Ray Becker, D.D.S., F.A.G.D.
Dr. Ray Becker is a cosmetic and restorative dentist serving the families of Columbia. MD and surrounding communities. He offers comprehensive dental services for children and adults and is experienced in all aspects of dentistry, with special interests in cosmetic dentistry, TMJ treatment, restorative dentistry, and sleep apnea.
Education and Accomplishments
Dr. Becker is a lifelong resident of Maryland. He grew up in Carroll County and graduated from Westminster High School in 1978. Dr. Becker attended the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), where he graduated Cum Laude in Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental studies in 1982. Dr. Becker then studied Dentistry at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery (University of Maryland Dental School) in 1986.
Dr. Becker strongly believes in the value of continuing education. He obtains hundreds of hours in accredited CE courses each year throughout the world. Evidence of that dedication towards continuing education is his receipt of the Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) in 1995. Fewer than 5% of active members in the Academy of General Dentistry (whose membership mandates active, ongoing pursuit of CE) achieve that status. This rigorous standard far exceeds the basic requirements for maintaining licensure.
Dr. Becker is a highly regarded and sought-after international lecturer on the topics of CEREC® (one visit CAD/CIM crowns) and has been on the developmental team of Sirona (the manufacturer of CEREC®) developing the next generation of CAD/CIM technology since 2003. Dr. Becker was one of the original users of CEREC® in the entire United States (and first in the State of Maryland) having used the system since 1991.
Recently, Dr. Becker has taken on the role of the sole international interpretation and certifying instructor for the Total BioPAK® system. Total BioPAK® includes the Tscan 3® system from TekScan which analyzes the bite far more accurately than with ‘carbon paper’ alone. Dr. Becker is one of only a few dentists in the area using these advanced technologies for better diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of uncomfortable bites, restorations, occlusion, or temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD/TMJ) issues.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Becker resides in Howard County with his wife, Colleen. They have 3 children who have attended Trinity School, Resurrection School, Mount Saint Joseph High School, and Mount DeSales High School. They enjoy family camping, biking, and attending their children’s many sporting events.
Baltimore Magazine
For the second year in a row, Dr. Becker of Howard County Smiles was recognized as a 2025 Top Dentist by Baltimore Magazine!
Dr. Becker AGD Emeritus status
We are proud to announce that Dr. Ray Becker has been awarded Emeritus Status with the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)!
To meet this achievement, you must have over 40 years of continuous membership in good standing, meeting all of the rigorous requirements of the AGD throughout that time. As an additional reminder, Dr. Becker achieved Fellowship status with the AGD’s rigorous testing and requirements in 1995 (FAGD).
Approximately only 6-7% of general dentists in the U.S. And Canada achieve FAGD status, and it is estimated that even fewer dentists achieve Emeritus status with the AGD!
Congratulations, Dr. Becker, on this wonderful life time accomplishment!
