Suite 6
Salisbury, MD 21801
www.kennandental.com
410-742-4339
Our Staff
Kelly S. Kennan, D.D.S. 
Dr. Kelly Kennan-Houlihan, DDS, PC started her Salisbury, MD practice in 1999 within the same office as her father, Dr. Dana Kennan, DDS, MS, PA. Dr. Kennan-Houlihan is a general dentist and graduated from the University Of Maryland School Of Dental Surgery in 1999. Prior to that, she graduated from Arizona State University in 1993 with a major in Biology and a minor in Pre-Med. She also attended Denison University, Salisbury State University, and Cornell University. While at Cornell University, she studied marine biology at the Isles of Shoales research lab on Appledore Island, Maine. Dr. Kennan-Houlihan also studied internationally in Europe for college credits. She is also a 1988 graduate of Worcester Country School.
Dr. Kennan-Houlihan has advanced training in multiple areas. She completed a dental externship at Fort Mead Army Base and Walter Reed Hospital and concurrent specialty training in Forensic Odontology, Bite Analysis and Forensic Age Identification through the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology at Walter Reed Hospital. She is currently trying to obtain a position on the Region 3 DMORT team and currently assists Homeland Security with Age Identifications of Immigrants. Dr. Kennan-Houlihan is also a dental lab technician trained under her father, a prosthodontist; she has been in training for 34 years and specializes in porcelain and gold crowns, bridgework, dentures, and partial dentures. She also has completed training in 2004 for 3D CEREC all porcelain inlays, onlays, and crowns. She was also a surgical photographer for Dr. Donald Tilghman, an oral surgeon, and Dr. Dana Kennan for implant placement cases from 1983-1999. Dr. Kennan-Houlihan also worked as a surgical assistant, medical records employee, and a researcher for R.V. Stephens, M.D. from 1992-1995 where she did researched comparison studies of stent placement and types placed.
Dr. Kennan-Houlihan is currently a member of the American Dental Association, the Maryland State Dental Society, the Eastern Shore Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Association of Women Dentists, and the American Society of Forensic Odontology.
While in dental school, she won the 1999 Toomey Award for Senior Case Presentation on “Dysphasia” and “Denture Induced Papillary Hyperplasia”. While at Arizona State University she served as treasurer, and vice president of Delta Delta Delta Sorority and also assisted with the recruitment for the Tri-Delta at Northern Arizona State University and University of Arizona. And yes, you did see her in theatrical productions at Worcester Country School of The King & I, and Jesus Christ Superstar!
Dr. Kennan-Houlihan has many hobbies. She trained for her private pilots’ license in single engine and multiple engine planes in Arizona and her finalization of licensure is planned. She was a member of the Arizona State University skeet and trap shooting team, “The Gun Devils”, traveling the West Coast competing where the team received many awards. She has also been awarded multiple sailing awards for Lazer Racing on the Shore, tennis awards, and is an avid gardener, hunter, painter, swimmer, traveler, and beach lover.
Dr. Kennan-Houlihan and her husband, Bill Houlihan are locals that were both born and raised in Salisbury, MD and currently reside in Delmar, MD. They are currently doing home improvement projects and Dr. Kennan-Houlihan loves the demolition and construction! Dr. Kennan-Houlihan is a sister, an aunt to twelve nieces and nephews, a godmother, and the mother to three furry children!
Sandra Garbely-Kerkovich, DMD, PA
Dr. Sandra Garbely-Kerkovich is a general practice dentist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is a graduate of St. Joseph’s University in Philidelphia, PA graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. While attending St. Joe’s, she was a scholarship basketball athlete.
Upon graduating, Dr. Garbely went on to attend the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, receiving her degree in 1990. During her graduate studies, she successfully completed her externship program at Otis Air Force Base in Falmouth, MA.
After practicing in the private sector in Boston, MA area; Dr. Garbely was asked to join the National Health Services Corp which is a program that provides needed medical and dental services in underserved communities. She was stationed in Princess Ann, MD serving the Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties from 1995 to 1999. After starting as a general dentist, she was quickly promoted to Dental Director while maintaining her patient needs.
In 1999, Dr. Garbely again joined a private practice in Salisbury, MD providing restorative, cosmetic, preventative and family dentistry.
Dr G, as her patients refer to her , has advanced training in multiple disciplines of dentistry including implantology, cosmetic dentistry including dental veneers and lumineers as well as pediatric dentistry which also includes the use of conscious sedation and nitrous oxide.
The need to help our community called again and Dr. G answered servicing the public health service needs where she was integral in the re-location and opening of The Village Dental Center in Salisbury, MD. She was also instrumental in the grand opening of The Worcester County Dental Center in Berlin, MD.
Dr Garbely is the primary dentist in treating the public dental needs of children ages 1-21 in our community today.
- Dr. Garbely’s membership and accomplishments include:
- American Dental Association
- Maryland State Dental Association
- Eastern Shore Dental Association
- Adademy of General Dentistry
- Preceptorship Award Maryland AHEC in 2000
- Mini-Residency in Dental Implantology in 2005
- Preceptorship Dentist Lutheran Medical Hospital in 2010
- National Association of Professional Women
Dr. Garbely has many interests including staying physically fit, playing sports, spending time on the beach surfing and quality time with her fellow professional women in the community.
She also fully enjoys spending time with her family, especially her husband of 19 years and her two children participating in their school work, athletics and helping them plan for their futures.
Dr G became a part of the Eastern Shore Community 16 years ago and loves everything it has to offer!
Kelly has multiple areas of training and completed her internship at the United States Naval Academy, Dental clinic in Annapolis, Maryland. Kelly has been a practicing Registered Dental Hygienist for the past 19 years and specializes in multiple areas such as, pedodontics, periodontics, special needs patient, digital radiography, intra oral camera technology, oral health and cosmetic dental procedures. When Kelly is not working, she is off traveling the world, she hs been to 6 of the 7 continents, she also enjoys, crafts, scrap booking, entertaining, and time with her friends and family. |
Lou resides on Chincoteague Island, Va with her husband and 14 yr old daughter. Originally from New Jersey she loves living on the Eastern Shore close to the water! In her spare time she loves going to Virginia Beach with her family to soak up some rays and enjoy the fabulous seafood. When she is not working, Lou can be found shopping at Kohl’s, TJ Maxx and Marshall’s with Dr. Kelly and Kelly our Hygienist. She also loves cooking, entertaining and decorating. |
 Rhonda - Hygienistbio coming soon |
| Gale - Dental Assistant/Reception bio coming soon |
Kelly – Dental Hygienist
“Lou”Ann – Business Coordinator/Office Manager