Dr. Irma Echandy, DDS, Germantown, MD

About Dr. Irma Echandy

Dr. Irma Echandy is a pediatric dentist who has dedicated over 25 years to making dental care accessible and comfortable for children throughout Montgomery County, Maryland. A graduate of NYU College of Dentistry (1996) and U.S. Navy veteran (Lieutenant Commander), Dr. Echandy combines clinical precision with genuine compassion. She founded Germantown Pediatric Dental Center in 2012 with a mission to serve families who face barriers to quality dental care. Her practice specializes in children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing challenges, and non-verbal patients. Dr. Echandy has completed advanced training in behavioral management techniques and maintains hospital privileges at Shady Grove Medical Center, where she performs sedation dentistry for complex cases. She is fluent in English and Spanish, ensuring clear communication with diverse families. Her practice also serves patients in Korean through multilingual staff. Dr. Echandy's approach centers on prevention and education. She believes every child deserves a dental home where they feel safe, understood, and valued—regardless of their developmental needs or family's financial situation. Her practice accepts Maryland Healthy Smiles (Medicaid) and works with families to remove obstacles to care. When not treating patients, Dr. Echandy mentors young dentists and advocates for improved access to pediatric dental services in underserved communities.

Popular visit reasons

Cavities

Cracked Tooth Repair

Crown

Dental Emergency

Filling

New Patient Dental Exam (Child)

Pediatric Dentist Consultation

Pediatric Tooth Extraction

Cavities

Cracked Tooth Repair

Crown

Dental Emergency

Office location

Germantown Pediatric Dental Center

19847 Century Blvd lbby B, Ste 215, Germantown, MD 20874

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Education and background

Practice names

Germantown Pediatric Dental Center

Education and training

Dental School - NYU College of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1588741920

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Dr. Irma Echandy accepting new patients?

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What practice does Dr. Irma Echandy work with?

Dr. Irma Echandy works with Germantown Pediatric Dental Center.

Where is Dr. Irma Echandy's office located?

Dr. Irma Echandy's office is located at 19847 Century Blvd lbby B, Germantown, MD 20874.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Irma Echandy?

Dr. Irma Echandy frequently sees patients for Cavities, Crown, Dental Emergency, Filling, and Pediatric Dentist Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Irma Echandy on their profile.