Stanley Plunka, DDS
General Dentistry and Geriatric Dentistry
Education
- BS., cum laude, Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, May 1973
- MS. Biology, University of Maryland, College Park, June, 1975
- DDS, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, June, 1982
Military Service
Dr Plunka served in the US Army Dental Corps, as an Army Dentist from August, 1982 to February, 1987. Captain Plunka rose to second-in-command at the Fort Hamilton Dental Clinic in Brooklyn, NY., where he perfected his skills in all aspects on Dentistry. He earned the distinguished Army Commendation medal in 1987. After active duty service, Dr Plunka remained as a Dentist in the US Army Dental Corps Reserves, attached to Fort Meade, MD until 1991, where he was promoted to the rank of Major.
Civilian Experience
Dr Plunka associated with several Dental Practices from 1987 to 1994. He was a General Dentist on the staff of the Wyman Park Dental Clinic, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital from 1987 to 1991. In 1992 he opened his Dental Practice in Northwest Baltimore City, and subsequently moved the Practice to Pikesville, MD, where he practiced General Dentistry from 2002 to 2021. He has received several awards, including the Baltimore Certificate For The Treatment of Handicap Children. He is a member of the Maimonides Dental Study Club, and a past member of the Alpha Omega Dental Society and the American Dental Association.
Dr Plunka is married with two children. He enjoys reading, playing chess and spending time with his two young grandchildren.