cat named Bible.

Brittany lives in Pennsylvania and graduated from YTI Career Institute in 2018 as a Dental Assistant. She currently holds her radiology and CPR certifications. She enjoys dental assisting because there is always something new.

In her free time she enjoys working at the local pizza shop and spending time with friends.

Mary has been happily working with the Lifetime Dental Care® family since she graduated from Medix School with honors in 2003. Mary is Maryland born and raised. As a child she always looked forward to getting her teeth cleaned. Her passion is to instill and promote good oral health and education to every patient. She holds licenses as a Qualified Dental Assistant and Dental Radiation technician. Mary is also CPR and First Aid Certified and continues to expand her dental knowledge by attending continuing education courses yearly.

Outside of work she enjoys being a woman of faith, spending time with her 2 children (Christopher and Holly), family and friends. Mary also loves animals and has many pets of her own.

Becca has been working for Lifetime Dental care since she graduated from Fortis in 2022! She realized she wanted to work in the dental field because she loved getting her teeth cleaned as a kid. She has her CPR and first Aid certifications. She enjoys dental assisting because she gets to interact with patients and loves to learn new things.

Becca comes from a big family! She is one of 6 girls! In her free time, she enjoys traveling to the mountains, spending time with family and friends, and visiting her home state of New Jersey!

Jill has been with Lifetime Dental Care® for a couple of years. She thoroughly enjoys her position as a hygiene coordinator and is pursuing her Radiology Certification. Building patient relationships and assisting hygienists to offer superior dental care is very important to her.

Jill currently resides in Fallston with the light of her life Reese, her 12-year-old son.

“He motivates me to do better in all aspects of my life, I adore being his Mother”.

In Jill’s spare time she loves hanging out with friends and family, going to the movies and cheering Reese on at all his sporting events.

Alex began her dental career in 1987 as a Dental Assistant. She then pursued her love of dentistry by continuing her education as a Dental Hygienist. Alex has been a Registered Dental Hygienist in Maryland since 1991. Alex stays current with all the latest technology in dentistry by attending continuing education courses in Periodontal Treatment, Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatric and General Dentistry.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and horses. She recently completed her education in Equine Dentistry at the American School of Equine Dentistry and now provides dental care to horses as well.

Denise has been a part of the Lifetime Dental Care® team for the past 18 years as a Registered Dental Hygienist. A graduate of the Community College of Baltimore with an Associate of Arts degree in dental hygiene, Denise has been practicing for over 25 years.

In order to provide patients with the quality of care that Lifetime Dental Care® demands, she actively attends continuing education classes and dutifully maintains her CPR certification.

Denise has been a resident of Harford County. She lives with her husband Greg and their three children.

A graduate of University of Maryland with a Bachelor Science in Dental Hygiene. Janet is grateful to be working for the best dentists in Harford County for the past 18 years. She continues to stay active with the latest technology by attending continuing educations classes. She is passionate about her patients to have a healthy and beautiful smile, and to make a positive impact on their dental health.

When not working she spends time with family and friends. During her free time she enjoys time outdoors, hiking, biking and going to the beach

Janet graduated in 2000 from the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. Recipient of the Hu-friedy Golden Scaler award. Past president of Harford Cecil County Dental Hygienists Association having served 4 years.

Janet is a proud mom of a son and 2 daughters. She enjoys spending time with her 2 grandchildren, and loves to shop, bake and dining out.

Heather has been a licensed dental hygienist since 2004. She graduated from Community College of Baltimore with an associate degree in Dental Hygiene. With more than 15 years of dental hygiene experience, she has expanded her education in dentistry by achieving a license to administer local anesthetic and carries a license to monitor Nitrous Oxide.

Heather is married with two beautiful daughters, Riley and Harper, who are both very active in sports. When not at work, you can find her on the soccer or lacrosse field cheering them on. She also has a house at the beach that her family visits frequently.

Katie began her career in dentistry in 2009 as a dental assistant. She then advanced her career and is a graduate of Community College of Baltimore County where she earned her dental hygiene degree in 2014. She received the clinical excellence award for outstanding patient care during her education. Katie is licensed to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia for patient comfort.

Katie understands that a comfortable dental experience will encourage patients to come for consistent care. She is passionate about continuing her education and keeping up with the most current research and technologies to provide the absolute best care possible is her top priority. She is thrilled to have joined the LTD team in 2021 and is confident you will be provided top notch care and a friendly, positive experience.

Katie was born and raised in Harford County attending St. Margaret School and John Carroll High School. She loves spending time with her family especially her husband and daughter.