Meet Dr. Ivory

Childhood Passion

Growing up in Maryland, Dr. Ivory Ward knew she wanted to be a pediatric dentist at a young age. She had severe childhood cavities which meant many visits to the dentist. Her pediatric dentist made her experience positive and fun. When she grew up, she knew she wanted to provide that type of care to make a difference in other children’s lives through pediatric dentistry.

Fulfilling Her Purpose

She believes practicing pediatric dentistry is her purpose and what God has created her to do. With His blessing, she is proud to be one of the few female minority specialists in the area and counts it a privilege to serve her community. She understands the importance of diversity and representation in the healthcare field and strives to be a role model for young girls who want to pursue their dreams.

Education and Awards

• Undergraduate degree in chemistry from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
• Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (the first dental school)
• Pediatric Residency at NYU College of Dentistry
• Deans Community Service Award for 100+ hours of community service
• Volunteer with Mission of Mercy and the Special Olympics
• Provided dental services in Kathmandu and Surkhet, Nepal

Certifications and Memberships

• Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Membership
• Ohio Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (OAPD) Membership
• American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) Membership
• Northeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry (NESPD) Membership

Home Life

Dr. Ivory enjoys spending time with her family and golden doodle, Blaze. She loves to work out, try new recipes, and travel to fun destinations. Recently she became a published author with her first book in print.