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Dr. Sridevi Yellepeddy, DMD

Dr. Sridevi Yellepeddy was born in Chicago, IL, and raised in Itty bitty Plant City, Florida, known as the winter strawberry capital. She graduated with Magna Cum Laude from the University of South Florida with a Bachelors of Science. Later on, she was awarded her DMD degree from the University of Florida in 2009. She continued her postgraduate dental training as a General Practice resident at the Malcolm Randall Veterans Affairs Center in Gainesville, Florida, in 2010. Soon after, she met her wonderful husband, who is from the DC/MD/VA area, and moved to the area. She now resides in Gaithersburg, MD, with her four amazing boys and dear husband. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Yellepeddy loves traveling, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Yellepeddy works diligently to provide a superior quality of dental care in a relationship-focused, comprehensive, gentle, and conservative manner. She believes that dentistry requires a lifelong learning process to provide the best possible care to her patients. Therefore, she is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry and Seattle Study Club to learn and apply the latest techniques and technology in the field.

Dr. Yellepeddy has been practicing dentistry in Maryland since 2011. With her friendly and charismatic personality, she treats patients of all ages, from children to adults. Dr. Yellepeddy is excited to join the Darnestown community and is looking forward to providing you and your family with the highest quality of dental care in a friendly, comfortable environment.

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At Darnestown Smiles We Are Proud to Provide Our Patients With High-quality Dental Services

Mission

We strive to provide our patients with exceptional dental care in a warm and incredibly comfortable environment. We will work together to achieve a state of ideal oral wellness and high level of self-esteem through education, encouragement, and long lasting quality dental service. We are committed to providing the finest care using effective treatment protocols, superior dental materials, and proven dental techniques and diagnostic technology. Our patients will receive truly remarkable care that is individualized to their long term needs.

We build relationships with our patients in an atmosphere of trust and compassion. Our focus will be to educate our patients so they are empowered to make informed decisions regarding their oral health and treatment options and invest in dentistry that improves their lives. We are passionate about what we do and we want our patients to feel assured that they will receive best possible dental care.

Vision

Our vision is to provide our patients with a dental experience that will exceed all of their expectations from outstanding dental care to the finest customer service with no exceptions. We promote a lifelong relationship built on trust, comfort, quality, and exceptional patient care. We will adapt, grow, and evolve with our profession and community so that all of our patients can achieve the smile and overall health that they deserve.

Meet The Team

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Yamileht Garcia

Dental Assistant

Meet Yamileht Garcia, an expanded functions dental assistant who was born and raised in Maryland. Yamileht attended Montgomery College and Dental Assisting school. She is an expanded functions and radiology certified dental assistant. Yamileht has been a dental assistant since 2016. What she loves the most about her job is seeing the amazing results after restorative work. She and her husband are incredibly blessed to have two beautiful children. When she’s not working, you can find Yamileht spending time with her family, traveling, or reading with her friends. They’ve even started a book club called Hope Women’s Book Club.

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Sherika Amadu

Dental Assistant

Sherika Amadu migrated from Ghana west Africa to the united state in 2004. She worked as a nanny & worked in a assisted living facility. She later went to dental assisting school in 2014 and found her passion for dentistry there. She is a mother of 3 boys. Outside of work she enjoys cooking, cleaning, and hanging out with friends and family.

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Mariha Broussard

Patient Care Coordinator

Mariha is deeply rooted in the rich Southern Cajun Louisiana culture, where Zydeco rhythms and family traditions shape her love for music and celebration. Born in Lafayette, she carries the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras and crawfish season in her heart, blending creativity with cultural pride. Whether she’s crafting artistic designs for birthdays or diving into soulful tunes, her passion for expression shines through. Above all, she cherishes every moment spent with spouse and her two daughters, embracing life’s joy with love, warmth, and a creative touch

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Ray Lopez

Dental Assistant 

Ray has been a dental assistant since 2022 and is currently studying to become a dental hygienist. Needless to say, the dental field is his passion, and what he loves most is seeing the happy smiles of patient's faces. Outside of the dental field, Ray is a big movie, music, and comic book nerd and also enjoys spending time with his family and cocker spaniel, Rocky. 

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