Dr. Mark E. Ballinger is a native of New Prague, Minnesota. He attended St. John’s University in Minnesota and was awarded his D.D.S. degree in 1969 from the University of Minnesota. Upon completion of his dental training, Dr. Ballinger spent ten years on active duty in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. He completed a 2 year residency in general dentistry and achieved board certification.

After resigning from active duty, Dr. Ballinger completed another 17 years in the Army Reserve and retired with the rank of Colonel. Since 1979, he has been in a private general dental practice in Timonium, Maryland working in all areas of dentistry with an emphasis on cosmetic restorative care. Continuing education in Invisalign orthodontic therapy, implants, and laser dentistry have broadened the scope of his general practice. Dr. Ballinger has been voted a Baltimore Magazine top general dentist in both 2010 and 2011. Visit Website